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3/29/2011

Just A Small Change...

Do you ever have bright ideas while you are in the shower? That might be a crazy question, but it happened to me last week. I had an idea to create a gallery wall going up my staircase. I realize the idea of a gallery wall is far from groundbreaking. But I had all of these unused frames from Target and HomeGoods stashed in a closet- just sitting there. I originally planned to do a gallery wall in my loft. Click here for my ancient loft idea. I have changed my mind about the gallery wall in the loft and now have other plans that I will fill you in on after busy season.

So here is what my staircase looked like before my epiphany in the shower. I apologize for the terrible dark photos. I need a new camera!! It's on my list!


After my epiphany, I ran right to the closet, grabbed the photos, and just started pushing pins in the wall and hanging the frames. No sketching and no planning- no time for that.

But I think it worked out. Here is what it looks like now...


I promise I will take some better photos later.

I need to work on the spacing, but I like the overall concept!

If you look closely, you might see that I have no photos in the frames--yet. I plan to scour the Etsy after busy season to see what I can find. Any Etsy recommendations?
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11 comments:

  1. LaKendra After 40March 29, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I like it! I've been thinking of doing the same on my staircase but I plan to use photos of me/us with friends and family.

    BTW, I get my best ideas while in the bathroom...usually when brushing my teeth :)

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  2. The Sister SophisticateMarch 29, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Very nicely done! Those are most times the best ideas, the spontaneous ones that you can quickly act on. I am pretty sure you will find plenty at Etsy. Happy home decorating!

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  3. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)March 29, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    That looks amazing! great job!! I love that you hung the frames free hand- I also love to just eyeball them and hang them up! I think the spacing looks great. :) Kudos to you.

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  4. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I absolutely love your gallery wall! You did a fantastic job! It looks amazing!

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  5. A Perfect GrayMarch 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    looks like you got the spacing JUST RIGHT.

    wishing my showers would yeild such great ideas...

    donna

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  6. Brandi March 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I always come up with the best ideas in the shower. I actually blogged about my Shower Thoughts yesterday :)

    I really like the gallery wall! Very nice :)

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  7. DanaMarch 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Great job girl!!! xo

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  8. elizabeth@themustardceilingMarch 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Your gallery wall looks great, I can't believe you did it freehand. I always have about 20 holes in the wall behind my pictures :). I can't wait to see the artwork you put in them. Nice work!

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  9. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    That looks so good. I think gallery walls are so pretty.

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  10. laxsupermomMarch 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your gallery wall looks fantastic! I can't believe you spaced it out freehand with pushpins. That's incredible - you have a fantastic eye! Thanks for sharing. I'm your newest follower.

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  11. natasha {schue love}March 30, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    This looks awesome! Great inspiration turned reality! Absolutely amazing that you did it all freehand too!

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