Remember my design wall in the upstairs hallway? I had my little quilt hanging there, but I decided to drape it over the railing. Every time I had to turn the hall light off, I had to reach under the quilt. It became slightly annoying. Unfortunately, since I am not piecing a quilt at the moment, the flannel-covered design wall is just plain boring. I got an idea and here’s what I have so far.
We have a lot of family photos and very little wall space to display them. Plus, I’m not up to getting them all framed at the moment. So, I strung some twine, got out some photos and hung them with clothespins. I’d give you a better view, but it is a work-in-progress. And taking any photos of this area is tricky – I have to go down the stairs and shoot up. Never works quite right. You can see my husband and me – side by side – at about the same age, my husband with his Dad, my Mom, my Grandfather with his horse bit collection, my Dad with his father when Dad was serving in WWII, our dear dog Winston with his favorite ball, my husband with our sweet friend Kelly, who was taken from us much too young.
I’ve always loved this studio portrait of my Mom pouring tea. I have that dress she has on, by the way. It is a beautiful shade of aqua. Look at her banana curls…adorable. Oh, do you recognize that pink clothespin? It is from sweet Elyse.
I am on the hunt for more photos that I will string up on a piece of twine that hangs below this one – like a necklace. Who knows how many I will end up with? I’ll keep you posted.
On my way home from Wilmington, tired and under-the-weather as I was, I stopped at Trader Joe’s for a quick shopping run. TJ’s is about an hour away from my house so we don’t get down there very often. When one of us is in the vicinity, we have to stop. I bought some essentials and these flowers. Also an essential.
Yesterday’s endless rain has turned into today’s spectacular sunny fall weather. Have a wonderful Sunday.
How creative is that!! That picture of your mom is just adorable!
We have a TJ just around the corner, next to Home Goods, my favorite shop!!
Have a great Sunday, Claudia!
(Hug)
Marsha
Claudia, I LOVE that idea of the clothesline for photos!! How CUTE! Elyse’s clothespins are just perfect too!
I love the flowers, fresh flowers in the house always changes my mood :) We have sun today for the first time in days!!! I am drinking it in!
Hope you are feeling better!!!
Hugs,
Amy
this is just one of the best creative ideas I’ve come across in awhile…love it!
What a great idea! I love looking at vintage photos.
Blessings!
Gwen
That is the cutest~bestest idea! I love it. What fun to pass those sweet photos during the day, stop and enjoy looking at them. Clothes pin idea is so cleaver.
Take care…fell better soon.
Lovely flowers to decorate you lovely home.
Claudia, I love that look! You have a fantastic collection of family phtoos there! Amanda did the same thing in the bedroom of her new apartment, except she has postcards and some artwork hanging from hers. I think it’s such an awesome look! Can’t wait to see more!… Donna
hi claudia,
what a lovely idea. it’s practical (which i love) and beautiful too. Very inspiring.
~janet
I love the picture wall. It looks beautiful in your haouse and is such a great idea. Older photos are amazing and deserve a special place. Great job!
A great collaboration–Elysse’s clothespins and your photos!
love, kelee
Hi sweetie!
I recognized the clothespins! LOL! What a lovely idea. I’m going to have to share it with my sister. I loved the slipcover that you admired at Connie’s. It is really lovely.
I really enjoyed looking at your photos. One of my favorite pastimes!
Hugs,
Deanna :D
Great idea for a photo display.
i love that idea. what a statement piece…and the best part…those are folks that are actually part of your family!! lol
i would just have a bunch of random people i didn’t know strung up and my husband would complain.
hope you feel better….
take care
s
Love it! How clever…what a great way to showcase some photos without all the fuss of framing. That photo of your mom pouring the tea…priceless.
applause, applause!
That is so creative. I love it. I think I may try that at home. Blessings, Martha
Hello Claudia, than you for your visit yesterday. I am late with my comments but company is keeping me so busy. Your photo hanging idea is really clever and fun. Love it! The clothespins are very clever too.
I off to visit your pink.
Hugs, Jeanne
Great idea! The picture of your mom at the table is priceless!!!!!
TJ has the best flowers and great prices!!!!
Great idea for displaying old photos1
Love the one of your mom pouring tea.
Precious!
What a great idea for your photos! I would love to see a picture of the whole wall with your pictures on it!
Read your previous post and love that chair cover!!
blessings
mary
Well how clever is that. Love it!
Your rain must have headed south because we woke to a good rain and even a few thunder claps. We need every drop.
Happy Monday Blessings ;-)
Beautiful alstromaria! What a shot of spring for this gloomy weather right now! I love the pictures on the twine- and how wonderful to have so many terrific memories to glance at whenever you like!
Claudia, what a wonderful idea! Your photos are such treasures and should be out to be enjoyed!
Yes, flowers are definitely an essential at this time of year and through the winter months!
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Teresa
What a great idea to hand your pictures and it helps that you have such pretty pins to hand them! The old blk/wht family photos are my favorites. Hope you have a great week!
Ohh very shabby and I love all of the photos. I may steal this for a little nook that we have:) Glad to hear that you are home safe and sound.
BTW – Love the slip cover!
Leann
Hello Claudia,
I want to hang some *inspiration lines* in my studio for stuff I’m working on or stuff that catches my eye.
I really like what you’ve done here with the family photos…I need to do this too. :0) We have sooooo many photos…framing is kind of boring when you have so many. You’ve focused the eye on the photo only…makes it much more interesting.
Have a great day,
Stephanie
Hi Claudia….
Now, that is ADORABLE…I love it. It’s nice to find a different way to display things….much more interesting that matching frames, I think!….
Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Spencer
Claudia, that is a very, very clever idea. I love your pink clothes pins, too. I might have to borrow this one. This reminds me a little of something I did years ago. I wish I still had the pictures.
Glad the rain has let up for you.
XO,
Sheila
Love this project! Love this idea! Thanks for the picture tour…so cool!