Walla Walla Walls

Frames

Finally.. a completed project. I told myself I HAD to paint these frames I've been collecting for the past 6 months before I moved across the country. I'm so proud to announce that my "Frame Project" from months ago is complete. I finally managed to load all 8 of them (should have been 9.. oops I lied when I said it was complete) into my car, go to Michaels, buy paint, block 4 hours of my time, borrow a big tarp and lawn space, etc.

 

before

Errr.. just in time to NOT have a wall to put them on.. or mantel to lean them against. I'm moving with these and eventually they'll be a focal point in my family/living room/ kitchen? Either way.. I love the colors.. and everything. More pics in 6 months.

after 

Update: More Fun Ideas with Frames

I love the above-the-bed frame wall. Especially since.. I have no bed frame. Or headboard.

Leaning frames like this against the wall above a dresser or desk. Fun Punches of contrasting color mixed with a monotone color palette. I love this purple mixed with all the different greens and yellows.

Frame Wall

The first thing on my "TO DO" list... a task that is very much underway... is to read Mary Gilliatt's Interior Design Textbook. Since I have plans to continue my already prolonged education to include an associates degree in Interior Design at Wade College in Dallas. Since I already have to job to which the technical skills could be applied, I might as well get a jump start on the whole process and make sure THIS is it. 

Side Note: I am unusually comfortable with the lack of cohesiveness in my life plan right now. The plan is currently more like a to do list. This life "TO DO" reads something like this:  Pursue a career where I can express myself creatively while integrating my lifestyle. 

On a totally different note... This is project No. 1 -- appropriate for my condo or future loft style apartment. 

Project No. 1: Frame Wall.

I would really like to collect lots of sizes and shapes, all complimentary colors, of frames.  (I'm currently really into shades of green... but even using shades of silver, gray, and naturals against a cool green wall would be awesome!) Once I get to the point where I feel comfortable posting the finished product... I will. 

For now. Here's the inspiration for this project: