Accessorizing & Artwork

If you are like me and like your walls to be filled with bespoke pieces, but don't have the funds to shell out a few thousand dollars for art - don't fret....here is a simple solution. While at an antique store I came across these silk Chinese dolls. They were just a few dollars and I snatched them up and had them framed. My suggestion is to not go out looking for specific pieces, just keep a watchful eye.

If you are out and about stop in at an antique store, a rummage sale, or garage sale and see what kind of items they have for sale. You can even use post cards or other toys, masks (mine are on a timeout right now but I will post pics one day), books, or maps as a creative way to fill up your walls. Since these are silk I do not have them in the direct sunlight, to prevent them from fading.

(Taken with my i phone sorry the quality isn't better)

Or perhaps you're looking for some accessories to fill up your shelves and want to create a conversation piece, keep scouring those antiques stores and tag sales, or even your great aunts attic - you never know what you'll find.

My husband acquired his grandfathers video camera a few years through his grandmother. It was something she was holding on to but really had no use for. We've put this little guy in our bookshelf. Before we had it on top of a cigar boxes on our mantle, and at one time it was on a dresser.

Be open and patient - if something catches your eye, grab it, take it home and display it for everyone to see. Happy hunting! xo