This is second in the”Interior Moments” series. A small change and a major decision regarding some new art. I need help!
First, Baby Boy and I took a trip to Home Depot and overpaid for some really cute tiny plants. Baby Boy picked out his own tiny plants, and I knew just the planter to put them in.
He put all the dirt in the different pots and helped do the planting. Such a helper!
We also got rid of the dyeing plant from my bar cart and chose a “supposedly-hard-to-kill” Peace Lily.
Now, for the exciting part. I purchased a new piece of art this week (a vintage oil on canvas) and I don’t know where to put it!
First, here is the piece of art that I’m replacing. It’s actually on long-term loan from my sister-in-law, and though I love it, it doesn’t belong to me and should be returned. I’ve been on the look-out for a replacement, but finding a large, original canvas at an affordable price is tricky.
Now, here is the new piece. I just LOVED it when I saw it, and the price was perfect. But when I brought it home, my older son said it best: “Mom, it doesn’t have any detail”.
Truth be told, that’s why I liked it. I thought it wouldn’t compete with anything else in the room.
I just am NOT loving it over the console. First, I hate the stupid thermostat boxes, and the air vent. If I could move those and center the piece, it might be better.
So, of course, I had to move the painting around my house and see if there was another place I could put it. (Ignore the nail – I couldn’t get it on the hook by myself!).
And then, here’s the last option: in the master bedroom – which is in the “scheming” phase of a major makeover. Doesn’t everyone have paint chips taped to their walls for indefinite lengths of time?!
Here’s one last shot of the painting above the mantel. I was thinking that it would be great because it wouldn’t compete with my favorite Kerry Steele painting that hangs above the campaign chest in the dining room. But – the more I look at it, the more I think the mirror on the mantel is best.
What do you think? I’d love your advice! I’m struggling here!
That is a beautiful painting! I don’t think it competes with my (your) painting. The blue is really similar but the different composition makes it all really interesting.
Thanks, Kerry! I want to make sure your painting is the star of the show b/c I love it so much!
Kristen,
it is a lovely painting and over the mantel is perfect! It complements Kerry’s art!
Great choice!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Thanks, Karena! I’m thinking over the mantel is best, too!
Lovely find! I think it is a wonderful piece to add to your home.
Thanks for stopping by, Barb!
I think it looks good over the console. I agree the mirror looks better over the mantel.
Hmmm… I think I disagree with you, Dad! 🙂
I love peace lilies! I had a beautiful one that I gave away when my girls were babies and I was neurotic (apparently they are poisonous?). I completely regret it now and should just buy a new one already.
Regarding the painting, my favorite is over the mantel but I’d change the accessories. The mirror looks best with all the blue and white vases. The painting is great there but I think it calls for simpler trimmings.
I saw peace lilies at Safeway for $8!
I like your idea of changing the accessories – I hadn’t really even thought of that. Will play around with that idea! Thanks, KMR!