I have decided to use the color Blue and Retro as the theme for my holiday decorating. I was inspired by a piece of vintage fabric that I recently purchased at the thrift store. I think it is 50's or 60's. You can see my post here.
This is my first piece. It will become part of a wall grouping in my living room. You may remember that I recently painted the walls a pale blue. The background fabric is my inspiration vintage fabric.
Last week I purchased the frame below at the local thrift store. I think it is someone's wedding photo. So sad that it ended up in the thrift store.
Once home I removed the glass, matting, photo, and backing. I discarded the glass. Actually it broke when I was removing it. Luckily, I was standing over the garbage can just in case this happened.
\Frame, matting, and backing were then sprayed with silver metallic spray paint. I gave the frame two coats.
Put it all back together. Glued the fabric to the backing. Added an ornament from JoAnn's.
A special thanks to kelleyhighway.blogspot for the inspiration.
I purchased some retro blue fabric and another ornament at JoAnn's yesterday. They are destined to become the next wallhanging in the display. I just need to find the right frame.
Can't decide if I want a aluminum tree or a white one. I've looked at a couple of white ones and wasn't impressed. I have seen some of the vintage aluminum ones on ebay. What do you think? I'll keep you posted on my progess toward a Blue Christmas.
8 comments:
How different and how charming decorating with blue this year! I love the idea of the blue and retro themes.
Very cool! I think the only Christmas we will have will be a few arrangements scattered around.
This is really fun, Pam! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your holiday decor!
ok how crazy it that?! i just today decided we would be going for a blue Christmas this year! my son is 16 and informed me we will not be having any frosted pink or purple around this year.... i will be interested to see what you do with this idea.... happy holiday blessings to you!
Go for the metallic tree for sure! I am trying to talk my sister into giving me the one my mom had when we were growing up, but no luck so far!
I just love what you did. Show us more! The retro blue look will be fabulous.
xo
Claudia
I love all your new stuff. You did superbly on that frame. I love the colors. It all looks like it came out of a magazine!
how fun! I bet it will be a blue, blue Christmas at your house......
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