Did you know my husband is an interior designer? {Gallery wall decorating}

HA! Not sure if Mike is going to appreciate this post, or the title!
But did you know my husband likes to have a say in decorating the house?  Yes, he does and he created a fabulous Gallery wall to call his own.

Mike In fact,  is a creative kind of dude himself. We both love to antique and pick out fun pieces for our home! However this gallery wall is his baby! I had no pick, and  very little say in the matter.

It started with my want for a new piece of furniture to replace the garden table.

In reality, we do not need a new piece, we just had to create around it. More or less build it up.  I like the iron element and it does look nice with the Spanish mirror above it.

Because our ceilings are so high 24ft. I do believe, it is difficult to create a warmth on the walls.

I think Mike nailed it.
Let's take a look at my husband's skills, shall we?

  

While out antiquing I found this cool, and very old pharmacy light.  It was a total steal at $24.00!

I knew exactly where I would put it.

It goes beautifully with our Spanish mirror.

Which btw, I often get asked about this mirror.

We purchased it in Arizona and had it shipped back home.

This base even has little places for paper clips and what not.

I can feel many of  brilliant people studied under this light.
Now let's see Mike's picks.

I asked of him one thing, or maybe two or three,
first something with color.

Something Old....

Something with texture.

He delievered all of the above.

The best part was it meant something to him. Things that he likes and is interested in.

Oh I must add, I told him a budget.  No more than $200.00 Total for everything.
It was a good budget, but considering we wanted to make  a statement, I had to up my usual dollar tree art work. After all, he is the one who brings home the bacon, he should be able to splurge ONCE in a while.

He created a beautiful gallery wall.

This grouping is either from Splinter groups or from  The Masonic group.  The earliest dates back from the early 1800's and the later from the early 1900's.  I really do not know much about these groups, however my husband is very intrigued and interested so, hey I support his likings too! Besides that, it is unique, and I can just about guarantee NO one I know will have this kind of art in their home.

Mike will LOVE to read your comments, so carry on, rave, tell him how cool he is:)

Now that I showed you this, next week I can show you the entertainment center tweaks that I did.

Sharing this project with Donna from Funky junk interiors for the FOLK
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Fall decorating in the foyer

I am still Fall decorating, and have moved onto the foyer.
 Funny thing is by the time I complete the Fall decorating, I will have to turn around and decorate for Halloween. My boys love it when I do!
I believe I kept Fall pretty simple so I can incorporate it in the Halloween decor.
Let me start with this table makeover.  You see this is going back sometime here when I was throwing Alex his disco party, I was also doing projects.

Not happy with this color whatso ever on this table.  I had to brain storm and figure out what color would work.

I started thinking of some accessory changes I have had throughout the year,

 and I remembered my favorite color that was on that wall was red.
Not typically a red furniture person, I decided to go for it.

 

The original color to this table was just a simple brown with a little patina to it.  

I really want to replace this table. All these years, I still have not found anything else, I would like more in it's place.  We have so much wood, I think the iron is a nice add in the room.  Plus it has that Spanish look that we so love.

I forgot to take a picture of the spray paint, yes I used spray paint.  It was the kind you use for industrial machinery, etc...like tractors and such.  Love the color! I believe it was by Krylon.
Now let's see what it looks like dressed up for Fall shall we.
This is kinda of a two in one post, and a mini project thrown in as well.

Started with this cute little Walmart $7.00 owl...

He too like Mr. Squirrel needed some eyes, and a fresh color.

ASCP (Provence)

Love him!

I love using natural elements from my own backyard.

This was a long post girls.  Thanks for baring with me on this.
I had the original table post in my archives, and not to be redundant I threw in the Fall one too.

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Little BEFore and AFter projects

You pretty much know by now we love Spanish Old World decor and colors.  I found these three new colors that Krylon has, and ironically they are the colors in my table runner.  I thought hmmmm...what can I do without over doing it? Because you know, I can OVER do it sometimes.  Well just a hint here and there, and I really like the outcome.

These little votives came from the Dollar tree...loves em!

As you can see I did this project some time ago..my kitchen has changed since.

And that is that, just a few more color splashes!

 Oh and I almost forgot to mention.  I won a giveaway.....My friend Tonya over at The Barnett family, made this for me...I just love it! She also sent me two very pretty vintage scarves she thought I would like to wear in my hair....I of course will show them to you when I have them in my hair! Thanks Tonya!

 Just another friendly reminder...this coming Wednesday is my Before and After party...so be there or be SQUARE!!~ And I will let you know you are square...I know where to find ya:)
Joining my friend Marty over at Stroll thru life for her table top Tuesday party! Go check it out.
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