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Thursday, March 24, 2011

One of my decorating secrets!

 Do you notice the wrought iron architectural piece above my bay window?

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What about above the refrigerator?

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I have fooled many people with this idea.  This piece is not wrought iron at all.  It is very lightweight plastic!
Each section is about two feet wide and I hang it by a simple straight pin!  Some of you may recognize where they came from...  The garden center at Walmart last year!  It is garden/landscaping fencing, and I love it!  I wanted to add a garden theme to my home and add some architectural detail.  These babies did the trick!
I think they cost about $2.50 a piece!  Much more affordable than real iron.  A real bang for your buck!

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This is the style that I like.  I think it looks more realistic than some of them.  I have a small entryway, so I have put them above a couple of the doors in there (below) to draw the eye upward and add some character.

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Sorry the photos are so dark.  They are stunning in person!  I am guessing the garden centers will be  open soon (if they are not already), and before long you should be able to find them.  Happy Thursday.  I can't wait to watch BYU play tonight!!!  It's almost Jimmer time.

9 comments:

  1. What a great idea!!
    Who knew! They look like metal!

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  2. NICE! I love this idea:) GO JIMMER! Heehee!

    Jennie {CInnberry Suite}

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  3. I have seen them in person and can agree they are beautiful and add such a unique touch to Robyn's home

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  4. I love, love, love them! Your whole blog and house are so pretty!! I would have guessed those were wrought iron for sure, but much easier to hang, and a lot less expensive. I love a thrifty, easy solution. Thanks for sharing it!!

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  5. Totally stealing this - btw, I was showing Donald your blog on Tuesday night and NOW he has pulled the carpet off our stairs and is stripping them. You have created a monster...or at least inspired us to greatness. I reminded him how consumed you were by this project last Fall but he decided it would be worth it in the end. Hugs!!!

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  6. Good luck Anissa! It will look beautiful when he's done. :)

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  7. I love this look but I have to tell you that it is wrought iron not rod iron. here's what Mirriam Webster says http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrought%20iron

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  8. Thanks Kristin~ I must have had Rodworks in Utah on the brain.

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