Our London Wall

I've blogged a little bit about this space before... but thought a little video might help inspire you even more!! Okay, so I've rambled on and on about how charming London hotels are to me (they are one of my obsessions, after all). They load up their walls with tons of antiques and amazing art... they're simply dripping with lusciousness. I just had to recreate a version of this in our own home! (p.s. Since this is our den, we've even tucked our TV into the mix, along with some of our children's artwork, to make the whole thing feel a little less serious.) As you can see, nothing is overly designed here... I just begin with a handful of cherished objects, and sort of start building out from there! No rules... that's the beauty of it. Nothing is perfectly spaced, or hung absolutely straight. Some of the pieces are framed... some gilded, some carved wood, some resin... Others are simple, hand-painted canvases with their edges fraying a little. I like the sketchbook feeling (do you know what I mean by this?)... the imperfection of it all. I've tucked in a few petite mirrors, ornate candle sconces... and yes, more books (held open with an inexpensive metal plate hanger). If I get tired of something, I can easily move it to another wall and insert another gem... I just keep adding to the collection, constantly refining it and making it my own... Cheerio!!