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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Grace's Gallery Wall

The gallery wall is finished and the house is still standing.  The joys  hanging anything in plaster walls.


This wall makes me smile.  It's filled with frugal finds and homemade creations.

One of the only things I specifically bought for Grace's big girl room was this print that reads:  She Lives Life In Her Own Little Fairytale. 


This describes Grace perfectly.  My sweet little girl has a brilliant imagination and has happily created her own fairytale.

What's more fitting to display beneath a fairytale print but a frog just waiting for a kiss to be transformed into a prince.


Fluttering around, beautiful pink stained glass butterflies made by Grace's grandpa (my talented father in-law).


In case she ever forgets her name, she has this wood GRACE plaque, again made by her grandpa.


Also, included in the gallery wall, ornate frames collected from Goodwill.  Each frame cost no more than $1.99.  I'd love suggestions for what to display in the smaller white frames, with the pink centers.


On the shelf, button artwork made by Grace herself and a Lalaloospy peacock.


This gallery wall is proudly displayed, just over her new big girl bed.


And, Grace's little dress is still proudly displayed it was just moved to a larger wall.


I should mention, in the fairytale Grace lives in, I feel like Cinderella...I'm off to clean her room so I can finally show off pictures of her transformed big girl room in entirety.
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24 comments:

  1. mwimpMarch 19, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    bahaha that sounds like me and cor's room! hmm maybe you can let the little frames be display for revolving little trinkets that she luvs and collects at the moment. are they cork board or pinnable in any way? our frames have gotten OUTRAGEOUS at our GW. yesterday I went and dropped off donations (only time I allow myself to shop anymore so I don't get run over with junk) and they had an awesome frame with a poster type print in it and it was $200! i'm not lying it was twice as expensive as what I would have paid for a new custom frame!

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    1. mwimpMarch 19, 2014 at 5:11 AM

      OH! have her dress up in princess dresses, tiaras etc and have a day of photos and display the two ones u like the most - u might already have some!

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    I can''t imagine that room looking bad EVER !!!
    How gorgeous - really !!!
    XOXO

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  3. Di JinxMarch 19, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Oh how truly beautiful! What a lovely fairytale room for a lovely fairytale girl:)
    For the tiny frames, how about either tiny flowers or more critters?

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  4. UnknownMarch 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    You did am amazing job. Maybe some of your awesome embroidery in the frames

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMarch 24, 2014 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks so much Erin. I'll have to give the embroidery suggestion some thought.

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  5. Carla from The RiverMarch 19, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    I love it.
    I agree with the others...for sure some of your embroidery.
    I love the butterflies. Their colors are beautiful.

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  6. Mel@Mellywood's MansionMarch 19, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Well done Cinderella it's beautiful. I love the froggy so cute but how amazing is grandpa WWH, obviously grace's artwork is beautiful she has very crafty genes.

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  7. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 20, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    I love your wall and the bright pink colors! Having butterflies and a cool name plaque made by Grandpa makes it extra special. Maybe a pic of the grands in one of the little frames and a pic of Cinderella and her prince charming (um, that's you and yours) in the other? That frog is the bomb, Amy!

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  8. Heather @ The Beating HearthMarch 20, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I know exactly how you feel, Cinderella. I love those frogs and how you've arranged everything. I know nothing about plaster, is it not bueno for hanging things?

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  9. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Very nice. I am sure she will appreciate it more as she gets older.

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  10. acasarellaMarch 20, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I love it when people decorate with personal items. It makes the room so much more special. I hope she knows how lucky she is :) (I'm sure she does :) )

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMarch 24, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      For the moment, I think she does realize she's lucky. Thanks Elena :)

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  11. GranthamLynnMarch 20, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Very pretty. I came over from Pinterest. Love your felt food!
    I enjoyed my visit.

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  12. lisacngMarch 21, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I love how you hung her dress on the wall!!! Now I want to go home & save my kids' special baby clothes so I can do that. I bet Grace loves her room. As for the little white frames with nothing in them yet, let Grace decide! I bet she'll put something awesome.

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  13. MaysemMarch 22, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I love the new gallery wall! The name plaque grandpa made is so cool and unique... love it!! Your family is full of talented people!!

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  14. BlissMarch 23, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Once upon a time I had a little "H" who had a similar frog in her room. She grew to become a stained glass artist and create her own butterflies with her Prince Charming, and I think the old frog is still in her past closet. Maybe a pic of a frog in one frame and a Prince in another?

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  15. Sew a Fine SeamMarch 24, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    Oh Amy this is so perfect for Grace! Love it!
    My suggestions for the small frames - some fun artwork of Grace's or a couple black and white prints of Grace - perhaps a side shot of her looking at something or a whimsical pose of some kind :) I know you will come up with something perfect - in fact you may have already done that! Hope life is going well for you and you are just busy. Sorry it seems to take me longer and longer to get by to see you!

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  16. Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 24, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! :)

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  17. Amy of While Wearing HeelsMarch 24, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Aw...thanks Amy.

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  18. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageMarch 24, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    The gallery wall is just beautiful Amy! I love the pink touches, and those stained glass butterflies are amazing! I'm so glad that Grace's adorable pink dress is still hanging up to be enjoyed. It's so pretty!

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  19. Full Circle CreationsApril 2, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Love the gallery wall! Love the print and the frog! ;)

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  20. UnknownMay 7, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    such a beautiful display! you are so talented Amy

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