Artwork

Welcome back after a long I-got-a-new-job-and-have-been-BUSY pause!

The space on this shelf was frustrating. It lacked a cohesive look, but one can only put up with so many knick-knacks before wanting, no, before needing a more substantial piece.

We commissioned an artist to paint something for the space. We took our chances with an unknown artist, actually one that had never even painted before!

She worked in her studio for hours until presenting us with the perfect work of art!

It looks great, thanks T!

Z Gallerie Inspiration

I saw this great piece on an even greater blog, Three Men and a Lady, that she had purchased from Z Gallerie:

I loved the look and the size of the piece and wanted my own!

After hunting my local Z Gallerie and even the (amazing) Z Gallerie outlet outside of LA, I could not find the fabulous yellow and I was not happy with the price of the Mariposa Collection at $99.95.

I wondered if I could use an apothecary jar I found at Ross for $12.99 and go for a similar look.

Before:

I used Rust-Oleum Spray Paint:

During Priming:

After:

Its new home. The top shelf is still a work in progress, but it is coming along!

What do you think? Should I do more for my own "mariposa-esque" collection? I have a slightly less ornate apothecary jar that might be next: