Tuesday, June 26, 2007

WCW: H....Home decorating from Hobby Lobby

From The Kept Woman who is keeping little girls in tutus all over the Land of Snow and Cheese.


I finally got these gates hung. A friend of mine has a real antique gate that is hung just below the bar in her kitchen. I totally loved it. I looked at the place where I got the big rusty rooster... but all she had were some ivory ones. I didn't think ivory would work well in my home. So when Hobby Lobby put all their iron work on sale half off, I knew I would find something there.

I grew up fairly close to where Hobby Lobby started. I never realized they were just a regional store. I can go in there, and depending on the kids' behavior, an hour will have gone by before we know it. There are crafts, framing, party supplies, furniture, and lots of rusty iron things.
This one is actually two gates butted right up next to each other. Trying to hang a gate on little nails with no help is a pain. I think they kind of lean into the center, but they are staying that way until Mike gets back.

***Getting off on a bunny trail here***
It was in the paper and mentioned at the Town Hall meeting last night that his group will be home between Christmas and mid January!!! Whew hooo!!

Back to the gates.....when my friend saw them, she really liked the painted wall behind them. She has a very eclectic home, so I can't wait to see what color she paints behind hers. It was white...but I doubt she can leave it that way!

Happy Wednesday...or almost Wednesday y'all! Did you play??

13 comments:

Head Hen said...

Those are so lovely--nice job!

Great news about your Hubby!

Addy said...

ooooh. I like 'em.

KatBliss said...

Ohhhhh, I love the gates!

tulipmom said...

Wonderful news about your husband!!

We don't have Hobby Lobby around here. I wanted to go when we were in Kentucky but never got the chance :(

Monogram Queen said...

Great news about your Husband!

I heart Hobby Lobby. We've only had ours about three years now.

Jana said...

Very nice!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love that idea. That looks prety neat.
I have never been in a Hobby Lobby. i don't think we have them here.

Sisters with Style said...

That is wonderful news about your husband!!!


I love Hobby Lobby! I could seriously go there every week.

Unknown said...

That yellow/gold with the gates is totally strikign!!!

Yahoooooo about the hubs coming home!!!

HHHHHHome decorating and HHHHHobby Lobby...DOUBLE Bonus Points!

Gina said...

Wow, I love them. Great touch!

IamDerby said...

I love the gates! Nice work!

MilkMaid said...

Those gates look AWESOME! I love Hobby Lobby...I can get out of control in there if I'm not careful.

Arlene said...

Glad hubby will be home soon!
Love the gates, so creative!