Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Parrot Prints and Hobby Lobby


I love birds (and have two parrots) so I was excited when I saw these two 16" X 20" parrot prints at Allposters.com.
Golden Parrot II (Pat Woodsworth)

Golden Parrot I (Pat Woodsworth)

I went to a local place for framing, however for what I wanted, even with a coupon, the cost was going tobe $275 per print, which I did not consider a reasonable option considering the prints were just  $19.99 a piece.  So I went to Hobby Lobby to look at their framing options.

Although the collection of frames and matting were not as extensive as the other place, I found a few that I liked...





I ended up choosing the second frame sample and a  4" mottled brown matting, for a final framed size of 28" X 32." Here is how they turned out (double click to enlarge)...


A close up of the frames and matting....


I also decided to do a thin architectural moulding ("fillet") between the print and mat board. Hard to capture, but I think the fillet can be kind of seen in these pics....



I decided to hang the framed prints in the kitchen and hearth area....

Here is the first print, Golden Parrot I.  This  photo, like many of the others in this post, is not very good because the natural light in the area resulted in a lot of glare and I couldn't figure out if it was better to use flash or not.

I placed this one in the kitchen area near the island....


A far view...


And closer ups....






Here is the other print, Golden Parrot II ....

I placed this picture in the hearth area of the kitchen (bad glare)....

Other views (with flash)....


Here are some pics without the flash (I think the photos with flash are truer to life)... 





When I picked up the framed prints, Hobby Lobby was having a 50% off sale on wall clocks, so I bought a round one, which is 32" in diameter ....


and this 32" X 32" square clock.

I haven't figured out where I'm going to place the square clock, but here is where I hung the round  one. 



I like the parrot pictures, but especially like the fact that the cost of getting both of them framed at Hobby Lobby cost less than getting just one print framed at the other place.

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23 comments:

  1. They turned out amazing!!! I love those frames!

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  2. You have the most exquisite taste Lori! I think the parrots frames with the filet are so rich looking and look perfect in your home. One can never have enough clocks or mirrors as accessories either!! Hey, I am coming to KC at the end of April and will email you ~we need to get together and I would love a tour in person!

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  3. the frames look very expensive! Well done! Your home is just awesome and show room clean.

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  4. They turned out fantastic. And lucky you to find them and also get such a great deal on the framing. sweet!

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  5. The frame complements the print perfectly!

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  6. I adore the parrot prints and your choice of frames ~ they look like something you paid hundreds for at an art gallery. You are so smart! I have a thing about clocks, and really love the ones you chose.

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  7. What a perfect choice for frames. You've got a great style and your home is beautiful!

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  8. Lori, those frames look out of this world! and they look soooo expensive too! Love you vision and your style ;D

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  9. Lori, I am a new follower of your blog. These parrot prints are stunning. The go so well in your lovely home.
    Your kitchen is Beautiful!

    have a happy day~ L

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  10. Lori, I love them. The colors are perfect, and the frames are just beautiful. I love that you found parrot prints. It's such a personal touch to your home. The frames are really amazing! So detailed and just breath-taking!
    I love where you hung them too!
    Have a great day! I miss you
    Nancy

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  11. Greetings from Southern California

    I am your newest follower. I invite you to visit my blog and follow me if you want too.

    God Bless You :-)

    ~Ron

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  12. Nice to see you back on HB, Lori!

    I've been missing you there!

    Have a blessed weekend,

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  13. So pretty, Lori. I'm so glad we're bloggy buddies. You and I have a simpler, more masculine style that's just not seen too much around the floral and chippy white paint bloggy world. Birds of a feather flock together, I guess. (No pun intended there.)

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  14. The frames are gorgeous. They look fabulous in your home. I love all the natural light and windows. Beautiful home.

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  15. How much did the Hobby Lobby frames, with matting cost? Or did I miss something? It's beautiful! I came here from Maison Decor. :)

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  16. I'm sorry I missed this post when you first published it. Love your parrot pics!!! You did a great job designing the frame/matte/fillet combo. Love the clocks too - I'm a sucker for cool clocks.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  17. Hi first thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments!! So glad to "meet" you too! Wow I am impressed by your resourcefulness and eye in these frames...they came out amazing!! Your home is gorgeous and I can't believe the new life you breathed into these gorgeous parrot prints! Love the colors, so rich.....really beautiful..thanks for sharing. Will be back:)

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  18. So pretty the frames are but your home is just gorgeous!!!

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  19. I hope you are well... have missed your posts!!

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  20. Just perfect! YOU my dear have a very good eye for the fine details that have turned the prints into beautiful pieces of art. Your parrots are now very nice investments!
    Your home is beautiful too!
    Have a great weekend.
    Lisa

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