Hello!
Remember my inspiration photo for my dining room redo? Let me refresh your memory, just in case you forgot...
Ah, yes. There it is.
Well, another teensy step has been made in emulating this room into my own. The artwork.
I didn't do shadow boxes like the inspiration photo, but was going more for the effect. I started with some images that I've had, and have always thought it would be perfect somewhere in the home, but just didn't know where. Until now.
Meet Cook's Illustrated. And no, it's not sexy pictures of food as the name may imply. But the recipes are awesome.
Meet Cook's Illustrated. And no, it's not sexy pictures of food as the name may imply. But the recipes are awesome.
The back pages of these magazines are just crying out to be framed.
So, I bought four frames (for now), and put these images to work. (Sorry for some of the angles on these - it's virtually impossible to get a straight shot without a glare.)
Even the images on the front are frame worthy.
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It looks fantastic. I would love to know where you got the frames. I love the double mating!
ReplyDeleteI scored the frames at Kohl's of all places. They kept going on sale for about $25/each, so I kept on picking them up. Going to have to add to my collection. ;-)
DeletePardon me for getting in on this conversation...I was just wondering if the frames came double-matted. Thanks for the info! The pictures look great!!
Deletei love that idea, jenny! looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I used to subscribe to Cook's Illustrated and always felt guilty recycling the magazines since they were so beautiful. It never occurred to me that they could be framed.
ReplyDeleteThey look great, Jenny! What a smart idea - love the illustrations!
ReplyDeletecooks illustrated, lol. i love them, but the lobstery crawfish looking one kindd freaks me out. those cheeses! delightful!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, now if only I can get my husband to part with the last page of his favorite magazine!
ReplyDeleteSo that's kind of a brilliant idea! I've always thought that the illustrations in Cooks are gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that?!! What a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeletexo-Lisa
Adding artworks in the dining room. Never thought about that before. Perhaps I'll try it out as well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures have so much more character than just buying pictures from a store.
I like your idea of adding even more... you've got a big wall so they will have a big impact!!
What a great idea on using those pretty prints! It will look even better adding some more!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! I would have never thought to frame those!
ReplyDeleteThese have to be my all-time favorite DIY artwork. I would love these in my kitchen. I've never seen Cook's Illustrated - are those types of illustrations on the back of every issue?
ReplyDeleteThose images are fantastic! Love the way you've framed them with the double mat. It's amazing the inspiration you can find in everyday things. I'd definitely add more, do a double row gallery wall.
ReplyDeleteGreat artwork. Love them.
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