Thursday, September 8, 2011

Embellishing Life...

My husband officially thinks I'm crazy.
Last weekend he asked why I was painting this frame white:


 He was quite surprised when I told him it was to hang it here:


Here is the wall before:


And the wall now:


Since it has to be there, it might as well be decorated right?

= )
Posted by at 8:08 AM

67 comments:

  1. MandySeptember 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Oh Lauren! I LOVE IT!!!! My husband would think I was crazy too. BUT, I'm gonna do it anyways =)
    www.projectqueen.org

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    1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      I painted my thermostat the same color as my wall so it blends in instead of sticking out like a sore thumb. This frame idea is very tacky looking.

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    2. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      Did no one ever teach you that if you have nothing nice to say you should say nothing at all? I think the frame looks great.!

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    3. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      I agree. It looks great. Why would you paint your therostat? Every time you change the wall color, you will have to repaint this too. Plus, think of the damage this could cause.

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    4. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      They also tell you not to paint your thermostat: it's not dangerous like painting your smoke alarm, but apparently it can make it inaccurate.

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    5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:08 AM

      Awesome!! Why not showcase the thermostat? You could frame the garbage disposal switch, put a frame around the doorknobs, they're there too.
      Your husband is RIGHT

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    6. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM

      So Cute! How DoYou Attach To The Wall?

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  2. Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian)September 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    What a cute idea.

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  3. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This is one of those total "why didn't I think of that?" ideas!! Love it!! I’d love for you to link your adorable project to Things I’ve Made Thursdays going on now until noon. I’m trying something new this week- We have two sections to the party- one for kids’ things and one for “Anything”!! I think this post would be an awesome addition to the “Anything Goes” party!

    Hope you’ll stop by and link up!
    Melanie
    http://bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com/2011/09/things-ive-done-thursday-new.html

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  4. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Cute idea! :)

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  5. DoodlecraftSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    So darling, love the frame! Perfect way to make sure everything belongs! Thanks for sharing at TT and J!
    Nat :)
    doodlecraft.blogspot

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  6. The mum of all tradesSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I love this! Such a great idea. I'd love if you'd share it at my blog hop this weekend.Hope you can join in!

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  7. Anne TussingSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE this!!! Going off to find a frame.....

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  8. AngelaSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I am soooo doing this!!!Cute! :)

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  9. BethSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I found your link over at Funky Junk. I had to come over here and let you know how clever I find this idea! I think I will have to let my hubby think I'm crazy too cuz I plan on doing this myself! And how cute would it be to do something like this around a plain light switch??? (if you could find one the right size)

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  10. Brave BrookeSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Love it! It's the details that matter!

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  11. LesleySeptember 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I don't think you're crazy! I've been trying to think of an idea to spruce up the thermostat and the doorbell box. Thanks for the ideas!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    That is such a great idea! I love the frame - and it fits so perfectly around the thermostat! I have a thermostat in such an awkward spot in the middle of my wall- this is such a great idea! Maybe I could make a collage around it with this idea!

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  13. CarmenSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Wow! Simple. Gonna have to dress up mine now.

    Also, I would like to personally invite you to our new Rockin’ link party every Friday at RoCa and Company. Come and show off this coming Friday. Hope to see you there...

    Remember...YOU ROCK!!

    Carmen @
    RoCa and Company
    www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

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  14. KathSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    this is an awesome idea! so creative. I hate how that thermostat stands out like a sore thumb. you really made it pretty which is hard to do.

    new follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I don't even know why, but I LOVE this & totally want to go do it myself now....

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  16. PeggySeptember 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this idea and can't imagine why nobody has thought of it before -- thanks!!

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  17. Mrs. S. September 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Clever!!

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  18. Rose September 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love this idea! Unfortunately, my thermostat is about three further into the wall next to a picture I hung. Ugh, what were the builder thinking!?

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  19. HeatherSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I absolutely love this! Plan to measure mine as soon as I get home from work today! Not even going to tell my hubby and kiddos...will see how long it takes them to notice ;)

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  20. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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  21. CSPOctober 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This idea is divine! Did you *happen* to snag that frame at a known store?

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    1. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

      Sorry! It was a garage sale find I've had for awhile. I've seen similar ones at Homegoods?

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  22. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I LOVE this idea! I'm going to do this one! What size frame is that??

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    1. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      I believe it's a 5x7 as the 4x6 was just a little too small.

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    2. MyCrE8TiVeInSpIr8tIoN@aol.coOctober 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      I would need a 8X 10 frame and it would look way too big! To be exact I would need a 5X8 to make it work and they don't make those.....any ideas?

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  23. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Please let us know where you found your frame....I HAVE to do this too! Such a wonderful idea.

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  24. LaurenOctober 26, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I actually found the frame at a garage sale... sorry! I believe it's a 5x7, because the 4x6 was just a little too small. Measure your thermostat to find out what size you need and I'm sure you can find something similar!

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  25. BarbaraNovember 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I found a very similar frame at Ross and i bought the 5x7 and its just like in the picture, perfect size.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I have this hideous thermostat almost in the middle of one of the longer walls in my living room. I have had a time trying to do a wall arrangement on that wall. This is a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for sharing it...

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  27. Love 2 DecorateNovember 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Wow Lauren. I loved this idea so much, I tried it myself. Here is the post with pictures. http://love2decorate.blogspot.com/2011/11/boring-thermostat-or-pretty-thermostat.html

    I love the way you displayed pictures closer to the thermostat and have a piece of furniture, so everything looks like it belongs there. Mine on the other hand is between 2 doors and off centered. I am looking for ways to make it better. Any ideas?

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  28. Krystal November 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    How did you mount it to the wall?

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    1. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM

      I used the 3M tape strips (that come with the command hooks). My frams is fairly lightweight so 2 did the trick and they won't damage the wall when my husband gets sick of it! :)

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  29. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I have the same question as Krystal... I have a similar frame, but it has no way to mount... suggestions? Thanks.

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    1. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM

      I used the 3M tape strips (that come with the command hooks). My frame is fairly lightweight so 2 did the trick and they won't damage the wall when my husband gets sick of it! :)

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  30. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I just found this on Pinterest, and I LOVE the idea. . . I'm scouting for a frame the next time I hit up my favorite secondhand store. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. LaurenDecember 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Krystal and Stacey: I used 3M Mounting strips (similar to the ones you mount the 3M hooks with). They hold well and are easy to remove from the wall without damage!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Im so doing this....today!! LOVE IT!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    I recently got a new thermostat which happens to be smaller than the old, so ugly holes are in my wall an very noticeable. This is the perfect solution!!

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  34. acaligurlJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    brilliant!!!! lovely!!!!

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  35. acaligurlJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    btw i was in folsom over new year's had so much fun!!

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  36. Stephanie D. MonsivaizJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    We once did a wall arangement around a thermostat by placing an open-back canvas print over the thermostat. I just hung the canvas on a couple of nails but you could attach it to a small wooden piece via piano hinge. Just lift and voila!

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  37. Stephanie D. MonsivaizJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    We once did a wall arangement around a thermostat by placing an open-back canvas print over the thermostat. I just hung the canvas on a couple of nails but you could attach it to a small wooden piece via piano hinge. Just lift and voila!

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  38. MichelleJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Oh, Lauren, I loved this the second I saw it. I found this link through a pin on pinterest. I immediately had to copy you. Here's my version:
    http://lifewithlou.blogspot.com/2012/01/copycat.html Thanks!

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  39. marieJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Love this idea - and I can't wait until I find the perfect frame to try it myself! So glad I found this on Pinterest.

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  40. KimFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Looking for the perfect frame to do the same. How inventive you are. Thanks!

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  41. Dana PFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    LOVE this!! I just found one that looks VERY similar! Heading to Hobby Lobby to get it this weekend. You can also buy it online...
    http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=173721&F_All=Y

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  43. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Super cute idea. But maybe try a prettier thermostat (www.nest.com)? :)

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  44. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    How do you hang this? I tried some of that Nu Glu but it gradually slid down the wall. Hubby does not want me to damage the wall, but a small nail wouldn't hurt much.

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    1. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      I used the 3M tape strips (that come with the command hooks). My frame is fairly lightweight but I know they make different strengths. Two did the trick and they won't damage the wall when my husband gets sick of it! :)

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    2. Perlengkapan BayiMay 21, 2012 at 11:19 PM

      I agree with a lot of what you're saying here, I often use the Double 3M tape to attach something heavy.

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  45. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    where did you buy the frame?!

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  46. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I placed lots of small frame pictures around my thermostat so that it would blend in, but i didn't think of framing the thermostat itself! Great idea!

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  47. AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I took your idea and used it at work. I work in a secured area so I have an ugly green "DOOR OPEN" button at my desk to to allow employees access to my area. I found a frame from the doller store and did the same thing. Very cute and dresses up the tacky button.

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Great idea! So doing this!

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Did it today - love it!! Grabbed an old frame hanging around the house...

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  50. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I just found this idea and I think it's very cool and eclectic. I am definitely going to borrow it. NOT tacky at all!!!

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  51. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Where did you find such a cute frame? I love this idea!

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  52. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    This is not crazy. I definitely love it and I want it to frame an area where I put keys on the wall.

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  53. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Where can I find this frame?

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  54. AnonymousAugust 11, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Found this on Pinterest. I have a wall with a collage of pictures and on that same wall is a thermostat. That thermostat is now becoming part of the collage!!! Thank you for this idea!

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