When we were working on "freshening up" our den and doing some reorganizing, I found myself with some wall hangings that were an odd bunch looking for a home. I was not ready to get rid of them as, when I studied them, I realized each one told part of our family history.
I decided to take them all up to the blank wall in the upstairs hallway. Then I wondered if I needed to do that fancy laying them out first, with measuring and pencil lines, or could I just "wing it"-- start hanging, and just see how it all turned out?
I started with an old mirror I had almost taken to GW. And the display grew from there (and there's even more now than when I snapped this picture.)
These are the instructions for family members who view it: put your face in the mirror and see yourself surrounded with parts of our life story. Each hanging represents a part of our life, and is a reminder of God's faithfulness to us.
I've decided to name it "The Wall of Grace."
What a great idea, to put them all up, I love it that you put the mirror in the middle. It looks really nice!
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Hugs, Cindy
LOVE!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea! Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteSo glad you did that. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sentiment Podso! You truly do have a lovely eye...and heart to match:) Blessings~~Shine
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ReplyDeleteGreat minds...we're getting ready to do a similar family wall in the East Wing On Crooked Creek. I adore the mirror and your naming it the wall of grace!!! Thanks for inspiring me to get the rest of the photos into frames!!!
Fondly,
Pat
THIS I LOVE!! What a beautiful tribute to the work of God in our tangible lives - and so creatively represented! Yes, I have many things I dare not part with because of the type of memorial stone they are of seasons and people. Sort of like when God instructed Israel to set up stones and make a memorial. In our lives today, that can be a trinket, a hand-made something - framed art, photos, oh- so much. Surrounding ourselves with these vignettes of His victory in our lives truly makes a house a home.
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Kathy
What beautiful wall art! Each one a treasure... and all together a masterpiece of God's faithfulness! I love this idea and this post. I am very uplifted!
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I love your gallery of family history Podso. I never measure anything. Just eyeball and slap it up there. I like a hodge podge look anyway. Your Wall of Grace certainly tells a story and looks great. Have a fabulous Friday. Tammy
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea. I'm going to my son's in Ontario on Saturday. I was wondering what to bring him, and now I think I may bring him some precious things for a 'family wall'.
ReplyDeleteLove that! Wall collages really seem to be popular now. How neat that you have meaning behind each of your pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh Podso......what a perfect name for that wall collage.
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Jo
It's wonderful to have a family "wall of grace" like this. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome! The mirror is just perfect. Wall of Grace ~ wonderful idea.
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ReplyDeleteFor a wall where you just winged it, everything looks nicely displayed.
Great idea with the mirror and good choice of name.
Judith
"Here I raise my Ebenezer, hither by Thy help I'm come. And I hope by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home!"
ReplyDeleteThat looks wonderful! I've always like a collage on the wall. I have a small one in the bedroom. And the mirror in the middle for loved ones to picture themselves there among family is so sweet. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDotsie, you are a poet... and you tell your story in so many ways. Love your creativity and your strong sense of the importance of family. Simply wonderful. blessings ~ Tanna
ReplyDeleteI love this wall collage with the pictures, such agreat idea! I love the mirror and your naming on your wall of grace, I always wanted to do this but never did, this also gives ME an idea to inspire me to do so with all that loving care and sentiment as you did. Have a wonderful week. FABBY
ReplyDeleteI love this arrangement and the significance it has to you! I also have mementos and photos going up my staircase wall and in the hallway. I don't want to hide them away as they bring back so many happy memories!
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