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CHOOSING FURNITURE AND fittings is only half the battle when decorating. The finishing touches are what really make a house feel homely and put an individual spin on the space.
One way to achieve this is to tackle those empty walls – which makes for the perfect weekend project.
This week, we searched high and low on Instagram to find six alternatives to art that are as effective as they are inexpensive.
Pick ‘n’ mix: One look at this arrangement and it’s clear that @thelittlewhitefarmhouse’s taste is a little on the eclectic side. A mish-mash of old signs, empty vintage frames, candelabras and mirrors make this wall you could spend some time standing in front of and studying for inspiration.
Look to Industry and Co for a collection of tarnished, industrial and vintage look pieces that will help you achieve a similar look.
Plate expectations: @drivenbydecor embraces a classic look that’s gained popularity again in recent years. This one lets your scout charity shops and your favourite homewares stores to search for a collection you want to show off. Keep it uniform or mix ‘n’ match, have fun experimenting with designs and configurations.
Take a look at Arnotts’ range of crockery to get started.
Hats off: Ideal for an empty wall in a bedroom or a walk-in closet, a hat display adds a fun element as well as lets you see what’s on offer. @staybycorisamuel goes summery with a collection of straw hats in various shades that tie in with the woven baskets and colour scheme, effortlessly.
Check out high street stores like & other stories to get your collection started – it would help if you like to wear them, too!
Tray chic: @themysighome’s collection of wicker trays look right at home here. Breaking the space up with a touch of artwork is a clever move and we love how the blackboard takes the attention away from the tech.
Check out Next for a collection of trays that might be of service.
Let’s face it: This is a fun one if you’re into crafts and want to let the kids in on the action. @abigailbrownart shows the beauty of combining papier-mâché and paint with this personality-filled wall of masks
Don’t fancy the make and do? Why not set the theme with a store bought mask similar to this one on Trouva.
Return of the mac: Wall hangings are a wonderful alternative to artwork as they add a tactile feel to a blank space. @atelier_bo_m adds some cool blue and natural wood with a macrame wall hanging that draws in the other tones used in their space.
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Let it go….
@HearMeNow33: Are you mad? This will be wall to wall, for a few weeks.
@Tommy Berry: True. Can’t let a chance of some shinner bashing pass them by.
@Seán Óg: says the shinnerbot
@Denis Logan: How predictable of you.
When is the Gardaí report on Charlie Flanagan potential Covid-19 breaches at Colm Horkan funeral
@tirnanog1979: no comparison and you know it
@Jane: Both funerals broke the regulations Jane and you know it.
@tirnanog1979: that would be Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
@Seán Óg: SF could have sent representatives to Mr Storeys funeral as happened with Garda Horkans funeral and I don’t think anyone could have complained. Instead SF attended the funeral en masse, traveling from all over the country to do so and gathered in a graveyard to give a graveside oration where no burial was taking place.
@Jane: Nonsense, they were as bad as each other
@Jane: Both funerals had large crowds and poor social distancing. If you admonish SF for the Storey funeral then surely you must do the same for Garda Horkan’s funeral. Your disliking of SF seems to be clouding your judgement Jane.
@Seán Óg: but only one was attending in very large numbers by political party reps from all over the country. That’s the difference.
Why is it even when SF are obviously wrong no criticism is allowed?
Why do ye want to replace a crowd that dodge questions with another crowd that dodge questions?
@Jane: Critism is allowed Jane, but the obvious point you insist on ignoring, is that critism is selective and hypocritical. As was pointed out, you cant criticise one and not the other – but in your case, you did just that.
To me, both were wrong. It would seem, that to you, there is only political captital to be made from criticising one.
@tirnanog1979: It ill behooves Shinners to comment on any Garda’s funeral —–They were responsible for quite a few in their time and indeed have been known to give rapturous acclaim to certain Garda’s murderers.
@Angela McCarthy: and you are ignoring the involvement of a political party in only one of the funerals. A political party that was involved in the making of the rules for everyone else in that jurisdiction.
@Jane: A political party? dont you mean political parties, as more than one seems to be set on debating it. but not the other.
@Angela McCarthy: not sure what you mean by that Angela. Only one party is in bother over it because only one party attended en masse. Bringing a crowd to the graveyard unnecessarily was just ridiculous.
Everyone understands that Bobby Storey was an important figure in SF and as such no one would have batted an eyelid if some of the senior politicians in SF had attended as was done with Garda Horkans funeral.
@Jane: Where did I say no criticism is allowed? People attending both funerals broke government guidelines. So don’t cherry pick your outrage Jane. Call a spade a spade.
@Seán Óg: tell you what Sean you just continue to ignore what are the obvious differences between them as I’ve pointed out above. And continue to be outraged at all and any criticism leveled at SF.
@Jane: I have criticised SF over the attendance of Bobby’s funeral. Because it was wrong to stage a funeral with those numbers in attendance. But you ignore the fact that large numbers attended the Garda’s funeral, including some politicians. Same rules for everyone Jane.
One rule for that crowd, Sur they are the “law” 8 cremations the same day and no one allowed .
@Ger Murray: who’s that crowd ?.
@Airwave81: The uniformed woman and men that lined the streets
Clear the decks, Nolan show can’t wait to ramp up the whole funeral again, rest in peace Big Bobby, a giant among men.
now could they start investigating collusion with he uvf
The usual crowd talking about people in uniforms blah, blah, blah. What I saw were people in ordinary clothes coming out to see a true republican being laid yo rest, with a quarter of a million watching online which Sinn Féin Féin set up. The PSNI have already stated that there were no problems with it. Establishmemt supporters again trying to take away from their parties failure. No bank bailout? Ha ha
Just ticking a box… Nothing will happen
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