This long and rather narrow hallway leads from the formal living/dining room and entry way of my house to the back of the house where the family room and kitchen are. An open stairwell is opposite this wall so it is not as closed off as you would think. There seems to be many opinions about displaying photos in the home. I'm from the school of thought that It's entirely fine to display family pictures on a picture wall, table top or anywhere you want , provided a few simple rules are followed....
#1. Pictures on a wall must either sit on an imaginary horizontal line at the bottom of the frame ( as mine do) or, be hung to the same height on the same imaginary horizontal line.
#2. All of the pictures should be unified, weather its by material, be it silver, by color, texture, or Feel.
#3. Size and shape should vary for interest. Visual symmetry is a must.
#4. The picture itself should not compete with the decor or the frame. (I love black and white or the hand colored look).
I'm not done with this wall by any means, but I do think I'm well on my way. Everyone who passes by this wall for the first time comments on how it reflects my style and personality. Aahhhh...Mission accomplished.
Where I found my frames: Yard sale ( the two to the far left), Antique store ( middle one with no picture in it), Stien Mart (small ones to the left of large antique frame), Magnolias, ( a boutique store here in town). Quote at the top of the wall was purchased from Wallwords.
wonderful look! I love all your frames. Laurie
Posted by: Charmingdesigns | August 01, 2007 at 07:43 AM
Beautiful display! I really do think it's very "you."
Posted by: Mary | August 01, 2007 at 01:34 PM
How beautiful! Wow!! Love everything about that wall. I'm officially on a mission to find some great frames. Thanks for the tips! :)
Posted by: Shawn | August 01, 2007 at 03:28 PM
tracy , how gorgeous!
i think we really are kindred spirits.
i have a guy on ebay i have purchased some ceiliing tin frames from , i'll have to send you his link.
anyway, thanks for glimpse into your "world"
Posted by: paige | August 01, 2007 at 06:58 PM
LOVE this Tracy.
what a wonderful 'feel' this has. It's exactly the look that I would have expected from you.
thanks for the peek into your world :-)
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | August 01, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Beautifully put together and thanks for the link to Wallwords, it is new to me, very cool!
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | August 01, 2007 at 09:55 PM
OOOhhh, this is beautiful ! I love family pictures.
Aimee
Posted by: Aimee | August 02, 2007 at 11:42 AM
That is so cool! I love it! You inspire me:)
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | August 03, 2007 at 01:40 AM
That is so cool! I love it! You inspire me:)
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | August 03, 2007 at 01:40 AM
That is so cool! I love it! You inspire me:)
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | August 03, 2007 at 01:40 AM
Tracy this look is very "you." I love the saying scrolled above the photos and the texture on each frame...really nice touches.
Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | August 03, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Ok, I'm crazy about this... must do something like it now. I have my kids b/w "toothless" pictures in the hallway (they were toothless at the same time)... some words and etc would be sweet!!!
Posted by: Bari Ackerman | August 03, 2007 at 06:55 PM
That's really great to be able to reflect your personality this way!
I have a similar collection but in mirrors and I just love the look.
Posted by: Beki | August 04, 2007 at 05:21 AM
It's hard to tell from the pictures you posted...are these placed at eye level? It's a bit severe for my taste. Almost TOO symmetrical. Perhaps some asymmetrical balance would be more pleasing.
Posted by: juliann | August 07, 2007 at 08:28 PM
VERY pretty and I LOVE this look...Hmmmm...I think im inspired
Posted by: traci | August 09, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Very very cool way to display the frames.
Love all your pictures too.
Smiles,
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | August 16, 2007 at 11:29 AM