-L. wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> Funny, I'm always running across stuff like this. My coffee table
>> and end tables are from my grandmother; they are leather topped
>> tables. My 4-drawer chest in my bedroom are dark cherry (I donated
>> the bed and remaining dresser and night stand to my brother for his
>> 2nd bedroom). But you can also find complimentary woods. Go to
>> your local hardware store and get samples, same as you would do for
>> paint. There are lighter woods (in this case slightly lighter)
>> which will set off the dining table.
>>
>> And I hesitate to say this, but then, you know I'm not one to hold
>> back LOL You need a much larger painting or print on the wall behind
>> the table to bring everything together in the room.
>
> The room is smaller than it looks in the pics, but the ceilings are
> extremely high. The prints I have in there serendipidiously matched
> the ceiling paint which is a very odd shade of green - I had
> purchased
> them 10 years ago or so and they are original art from a lady I have
> met. I collect her work. They're 5-color lino prints, on handmade
> paper. No way am I ever replacing them.
>
>> I only think this, of course,
>> because my LLL is a painter and I'm used to seeing some of his large
>> pieces displayed in both large and small spaces. Something 6ft
>> length by 4ft high or 5x3, unframed, would really set off the back
>> wall. Muted shades, unless you really want this wall to POP! But
>> I'm not promoting his work, just saying, I think the wall deserves
>> more. Seek out what you like, but the wall looks rather bare, IMHO.
>>
>> Here's a link to some of his work last year:
>>
>> http://community.webshots.com/album/332698141UtcsuJ
>
> I have seen his work - very talented! His stuff looks familiar - did
> he ever work the Broadripple Art Fair in Indianapolis? I used ot
> teach
> at the Art League there, and sold my own work at that show (it's an
> excellent show, BTW - or at least used to be).
>
> -L.

I don't remember him ever mentioning Indianapolis but that would be within
the territory of the shows he does up and down the coast.

Anyway I love your house! It's very pretty!

Jill