Who do you get to hang an 80 Kilo Mirror?

I have an absolutely stunning mirror that has been hanging around (on the floor) for the past 18 months which has been crying out to hung and displayed in the manner that it was intended so that it could be oohed and aahed over.  But the dilemmas that we faced was that it was A/ very large  and B/ very heavy – in fact it weighs 80 kilos and that is definitely something that needs to be handled with care, for a great many reasons.  It was suggested that I contact the wonderfully clever and experienced fellows at Art of Hanging – which I did,  and just take a look at the  simply marvelous  job they did.

Not only did they arrive on time, they were courteous, efficient and honestly, you just have to love guys who clean & sweep up after themselves . So if you have art work, prints, mirrors and photographs – big or small, individuals or groupings that  need to go up on the wall and you want it done properly and efficiently the first time give Art of Hanging a call because truly – there really is an art to it. They were booked for an hour and so they  hung a few other pieces that had also been waiting patiently and “adjusted” other previously hung paintings that had been done by a couple of amateurs.

HINT: you do need to know where you want your items hung before Art for Hanging helpers arrive.  If you have groups or collections of art work / photos that need to go up, simply lay them down on the floor in front of the wall that they’re going to be hung on and play with the arrangement. Once you have found the format that you like, take a photo so that you have a record of the order that you laid them out in. Easy…….

Decorative Eastern Platters or Wall Hangings ???

Have you ever gone shopping and looked at something thought ‘WOW, love it, want it but how can I use it’?

My house has an eastern feel and I simply fell in love with these, I knew they’d look great wherever they were placed but I needed to be practical – Yes they’re a gorgeous decorative item but can they be functional too???  Once you start thinking about it, Yes they are both – functional and decorative, just take a look

  • Great alternative to a painting / print and use as a decorative wall ornament , even group a few of them together to make a statement especially if you have a large span of wall available – great for stairwell alcoves or hallways
  • To sit on top of an ottoman, pouf or side table.
  • A table center piece
  • Tray to carry or serve food

Jewellery Storage

I had a conundrum… I decided to re-arrange my bedroom and realised that my extensive jewellery collection extended far beyond the tiny jewellery box that it currently called home. I stumbled across pieces of jewellery that I hadn’t worn in months, simply because it was the unlucky piece that fell to the bottom of my unorganised pit. I was determined to come across something new and interesting – a new home for my obvious obsession.

So I went out in search of something not only efficient, but effective too.  That was when I discovered these vintage mannequins!

I threw all my necklaces around the neck, attached my bracelets up the stem and even added a scarf and broach for decoration!

Now not only does all my jewellery have its own spot, but it looks great too. I can even use it to plan the accessories I want to wear with each outfit. Never again will my jewellery become a tangled mess, out with the old and in with the new!  Bianca