Fixer Upper Sign = Gallery Wall Update

I shared with y'all a few days ago how I purchased this steel sign from The Magnolia Market after seeing it on Fixer Upper. I was super excited to receive it and to get it displayed but once it came in I was stumped. I knew it was more of an industrial piece and I ended up with one that looked more new rather than those that have a patina. It is hit or miss exactly what finish you will receive since each one is individually crafted.

Shopping Fixer Upper

Do you watch Fixer Upper on HGTV every Tuesday like I do? It is a family affair in this household. We have yet to miss an episode since they started airing last fall. Joanna always picks out the best pieces to add to the homes that her and Chip breathe new life into. You can find Joanna shopping local antique shops in Waco as well as everybody's favorite HomeGoods. I have even spied some home decor from Target and Pier One on a few of these episodes. What makes the homes even more special are the custom pieces she creates for each one. 
Season 2 kicked off with "The Little House On The Prairie" remodel. She had a sign made for the couples bathroom. A sign that held a special meaning for Mr. Front Porch and I.  "Grow Old With Me" was our song at our wedding and I told Mr. Front Porch how I so wished Joanna sold that sign in her online shop. Right after I said that I decided to go online during a commercial break and see. Sure enough it was listed for sale! You can only imagine my delight and how quickly I hit the purchase button.

French Farmhouse Living Room Reveal

As promised I am ready to do a reveal. No, not the kitchen but I promise it is coming very soon. Today I am going to show y'all our living room transformation. If you follow me on FaceBook you know what a time I had taking pictures of the space. I had over 400 pics downloaded and the computer ate every last one of them and erased them from my camera so I had to hurry and take pics all over again before I lost my light. I guess that is how it goes in the life of a blogger!;)

This is what our living room transformed into over the last four years. We started with builder grade everything to include carpet. The walls were the first thing I changed after we moved in. They were Sherwin Williams Whole Wheat. It is a lovely color but it made the space very dark and I was ready to lighten and brighten.

Welcome to our new living room! 

Still adding to the gallery wall.

My mama bought me this lovely lady for my birthday back in the spring. FaceBook followers have seen her transformed from a mustard yellow to a lady of royalty. Her crown is made from a paper cupcake holder!:)

I still have to hang our smocked burlap curtains but since that involves cutting down metal rods and will take awhile I figured I can just share the curtains in another post. 

Wall Color- Classic Khaki Olympic One. This paint truly covered in just one coat!

Tufted Chair- Home Goods but you can also order off of Overstock.com

Ottoman- Made in Build Your Own Ottoman Class Metamorphosis Designs

Coffee Table- Overstock.com

Rug- Overstock.com

Mora Clock- from local shop Laurie's

Couch- Flexsteel purchased locally from Furniture Traditions

Fireplace- Painted four years ago with latex paint and glaze. Paint color I used was Rainwashed by Sherwin Williams. I do not remember what color glaze I used.

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Starting A Gallery Wall

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I have always wanted to create a gallery wall in our home. 

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I wanted a wall that was a collection of not just pictures but a variety of things like this one by Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality.

Melissa at DaiseyMaeBelle always comes up with wonderful gallery walls as well.

I decided that a gallery wall was just what this blank wall in our living room needed so I started pulling together things that I have been collecting.

I won this vintage mirror at an auction back in the spring and was just waiting for the right place to hang it.

My mom bought me this vintage frame when she was out here in March.

I love how old and chippy it looks and even the wood backboard has character.

The boys and I went treasure hunting not too long ago and I broke down and joined the antler club.

So far I am really loving how the wall is turning out and can not wait to find more treasures to add to it.

See ya back here tomorrow at 4 p.m. for Treasure Hunt Thursday.

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