Here are the participants thus far. Since I am having issues getting Mr Linky to work, we are going to do this the old fashioned way this week. 🙂
If you do not see your name, you can email me at: barbgarrettnc@yahoo.com, or leave a comment here by 11 pm tonight, and I will add you!
1) Melissa @ Melissa’s Heart and Home
2) Paula @ Sweet Pea
3) Lynne @ Lynne’s Gifts from the Heart
4) Kristen @ Kristen’s Creations
5) Cami @ Creating Myself
6) Kathy @ Empty Nester
7) KD @ Southern Whimsy
8) Pammie Jo @ Pammie Jo and Friends
9) Linda @ Nina’s Nest
10) Gloria @ Happy To Be
(my apologies to Gloria for the wrong addy!)
11) Diane @ Four Paws Co.
12) Terrie @ Terrie’s Little Piece of Serenity
13) Jan and Tom @ Rose Haven
14) Debbie @ Confessions of a Plate Addict
15) kathy b @ Count It All Joy
16) Jewel @ Carolina Jewel
17) Judy @ Gracious Southern Living
18) Linda @ Royal Touch Art
19) Kathy @ Casa-Dolce-Casa
20) Terrie @ Boosalis Bloggle
21) Michelle @ Paper Glue Etc.
22) Michelle @ From House to Home
23) Shay @ Thirty and Holding
24) Suzanne @ Southern Inspiration
25) Kimm @ Reinvented
26) Carrie @ Oak Rise Cottage
27) Skoots1Mom @ My Hand…His Glory
Here is “What’s On My Fireplace Wall”
When we lived in Belgium, we would often visit the town of Brugge. (known as the little Venice of Belgium). It was an easy 2 hour drive, so whenever friends and family came to visit, it was one of the first places we headed. It was a magical town of small canals and swan filled waterways. Brugge was also known for its shops filled with Belgian tapestries and lace. I only purchased one tapestry while I was there, and have kicked myself ever since for not buying more.
I have my tapestry hanging in my formal Dining Room, above the fireplace. It was hard to find something that worked well against the brick wall. (Plastering over that brick is a “one day soon” project. )
I also wanted to stay within the European feel I was trying to create.
The Tapestry filled all those requirements and more.
Here is a close-up…you can see the intricate handwork.
This shows the botanical pattern
The tapestry is hung from a black wrought-iron rod, with large silk tassels on each end.
I found the perfect “castle-like” sconces….its as if they were made especially for this wall vignette.
Ok….yesterday, Baby Lily hinted that I like to tie in my china and place settings with the mantle. Often, I will buy extra dishes to use on the mantle. These are the same dish pattern from Baby Lily’s dinner party last night.
(BTW, Baby Lily says thanks so much to everyone who attended. She can’t wait to host her next event.) 🙂
I hope you have enjoyed my first “What’s On Your Wall Wednesday.” Please take the time to visit all the participants. I look forward to next week.
May Your Walls be Filled With Treasures and Memories….Barb
Sit A Spell says
I’ve enjoyed my visit here today!
View Commentpammiejo says
Add me:
View Commentpammie jo at http://www.pammiejoandfriends.blogspot.com
Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity says
Barb, Please add me!! Thank-you!
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Diane says
Please add me! ♥ Diane
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KD says
I’m working on mine now Barb!!!
View CommentHappy To Be says
Please add me to this fun day…thanks Gl♥ria
View CommentLinda says
Hey Barb,
View CommentAdd me to the wall for Wed.
ninasnest.blogspot.com
Linda
Bo says
Your wall is glamorous…what a great start for “What’s On Your Walls Wednesday”…I intend to join you next week! 😉 Bo
View CommentTerrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity says
I love your tapestry. As you can tell by my blog I have one, too! The colors in yours are very pretty. And it looks great over your fireplace.
View CommentHugs, Terrie
prof en retraite says
Hey Barb! I’m up and running! Love your tapestry! It’s gorgeous! I’m sure it reminds you of your time in Belgium. Hugs…Debbie
View CommentDiane says
This is beautiful & I’m so in love with your dishes! Thank you for hosting the new event – this is so fun to see all the posts! ♥ Diane
View Commentcarolinajewel says
What a great tapestry! I noticed Baby Lily’s plates immediately!!!! The castle sconces are terrific and add to the European look!
I don’t know how to link, but my WOYWW post is up.
http://carolinajewels-table.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-on-your-wall-wednesday.html
Thanks! 😀 Jewel
View Commentxinex says
What a beautiful tapestry, Barb! The colors are so vivid and the texture is amazing. I wanted to participate today but I am flying home tomorrow and I already packed my external drive that contains my dig. photos. I’ll just start next week….Christine
View Commentkbbryant says
Please add me:
Kathy b Count it all Joy
http://kbbryant.wordpress.com
Thank you, Kathy b
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Just GORGEOUS Barb!!!
I adore Red and tapestry so you know I love this piece. ~Beautiful. 🙂
My post is up! I had fun.
Thanks for hosting.
Don’t worry about MR LINKY…It looks fine how you did it.
View Comment~Melissa 🙂
Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Barb, thanks for hosting a fun event. Now.. first things first. This is incredible. Absolutely gorgeous girl.. I love the way you’ve tied the plates into the beauty of the flowers in the tapestry piece. Now.. I’ve been called alot of things in my weeeeee short life.. but a cover up senator isn’t one of them..lol.. This was fun girl.. looking forward to seeing all the other beauties. hugs ~lynne~
View Commentmarty39 says
Barb your tapestry is just gorgeous. I love the story behind it and I think the china on the mantel is perfect with the tapestry. Your dining room is just beautiful also. Loved it. Hugs, Marty
View Commentkbbryant says
Barb, your wall tapestry is just beautiful. Thanks so much for starting this fun Wednesday event!
Kathy b
View CommentHappy To Be says
Barb you got my addy wrong on this its http://wwwhappytobe.blogspot.com/
View Commentthe one you had is for attorney in New York..thanks hugs and smiles Gl♥ria Now I am loving all this red and those plates WOW!! did I ever tell you I have a things about dishes..
Mama says
Hello Barb, your tapestry is stunning and What’s on your walls Wednesday is such a lovely idea, please add me, I hope it is not to late, I found you from Mellisa and Lynne’s wonderful blogs, Kathy/mama at casa-dolce-casa@blogspot.com
View CommentBoosalis Bloggle says
What a fun idea! Please add me to your list.
Teri at Boosalis Bloggle
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Paula says
Very pretty, Barb. Love the colors in the tapestry.
My post is up now!
View CommentMichelle says
Can you add me Barb? I love this!
View CommentMomovthree says
Beautiful Barb! Thank you so much for hosting. I missed the deadline to comment last night but I did post something for today! Next week I’ll be better on time. lol
Your wall hanging is so pretty and you have just the perfect place for it. Everything looks so nice together.
View Comment~Michelle
southerninspiration says
Please add me, Barb…I love this idea! And your house is just breathtaking!!!
Suzanne
View CommentCami @ Creating Myself says
What a beautiful tapestry Barb & you’re right…the heavy iron sconces are perfect for it.
And your closing line “May Your Walls be Filled With Treasures and Memories” … I like that!
Thanks for hosting this fun event. I have some unusual things on my walls to share.
View Commentshaybert says
I’m late but not a party pooper. I playing too!
Blessings, Shay
http://thirtyandholding.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-on-your-wall-wednesday.html
View Commentkate says
barb,
View Commentoh what a beautiful fireplace,dishes, tapersty, etc, etc. i was blown away
kate
Cami @ Creating Myself says
Barb, the link for Michelle @ Paper Blue Etc takes us to a bible study site.
View CommentCarrie says
I just found out about this weekly event and posted on my blog:
View Commenthttp://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-on-your-walls-wednesdays-wall.html
Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
Kristens Creations says
Your fireplace is gorgeous!! Love your colors and the tapestry is beautiful. You can just bring it on over here.lol! Just let me know if you would like an initial frame. You can e-mail me or go to my Etsy store. Thanks! Kristen
View CommentKimm at Reinvented says
Beautiful mantle, I love your color choices, they’re my favorite! Here’s a link to my What’s on Your Wall entry:
View Commenthttp://reinventedkb.blogspot.com/2009/01/work-in-progress.html.
Thanks!
Linda says
Gorgeous tapestry and all the things you put with it compliment it nicely!
View CommentLove those dishes, glad mine are coming today!
Linda
Lynda says
Absolutely gorgeous!!
View CommentScooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda says
Hi Barb, Absolutely LOVE the plates! Everything is beautiful! ~hugs, Rhonda 🙂
View Commentskoots1mom says
mine’s up…
this was fun
thx for hosting
http://skirkman.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-on-your-wall-wednesday.html
View CommentLinda says
I love all those gorgeous plates with the reds – really beautiful! Thanks for hosting WOYWW. Linda
View CommentKathysue says
Barb, the tapestry is so beautiful and I love the sconces on each side.It looks so rich and inviting.I imagine when the fireplace and candles are lit it is just so romantic,perfect for a Valentines dinner for two.Love it ,Kathysue
View CommentRobin says
Ohhhhhh, gorgeous as always!! I don’t have much on my walls yet (hey, it’s ONLY been a year….lol), but I may share a couple of things NEXT week! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
View Commentann says
I don’t know what’s prettier the tapestry or the plates.Awesome…ann
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