


I'm excited to present my latest find - several 1960's folding ball paper decorations. I wanted to use these fun and delicate creations in new ways. I hung them against the wall and added other three dimensional wall art like a sea creature pop-up book. Feeling inspired by the colors and ocean theme I added accessories like Fiesta dinnerware, Seagrove pottery, a vintage kettle, and a sequined purse. The purse was a last minute thought, but I love how the sequins elegantly mimic fish scales.
This set-up was a fun way to play with color (especially since I love teal and orange), but it also generated functional home ideas. Think - a wall of colorful pop-up books or 3-D party balls in a kid's room or living room. The pop-up books add interest and shadow effects to the wall, and can be hung similar to a frame or leaned against a shelf. The party balls are simply hung with double stick tape - for permanence try a heavy duty version.
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very cool. nice twist. ;)
ReplyDeleteyou are so much fun!! I love the pop-up book on the wall :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I only wish I had more to put up on the wall!
ReplyDeleteoh the pop-up book on the wall is a great idea! nice set-up as usual Diana.
ReplyDeleteI WANT that bag. So gorgeous I can't stand it!
ReplyDeletei love pop-up books and it's such a great idea to hang it on the wall. going to have to look for some. i like how the orange pot pope and the bag is awesome. very nice.
ReplyDeleteOoh, fun! I like the kid's room idea especially.
ReplyDeleteYou and me can be Fiestaware buddies! I have the same color.
Great vignette of things! love those paper balls!
ReplyDeleteThat glass pitcher is so nice. I love the colors of your finds too. That pop up book is spectacular. Great job and how fun :)
ReplyDeleteOh, yay -- a Fiesta(ware)! :-) I love these pics, and that sparkly purse is perfect in the shots.
ReplyDeletei love that dishware! i love blue dishes in general. i have a set in robin's egg blue. i love them :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! And I love your addition of the sequined clutch. Kudos!
ReplyDeletefunked-up-fiestaware! i love it! great combination of colors with the dishes and paper lanterns. very playful :)
ReplyDeleteNice finds! Love the octopus book!
ReplyDeletethe octopus book has to be my favorite find....where do you go to find such awesome things?
ReplyDeleteim a sucker for turquoise... just wish I had a kitchen : (
ReplyDeleteI love the color of those Fiesta dishes! I have an orange platter and bowl and a red bowl, but I would love some other dishes in teal...
ReplyDeleteLove, LOVE, LOVE fiesta ware. Your display is very creative. I like the ocean touch!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! You know I'm a sucker for this stuff:) Such a creative set-up!
ReplyDeletehow great! I love the colors together and the touch of sparkle!
ReplyDeletethis is AMAZING! i'm partial to the pop-up book on the wall.
ReplyDeletethanks for your sweet comment today!!
OMG DIANA, I LOVE THEM!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool idea! I'm also smitten with your clutch!
ReplyDeletethose colors together are FABULOUS!! ad the pop=up balls are super cute. :)
ReplyDeleteyou know I would never have thought of doing that? that's why you are artistic and I am not!!!!
ReplyDeleteGill
You are so creative! Such a pretty little still life.
ReplyDeletegreat finds and fabulous ideas! love it!
ReplyDeleteSo fun!!! Looks great!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Love the way the aqua, orange and yellow look together!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Love the way the aqua, orange and yellow look together!
ReplyDeleteHOLY MOLY!
ReplyDeleteI love this. A pop-up book on the wall - utter genius!
Soo cool! You've outdone yourself with the styling on these ones!!
ReplyDeleteGood. Good. Good. Just Good. You know, those puffy paper things were Christmas decorations in our house. I went into bat for them every year. My mother really wanted to get rid of them, but I liked them, even when they were torn and tatty.
ReplyDeletei just adore that orange kettle!
ReplyDeletethanks for the link to my blog.
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Oh I'm glad you fought to keep them around - I was surprised these were in such great condition!
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous styling, Diana! You may have found a new career! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of mounting pop up books -- sheer genius!
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Abbey
I am so jealous of your finds and your amazing creativeness...
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I saw those round ball paper decor. My kids would love it..well, me too!
ReplyDeleteSo good! I love your vignettes and I love the last minute addition of the fabulous sequined purse.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of vintage fiesta ware. I love that color, don't have that, and you know I love turquoise!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this.... so fun, stylish and yet pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo and the pop up book idea for kids' rooms. So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI just picked up a teal Fiesta dinnerware mug at a thrift store recently. It is my new ice cream dish! I LOVE the pop-up book idea by the way! That really is a unique wall display...
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