This weekend I picked up a few things from the framers for the gallery wall. I am not sure if I am totally sold on where I have placed them, but for right now with what I have to work with I think it is fine.
I bought the larger, art deco feeling print from liveauctioneers.com for $25. It is done by Leo Rauth. I cannot find one article of information on this artist, except that he was German and died in 1913. I expected with all the information on the internet to be a little more informed about the artist of my new acquisition! For some reason I was drawn to the graphic style of the rider's pants and how well the piece read from far away. It is described as a "pochoir print". Again, I reference an online description for exactly what this means. It seems as thought the pochoir technique is created by using a series of stencils and then hand applying the color. Apparently, in the early 1900's this process was known as the ultimate way of printing, but due high cost of printing and intensive labor, it became less common. It seems beause they became more rare there is a current demand for them, but their value is often under realized. For $25 I would say under realized is an understatement... but, I guess one never knows!! Regardless, I love the personality of the new addition to my family room.
The second new addition is a $5 1940's postcard I bought from etsy. I think the lady at the frame store thought I really loved horses. This is not the case, I guess just a coincidence. I do love the red jackets both guys are sporting in these pieces. This also makes me think I should probably seperate them on the gallery wall.. to spread out the similarities!
Okay, so this is the beginning of the gallery wall. Stage 1. Don't worry, I won't post every addition, but thought I would document the starting point. The picture is of my grandpa diving, probably circa 1940 (right, Nani?). I don't want to mess up the facts here, but both my grandparent's are from Texas and this might be taken at the country club where they met (lifeguard meets sun bather... I think it's pretty cute). Anyway, I love items that exhibit a history... and a family history is the crème de la crème. Above the photograph are some antlers I gave to Scott for Christmas last year. He really wanted taxidermy, but I think looking at antlers is a tad less startling than having a deer staring at me while I want my nightly T.V. lineup.
Charlotte Moss always does it right. This is her home office in her NYC town home.
Also Charlotte Moss's town home. I really like how these pieces surround the door, showing that gallery walls do not need to be limited to a big, empty wall. Also, aside from this gallery talk, I love that mirror paneled door.
I love the soft muted tones of this collection.
Everyone has probably seen this. But, it still excites me every time. 
A female classic: The Carrie Bradshaw Look
Love this. Chock full and yet not chaotic. 
Similar frames always helps to unify. 
Shelves are also a nice way to go. Unfortunately, I see this being a potential disaster. 
This is one of my all time favorites. I'll take that sofa too.
