Breakfast Area Update: Inexpensive Framed Art

Since adding the striped wall, my breakfast area is coming along and when I recently found these notecards tucked away in a drawer, I knew just where they were going.

They are of "landmarks" in our little town, drawn by a local artist.  I bought them at a going-out-of-business sale several years ago with intentions of someday using them in our house.  I thought this wall would be the perfect place:

I found these frames at Ross for $8 each.  They are intended for use at weddings, showers, etc. for guests to write good wishes on the mat, but the opening is the perfect size for a small notecard and the large white mat makes them look like they were custom framed.  I've also seen these frames at Wal-Mart for $10-$15.

This is a great solution for anyone who has a large wall (especially in a dining room or behind a sofa) and needs to fill lots of horizontal space.

I like the way it's coming together, but still have several things I want to do.  My lantern pendant is on its way and I have a window treatment project in the works. Until then. . . .

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