Inspiration Friday- time pieces

     **First of all, let me say thank you, thank you (!) all so very, very much for the kind words yesterday!!It was already so fun to be nominated for such a sweet award, but you made it all even sweeter. You really made my day. My week!** Now, back to my regularly scheduled Friday full of Inspiration Blog post:

        Time pieces. Clocks. They inspire me. Full of charm and character, they definitely add personality to any room.
     I have clocks in nearly every room of my home. Big ones, small ones, battery operated and wind up. The only kind of clocks I don't like looking at are digital clocks.

     I got this one about 18 years ago (really!) at JC Penney's catalog outlet store here in Reno for some ridiculous price like $24. It is oak and was simply stained when I purchased it (it was the 80's remember) and I loved it. I still love it. The lines, the detail, all of it. I painted it black and antiqued it about 8 years ago and have never regretted it. Take a look around (and at yard sales and thrift shops) and see if there's a clock you thought looked oh, so outdated. It could be reborn with just a smattering of paint.

     I love the charm the old shabby vintage frame adds to this clock in my bedroom.

     I like to have clocks in places you just might not expect them. Here's one in the laundry room...it's a yard sale find, with just a smidge of a tiny dent up near the top  (it must have fallen off a wall sometime before I rescued it for twenty five cents at a yard sale)and I absolutely adore the flowers on it. Very "Provence" don't you think?

     Clocks don't just add character and charm to a room, and they are a "working" accessory. They tell us what time it is, after all.
     *sigh* if only we could remember to wind them, set them or replace their batteries.

Comments

[Crystal]

Wow ! Thanks for the clock inspiration, I love clocks and yours are so neat. That is a nice idea with the frame around the clock. :) Happy yard saling weekend :)

[Dawn]

Dear Tracy, I love clocks!! I love them old, not even working with amazing graphics. I mostly like the ones that don't work because I don't like to worry about time, schedules, etc. They are works of art ~ xxoo, Dawn

[B]

I love them all...but especially the clock with the frame around it. Great idea.

[Adrienne]

I love clocks, too - maybe because my dear father collected them. He didn't have a large collection but he had some real winners. My dear mother enjoys them and I often sit and reminisce while looking at them. I'm off to sales today. Maybe I'll find a clock or two that needs some refurbishing! Something new to look for. Thanks for the inspiration. ~Adrienne~

[Rene]

Hee hee I like your clocks, but I am in LOVE with the lamp in your bedroom :).

[Mecky]

Yes, the lamp is great!
You did it again! You have inspired me to do something with this old 40's clock I have!! I almost put it in my garage sale, but couldn't part with it!
(Note to self. Keep those treasures...You never know when the right idea will come along!)Who said being a packrat is a bad thing? LOL

[martha]

Just beautiful, as always. I am glad you stopped posting magazine pictures. Yours are MUCH more charming.

[Kathy]

I agree..I love clocks. Tracey there is one more clock you have to get for your collection, a cuckoo clock. I found an old one like my grandparents last Dec. It needed some TLC. I cleaned it up and found a man that replaced the old workings for me. I can't tell you how much it's added to my home. Those nights when you just toss and turn my little cuckoo is just cuckooing? (a word) along. When I'm outside weeding I can hear that cute little cuckoo. I have mine in the kitchen so it's a bit off in the distance. It just adds so much warmth.
I really like how you painted the one clock black. All your clocks are lovely.
Best,
Kathy

[suzy]

I have at least 1 clock in every room, including the bathrooms.Think about it. If you're getting ready to go somewhere and you want to be on time,that's the room your spending the most time in!

[Elaine]

I love the way you refinished the first clock. Did you antique it with
gold paint? I love the look.

~elaine~

[ACottageIndustry]

All I did was add some black paint (Behr brand) to the clock, then I rubbed a bit of it off. Easy!

[Sheryl from Michigan]

I love clocks too and have them tucked everywhere in my home - bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, bookshelves, foyer tables, hall tables, garage, walk-in-closet. . . but then "Why am I always running late?????" lol

[anita]

I love that framed clock in your bedroom! What a wonderful idea. It completely sets it off!!

[gardengoose]

so very nice. very nice decorating.