Sunday, March 1, 2009

New display is smashing success



While moving things around in my gallery, I managed to smash two glass shelves in my tall display. Yes, haste does make waste. But it also led to a new way of looking at my space -- and I like it better!

The two glass shelves on the left side of the display cabinet came smashing to the floor of the display. Since I'm leaving town, I didn't have time to get replacements and needed to fill the space. 

Ta-da! My sister's quilt art now graces the back wall and I hung one of her pieces on thread from the top of the display. Her small pieces on the back wall are ready for framing or finishing. It's interesting how these "unfinished" pieces have created interest. I sold three similar pieces when they were just stacked on a shelf, so these should go quickly... But then I'll have to think if some other way to fill this space!

The surviving pieces from the dinnerware display are now on a side table. I like the way it looks on the table, as if ready for use. 

Much better! A smashing success!

6 comments:

cookingwithgas said...

you made the best of the situation
looks good!

ang said...

oh no!.... oh yey..
room for really big pieces too, are you all moved to your new place now?

Patricia Griffin said...

Thanks Meredith. I try!.... Hi Ang - I'm pretty much moved in. Still need to figure out where to put the extruder and I have a wedging table that I really, really, really want to fit somewhere. I'm tired of wedging on a Hardee board on the floor!

Linda Starr said...

I always worry about tiny leftover slivers when glass breaks, but your new display looks great. I also like the dinnerware on the table.

Craig Edwards said...

I love the wild dinnerware!!!

Pots 'n Prims said...

Love the dinnerware!! And you have a wonderful, inspiring blog! Been in a bit of a winter-funk but your posts are helping work my way out of it!
Have a great day!
lisa