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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Hotel Sign


Since making these cabbage rose cafe curtains the spot over the frame less window seemed bare. I had looked at this metal Hotel sign in an antique mall near CC's university two times, over a period of a year, before I finally bought it. I thought it would fit above the window and it did.



I sanded the edges to expose the metal. I thought about painting it but then kept it this grey. It is of undetermined age. I do not think it is vintage but Joe and I like how it looks in our small kitchen. It brings an industrial edge to all my florals.


I had an interesting time taking pictures of the sign. I ended up sitting in the floor. Shelley thought I was there to wrestle with him. This household revolves around that adorable German Shepherd of course.




joy and peace
Olive


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32 comments:

  1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMarch 5, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I would have had my eye on the Hotel sign too. Very cool!

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 5, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Very cute Olive! I love that pretty floral painting too!

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  3. Leslie Anne TarabellaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Weary travelers will soon be checking in! So retro cute!

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    what a cool find!!

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  5. My Little Home and GardenMarch 5, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    How do I book my reservation?
    :)

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  6. Lillie and MossMarch 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I love it! Love the curtains to!
    Shari@ Kashmere Kisses!

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  7. DawnMarch 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Great new addition to the kitchen and the curtains are perfect. Funny the minute we sit on the floor our German Shepard does the same thing. She also likes to play chase me. She grabs a toy of hers and makes us chase her around. Seems odd but I know many German Shepards play this game. I think it may just be there nature. Does yours do that?

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  8. SuzanMarch 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    What a fun new sign to add to your kitchen! AND of course our world revolves around our pooches!! Isn't that the only way :-}}

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  9. Nita StacyMarch 5, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I love that sign!

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  10. Blondie's JournalMarch 5, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I love it! It's sort of retro looking. It looks great above the window.

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. StaceyMarch 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I like that too! Signs are so much fun...seems like it waited for you. :)

    The world does revolve around our pets.

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  12. Joanne NoragonMarch 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Fun sign. I hope you invent a story to accompany it, or at least point it out to the teenage sleep overs you occasonally host.

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  13. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 5, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    It IS the same hotel sign I saw in an old Country Living! Now I have a bad case of sign envy, but it looks perfect in its new home. Lucky you!

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  14. Pam KesslerMarch 5, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Your hotel sign is perfect! Now that you have the sign, you can officially start charging for serving breakfast.

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  15. 20 North OraMarch 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Love that sign. It looks like it was made to go right there. Great find!

    Judy

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  16. MelissaMarch 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Of course you were there to wrestle!!

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  17. LindaMarch 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Love the sign...it looks like it was made to go there! Have a great day!!

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 5, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I love your sign up there, too! And I'm still looking at your cute curtains...love that pretty print!

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  19. LynnMarch 5, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    It sure is the perfect size-enjoy:@)

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  20. chateau chicMarch 5, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Perfect sign for over our window. There have been times when I thought our home was a hotel, as I'm sure you have as well. But that's a good thing!
    Mary Alice

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  21. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 5, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Any vacancies???? very pretty!

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  22. Donna WilkesMarch 5, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Remember sometimes guests checked in and never check out! I love that sign.

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  23. The French HutchMarch 5, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    What took you so long Olive?! I love your sign over the window, perfect for the space. I think the table vignette with what I think may be a Camellia bloom looks lovely, matches the color in the curtains.
    I know about the fur ball love too!!!!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  24. KellyMarch 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I adore that sign! It looks perfect over your window. I love that it's in cursive too. It gives it a feminine look which compliments the floral curtains. So cottagey!

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  25. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Great find Olive! Looks good above your window!

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  26. Cottage and BroomeMarch 5, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Not everything has to be vintage to look great! Love the hotel sign, it looks great above above your window. Have a great week, Laura

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  27. Maureen WyattMarch 6, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    I somehow missed you making the new curtains. Love them and the sign is perfect for the space above the window. Thank you for wrestling the dog to get photos for us! lol who won the match?

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  28. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 6, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Great sign, Olive! It fits in that space perfectly. I like how it is metal, but the font design is "soft".

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  29. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 6, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    The sign looks great! Love seeing those curtains again. Loved your Shabby Chic haul of last post too! Fun!

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  30. The Boston LadyMarch 6, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Of course it does! I really love that sign and I agree that it is a great compliment or contrast, if you will, to the floral. And I'm glad you didn't paint it! Ann

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  31. SouthhamsdarlingMarch 6, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I absolutely love that sign and it just goes so well over that window. Perfect in fact!!

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  32. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 7, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I love your sign, too...and have to agree...it looks perfect there!

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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