Friday, February 20, 2009

Like a Kid in a Candy Store...

A few weeks ago Aaron Brother's Frame store was having a clearance sale. 75% off all their inventory! They were closing the location nearby and wanted to get rid of everything. I went three times during the sale. I couldn't get enough. There are so many things I've been waiting to hang up because I needed frames! I bought the three matching frames above and the prints inside them for less than $30! The frames are quite large - I don't know if you can tell. I was happy with the great deal I got. Ned* and I have always wanted to use our big entryway walls to make an art display. We've had the other two paintings for a while and were excited to add a few more to our collection.
These pictures have been waiting for nice frames for YEARS! I could never find the right frame for the right price. I love how these turned out. These are sketches by our good family friend Peggy - she is like an aunt to me. She is a great artist and gave me these beautiful cards years ago. I always thought they were too pretty to use and wanted to frame them for our lighthouse themed bathroom. They really make the bathroom look extra nice. Thanks Peggy!

I have a bazillion more frames to fill with pictures and prints. I have a few already with things in them waiting to be hung. I'll post more when I get things up.

The only sad part of the story is that I found out later that the store eventually put everything on sale for 90% off!!!! Wow - I guess it's good I didn't know - I would have bought more frames than I could ever hope to use. I LOVE frames!! I am grateful to have found some really screaming deals! Thanks to Shannan for giving me the heads up. (o:

3 comments:

Lyon Pride said...

The frames look even better with pictures in them! You were way fun to be around right after you had found your treasure! Your post title is perfect!

April (Thorup) Oaks said...

How exciting!

Schmela said...

Lucky you! I was there last week and noticed that location had closed. I was a little sad, that is where I used to get all of my frames.