I had a group of blue botanicals that I framed a few years ago. Using frames from Hobby Lobby and having mats cut myself, I saved a ton of money over custom framing. Not surprised at that, are you? I love to find frugal ways to do things around the home.
So, when I moved in my new bedroom, those blue botanicals just seemed a little stale and I really loved the idea of some brighter green botanicals, so I hunted some down at Scott Antiques one month. I paid $10 a piece for these vintage botanical bookplates of ferns.
Here are all 3 of the originals. I love their vibrant colors.
But, they were a tad too small for my frames. In talking to one of my décor friend, Maureen, she knows a thing or 2 about enlarging prints, so I scanned them and sent them to her and just that fast, she had them enlarged and sent off to print on some nice paper. I was so excited at how they turned out.
To install them, I took off the paper backing. Don’t really need it anyway, it’s not shown once hung on the wall.
And then simply take off the old print and place the new one on, taping it around the back. Add the cardboard backing back on and staple it in and they are ready to hang up again.
Tada! New green botanicals.
I used a standard 16×20 frame and then had mats cut to fit my prints and these look nice and custom. I love these frames from Hobby Lobby, although I don’t think they carry these anymore.
Another shot at the TV wall.
I really love my bedroom, did I mention that? It’s such a peaceful place for me.
So glad to have a nice big bedroom too.
The colors make me happy.
And that’s the little update on my new green botanicals. It’s really easy to change things out like this, so this is something anyone can try. I’ve always loved the look of botanicals, they are classic and timeless.
Do you like botanicals too?Â
Yes, yes, yes!! I love them too! I just remembered I did some (same as you) for my bathroom at the beach house and I hadn’t shared them yet- I love it when I can get new looks for no bucks!!
Suzyq
What a terrific idea to enlarge the print that you have if it doesn’t fit in the frame that you already have an love. Nowdays most office supply stores or printers can enlarge and print a copy for a nominal fee and do a pretty good job. Thanks for this great DIY!
I have a thing for botanicals…for years 🙂 your bedroom has a happy sweetness to it…lovely. I love that gingham wall. Saw pics of it in the Southern Living house and really wanted to try it. Gingham is another long time love .
Hi, Rhoda 🙂 Framed botanical prints are so classic and I love them. I like the way you worked them around your tv. Looks great! xo Kristin
I love botanicals. Your new ones look great but I also love the old ones. Two summers ago while we were vacationing in Alabama I bought those exact same pictures in a thrift shop in Alabama. They are hanging in my living room.
It’s beautiful Rhoda, I love everything about your bedroom and those prints are gorgeous. I’m on the hunt for frames exactly like that for my living room-I’ll have to check and see if Hobby lobby has them or anything similar.
Looks beautiful, Rhoda! I love botanicals as well, and actually, my husband and I just purchased this trio of prints on the super cheap from Ikea. They aren’t the “real thing”, but they give us the look for less, and look great in the Ikea matted frames that we bought.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50209422/
We, too, put them in our bedroom, and it just adds to the peaceful and fresh feeling that I hope to achieve in there! 🙂
Oh they are perfect for your beautiful room. I’m wondering, did you cover the chair and ottoman yourself – or did you buy the slipcovers?
HI, Patricia, that was a DIY project from a few years ago, but I had lots of help from my former H’s grandma.
I love framing botanicals. My dining room wall has a collection and I have to say something about botanicals just puts a smile on the face. They look great in your bedroom.
I absolutely adore your beautiful bedroom. I love the mix of antiques and modern. So tastefully done. I hope I can incorporate your plaid painted wall in my bedroom one day. Do you have a tutorial on painting this wall?
I love botanicals, too. They look great in your pretty bedroom.
They look gorgeous framed! Was happy to help with enlarging- the aspect you needed for the existing openings may not have worked without some customization, and the paper we chose will last for eons! The photos do not do them justice– the colors are so pretty! Love the shot of the chair- would live to curl up there!
Beautiful botanicals Rhoda…and I just love your bedroom…so many gorgeous vignettes and my favorite is the wall treatment behind the bed!…
That’s really pretty, Rhoda! I love the way you decorate your bedroom. I would like to try botanicals too. Thanks for sharing! 😀
Oh I have a weakness for botanicals. These are beautiful. I love your bedroom too. I keep going back to the inspiration pic with that plaid wall and wondering if I want to tackle it in my foyer. 🙂
I had such a great time at High Point, even though my trip was cut short. So I look forward to everyone’s pictures of Day 2. Have a great week! xxoo
Rhoda: Love the way you decorated around the TV with the lovely botanicals.
Regards,
jean
I love your botanical prints! I’ve always loved ferns and have one taking over my bathroom.
I love your bedroom, it really is serene and restful. Rhonda, you are quite a talent!
Your botanicals are lovely and that bedroom is to die for. Beautiful post.
Lisa
Leeshideaway
Rhoda,
The botanicals look beautiful and the scale is perfect on that wall with the TV in front of it. I just love your bedroom, it is so peaceful and you are so deserving!
Diane
Love these fresh botanicals, Rhoda! I want to spend more time at those tables at Scott’s — last time my friend wasn’t all that interested, so we kinda skimmed through them. They’re perfect for your gorgeous bedroom!
xo Heidi