Architecturally Sound...

I'm a sucker for architecture.  So, today I would like to give a shout out to my wonderful little shelf.  It's actually less than 2 feet long and it's about 4 inches deep.  I love these types of shelves and I knew when I started redecorating my house that I wanted one there.  I always have an idea of what I want and then I go out shopping via stores, online, ebay, yard sales, etc.  The decorating gods tend to look my way.  I decided to hit Home Goods and I found this shelf for $29.99!  The frame was free, a give away from my good friend Jen.  In the frame is linen that I had which was free, the stencil was $2.99 from Michael's, the black craft paint was free.  The little bird is actually a salt shaker that I got on clearance from Michael's for $.50.  The molded concrete piece to the left was from Sarasota Architectural Salvage and cost $12.00.  The metal candlestick holder was a thrift store find and is awesome at $3.00.  It has a wonderful patina on it and old melted wax that I've left on it.  I'm not putting a candle in it because it will be too tall and it's next to my drapes.  Fire and drapes don't work for me.  Lol!  I will try my other camera's to see if I can get better pictures.  I'm still working on finishing touches.  I'm considering antiqueing the frame with a little color and gel.  I am also considering painting the bird to give it a little pop.  There will be a tree behind the chair as well.  I'm thinking a mini fruit tree for so some color and texture.  I really love how the shelf anchors that corner of dead space.  There are so many ways to add architecture into your home.  You can add moldings to walls, cabinets, furniture.  You can get old drawer fronts, paint them, add hooks and make a coat/backpack hanger out of it.  Or just use it as wall decor.  The skies the limit when you have your creative juices flowing.