One more thing I wanted some feedback on. I was thinking of a mahogany mantle clock for the mantle. One like in the following link.

I know I swore off of eBay so I would try to find something at an Estate sale or CL. I can kick myself there was one for sale about a 2-hr drive away for $65. I dismissed it and now it's gone. Waaaahhhh! I'm thiking one of these 8-day keyed ones as I don't want to see a cord--or I could just buy new with a battery.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mantle Clock

I love your colors, very sophisticated, especially the blue-gray walls! And the turquoise accents really work well. Nice thrift store finds, too. The sconces already look sort of bronze-ish to me, so I'm not sure what sort of finish you're referring to-?

Oh that lamp looks good! I guess the quality was nice and you're keeping it. Brave to shop online like that : )

I really like those sconces. I picture a white pillar candle in them if it's the right size. Maybe alternating b/w the glass and the candles. Like the glass too : ) Look how beautiful they are with the marble too. I wonder if they could flank the mirror in the hall??

I'm going to just let you collect and play for a while : )

Missed the finish part. I was really enjoying the black with rubbed accents in the closeup, but they do look more bronze in the other pic. So, hard to say. I'd just try them for a while as-is and see if they sit well or you feel they're off.

I like the idea of a clock in your room. I guess I see that style around so much that I'd like to see something different, maybe even unusual.

Val, your room is just so pretty. I'm liking your "blue tape special" rug. lol.

I agree with squirrel that a clock is a great idea, but that's not a very interesting one.

I love the fleur de lis sconces! am I reading many of the other finishes correctly, in that they are also black with bronze or antique gold highlights?

I love Goodwill! You scored.

Val,

- Moving along - you are good!!

- Oh, I'm soooo happy you got a proper pot for that plant is was buggin me ;) - lets see it -
- Sconces - yes, agree w/squirrel put them up & see how they are in their place as is - I also vote for candles
- Do you want a working clock or decorative - I have a lovely one that was dh's parents - not working & I did take it to a clock guy who said really wasn't worth fixing :( - looks lovely & I can move the hands and hear the lovely chimes

I can't help myself I'm rug shopping for you again -
Hmmm that "unusual" element may be it????

Random pics -looking outside the box

http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Surya-Rug-KST-66-YA9467.html#ProdDetails

http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Surya-Rug-KST-66-YA9467.html#ProdDetails

http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Surya-Rug-IN-8020-YA1357.html

http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Kaleen-Rug-Co.-6565-34-KR1158.html
http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Nourison-SAT1-BL-NO1815.html

http://www.justwoolrugs.com/Nourison-SAT1-BL-NO1815.html

I'll keep looking

good luck val the room is lovely

squirrel: Lucky for me we have a Lamps Plus store. I liked this one though was nervous about the scale as the shade was so much bigger than the surrounding ones in the store, but I told myself, squirrel photoshopped it in, it looked great, just get it.... and it does. Glad I did not take DH though as he would've nixed it for a smaller shade, but when he saw it in the room without the other lamps to compare, he thought it looked fine. However, the other table lamps of this style were huge so I am scouting around for a ginger jar (under $100) as I think I have enought bronzy stuff in there. I was hoping you'd play around--since now it will be more nails to put in. Flanking the entry table is another option for the sconces I had been considering as well. It looks nice there also, though the wall is not that large so it looks complete without it. I guess I am rather stumped what to do on either side of the fireplace. I was thinking of doing my botonical prints, but I feel the scale might not work so am thinking of using them elsewhere. I like the feel of a more vertical arrangement with two landscape directional (not necessarily a landscape) prints one on top of the other; at the same time I don't want to fall into the symmetry trap of doing the same things to either side. Balance, not symmetry is the effect I am looking for. Too much symmetry can be boring as it's expected. That is why I was thinking of doing the arrangement with the little mirror in between. For the sconces are you suggesting I put the candle in without the glass? I'd be afraid it'd fall out. I was thinking putting the candle in the glass, though not sure what size. It looks like what it is meant for since there are designs in the glass which you would see when a candle is lit inside. However, I'm not totally sure if it's meant for a candle and if so, what type/size. If you can photoshop some accessories on my mantle that would help--esp. the clock. My classic is boring.... Ha!Ha! I love the honest responses. So what do you think would work? I put a plant there, though it's small right now, it will grow.

kim: I realized that after I looked at the pics. I can't quite tell if they look bronze or antique brass (which is so OUT). Perhaps because it was a thrift store find. I think I'll leave as is.

decorpas: It looks more like the one I took on my hardwood floor. The other one (taken w/o a flash) where it is just a tad darker is what I was thinking of; yet I would not want to loose the gold accents.

sarschlos_remodler: What type of clock do you see working there? If I have a vision in my mind, I'm pretty good looking for it.

Wow Val, your room is really shaping up! I love the palm where it is. I also love your Salvation finds, especailly the sconces. I'd leave the finish as is for now as suggested. The glass reminds me of tortoise shells.

How about a grandfather clock? That corner looks bare to me. This is a start... dunno where you're going to put your finds...

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jejvtr: Our posts must've crossed. Regarding the clock, it will depend what I can find for how much. As you know, I have the champagne taste on a beer budget. LOL! If one had sentimental value like yours, I could definitely see keeping it whether it worked or not; but ideally I'd like it to work. It's one of those "icing on the cake" items so I can wait. I've seen some faux ones at Home Decorators and LNT which I am resisting the urge to buy just to put something up there. I've got a lot of nice things just by being patient and having an eye out. There is a beehive one for sale right now on CL when I last looked, but it seems a tad plain. I'm curious to see what others will suggest. Regarding the rug, I still really have my heart set on a Persian styled rug, though I think I will look for one that is not directional this time. I want to work with someone locally and not order over the internet since I am not confident what will work and I want option to return. There is one person who has a home based rug business I found on CL selling new rugs and has agreed to let me purchase on approval. I just have to get up there as she is in San Francisco and ideally I'd like to go more locally. Then, I think why spend so much at all and just get one of the machine woven ones at Home Decorators, Kohls or Tuesday Morning. Part of me still likes the vintage rugs, if I could find a colorfast one on my budget. Who knows? Guess I should've been a Gemini. Lastly, below is a pic of my pot. I hope it meets your approval as I ended up transplanting the palm. The container it was in was too small and the sides did not look good. I just need to get some peat moss to put on top.
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OOoh, it sounds like you had a lot of fun at the thrift store. I really like the things you found, and think they all work.

I'm dismayed to learn that antique brass is OUT, since that is what I have in my house. But my house is 100+ yrs old, so I guess it has seen a few trends come and go, LOL.

prairiegirlz: Oops. I should not have said that about antique brass. What do I know? We had that everywhere before we remodeled, then when we remodeled, we did a combination of nickel and ORB everywhere. I guess it's a case of it was OUT for me. Sorry. It's a fine line sometimes what is "in" what is "out" and what is "vintage." We should all get what we love.

Oh, that's funny Oceanna! I was just looking around for an antique miniature grandfather, as she said she wanted to put a curio or something in that corner. The full size there does pull from the fp, but maybe a smaller one angled into the corner. Not sure what size the smaller ones run. Wouldn't have to be on the fp wall, maybe to the left when entering if there were room, although maybe the drape controls would be blocked. Of course, we don't want a tall object in each corner! : )

Squirrel, I just knew that corner needed something. She already has a palm tree, so I figured a grandfather clock would do the trick. But you probably have better ideas -- go for it! I don't think she was impressed by mine anyway.

She's got the thought now!