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  1. bobbi duncan says:

    Hi, Lory. I think the sconces are just the right touch, and so pretty, too….too pretty to cover up, so I’m thinking votives if you feel you even really need candles. The room is gorgeous!!!!!!!

  2. Beautiful Lory! I agree that the patina on your candle holders is really nice and they add to your Frenchy style.

  3. Lory, I love the mirrored sconces. Gorgeous!!! They are the perfect thing the go with your artwork. They enhance it instead of taking away from it.

  4. Glenda Rogers says:

    Sconces are beautiful. Been looking for something very similar. Votives only.

    1. Thanks, Glenda! I’m definitely a sconce girl. I have various kinds flanking several of my mirrors, too. And yes, I think they do warrant some kind of small candle… 🙂

  5. The room is gorgeous and the sconces are the perfect touch. Love the texture on the sofa fabric…

  6. I think your solution of adding the mirrored candle holder sis great. Because you use various shades of pinks in your pillows, rug and decorative touches I personally don’t think the painting works well with those due to the colors in it (though I love the painting). Or perhaps I’m not seeing the colors as they really are on my computer. Just my opinion. You have a lovely home.

    1. Thanks, Toni! Re the colors, I guess it depends on how much of a stickler you are for exact matches. I tend to go for a general sense of blending more than exact matches. I think the tones in the room, even the pink tones, tend to be on the warmer side, so more of a rose than a pink. So for me, they work well with the painting. I was more concerned with the size. But if you prefer things matching pretty exactly, it may not work for you. Thanks for the kind words, nonetheless… 🙂

      1. Thank you for your kind response. My guess is if I could see all the colors in real life I would probably agree. I don’t like matchy matchy really so if you say it all blends we’ll I sure trust your word over my computer screen colors! ?

  7. Lory, your solution to the problem was perfect. And I so enjoyed getting a look at your lovely living room! More perfection! Where do you find the beautiful bobeches that appear in your posts? I am such a fan.

    1. Thanks, Martha! I was actually glad to do a new post of the living room, since I didn’t have my new camera yet when I did the first room reveal… 🙂 Ah, my bobeches! Yes, I enjoy them too. They’re actually from all different places. Maybe I should do a post dedicated to the bobeches!?! My favorite ones are the silvery grey ones that are usually in my dining room, because they are heavier than the others and made of quality crystal. Most I found in little decor shops or vintage shops, but the grey ones I bought in Mougins, France. Some I’ve found online. Thanks for the idea for a post!!

  8. Sheila Platter says:

    Lory, if you add candles, I would suggest shorter tapers that have been burned for a while to give the appearance of working sconces.
    This arrangement is beautiful, thanks for sharing your home with us!

  9. Those sconces and the painting are beautiful! I think they actually *need* a candle (Sheila’s idea of burning some down a bit is awesome!). But certainly, whatever you decide will be right because it’s your home!

  10. Hi Lory,

    I’m new to your site. You have some great ideas here 🙂

    Decorating blanks walls is hard. They’re such a blank slate that it’s difficult for me to decide what I want. I can get so lost sometimes I’m not sure what I like even.

    I love the sconces next to your painting. Sconces can make pictures on your wall come alive.

    Thanks for the post.

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

    1. Thank you Elizabeth, and welcome!! I appreciate you taking the time to introduce yourself, and of course for the kind words… 🙂

  11. Joyce Kennard says:

    I have the same issue with a picture over my sofa on a long wall. I did hang sconces on each side, but still doesn’t look sized right. Maybe my picture is too low above the sofa. What height do you hang a picture over your sofa?

    1. I think it’s about a foot above the couch, but it also depends on the height of the artwork. In general, artwork should be eye level. I’m sure at some point the artwork may be simply too small, but if it’s just a bit too small then adding sconces should help.

  12. Alice Bochenko says:

    What is the wall paint color? Love your taste!

  13. Thank you Lory for all the links to the sconces.
    The living room vintage sconce doesn’t seem to
    have a link. Do you happen to know or remember
    where you bought it?
    Thanks,
    Sheila