8/04/2010

New Prop

Some husbands bring their wives gifts from the florist, mine brings gifts from Craigslist....actually, he does bring flowers and this was the first time he bought me something from Craigslist. In any case, he hit one out of the park with this present and I couldn't be happier about my new airplane propeller!


I've been wanting one of these for a while. Besides the fact that I think they look cool, props have a sentimental value to me. Both of my grandfathers were pilots and my dad has flown all my life, so I grew up with planes. I hope to get my pilot's license one day too...as with everything else, I need spare time and money to get it done. It would be nice to have a plane to fly too ;) Until then, at least I have a cool propeller!



Still playing around with where to hang it in the house. What do you think of this spot?


Do you have any "objets" like this in your home? If so, I'd love to hear about them!
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13 comments:

  1. Emily A. ClarkAugust 4, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    This is awesome--especially since it has meaning for you. I love it beside the bookcase.

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  2. Kerrisdale Design IncAugust 4, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Love this! My husband knows I like goodies from antique/thrift stores much more than flowers :) No objects as neat as your propeller though.

    Have to say, INSANELY in love with your Hermes throw...bought at the store or did you score it elsewhere? Gorgeous either way.

    Karla

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  3. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I have a vintage microphone from my grandfather. It's next to my bookcase too!

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  4. Kirsten KrasonAugust 4, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Amazing! My husband is a pilot so If I ever see one of those somewhere I'll have to buy it. It looks great in your house.

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  5. StephenAugust 4, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Love it! Looks perfect there, like it was meant to be.

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  6. a blonde and a brunetteAugust 4, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    I don't have any awesome object to report on, but I love yours:)

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  7. liz @ bon temps beignetAugust 4, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    This is so cool! I've seen wooden ones for sale before but never aluminum (or maybe it's stainless?). It's gorgeous!

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  8. SaylerAugust 4, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I like it, good purch and finish! And i like it there, that way you can see it everyday!

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  9. Jenny @ Anything PrettyAugust 4, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Wow! I love how it looks in that spot....and I love it even more that it has a story behind why you love it. What a great hubby!

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  10. Anna WhiteAugust 5, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    Oh Wowser..what a lovely hubby you have..such an awesome gift I love it..and you have chosen the best spot for it...awesome!! Looks fab lovely xo

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  11. HeatherAugust 5, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Perfect spot....love it...and your gorgeous Hermes throw...lucky lady!
    xxoo

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  12. Joy MarieAugust 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    I love the sofa in the Den! Too bad we just purchased a new leather sofa. I am looking for pillows to go with. Where did you find the pillows for your living room and den?

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  13. KSKAugust 18, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Joy, the pillows in the living room are mainly from Williams-Sonoma Home (purchased last year, so they no longer have them). The ones in the den are from Restoration Hardware and Ballard Designs...same story, since they are from previous seasons, they don't have them now. Etsy.com is a fabulous source for pillows...so be sure to check that out!

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