Come To My Window...

We interrupt your College Gameday broadcast with a NatGeo announcement.  { But hearing Big & Rich sing "We're coming to your city!" while eating Pumpkin Bagel Poppers this morning was better than any coffee.  The best time of year is upon us! }

Look what Spencer found on the deck! { He saw it from the sofa.  Which is adjacent to the TV.  You can find him here through the fall. }

There's more than just a butterfly.  Look closer.

Well, hey there, lil' fella!

Check out the wings on this guy.  I've seen hummingbirds at my parents' house before, but never here in the city!  I'm going to say that this is a good sign for the Dawgs.  Like when a flock of geese flys over or something. : )

Happy first college football Saturday!

A decorating dilemma...

OK.  I need your help.

While home visiting my family this weekend, Mom and I found this beautiful framed piece at an exceptional price.  Originally $300 and we got it for 75% off!  I love how the frame is really intricate and the colors integrate perfectly with our living room.

If there had been two coordinating prints, it would be a no-brainer and I'd definitely put them above the fireplace.  But of course I have just the one.

{ What do you think? }

So, here's my dilemma: is it too tall and skinny for the space?  Do the finials balance it out okay or do I need to keep searching for something else to go alongside it?  Or, should I just hang it closer to the kitchen by my stairs where it fits proportionally without question?  And then there's the question of if we do keep it above the fireplace, should it be propped up like it is now, or should it be hung?

See?  Too many options.  Help!  What do you think?  Use your imagination and pretend you can't see the iron scrollwork peeking out from behind the print.  You see, it's heavy and I didn't think I could get it down by myself without scuffing up the wall. : )

{ And my apologies for the terrible Blackberry picture.  I snapped it on my way out of the house at 6:00 this morning.  You'd think we live in San Francisco for the fog! }