As a young college student, I sang lots of Italian arias. Now, my 10-year-old daughter enjoys learning some of the same ones I sang. She is too shy to sing them in public, however.
Music is a big part of our family life and all three children love to “play” at the piano.
This is my antique piano…that I bought for $140 when I lived in Washington, D.C. I thought this corner needed a little glam makeover…you know– opera style.
My mom’s brass candelabra from Lebanon got some crystals from a chandelier, and the vintage ceramic lamp is topped with a burlap lampshade from my parent’s attic.
I added a vintage modeling photo of a family friend and a painted photograph of my great grandmother to the window from my great grandfather’s house.
My 13-year-old daughter takes more “artistic” photos than I do…
Of course, one must have lace and lots of it. Inherited vintage Chinese silk keeps it colorful and ties into the french door shades I made last summer.
I think this is an inspiring place to create and share music with the whole family.
Thanks for stopping by! Please come by and join me on facebook because we are having a great time chatting and exchanging ideas. The link is on my sidebar.
Anita
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I am so glad that gold frames are coming back in. I love them.
Gorgeous Anita. You dressed your piano beautifully.
What an absolutely lovely spot! I've said it before, but this could be another movie set!
Bless you,
Lynn at Mimimine.blogspot.com
I love the way the fabric 'pools' on the bottom, like a waterfall. So beautiful, Anita. xo
What a beautiful corner you have created there, Anita. It looks very elegant and lovely. Music is big in our family, too. It's a God-given blessing, isn't it? xo Diana
How beautiful that music corner is-it just inspires the joy of music.
OOhhh how luvly.. the cascade of lace and the candelabra. Very Aria- esque 🙂
HUGS, Gee
Hi Anita! Oh, this is so beautiful! I love everything you've assembled here! How wonderful music is in your children too! I can just hear you singing in your beautiful voice.
I'm loving my new dishes! I still can't believe I won those.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
I love it all! Gotta pin this one! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Looks wonderful! Love your piano!
Hi Anita, first time visitor here….lovely, lovely post…I grew up with opera arias being sung and enjoyed in our home…So this little corner you have created is especially endearing to me….it has inspired me to showcase my Dad's opera books and music which I have kept in a drawer all this time…thank you, N.xo
Hand that camera back to your GD, she does a fabulous job!! I love the way you mounted the two lovely portraits…which by the way, are so beautiful…love the one of your grandma. Everything is just lovely, beautiful corner vignette.
Anita, your decor, life and talents are all becoming inspiration for each other and the whole "picture" is just shining and sparkling like bright lights!!!The lace is stunning and what a great decision to buy the piano. The photographs with in the framed music are gorgeous. Honestly, if you have a minute, set design comes to my mind…Downton, etc.,….Once again thank you so much for sharing.
Gorgeous! I like a piano with drama. '-)
This looks amazing. I love it all. Hugs, Marty
Hi Anita, I love the way your home looks now,What a beautiful corner.We doing good thank for asking,
One of this day your Home is going to be in a Magazines!!
Blessing
IsoraXO
🙂
First of all, what a deal you got on the piano! You've made this an awesome spot in your home. If my piano area had looked like this when I was a little girl, I would have wanted to practice much more than I did!
You created such a pretty corner, Anita, and definitely an inspiring spot for music. I love piano music and you have a gorgeous piano. Music is a wonderful thing!
$140 for that piano is amazing! Your photos are stunning, too!