Hung, Drawn, and Quartered

The title of this post is a hyberbolical (not diabolical) expression of the fact that we have FINALLY hung some art on the walls of the dining area and the walls of the play room in the basement.

This was an artsy Christmas. Maren, thanks to Katy's good work, was able to get several pieces of art, including some of Katy's original photos, framed and ready for display in her Peoria home. Katy actually constructed four frames for some great photo prints Maren and Gavin bought in London.

For Rob and Anna she took a spectacular photo of Mount Timpanogos that she had matted and mounted with a frame she made herself. It is a really beautiful art piece now.

For us, Katy orchestrated the printing and framing of five photos taken by her and me on our various adventures in England, Italy, France, and Brazil. With the help of Phillip and his magic Little-Giant ladder we hung the blighters this evening. I think they look great. As part of the same gift, Katy photographed, printed, and helped me hang twelve pictures of each one of the binkers (including #12 in utero). Those were hung last week before Katy left for Texas. They look great and make the room feel complete. Here are a few pics of the finished hangings:

Iguaçu Falls, Notting Hill Gate Tube Station,
Parisian pastries, the Duomo of Florence,
and the Royal Naval College at Greenwich

Madeline, Max, and Lucy Jane;
Tucker, Lizzy, and Oliver

Anders, Finn, and Meg;
Harry, Clara, and Baby Young

Special thanks to Katy for her drive and thoughtfulness; she always gives well-chosen and meaningful gifts.

OXO

D.