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April 21, 2015

Rustic Wood Corbels in the Dining Room

You know the old saying, “He who hesitates is lost”?

Well sometimes my friends, just sometimes, he (or she) who hesitates is lost only to be found again!

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A few weeks ago I paid a visit to one of my favorite consignment stores and waaaayyyy in the back, on a shelf high up in the corner I spotted a pair of wonderfully chippy, rustic wood corbels.

I stood there staring at them for a very long time. I had an idea of where I would put them in my house. I even pulled them down off of the shelf and held them for awhile. And then I put them back.

I just wasn’t absolutely, positively sure that my idea would work. And if it didn’t work then I would have wasted the money.

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You see, I tend to not be a big impulse buyer. This serves me very well in many areas of my life but when it comes to these kinds of ‘you snooze you lose’ situations it definitely has me very torn.

I got home that day and kept thinking and thinking about those corbels. I kept finding myself going into the space where I envisioned them hanging and wondering if I had made a mistake by not getting them.

So, a few days later, I went back to see if they were still there. And they were gone.

Because “He/She who hesitates is lost”, right?

Not so fast…

wood corbel details

Because just last week I was in the store again, looking for something completely different, and as I rounded the corner it was like the clouds parted and the sun shined down and the hallelujah chorus began because there they were!!

I didn’t hesitate this time!

I got those babies home and simply attached brackets to the backs.

bracket on back of corbel

I made the decision to not try and attach these directly to the ceiling because I really wanted to live with them for awhile before doing anything that would require a more ‘permanent’ solution. I did, though, add a touch of my go-to adhesive just to make sure they were more secured.

elmers probond

Once I had them hung and I stood back to admire them I couldn’t believe that I had ever hesitated.

I love how they help to make the dining room and living room look more like two distinct spaces and they add just the right touch of detail without being overpowering.

rustic wood corbel detail atthepicketfence.com

It’s funny how adding just the simplest details can totally transform a space (or 2!).

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They are oh so subtle and yet the just bring the perfect touch of charm to these more formal rooms in my home.

corbel detail between living room and dining room atthepicketfence.com

So I guess she who hesitated ended up winning after all!

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  1. Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says

    April 21, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    I love corbels….and you made quite a score. They look fab in your living room…a little definition and interest. Perfect. Have a blessed day.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks so much Susie!! Always appreciate your sweet comments! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    April 21, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    I have done that before, gone into a shop, picked something up and really liked it but not sure where I could use it, then put it back…..I will sometimes wander around with it thinking I will buy it only to put it back again. So happy you bought these, they look lovely, I love architectural pieces like this, it adds so much character. Good Decision!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:55 PM

      Thanks so much Gilly!

      Reply
  3. Peg says

    April 21, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Sometimes we think we know,
    and sometimes we just know!!
    They are gorgeous Vanessa!!
    : )

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you Peg!

      Reply
  4. martina says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    I love them Vanessa!! They would have came home with me too!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:55 PM

      Thanks Martina!

      Reply
  5. jane@Bluebird1959 says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Vanessa! You are so lucky that the corbels reappeared – they obviously were meant to be, lol. They look fabulous in your home. Jane

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:54 PM

      They were definitely meant to be! Thanks so much for coming by Jane and for your sweet comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sandi says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Your home is gorgeous, every inch of it! I’ve been looking for the perfect yellow for my walls and it looks like you’ve found it. Are you willing to share the brand and color?

    Reply
  7. Nikki says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Love ! Love ! Love! And I love your yellow and white. I have yellow, now I think I need more white. 🙂

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks so much Nikki!

      Reply
  8. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs says

    April 21, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    What a great find! I love your home. That pillow is gorgeous!!!!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      Thanks Lisa! I’m such a sucker for toile fabric!

      Reply
  9. Gwen says

    April 22, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Perfect!! I love corbels. Is it the name?? They sound ahh so musical!! Oh I know!! They add just the right note to the sides of that opening. Sigh. I used corbels sold as candle holders from PotteryBarn’s clearance as my counter’s corbels. It’s like I’m always looking….where else could I add an old corbel? In my stucco tract home with a California Mediterranean feel? I love how yours just fit right in. I also am going to check out that new glue. Never heard of it.

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