• Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Collaborate
  • Blog
  • Parties
    • Children’s Parties Ideas
    • Holiday Parties
    • Adult Party Ideas
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Spring
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Seasons
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Decorating
    • DIY
    • Good Ideas
    • Tutorials
  • Shop My Home
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

At The Picket Fence with Vanessa Hunt

Where Ideas for your Home Meet Inspiration for your Heart

  • Book
  • Speaking
  • Meet Vanessa
    • Featured

April 18, 2015

Oversized Wall Clock in the Dining Room

Have you ever seen a giant oversized glow-in-the-dark clock? No? Me either.

But my son was SOOOOOO hopeful that this was one when he saw us going to hang it in the dining room!

oversized clock above buffet table atthepicketfence.com

 

I’ve been looking for weeks to find just the right piece to hang on the wall above my new/old buffet. I already had mirrors on one wall and I’ve really been trying to find a balance between still having a touch of the ‘formal’ in my formal dining room but yet cozying it up a bit too.

So when I found this giant clock with a distressed white frame at HomeGoods  I knew it was just the thing!

dining room buffet table display atthepicketfence.com

And this week as my husband went to hang it up for me, my son came into the room and not only thought that this giant clock was WAY cool but was absolutely, positively convinced that it had to glow-in-the-dark!

I tried to explain to him how very unlikely that was but…well…have you been around many almost 12 year old boys? They tend to think that even though they’ve only been on the planet for a short time they are the resident experts on everything. 😉

Granted, it would have actually been kinda cool to have a giant glow-in-the-dark clock in our dining room, but sadly his hopes were dashed when he realized it was just the plain ol’ version.

oversized clock face atthepicketfence.com

But, even though it doesn’t glow-in-the-dark, I think it’s definitely contributing to my dining room finally starting to ‘glow’ a little bit more.

I fell in love with a mirror at HomeGoods as well but realized that it was just too small for the wall…so I bought 2 of them and hung them next to each other.

french country styled dining room atthepicketfence.com

I think it just adds an extra layer of texture and I love the soft blue paint on the frames.

mirror frames close up

I think the best part is knowing that as we get older and our eyesight begins to go at least we will have one clock we won’t have to squint at!

oversized clock in the dining room atthepicketfence.com

So, what do you think? Did I make the right choice for this wall?

Hope you are having a fantastic weekend sweet friends!

Vanessa signature

33 Comments Filed Under: Decorating

Subscribe

Get the latest goodness straight to your inbox!

Previous Post: « Repurposed Candelabra Flower Planter
Next Post: Rustic Wood Corbels in the Dining Room »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Peg says

    April 18, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    It’s gorgeous Vanessa! Well done!
    Thankful for you two sisters letting
    us into your beautiful homes!
    : )

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      Well we’re so thankful that you come by to visit us Peg!!

      Reply
  2. martina says

    April 18, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    You made the perfect choice Vanessa….love the new clock! Have a great weekend!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      Thanks sweet friend!

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Wow what a beautiful clock!! I wouldn’t have passed this up either.
    On the lookout here at our Homesense for a large clock. Once of those hit and miss stores.
    Lovely dining room!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Thank you Linda!

      Reply
  4. jane@Bluebird1959 says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Ha! Sorry your son’s hopes were dashed – but it’s an awesome clock even if it doesn’t glow, lol. Perfect touch over your buffet. Happy weekend! Jane

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Thank you Jane! Happy weekend to you too!

      Reply
  5. Sarah Adams says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Love it!

    Reply
  6. Gee says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful!!! LUV the big clock and double mirrors. Giggling at the older eyesight comment. We installed a BIG round clock in our dining room as well. No squinting 🙂
    Happy weekend.

    Reply
  7. Carol Reddin says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    This is perfect Vanessa! Love it!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks Mom! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Lori @ Dining Delight says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    What a fantastic clock and it looks wonderful in that spot! I’m sorry to say that I’m glad your son was wrong as I think having it “glow” at night might have taken away from its rustic elegant appeal. Great idea to hang 2 small mirrors on the other wall!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you Lori! And yes I was relieved it wasn’t a glowing version as well! 😉

      Reply
  9. Cindy says

    April 18, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful clock! I love the idea of the two mirrors hung next to each other. Your dining room looks lovely!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:31 PM

      Thank you so much Cindy!

      Reply
  10. Susie @ The Chelsea Project Blog says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    So nice…I love decorating with clocks. And yours is a real winner. Love the mirrors, too. Great idea to expand by using two. Two thumbs up!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 5:12 PM

      Oh thanks so much Susie! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Linda J says

    April 18, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Oh yeah. Right choice for sure. I giggled at you buying two mirrors. I did too!!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:31 PM

      So glad I’m not the only one doing the two mirror ‘trend’! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kim says

    April 18, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I love larger than life clocks. That is a beauty and too bad it doesn’t glow in the dark for him.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:30 PM

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  13. Pamela says

    April 18, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Love the clock….I was thinking about putting a big clock in my dinning room also.
    Have a great weekend.
    Pam

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:30 PM

      Thanks so much Pam! Definitely go for it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Teresa R says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Great choice. I am looking for a giant outdoor clock to hang in the back yard

    Reply
  15. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    This is the perfect choice for this space! Love it!

    Reply
  16. Sandi says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    What a beautiful room! Would you be willing to share your wall paint color? I’ve been looking for the perfect shade of soft yellow and I think you’ve found it.

    Reply
  17. Deborah says

    April 19, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Looks AMAZING. The whole buffet is gorgeous. Great pictures too!

    Reply
  18. Julia says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    The clock is great! And the two mirrors. I actually have an old vintage mirror in one of my rooms. It came from a friend that moved way across the country years ago. I think of her when I pass by it.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you so much Julia! And what a treasure to have that mirror from your friend! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Donnamae says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    It’s perfect! And your comment about squinting…good one and so true! 😉

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you so much Donnamae!

      Reply
  20. Beck says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Love the clock, love the mirrors and your buffet is to die for x

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Search This Blog

Get the book!

Invite Vanessa to speak at your event!

Stay updated!

  • A New Look for the Family Room

    A New Look for the Family Room
  • Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

    Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze
  • The Slow Exit

    The Slow Exit
  • Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

    Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

Sign Up and Never Miss A Post!

Must Reads

Latest Recipes

Strawberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze

Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

Apple Bread Pudding

view more recent recipes

Recent Posts

  • Strawberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze April 19, 2023
  • Console Table Refresh March 24, 2023
  • Laundry Room Makeover February 23, 2023
  • Winter Decorating Ideas January 27, 2023
  • Nostalgic Christmas Home Tour December 10, 2022

Footer

Stay Connected!

Instagram

What do you do when you want to use a bunch of boo What do you do when you want to use a bunch of books in your decorating but it can cost $50 or more for just ONE brand new book? Head to the secondhand bookstore of course! I’m so excited about this new look in my family room and this easy, inexpensive decorating tip I’m bringing to you for this #tiptuesday
Today feels like one of those days that is worthy Today feels like one of those days that is worthy of a chef’s kiss. Blue sky with nary a cloud in sight, perfect mid-70’s temps, a gentle breeze blowing through my hair as I walk around my yard to see the status of my flowering plants.

This morning I was running errands and the weight of hard things that are happening in the world, the culture, my own community and even in our circle of friends just felt so heavy.

But, as I was exiting a store, I passed a couple who were in their late 60’s/early 70’s and holding hands as they walked through the parking lot. I happened to glance over just as the husband lifted his wife’s hand up and planted a kiss right on it. It was a moment that reflected such love and tenderness and it was made sweeter by the fact that they weren’t spring chickens. I felt honored that I had been the one to observe and appreciate that moment.

What an incredible thing it is that as humans we are able to hold so many emotions in our souls all at once. To feel sorrow for the pain a friend is enduring, grieve the decline of a culture drifting further from the Lord, ponder how to navigate a challenging school situation, marvel at and enjoy the beauty of creation right outside my door and feel joy at getting to see a tangible example of lasting love while walking through a parking lot.

I truly believe that as we mature in our lives and in our faith, we learn to embrace the tension that comes with the collision of different emotions and recognize that they can all coexist at the same time without one taking something away from another. Simple joys make the hard stuff a bit easier and hard stuff makes us appreciate those simple joys even more.

What’s a simple joy that you are thankful for today?
Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here are some highlights…

*Friday night I joined some wonderful ladies at church for a time of fellowship and yummy desserts. I made a strawberry lemon coffee cake and it was amazing if I do say so myself. ☺️ We are new-ish to this church and have just felt so warmly welcomed and folded in which has been very healing.

*Saturday was filled with getting our outdoor spaces spiffed up and my guys got our new table put together!

*Sitting outside for lunch with a yummy salad and iced tea felt like a little slice of heaven.

*Sunday we went to the iris gardens with my in-laws and then came home for naps and the most mouth watering ribs that my sweet husband had on the smoker all day.

*This glorious weekend ended with some ferocious rounds of UNO-corn (a hilarious version of UNO) and brownies my sweet daughter made for our dessert.

How was your weekend sweet friends? 🌸
I am absolutely and completely a better version of I am absolutely and completely a better version of myself when the sun is shining! Raise your hand if this is true for you too.

And, not only do I feel myself seeming to physically rise up from a slumbered state to greet the sunshine we've been longing for, I find that it seems like my house is rising up too. Every room, every nook and cranny (even though I now see dust bunnies that I missed during my cleaning on the dreary days), every leaf and flower outside...it's all coming to life and breathing fresh hope into my spirit. What a gift it is to be able to enjoy this home in all of the seasons of the year and of our lives. Now, I'm going to head outside and clean our deck and maybe there will be some time leftover for those dust bunnies!
I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispenser I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispensers! They come with pre-made labels for SO many different options and would make a great Mother’s Day gift! I love how they add a bit of pizzazz to my kitchen. And they go perfectly with some of my antique accessories like the little dish my mother in law gave me for salt and pepper and the tiny toothpick holder which belonged to my great grandmother. 

If you’d like the link to order them, just leave a comment with the word ‘bottles’ and I’ll send it your way. They’re even on sale right now! 🙌🏻
The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This is what I’m thinking (and sometimes saying out loud) every time I pass my dining room window and see my lilac tree bursting forth. I should probably just go full Paul Revere and ring a bell while I shout the news for all to hear. I’m sure my family would love that!

Lilac season is so bittersweet because it’s over way too soon but, fortunately, I’ve figured out how to capture the deliciousness of the fragrance by making my own lilac scented room spray. It’s SO simple!

Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka.

Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

This sweet little project was first featured in my book Life in Season and is definitely one of my favorites.

Have the lilacs started blooming where you live?
The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard ar The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard are at their peak and I’m here for it!
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the gr It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the greatest joys of this stage in my parenting journey is getting to see the results of the years spent pouring into my children. The worry, the sleepless nights, praying, questioning our decisions and learning to trust in the Lord Who loves them even more than we do. We definitely didn’t do everything right, but what an an amazing experience it is to watch them become these incredible teens/young adults. My tip this week might seem simple, but I believe it can make a major difference in the lives of our children, in our homes and maybe, just maybe, in the culture too. 🌸
It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best friend! Oregon came through with perfect weather for my wonderful husband’s birthday and we made the most of it by taking the convertible to our favorite winery and soaking up the sunshine, yummy food and wine. Then we had a lovely time celebrating with family at our home. Robb is truly the most amazing husband and father and all around incredible man. He loves and leads us well so it’s such a joy to get to honor him on his special day. 🎂

“The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good.” Matthew 12:35
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m s It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m sharing with you two critical things to determine if you want to create order in your home which leads to a much more peaceful experience for everyone. As a recovering perfectionist, this has been one of my greatest lessons and I hope it encourages you today! 🍃
Load More... Follow
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 At The Picket Fence