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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!

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  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!
    : )

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    • 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!!

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    • 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!

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    • 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

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    • 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!

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  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.

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  7. Carol Reddin says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    This is perfect Vanessa! Love it!

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    • 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!

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    • 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!

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    • 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!

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    • 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!!

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    • 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.

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    • 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

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    • 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

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  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!

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  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.

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    • 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! 😉

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    • 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

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