I could not load more pictures from tiny pictures, so I have to do another post to show you a little more of the room. The picture is very large for my tiny room, but I think it looks fine.

Its a great photo. It really captures a feeling. I love the idea of the shelf but I might try to actually sit the photo on the shelf rather than hang it above. I would remove the small items on the shelf, position the photo on the right side of the shelf and keep the 2 high bottles (or other tall items) on the left side. The smaller items offer too much visual clutter and detract from the photo IMHO.

You've inspired me to try to put some of my photos on canvas!

The photo captures a mother's love. :))) i agree that there is too much visual clutter. The tall bottles are fine, and the red plaque with the "Mother" poem blends well. Can you find a small bracket to stand the poem on and place it on the right on an angle? Then remove the other two items.

I have removed the 2 smaller items. I can see where it would look better sitting on the shelf, but this particular shelf is very narrow and it would not work. I would be afraid of the picture being knocked over as its location is just before a doorway into the office.

I don't have time now, but I could raise the shelf up to sit closer to the picture. If I do that, should I make it look like it is sitting on the shelf or have some space between it.

I am not happy with the bracket I have holding the Mother plaque, but the regular ones I have will not fit. I will have to find something else.

Ok, I raised the shelf, Now just have the bottles and the plaque displayed. I think it looks good. Opinions?

I love it! What a wonderful photo.

Oh, you've been busy this morning! I'm the same way when on a mission to get something done. I do like the shelf closer to the pic. It looks more like a unit. But I do like the way the plaque is displayed in the photo above.

Love it.. and love the photo! It must bring such joy to you and your family. I know it sure made me smile today.

I have an old photo that captures an emotional moment in a similar way (to me at least). It doesn't matter that my hair was dirty or that I was wearing atrocious nail polish LOL. I keep it on my bedside table but your shelf inspires me to bring it out to the public area of my house-- especially now that my sweet dog has passed on (the photo was taken more than 15 yr ago-- soon after I adopted him).

Sorry, I edited to remove my photo. I was moved by yours and wanted to share my own-- but realized after I did it that it was incredibly rude of me.

This post was edited by funkyart on Thu, Feb 28, 13 at 11:34

If you paint the shelf it will make the whole arrangement more cohesive. That way it will show visually that there is a shelf whereas, when it's the same color as the wall, it blends in too much. Paint it black like the frame of the lovely canvas. It turned out wonderfully.

What a wonderful photo. I think it looks just great.

Beth P.

What a wonderful photo! And I like the last composition.

Lovely photo. I love the way that the light is shining on your face. I would lower the whole arrangement though. The center of the picture should be at eye level so that everyone can see it properly! I think that's about 60 inches above the floor.

I think I'd take away the bottles. I keep looking at them instead of the photo. It could be the bright color and/or the height--not sure, but they are distracting me.

Do you have anything you could put on the shelf that is reminiscent of your son's childhood?

I agree with may flowers about the bottles. Move the small plaque to the left to balance the colors of your shirt and the color of the plaque. I am also distracted by the blue of the bottles against the photograph. Maybe try the Hummel figurine again on the right side.

The photo turned out beautifully! I still enjoy looking at it and the look on your face with your son is just priceless.

That's such a beautiful photograph I don't think it needs a thing around it. I don't know what the Mother's Plaque says, but I bet it can't say anything I can't read in your eyes. It's priceless.

I agree with chickadee2. The expressions and emotions conveyed in the painting say it all. But if you want to keep the items there, I'd group them all to the left (and keep your side unadorned).

That is a wonderful picture.Like someone else wrote, it made me smile. My favorite kind, one with meaning. Plus, you look very happy! I like the last configuration best. I agree with others, less is more. Let the eye go to the great picture.

I also love the photo! I agree, the last setup is great.

Thank you everyone for your advice and comments.

Today I am going to buy some dark stain. The frame is a very dark brown, almost a mahogeny.

My ceilings are very low, so the center of the picture is actually just about at my eye level and I am 5' 3". With the low ceilings, it is deceiving.

I have to be gone all day today again, so I cannot get back to staining the shelf for a bid. Again, thank you. Your advice has already made a big difference in how it looks.

dody

I've been meaning to comment... the photo is such a wonderful testament to a mother's love for her child.

It was such a meaningful gift from your daughter-in-law.

All mom's/mother-in-law's should be so lucky.

Beautiful photo, but I would get rid of the bottles. They remind me too much of alcohol bottles.
Do you have one/two smaller items that have a special meaning and relate to the photo?