Cowbell Wall Decor
- By Joan
- July 30, 2014
- 3 Comments
Cowbell Wall Decor
A while back I was reading my latest copy of Pottery Barn, (at least I think it was Pottery Barn) and I came across a set of cowbells each perched in their own little frames. It immediately caught my attention since years earlier I had found a small cowbell in the basement of my Grandmother’s house when we were packing her up to move. Only having one was not much of a collection but I put the idea on the back burner. A couple of years later, my oldest son, Keith, was travelling to Switzerland to study architecture. Right before he left on his adventure he asked if there was anything I would like him to bring back…he was thinking Swiss cheese, Swiss army knives, Swiss chocolate…I was thinking cowbell. He did bring me back chocolate which I devoured but he also managed to find a cowbell which actually lasts a lot longer than chocolate. My collection was up to 2. Thinking a collection of three would look better, I resorted to ebay. So the third bell doesn’t really have much of a story. But it is really cool looking.
DIY Cowbell Wall Decor
The frames were made by my second son, Kevin, as a Christmas present using 1 x 2 pine strips, mitering the corners, nailing together and staining. A little screw hook at the top of the frame and these cowbells were ready for hanging. I love unconventional do it yourself art.
Cowbell Wall Decor, this is the one from Grandma’s basement
Hope you enjoy and are inspired to hang your own unique art.
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I’m visiting from Songbird’s blog. My family lived in Switzerland for a few months many years ago due to my husband’s work. We LOVED the cowbells, and my girls each got one as a souvenir. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Of all the countries my son visited while overseas he said he said he could most easily live in Switzerland. You are so lucky to have a chance to live there even if just for a short time.
Very cute idea. I just purchased some bells at an estate sale and now you’ve given me an idea. Thanks!