Hugo Guinness | Need your vote!

I've been a HUGE fan of Hugo Guinness' work for a long time!  My grandparents gifted Heath a piece of his work last year, and they gave me and J.D. a piece for Christmas this year.  (Thank you Tata & Granddaddy!!)  I truly LOVE it!  So, I'm finally getting around to having it framed, and I'd love your input.  I really want to get the frame on this piece right.  I feel like a frame can really make a huge difference in a piece.  I've put together some inspiration below showing beautifully framed Hugo Guinness pieces, and I've included my three framing options for you to vote - Option 1 | a Chunky Gold, Option 2 | an Antiqued Black & Gold, and Option 3 | a Chunky Black with Gold Details.  Take a look and let me know what you think....



If you don't mind, let me know your input.  I'd really love to hear.  And in case you're curious, here's the roundup of the image sources:  Top collage is via Jessica Comingnore, and the middle image is of Hugo Guinness' home.  I'm pretty obsessed with that mantel too!  Third image is of Kate Spade's beautiful collection - I think this is where my obsession began!  And the last image is of a collection in Real Simple.  I love his work in every single one of these settings.  A while ago we did a feature on "Starting a Collection" showing off pieces you would use forever and this certainly fits the bill.  I love his work because it works so well with traditional interiors and in contemporary spaces.  And the black and white color palette seem to work with any other colors in a space.  His work is timeless and classic, but really quirky at the same time.  Let me know your vote!

~Mary Keller
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Categories: ,

15 comments:

  1. MissyMarch 24, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I vote black with gold flecks. It seems to bring the focus to the piece the most of the three.

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    1. Southland AvenueMarch 24, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Missy does that mean #2 or #3? thanks!!

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    2. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 11:13 AM

      Ha! I was confused too :) Missy, we need to know where you stand on this important issue!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I vote for #3! Best of both worlds :)

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  3. MeredithMarch 24, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I vote for #1! I think it really allows the black & white of the piece to stand out without competition from like colors. :o)

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    1. Southland AvenueMarch 24, 2015 at 7:41 PM

      Good thinking Meredith!! I love the all gold in all of the images, but it's hard for me to pull the trigger on that in my real life. (Like maybe I'm not fancy enough?! :) We'll see!

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  4. SaraMarch 24, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    I think #3 will look great for many years to come. I have a Guinness piece that needs to be framed as well. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. Southland AvenueMarch 24, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      Thanks Sara!! That is the one my mom and sister both originally voted for, although now they can't decide! (It's not a big deal but why does it seem like it is?!) And which piece do you have?! I'm now obsessed!!

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    2. SaraMarch 25, 2015 at 7:09 AM

      I have the piece with the word 'Beautiful.' I'm obsessed too! I also fell in love after seeing Kate Spade's home with all of her gorgeous gallery walls. :) Can't wait to see how yours looks when it's finished.

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  5. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    I vote for #2.

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  6. Sweet CarolineMarch 24, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I don't think you cam go wrong with any of them but my first instinct is number 2.

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  7. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    #1!

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  8. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Kate Spade can do no wrong, if she goes with chunky gold, so do I. I vote #1.

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  9. BetseyMarch 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I like number 1 and number 2. I like the warmth of the gold in number 1 and there's just something about number 2 that is really neat.

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