and what you might place in them
One thing about older homes....they all seem to have the character of
THE NICHE
this niche is original to 822 and call me fussy...
but I do like them and I like many of them and I like to fill them with trinkets and treasures and art and other collections
angels and candles
angels that ARE candles
crosses
art and seasonal items
this niche in our breakfast nook sits a top our time capsule
to be opened in 2060
a niche window when you step into the shower
a niche in Mr. PV's shower
this was the old doorbell at 822...sadly we had to remove it
happily it became a niche
this was an old clock that got dropped and broken during our move
not to worry...the perfect place for an antique santos and ex votos
this little tin niche holds a butterfly and robin's egg that Betty found on her way home from school
what sweet little treasures!
you will find so many examples in New Mexico and Mexico
and Hobby Lobby
I love Hobby Lobby!
here we go again....
a set of 3 lighted niches down the stairs in the wine cave
the lights above will shine down on
what???
I'm not sure yet, but cool it will be!
I am so glad that I already have lots of niches
so after seeing the summer Pottery Barn catalog....
all I have to do is paint inside some of my niches
and purchase pillows!
love that bold orange!!!
I am so inspired by this little niche at a chapel we visited in Peru
and speaking of Peru....do you just love this little carved niche we picked up in Cusco?
the perfect size for this tiny old cloisonné vessel
closer to home in New Mexico at the Hotel St. Francis
niche heaven
whether old and worldly
or fresh a contemporary
check out pinterest
to find your niche!
18 comments:
your wine hall is really amazing and the niches are fabulous. Wish I had appreciated the niche we had in our house in Albuquerque when we lived there.
Gina I do adore niches and your cross bottle collection is gorgeous!! Painting the insides is a fabulous idea!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Love all your niches! I have one in my little bathroom but it needs to be spruced up :-)
Beautiful. I love your nichos and collections of crosses, cherubs, and bueltos. It's amazing that you found that one case at Hobby Lobby; it looks like an antique. Our last home had several large ones, so I've a collection of similar items and retablos, but our current home is a small with none, so I have changed the way I display: chests, the potting shed, outside my kitchen door, and the yard. I have to rotate. In the Italian Alps there are little shrines all over the place, and I loved that.
I mentioned your blog on my post today.
Gina, love me a niche, have them - love all of yours in your creative abode of beauty.
xx,
Vera
I like niches, too. Yours are GREAT!!!! I had some built into this house- 2 to hold large treasured family portraits that are downlit and one to hold a marble statue of ....ready?.....Diana!!!!!
Have a great week- Diana
I love that they are going to be on the wine cave stairs...I can think of so many fun treasures to put there!
As old as my house is, it didn't have any niches. I guess the pioneer who build it didn't have time for such things. That's okay, I've made them from boxes and cabinets and love them!
No niches here either. Unless you count two built-in bookcases. I don't think they are a Canadian thing.
Love the idea of painting your niches a bright colour as in the PB catalogue.
Okay, I must admit: I have not ever been a huge fan of niches. In my housekeeping mind, I dread anything shelfy that must be dusted on a regular basis. Or maybe it's because I know/knew that any little alcove would end up being a new storage place for matchbox cars. :) You, my dear, have changed my mind! I love the treasures you have displayed in them and I do have a couple of favorites. LOVE the doorbell box! That is soo cool and I love your cherub angels. I think you and your home are one of the few blogs I follow that I would LOVE to tour. So many treasures and so much of what you post speaks to me. xo
I love the look of a niche - the perfect spot for displaying a favorite collection. Adore your cross bottles!
ahhhh, I have never had a niche...I am curious as to why so many are decorated with religious items..?
Your niches are all so pretty and so full of personality...they really add to the charm of your home.
O, and Hobby Lobby is a fav of mine, too.:)
I love niches, and you've embellished yours so beautifully!
Mary Alice
Beautiful! It's amazing what a little architectural detail can do!
xo
Sharon
I think most niches are made to be altars where they place images of Saints and others to put things that are dear to them.
I love yours
so beautiful ♥
Nice niches! Painting the inside is a really great idea. We have only one, but I enjoy having it, and it is a feature of older homes that I really like. In catching up with you I see that you are new to beekeeping. How wonderful! I love your rules of bee etiquette, and wish you great success! (Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment that you left for me. I am truly flattered.)
Wow, Wow and Wow...
I love them all , but the one that truly calls me is the one with our blessed mother.. LOVE it.
I also love the old door bell niche too.
Awesome post Gina...
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