10.14.2008



wall niches





As much as I prefer
giant industrial shelving
I also enjoy a bookshelf that is
disproportionally smaller than the
rest of the room, more like a little
wall cubby to place just a few things.



It reminds me of those tiny
wall niches in old Etruscan towns
where people place 2 or 3 things
of special value.

it could be a lit candle,
a little vase of flowers,
a religious crucifix,
or the Madonna.

the best part,
is that someone changes it everyday:
replaces the flowers, rearranges the stones, etc.
it's like an anonymous love letter
to
the townspeople.



have you seen this before?



6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really love this post. Those little niches are the best, thanks for sharing.

jorge said...

last two are beautiful! ... if only i had my own house and appropriate resources

Anonymous said...

fantastic...yeah i subscribe to maire claire maison...
nancy

Anonymous said...

What a nice thought...because I tend to dream of only wall spanning pieces.

Anonymous said...

ps - werent we gonna link exchange? you're up...

KATLIN said...

I love monochromatic these pics are!