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AIBU to put this above my fireplace?

205 replies

spudholes · 03/05/2015 10:00

About to move into my first apartment. AIBU to put this above the fireplace, or will people think i'm unhinged?

hd.wallpaperswide.com/thumbs/cinderellas_castle_by_thomas_kinkade-t2.jpg

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tethersend · 03/05/2015 10:16

Add a little floating corpse in the lake, and you're good to go.

Stitchintime1 · 03/05/2015 10:17

I have no idea what other people might think. It's a bit of a puzzle to me too. But overall, I think it's funny.

Cherriesandapples · 03/05/2015 10:17

Have you got some unicorn ornaments to go with it? Grin

loopinthep · 03/05/2015 10:18

Go for it; and why not put your collection of Sylvanian Family figurines on the mantlepiece while your at it?

MrsCaptainReynolds · 03/05/2015 10:18

Definitely. Anything by Thomas Kinkade is a winner. Collector's item too.

But will you still have room for this?:

www.naturesmojostore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1436

Wink
BaronessBomburst · 03/05/2015 10:20

It's your first place. You do it however you want. Later you'll be having to negotiate with your husband/ partner/ children.
Go for it! get it out your system

My first flat was bonkers, all medieval and rich heavy colours. Everyone walked in, said wow, laughed, and then loved it.
These days it's all been downgraded into the shed summerhouse. Wink

sunbathe · 03/05/2015 10:20

Why not? Your choice.

I've got an Escher print. I'm sure that won't be to everybody's taste either.

Koalafications · 03/05/2015 10:20

Well, I wouldn't have it in my living room but it is a beautiful painting/image (?)

I wouldn't think you were 'unhinged' Smile

CombineBananaFister · 03/05/2015 10:21

Not my taste personally and I can imagine it raising a few eyebrows outside a 7yr olds bedroom but who cares? - if you like it do it. Better some generic art print that everyones got.
It would even look cool ironically if the rest of the room were bambi lamps and pink flamingo's -so you could go with retro ironic cool Grin

VivienScott · 03/05/2015 10:21

It's not to my taste but it's your home, so as long as it doesn't play really loud music at random times of the night and upset the neighbours, it's up to you.

CombineBananaFister · 03/05/2015 10:23

*better than.

however · 03/05/2015 10:24

I like it. I'd take drugs and look at it.

spudholes · 03/05/2015 10:25

I'm a big Disney fan, I thought it looked a bit majestic Blush

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SaucyJack · 03/05/2015 10:25

It's very mani pixie dream girl.

If that's the look you're going for, then more power to you.

HumourlessHarpy · 03/05/2015 10:27

I would assume it was an ironic joke I wasn't getting, but go for it. It's not as if anyone else has to live with it. I was at a new friend's house last night, and they have literally nothing at all on the walls throughout the entire house apart from two wall-mounted TVs and light switches, which felt quite strange, too, in a big, Regency house with completely blank white walls throughout.

lordStrange · 03/05/2015 10:29

I would think you were being ironic rather than unhinged. Put it up!

Sparklingbrook · 03/05/2015 10:29

It's horrible. Don't do it.

daisychain01 · 03/05/2015 10:29

If you enjoy this type of art and looking at it makes you feel good, that's the only reason you'll ever need to put in above your fireplace.

May be worth considering if the rest of the room is in keeping with it, so it doesn't look out of place.

Dfg15 · 03/05/2015 10:30

If u like it then have it. Sod what anyone else thinks!

Keletubbie · 03/05/2015 10:30

My 7 yr old DD gives you the thumbs up.

FarFromAnyRoad · 03/05/2015 10:30

Christ. Well, if you like it that's what matters I guess but you couldn't pay me enough to look at that more than once. Is it a QVC 'Today's Special Value'?

catgirl1976 · 03/05/2015 10:31

Umm. Its your house. It's not to my taste, butif you like it.

ThatBloodyWoman · 03/05/2015 10:32

I would think you have individual taste,and I'd imagine the rest of the house would also reflect that.

I don't like the picture personally but I like individuality,and it beats 'family' or 'love' wallstickers.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 03/05/2015 10:32

Go for it. No one likes my JJ Adams artwork but I do and that's all that matters.

TheHappinessTrap · 03/05/2015 10:33

Who do you want to be? What floats your boat - or fills your moat? If you ask for opinions you will get them. That will be valuable if you really want the advice. If, however, you want approval for something that really makes your own heart sing, don't ask for opinions.