Nautical decor - for the home

**knottybuoyz** · 09-08-2007, 16:52

We have a small collection of nautical nic-nacs around the house. I've made weather stations, we bought a few items at the local flea market etc. One item I'm sort of stumped on what to do with is a 14" bronze propeller. I do have one corner open and was thinking a corner shelf but that's sort of unimaginative. I didn't want to just nail it to the wall, maybe something more like an underwater diarama. Anybody got any ideas on what would look good?

Saildoggie · 09-08-2007, 18:40

What about mounting it on a nice wood backing and putting a clock in there?
The hands could be free floating, everyone can read hands, who needs the numbers? The shadow effect would be really col too!

From a guy that has over 30 model sailboats displayed in house.
here's my Rainbow, I also have the Shamrock sister ship same scale!

delmarrey · 09-08-2007, 22:42

I mostly decorate my side yard!

**knottybuoyz** · 10-08-2007, 12:19

Walking down the shelving isle at Lowe's and it hits me! After a brief discussion with the Admiral (who was payin' for it) we settled on a small shelf with a fake cherry finish. I want to thank those that suggested I bolt the prop on the back of my boat and quit' bellyachin' about the stern drive being busted!

09-08-2007, 16:52	#1
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,818 Images: 85	Nautical decor - for the home We have a small collection of nautical nic-nacs around the house. I've made weather stations, we bought a few items at the local flea market etc. One item I'm sort of stumped on what to do with is a 14" bronze propeller. I do have one corner open and was thinking a corner shelf but that's sort of unimaginative. I didn't want to just nail it to the wall, maybe something more like an underwater diarama. Anybody got any ideas on what would look good? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

09-08-2007, 18:40	#2
Saildoggie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So CA. USA Boat: OP's boats! Charter big cats and race big monos! Posts: 65	What about mounting it on a nice wood backing and putting a clock in there? The hands could be free floating, everyone can read hands, who needs the numbers? The shadow effect would be really col too! From a guy that has over 30 model sailboats displayed in house. here's my Rainbow, I also have the Shamrock sister ship same scale! __________________ http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/saildoggie/BVI07/ http://bipto.smugmug.com/gallery/1643461/1/80286693 http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y238/saildoggie/BVIXMAS06/

09-08-2007, 22:42	#3
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,431 Images: 115	I mostly decorate my side yard! Attached Thumbnails

10-08-2007, 12:19	#4
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,818 Images: 85	Walking down the shelving isle at Lowe's and it hits me! After a brief discussion with the Admiral (who was payin' for it) we settled on a small shelf with a fake cherry finish. I want to thank those that suggested I bolt the prop on the back of my boat and quit' bellyachin' about the stern drive being busted! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

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