Believe me. The wit behind that title is ridiculous.
Sooooo months ago, I found a print (half off at Hobby Lobby) that was perfect for our guest bedroom. It was “the one”. I’m not a fan of artwork behind glass, so I needed to make some adjustments to a frame I already had for it. Like any other blogger, I started taking pictures. I thought, “Oh. I can show my readers how I used a mat and frame I already had. Cool.
Look at that. A nice “before” picture, some great detail shots to talk you through the process…it was gonna be great.
Why do I show you these pictures in past tense, you ask? Let me fast forward a couple of months and walk you through a conversation I had with my family the other day—the day I was going to finish the project and post about it.
Me: “Hey, I’m looking all over for a horse print. It’s not in the guestroom. Where is it, guys?”
Family: {cricket….cricket….}
Me: “Hello??? I can’t find that print I need. It’s of a horse. Who moved it?”
Husband: “Como?” (This was the moment I knew divorce was in our future.)
Daughter: “Mom, I told Dad not to do it! I told him not to throw it away!”
For the next few moments I unleashed my wrath of fury on my husband as he tried to explain that “we’re not horse people” and it was “in his way”. I don’t know. Everything went blank after that.
And then I went shopping. I’ve spoken of my passionate and undying love for HomeGoods before. While I don’t have one near me, there can be no doubt as to why I love them so much.
When I saw him (yes, it’s a him), I literally gasped and startled the woman next to me.
He’s not in his permanent home just yet (thanks to a closet project that haunts me), but he’s here. In my home. Where he belongs. Apparently, dear husband…we are horse people. Viva la horse!
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No he didn’t. My husband has learned over the years not to do things like that (fortunately for him). Love the new horse print.
Yup. Yes he did, Rosie. 🙂 But he won’t ever do it again!
my husband has finally learned not mess with ANYTHING. if we aren’t horse people, i’ll be the one to decide that. LOVE the horse print, btw. .maybe he did you a huge favor and you ended up with the better steed in the end?
Not gonna lie, we are NOT horse people either.
infact we make fun of one of our best friends for all his horse prints.
But this horse print I actually LOVE LOVE LOVE
I love the colours, the size EVERYTHING
It compliments the accents on your table perfectly!
Great find 🙂
Exactly, Kelsey! Why do we have to be horse people for me to have it in the house? Believe me…he got an earful. 🙂
That’s a great story. My husband knows I would flip out if he threw anything out. He’s learned the hard way as well. Lol
Oh.MY.Word. What do men think? Or I guess they really DON’T think! haha! My husband knows too he’d better NOT throw anything away without checking with me FIRST! And I bet yours does too now!!! LOL! But hey, at least you found one that is every bit as neat if not better!!!
I love it!!!! I want it!!! It would be perfect for the kid’s family room in the basement.
We weren’t horse people either until my daughter started riding and competing. And then we bought a pony eight years ago and became horse people (not by our choice…LOL). We have a few small horse things in our home.
I love that backstory. I know that each and every one of us can relate:). What a great find!
Oh, I needed this post on a Monday morning! Loved the story (como??) and I think he’s gorgeous. (the horse!)
Yes, Melissa. As soon as my husband answers in Spanish, I know it’s gonna be bad. 🙂
I’m laughing out loud over here! When I want answers from hubby (and he knows he could be in trouble), I hear “no habla”! LOVE that horse, by the way. Does he realize his action resulted in you spending more money at Home Goods to replace said horse? What a great story!
I’m a horse person. I have all these pins of wild horses and I swear I’m goign to have 1 (or many!) in my house soon.
The one you found is lovely, the colors are perfect. Tell your hubs horses are the thing!
I tried, Jessica. It didn’t work. 🙂 I’m not too worried about it. Who knows what our house would look like if he decorated it!
Well, the print you have now is amazing! I would love to have that in my home. A ‘mistake’, turned beautiful. 🙂
Yes…I will admit. It was a good mistake. But I won’t be telling him that! 🙂
I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!
Thank you for helping me to remember I’m not the only one married to someone who just plain doesn’t get my fabulous decorating!
Ha! Exactly, Laree. What do they know? 😉
Ok so I just had to click over from my google reader and tell you that you are hysterical! “Apparently, dear husband…we are horse people. Viva la horse!” that was my favorite part! Love it! (p.s. I know the commenter before me said that was hilarious also but I still had to tell you!)
And I LOVE that you told me! A Reader certainly cuts down on comments, so I appreciate anytime someone is willing to click over. THANK you for telling me that! It makes me laugh too! 🙂
OH NO HE DID’N! I can’t believe it! So glad you were able to find the replacement … and what were the odds of that?? Crazy luck. 🙂
Haha!!! Love how the kiddos can’t even cover for your hubby 🙂 Lesson learned Im sure… well, at least for now. Not a huge fan of horses either, but LOVE what yours stands for!
Home Goods saves the day again! We are horse lovers here ( and owners..well, they own US ) and I can totally relate to your disappointment.But so glad you found a giant horse canvas- I saw it there and almost bought it, too. Love it!
Nancy
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I love the horse print! It would be perfect for my house. I am a horse person. I see a trip to Home Goods in my future!
I am not a “horse person” but I love that picture. That picture makes me want to be a horse person. Heck, if that was a picture of a crab fish in the colors and strokes I would totally convert to a “crab fish person”. Picture. Rocks. (oh husbands. *shakes head sadly)
(I just realized I wrote crab fish. I am pretty sure crab fish isn’t a real thing. That is how awesome your picture is. It just invented a new species.)
This made me laugh out loud, Leanne! Thank you for that! 🙂
Lucky for him you found a better one! I bet he says he is a horse person now! Oh the joys of being married…takes awhile to get them trained but he will get it. Great story! At least you got to go shopping because of it 🙂 Love, love the horse painting, the colors are so beautiful!
Don’t hold me to it but I heard a rumor today that…wait for it..Home Goods is coming to Center Pointe Mall??!!?? In the old Klingman’s space. It could just be a cruel, vicious rumor, but a girl can dream right??? Love the story!
Oh, Janet. That would be a cruel, creul joke. 🙂 I’ve heard a rumor before, but never a specific location. That gets my heart fluttering! I SO hope that’s true. Thank you!
I had to mail this to my girlfriends! I also have a hubby that has learned the hard way! His grandmother sent me a box of her OWN vintage wedding and valentine cards. My intent was to mod podge them onto a keepsake box. Unfortunately, for him and myself, I got a “como?” Let’s just say it was his “learning experience.” A HARD ONE! 😉