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I love that crane! I would do two only if the second one is posed differently.

OT: How is your backsplash coming along? :)

I like the crane also. And yes - can you find another one posed differently?

Ugh. We had another crane but too tall!

Lol eld6161! We've decided on the backsplash, but we are so slooww and are waiting for the bathroom vanity to be done so we can do the backsplash and the BR floor at the same time.

It looks great with the crane and lantern. Had you considered painting the alcoves a complementary color?

Cpartist...no painting in the alcoves, but thanks for the love on the lantern and the crane! We do like both, but want the things to compliment each other, and we don't know what we're doing!

I really like the two cranes because they soften the lines of the rectangle. I don't really care for the lantern as it accentuates the rectangle shape.

Blfenton- thanks! Dh likes the lantern because of the candle...and the crane because he loves cranes!

Would you do the same crane in both alcoves? The tall one I feel is too tall. I do have the 'preening crane' as well. Would just turn it the other way.

Why do you think the tall one is too tall? Of course, I'm just seeing a photo of it as opposed to real life.

What I like is the different ways in which each of them fill the space. The preening one fills the middle third while the tall one fills the top 2/3's. Because it's tall and slender it doesn't seem to be crowding the alcove and it's long swooping lines gives a softness to the space.

Thanks blfenton...as soon as I put it up it just seemed...too tall. And I'm usually not so decisive, it's already back to Pier 1! I wish it were a bit shorter, as I love things that are similar, but different :) I did love him, as we have some cranes outside in our islands too. But not there.

I see why your husband likes the light, but it is unnecessary, as there is a hall light right below it. I prefer the cranes.

I love the 2 cranes, just about more than anything I've ever seen done with those type of alcoves. I know you returned it, but what about getting it again :-) and turning it so the bill is out toward the room a bit, pointing to the ceiling. I think the taller one can work if it's placed just right.

Lol Olychick...I've done sillier things than re-buying something I've returned :) And thanks for the love of them in the alcoves, I do really like the cranes there too. We tried a rectangular trellis thing from Pier 1 too, and it just didn't work and got lost, yet seemed really busy all at the same time.

Hmmm. I did also find out that the legs are removable. Maybe I can do something to shorten them a bit (doubtful! but you never know!).

I love the two cranes!! The second you posted does not seem to tall to me. It looks beautiful!

I agree. Get yourself back to Pier One and re-buy that crane!

If you go along with your way of thinking than the lantern is too short!

another vote for the cranes - and hopefully you can shorten the legs a little. I goggled metal cranes and Amazon had a good selection - I don't know if any of them would be a good match for the one you already have.

The cranes and the lantern are both lovely, but the cranes win. Your home is beautiful BTW.

Ok, looks like I'll head back to Pier 1! Maybe not today, but hopefully by Tuesday after work. (who am I kidding, I'm sure I'll end up there today ;-) it's rainey and dreary here anyways.

They also have white herons (if these are available in Canada, I think I saw some yesterday). I do like the iron and teal, seems to flow.

https://www.pier1.com/crackle-standing-heron/3000896.html?cgid=coastal

My initial thought is you could shorten the legs just a bit some way.

You also might be able to bend the legs a tiny bit at the "knees" whatever they're called on bird legs. The white ones are pretty, too, but I really like the simplicity of the dark ones. Whatever you choose, I'd have both be the same finish.

"Knees", lol Olychick. I know what you mean. Yes to the same finish. Totally. That lantern is growing on me. The candle isn't on all the time. I think I'll have to find another place for it, DH does love it and said, "So my lantern is going back?" He's claimed it as his own.

The first pair of cranes look very pretty in your space, but I do think one of them is too tall, with its beak looking like it should be up in the air, but it's right up against the corner of the alcove. If you can shorten the leg like others suggested, that'd be perfect. Sorry, but I don't see the lantern there.

I have an idea with the lanterns. Buy more (of course :-) ) and put them by the fireplace instead of the vase with grasses (As we've had that there for 10 years.) They do come in different sizes.

We have 2 other candles like the one in the lantern and we'd be able to put them on if they were on the ground)

I was thinking about your lanterns. I don't like them in the alcove but I do like the idea of them because of the shape which does mimic the alcove. I was going to suggest on a console table in front entrance but the fireplace is a great idea. Can't wait to see more of your ideas.

I prefer the crane and the lantern together. Gives it interest and they go together. Pretty room!!

blfenton - I do like the shape, I think that's what's drawing me to them. They mimic the alcove and the shape of our front foyer light. So I think having the similarity of the shape to the other side of the room can maybe help the general flow.

I have the ladder back up, DH has to bring the lantern down (heavy!) I'm going to put the other preening crane I have up (see how that looks) and put the lantern by the fireplace. I'm also putting the last coat of paint on the fireplace. Slowly but want to get it done today. I'll post pics soon!

Re: cranes, I tried to bend the knees. No go. So I don't think the tall crane will work. I'll face preening crane the other way and see.

alwaysonabudget and happy2b…gw - thanks for saying our room is pretty! It's our cozy room where we always hang out.

View from fireplace

Excuse the tub chair. It doesn't go but we had it in the spare room, which now has no room as I have a bed in there.

Lol eld6161! Love it. Oh to be GW-famous like that!

Or the famous towel pig (but I think that may have been in "Kitchens").

I like the 2 cranes!

Normally I dislike those "What do you do with them?" alcoves. Your cranes have me wishing I had an alcove to put a crane in! I like the lantern, too, but not there because, as blfenton said earlier, of the shape mimic.

Cuz if you liked it then you should have put a CRANE on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a CRANE on it
Don't be mad once you see that GW want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a CRANE on it

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;-)

Lol chispa! Love it.

The cranes are fun. It's weird having something there as the alcoves have been bare for a while. Love the colours too. Not sure if you can see the teal on the underfeathers but they look really cool.

Thanks for all your help!!

I love your niches. I would definitely go with 2 Cranes, no lanterns. Would look terrific.

I like the 2 cranes but the one with it's beak up, turn or angle it just a little bit.

Cranes gets my vote. They look spectacular in the alcoves. You nailed it!!!

Thanks again all! We love the 2 cranes, we got both as 'preening cranes' but faced them opposite of each other. Not like it matters, even though they are both in the same room, you don't really look at them at the same time.

The lantern...I like it, but I think I'll try the next smaller one (think it's about 25 inches, this one is 30) for by the fireplace and keep the smaller candles on the mantle. As it is really big. It is a bit of a statement piece, but I don't want it to overwhelm the fireplace.