This weekend I tackled quite a project, hanging three photos above my TV. While my gallery wall is on hold until I find the few missing pieces I added these framed black and white New York City photographs to my studio apartment. I was originally not planning to have anything above my TV, as I thought it would be distracting, but I realized this was not a problem when I left this banner from Sparkles and Shoes 2nd Birthday up for a week and watched TV without giving it a second thought.
I had been contemplating what type of art or what size piece I should get to go above the TV when I inherited these three beautiful, framed black and white New York City photos. I took one look at the size and knew exactly where they should go! Plus, with my love of black and white photography, they were a perfect fit! These large photos were quite difficult to hang by myself but I did it and the step stool was fun little workout, up and down, up and down. Being a bit of a perfectionist I wanted them to all be the same height and the same distance apart, unlike my Italy triptych so after some quick math I got to work!
And then an up-close and personal look at each of the three photographs of New York City from the 1920’s and 1930’s; from left to right, a shot of the NY life building through pillars, an old-time photo of the New York Times Tower in Times Square, and lastly, Grand Central Terminal by Hal Morey from 1930 although the source is disputed.
And to share a little more black and white New York with you, take the 90 seconds and watch this Gatorade ad. Sure, sure, it is the New York Yankees and I know a few of my readers root for the Sox or other rival teams but it is heartwarming and very well executed:
New York, New York, a city so great they named it twice!

Jenna says
beautiful black and white photos! so chic!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
365hangers says
Such gorgeous photos. At some point we should really follow suit and add a little gallery wall. Thanks for the super cute inspo!!
Dresses & Denim says
I love having something hanging above or near the TV. It seems to draw attention away from my big ugly flat screen when I am entertaining and gives people something to look at instead of a blank tv screen.
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Cece @pink sunshine says
Love those pics!! We were just in New York last week and honestly one of the things I wanted to do most was see a “real” new york city apartment!! We couldn’t find a tour for it though!! LOL. I just have a fascination with NYC homes and the whole lifestyle. It’s a beautiful City!
Lara Rose says
Looks amazing! Gorgeous blog you have! Keep posted
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