to frame or not to frame

Hubby has always wanted to hang his t.v. above the fireplace.

I must say, it doesn't lend itself to being the most fabulous decorative piece,

but if it makes Hubby smile I suppose it can stay.

Now comes the challenge of how to disguise it...

I found this great idea over at 

A Penny Saved

and can't wait for hubby and I to get started!

Penny framed her t.v. and created artwork to cover the screen.

Her artwork looks great, but we're just planning on framing ours.

She even created a step-by-step ::how to:: guide, so helpful!

a penny saved

I love how the t.v. looks purposeful.

Not just thrown on the wall...like ours does.

I'm not crazy about those symmetrical candlesticks, either.  

I just don't know how to decorate around the darn thing!

 

My newest motivations to frame the thing are:

{1} Hubby is painting the walls in the family room next week,

so the t.v. has to come down anyway

{3} the white trim will show up much better when the wall itself isn't white

{2} Shabby Chic Cottage has a 10 projects in 10 days challenge,

and this is (hopefully) going to be one of mine!

So, what do you think...

Would you frame your t.v.?

Do you even allow a t.v. to hang above the fireplace?