Silhouettes: Just A Phase?

I don't think so, and I'm pretty sure that Jane Austen would agree with me.

When we first moved into the new house, I took the opportunity to sketch our silhouettes.  By using an old lamp, paper taped to the wall and a pencil, we each took turns tracing eachother's profiles.  Once we had the outlines, I used them as stencils on black poster board.  Throw them in some fancy frames and you end up with this:

A modern, yet classic family heirloom!  They'll be a great way to remember our first home!  Steven always says he's going to make them face different directions the next time we have a big fight.  I'm happy to say we haven't had to try this out.

Once I get going on something I just don't stop, do I?  I got these silhouettes to go in the half-bath downstairs:

I painted it this crazy green and put up a black mirror to replace the run-of-the-mill mirror the house came with.  So far, Jane Austen's silhouette is the only one residing in there.  I'm trying to build more of a collection than these two, but the antique malls around here are very so-so.  It looks like I might have to venture to Alexandria or parts of Maryland for good antiques.

If any silhouettes cross your path, snatch them up and send them my way!