用實物裝飾牆壁 Jazzing up Walls with Artefacts
在英國住house，多了很多牆壁可以掛擺設。除了傳統的油畫和海報，我也喜歡選擇實物作為裝飾，以下介紹四個獨特的意念。
Living in a house in the UK means you’ve got a bunch of walls just waiting for some flair. Instead of going the usual route with paintings and posters, I love choosing artefacts to spice things up. Here are four distinctive ideas.
1. 小木琴 Mini Piano
在我成長的年代，每個孩子家中都總有一個這樣的小木琴。掛在牆上，不僅美觀，還帶著濃厚的回憶與情懷，興之所至的時候，更可以叮叮咚咚彈奏一下。
Back in the day, a miniature piano like this was a staple in every household as a kid’s toy. Hung on the wall, it not only enhances the visual appeal but also encapsulates rich memories and sentiments. And when you’re in the mood, you can jam out on the wall for a bit of fun.
2. 足球機 Mini Foosball Machine
這款小型足球機不僅可以裝飾空間，在客人到訪時，還可以拿下來一同享樂。其獨特造型讓它平日掛在牆上時，十分醒目有型！
This small football machine isn’t just for showing – it can be taken down from the wall to provide entertainment for guests. It’s funky design adds style to the décor.
3. 餐館紙墊 Restaurant Placemats
這兩張餐墊是我和老公度蜜月時在魁北克市一家餐廳拿來留念的。為了保存這段美好回憶，我特地將餐墊過膠，放入畫框中，然後為畫框髹上悅目的顏色，登時，飯廳增添了獨特風格。
These two placemats were collected during our honeymoon in Quebec City. To keep those sweet memories alive, I laminated and framed them, and painted the frame with a bold colour. Boom, instant style upgrade for the dining room!
4. 婚紗刺繡 Wedding Dress Embroidery
結婚時穿的婚紗，一直只擱置在櫃桶底，不見天日。某日我和設計婚紗的朋友聊天時，談及這襲衣裳，他提醒我上面的手工刺繡是無價之寶，現在已經很難找人做。我深受啟發：「對！這衣裳本身就是一件藝術品！」於是我把它錶起來放在床頭，比起放婚紗照好看得多了！
Wedding gowns usually get stuck at the bottom of closets. One day I was chatting with my friend who designed my wedding dress. He reminded me of the priceless hand-embroidery on it, saying that it is no longer easy to find someone capable of such skillful embroidery today. I was inspired: “Why not treat the dress as a legit piece of art?” So, I framed it and hung it above the headboard – way cooler than a wedding photo.
在家裏的牆壁上擺放實物裝飾，就像在策展一個「人生閱歷畫廊」一樣，每件藝術品都蘊含著獨特的故事，隨時帶來美好回憶、喜悅氣氛。當朋友來訪時，這些分享著童年、旅行和愛情故事的作品，更可以成為引發對話的起點呢！
Using artefacts as wall decoration is like curating a “Life Experience Gallery”. Each piece tells a unique story, ready to evoke fond memories and good vibes. When friends drop by, these pieces, narrating stories of childhood, travel and love, readily become conversation starters.
