oh Brooklyn - how I miss you so!
Loving this little nook and the salon style wall.
Showing posts with label paintings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paintings. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2009
Check out my friend Van's house in World of Interiors
Van's home was featured in the November 2004 issue of World of Interiors! She was kind enough to share it with me and let me post it on Decorology. Van is one cool lady who has lived and worked all over the world and is known as the "Zing Girl," and is a branding and design guru. As you can tell from these photos - her husband's (a sculptor) studio is also their home. Pretty cool!
oh Brooklyn - how I miss you so!
Loving this little nook and the salon style wall.
oh Brooklyn - how I miss you so!Loving this little nook and the salon style wall.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Do you have trouble picking out art?
You aren't alone - a lot of people struggle with it. I majored in illustration in college and I'm still intimidated by galleries? Well, I was just introduced to ArtQuiver and they have a fun little quiz where you rate paintings, take a short personality quiz, compare paintings, and then they try to guess what you'd like. When you've finished the quiz they show you art from their selection that you might like.
Here's what they picked for me -
A close up to get the detail of the work below
Liz Wallen
John Westmark
These pieces by Greg Minah are my favorites.
And some good news - art always appreciates in value!
Take the quiz at ArtQuiver
Do you like what they recommended for you?
Here's what they picked for me -
A close up to get the detail of the work below
Liz Wallen
John Westmark
These pieces by Greg Minah are my favorites.And some good news - art always appreciates in value!
Take the quiz at ArtQuiver
Do you like what they recommended for you?
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hanging Art 101
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I thought I'd share this helpful art-hanging guide with y'all.
copy via Pier 1
•Start by tracing each object’s outline onto scrap paper. Tape the cut-out pieces of paper to the wall, experimenting and re-arranging to see what composition works best.
•Don’t space objects too far apart—the width of your hand is a good guide.
•It’s usually best to place the largest object near the center, then work outward.
•Hang the largest pieces at eye-level (about 63-66 inches above the floor).
•For a unified look, choose items that incorporate the same color, frame style or subject matter.
Tips for hanging one large piece.
•Small items work best in small areas—a narrow wall or cozy reading corner.
•Shop your hardware store for picture-hanging kits. And, if you’re hanging something heavy, know the weight since you need to choose hooks based on the item’s size.
• Your new best friend? A level. Whether you choose a laser level or the traditional box version, this is the best way to make sure your frame is even.
• Keep it in proportion. When hanging artwork over a piece of furniture, make sure the art is not wider than the piece underneath it. Also, leave no more than 6 inches of wall space between the furniture and art.
• Vertical or horizontal? The decision might be dictated by your desire to create height or to widen and elongate a space. But generally, vertical arrangements appear formal and dramatic while horizontal hangings feel more casual.
• Maybe you don’t need to hang it. Leaning artwork against the wall is a classic studio look and allows you to move objects around whenever you want.
copy via Pier 1
via HGTV
via Flickr
via Apartment Therapy
via Black Rooster decor
via Wish
via House Hunting
copy via Pier 1•Start by tracing each object’s outline onto scrap paper. Tape the cut-out pieces of paper to the wall, experimenting and re-arranging to see what composition works best.
•Don’t space objects too far apart—the width of your hand is a good guide.
•It’s usually best to place the largest object near the center, then work outward.
•Hang the largest pieces at eye-level (about 63-66 inches above the floor).
•For a unified look, choose items that incorporate the same color, frame style or subject matter.
Tips for hanging one large piece.
•Small items work best in small areas—a narrow wall or cozy reading corner.
•Shop your hardware store for picture-hanging kits. And, if you’re hanging something heavy, know the weight since you need to choose hooks based on the item’s size.
• Your new best friend? A level. Whether you choose a laser level or the traditional box version, this is the best way to make sure your frame is even.
• Keep it in proportion. When hanging artwork over a piece of furniture, make sure the art is not wider than the piece underneath it. Also, leave no more than 6 inches of wall space between the furniture and art.
• Vertical or horizontal? The decision might be dictated by your desire to create height or to widen and elongate a space. But generally, vertical arrangements appear formal and dramatic while horizontal hangings feel more casual.
• Maybe you don’t need to hang it. Leaning artwork against the wall is a classic studio look and allows you to move objects around whenever you want.
copy via Pier 1
via HGTV
via Flickr
via Apartment Therapy
via Black Rooster decor
via Wish
via House Hunting
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Show your home how much you love it!
Art is something one should never feel bad about buying. It is also one of the few things in life that appreciates in value - and who doesn't need a little bit of that! Nevertheless, not all of us are in the spot to make an investment right now, but these lovely works are affordable! And did I mention how pretty they are - and how perfect they would be for that spot on the wall?
Eve Simone's delicate prints are so nostalgic - they'd make me feel at home anywhere.
My favorite photo- I love the colors in the sky!
it's all you need
RIP Coney Island!!!
As you can see, they also fit into any decor style. Her stuff is being sold and boutiques and galleries in NYC and Cali, but you can get your own at her Etsy shop.
Aren't these hand painted plaques adorable! They'd be perfect in a nursery. too cute! Visit sweet little dear's shop
Aren't these the prettiest prints? I don't know which one to pick!! I especially love them in the natural wood frames. Go to yumiyumi's shop to see a lot more!
Eve Simone's delicate prints are so nostalgic - they'd make me feel at home anywhere.
My favorite photo- I love the colors in the sky!
it's all you need
RIP Coney Island!!!
As you can see, they also fit into any decor style. Her stuff is being sold and boutiques and galleries in NYC and Cali, but you can get your own at her Etsy shop.
Aren't these hand painted plaques adorable! They'd be perfect in a nursery. too cute! Visit sweet little dear's shop
Aren't these the prettiest prints? I don't know which one to pick!! I especially love them in the natural wood frames. Go to yumiyumi's shop to see a lot more!
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