Fall Decorating: Some Autumn Ideas

Whew! I woke up with a little chill this morning. Somehow, summer seems to have slipped into fall without a warning. It’s not officially fall for a couple more weeks, but it is starting to feel like it. I have also begun noticing slight color changes in the scenery. For the most part, things are still green, but the grass and some plants and trees are just beginning to turn. I’m excited. I live in the Ozark Mountains and I have great scenery everywhere I look, but it is magnificent during the fall when the leaves are changing. I will … Continue reading →

Easy Ways with Artwork

A simple way to add interesting details to a space is adding a piece of artwork. Whether you choose a painting, a poster, a print, or a portrait, is up to you. You can also choose a vase, an urn, a sculpture, or a statue. Maybe, you prefer something abstract, something that you don’t even know how to describe, but the piece is interesting. Go for it! Finding new ways to use interesting items is a great way to add not only texture and interest but also personality to your home decorating. Architectural elements and even exterior pieces often look … Continue reading →

Are the Walls Closing In?

A small or dark room, especially one without much natural light or no windows at all, may feel rather claustrophobic. It’s probably not a space you, your family members, or your guests enjoy spending much time in. A woman I know had her basement finished to include a play room for the kids, an extra bathroom, and a guest room. The bathroom had a window, and the playroom had to small vent style windows but the guest room was an interior room due to the layout. Even after painting it a light color and adding more lighting, the space felt … Continue reading →

Vinyl Lettering for the Home

I used to work in a sign shop. Hand painting was my specialty, but it has become somewhat of a lost art with the advent of incredible computers and other sign making technology. Precision cut, pressure-sensitive, vinyl lettering and printed banners are now more popular than hand painting in all but a few niche markets. The good news is vinyl lettering is great stuff. You can use it indoors and out for lettering everything from mailboxes, address plates, and bicycles, to specialty signs and art pieces, including decorating windows and walls. You can order letters online or visit a local … Continue reading →

Host an Artwork Exchange

We’ve talked about hosting all kinds of exchanges from the cookie exchange (which doesn’t have to be just for Christmas) to the back to school clothing exchanges and swapping accessories and holiday decorations. Now, it’s time to talk about an artwork exchange. If you have recently moved or redecorated, it’s a great time to host an exchange. You can trade off some pieces that no longer make much of an impact and gain some items to add some sparkle to your new spaces. Pricey Pieces First, if you have valuable artwork, you do not want to trade it with the … Continue reading →

If You Own a Camera, You Can Make Artwork

This idea is simple to pull off, but the effects are highly artistic and create a designer feel. Basically, if you can take a decent picture, you can create incredible artwork for your home. You can make attractive graphic prints for everyday or for special occasions, using either color film or black and white, depending on the look you want to create. A digital camera is the best choice, since you can snap as many photos as you like and only print the best ones. You’ll have to spend some time looking around to find just the right subjects for … Continue reading →

Artwork and Relaxation

Most people enjoy art even if they are not exactly connoisseurs. Different ways of using space and color can achieve many different thoughts and feelings. Some paintings as well as other works of art draw emotion from the viewer, while others may be inspirational, provocative, or may make either a strong or a simple statement. The type of artwork you choose, may tell people a lot about you. It may also make a difference in how well you are able to relax. For example, it is said that photos or portraits of children in the master bedroom of a married … Continue reading →

Free Floating Art For Your Walls: Is It For You?

A growing trend in home décor is do-it-yourself artwork, which requires a stretched canvas that fits your wall, a creative surge of energy and some paint. (Even brushes are optional.) Frames need not apply, for they are neither wanted nor needed for this job. If you ever thought about thinking outside the box, this carries things one step further to painting outside even what is usually considered the box. This may not be the way Monet got started, but it is a means of tapping the artist that might be hidden deep inside you and is struggling to free itself. … Continue reading →

Liven Up Your Walls

If you still have bare walls after a move, or if you want to give a space an update, you can do so without becoming an artist or spending a fortune on pricey artwork. These simple methods will help you create some interest without a lot of time, money, or effort. Create a unique grouping of pictures, such as an L shape. The easiest way to do this is to lay the picture frames you intend to use out on large piece of paper and trace them. Hang the paper on the wall, make sure it’s level, and place nail … Continue reading →

FAQs About Accessorizing

What really is accessorizing? Accessorizing means taking items of value of aesthetic purpose and placing them around your home in a manner that is pleasing to the eye and functional. These items include things that are sentimental, such as pictures of loved ones, things that are aesthetic, such as decorative balls, and things that are functional, such as storage boxes. What are some essential items that I should purchase? Every home should have a few essential accessorizing items. These items include accent pillows, candles, picture frames, artwork and plants. Other items can also make your home comfortable, but if you … Continue reading →