02.26.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:44 am by HomeDecor
As you know, this blog is about “dressing” your home. It’s not enough to just have a house, you make it a home when you add the special touches that add beauty and comfort and make life worth living. This next few weeks, I’m going to be talking about using handmade art items and accessories which are artistic and beautiful.
As mentioned in Better Homes & Gardens, Crickets’ Creations is a place where you can find handmade fine knitted items known as “Art Knit”. Shown here is a gorgeous luxury throw, hand-knitted in a wonderful cream with gorgeous art fringe edges. The artist, Celeste, makes these throws to order. Her on-line shop is Cricket’s Creations. The term “Art Knit” is familiar to top designers and decorators who eagerly search for these one-of-a-kind treasures.
So when you want to brighten up a room, consider buying an accessory that is hand-made, artistic and an investment in beauty.
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02.24.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:46 am by HomeDecor
Using photographs to decorate is nothing new of course but if you are an amateur photographer, as I am, and your camera is not the best quality and your “photo decorating” is probably limited to a few snap shots of loved ones scattered around your house.
One of the hottest new decorating trends is using photography art for decorating. Not only is it beautiful, it is a great investment. The value of art photographs will appreciate much in the same way as other art media.
The photographs shown here are from photographer, Heather O’Connor. Heather is a great example of a photographic artist whose work is versatile, beautiful and affordable. She offers black and white prints (I LOVE the polar bear) and gorgeous full color prints. You can purchase Heather’s work in her Etsy shop, Aktie9.
Using photographic art is an affordable way to add beauty and style to any room in your home or office.
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02.23.09
Posted in Livingroom at 7:38 am by HomeDecor
People use slipcovers for a worn piece of furniture. Sometimes they “inherit” furniture that is in good condition but doesn’t go with the decor. Occasionally it’s nice to just change your look. Slip covers used to be ugly and obvious. Boy, have things changed!
Today’s slipcovers are available in tons of styles and colors and are much better made than they used to be. The photo above is from Pottery Barn and shows the beauty and versatility of slipcovers. These twill slipcovers are washable and don’t wrinkle. I’m thinking we will try slipcovers and let you know the outcome. My search for the perfect slipcover begins!
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02.15.09
Posted in Livingroom at 9:08 am by HomeDecor
Created by Albert Capello
I have always been in crazy love with folk art as home decor. Decorating with folk art is a joy for me because every time I happen to rest my eyes on one of the folk art pieces I have collected, I have to smile.
Folk art is characterized by the uniqueness of each piece which is the expression of the individual who used found objects to create beauty. Folk artists have helped the environment before being green was cool. Often folk artists (even those whose work is very expensive) use items that they find in the trash to make their art. The chair shown here is a perfect example of folk art. Notice that the little birds are surrounded by beads and buttons. I love this folk art chair by Albert Capello. Unfortunately it is slightly out of my price range selling for $3,985.00.
Folk art can be made from wood, metal, fabric, paper and found objects. Albert Finster, a famous folk artist, painted an old television screen and it sold for $30,000. The beauty of collecting folk art and using it to decorate your home is that you can search for a piece you like, get it at a low price and someday it may be worth enough to buy your dream home! Then you will have lots of room to display your collection of folk art!
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