inspired: 2 beautiful books to frame

September 10, 2015

What started out as a way to save a few bucks while still adding a little drama to the big, open wall in my entry years ago quickly turned into one of my favorite ways to make a big impact without breaking the bank – framing pages from a book!  It’s also a great way…

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the breathtaking work of brynn weiermiller / beckoning art

August 14, 2015

There is art and then there is art that is so mesmerizing that it takes your breath away and leaves you thinking about it (and longing for it) long after you’ve seen it!  The sea-inspired oil paintings by Brynn Weiermiller definitely fall into the latter category – I stumbled upon her work recently on Instagram and am completely smitten!…

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julia contacessi’s beautiful abstracts + a giveaway! (closed)

August 3, 2015

I apologize for the silence on the blog last week; my momma was in town for eight whole days and so baby girl and I soaked up each and every minute with her!  To make up for the lack of posts lately, I thought we’d kick off the week with the fabulous abstract artwork by…

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an art print every little girl needs on her wall

July 22, 2015

I know you guys are probably over all the art posts (and if you follow me on Instagram, the pictures of Lydia’s gallery wall), but I just couldn’t resist telling you all about this little gem I picked up for her a few months ago!  I just had to have it, not only because the…

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philip barlow at one kings lane

July 21, 2015

I’ve been a fan of South African-based artist Philip Barlow since I first stumbled upon his amazing oil paintings of hazy summer days spent by the sea, so I was ecstatic to discover that One Kings Lane is now featuring a few of his paintings!  At first glance, they look like out-of-focus photographs and it…

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artist spotlight: jen garrido

July 16, 2015

I’m a huge fan of buying art because has strong personal meaning or is a reflection of your personality or maybe even because it represents a beautiful memory but sometimes, you just gotta go with something because it’s downright pretty and you can’t get it out of your mind until it’s hanging on your wall! …

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sea-inspired art by minted

June 25, 2015

Art is one of my favorite ways to change up your decor for the summer, or, even better, to bring a little bit of the beach to your home all year round.  Minted has become one of my favorite sources for budget-friendly art and beautiful, equally affordable framing options and they’re KILLING it lately with…

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obsessed: judith gigliotti on OKL

May 11, 2015

I hope all of you Momma’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day and that you’re all off to a great start this week!  It’s HOT here.  As always, we seem to skip right over spring in the south and jump right into summer, and, naturally, it’s got me thinking of the sea.  Oversize photographic prints of…

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annie seaton

April 27, 2015

The hubby’s birthday is next month and this will be the first time in THREE YEARS that he will be stateside to celebrate the big day!  That, in itself, is quite a feat, so I’m on the hunt for an amazing gift.  Shopping for the guy who has everything is tough, especially when he would be just…

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diy: watercolor calligraphy art

April 22, 2015

If you’ve been following along here for a while now, you know that Lydia’s nursery is my favorite space in our house; it’s so hard to pick one favorite thing in her room because I love everything so much, but I have to say, the gallery wall was the one thing that finally made it…

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