unitedthread
Ever since my first trip years ago to Newport, RI, where my aunt picked up an oversized educational chart of whales (I hope she reads this and bequeaths it to me!), I’ve been smitten with everything and anything whales. So, when I saw this watercolor print bouncing around the internet, I immediately fell in love. …
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dingbat press
I’m such a sucker for letterpress stationery…I have a shoebox full of wedding invitations, birth announcements and party invites I’ve kept from over the years-it makes me so happy to flip through them, (as I often do!) Nothing can beat the feel and weight of soft, heavy paper and the inked, debossed images are so…
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gallery wall goodness
After taking down all our Christmas decorations yesterday, I got to rearranging some artwork and photographs and before I knew it, I was re-doing an entire gallery wall! If you’re working on a tight budget, like I usually am, pictures of friends and family is a great way to add interest to any space and…
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big change in an itty, bitty space
While I usually find decorating large, open spaces more challenging than smaller ones, I have been contemplating how to go about tackling a 4.5 foot by 3 foot space in my home for the last year…the uninspiring toilet room. There are plenty of other spaces in the house that need addressing, but I thought this…
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black botanicals
One of my favorite (and least expensive) ways to showcase art in your home is to frame pages from a book-it’s a great way to highlight beautiful paintings or photos without breaking the bank. I framed a series of conchology photos in my entry and love the impact it makes right when you walk in…
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oversized artwork
Vaulted ceilings are a great way to make a room feel bigger, but they can be a real pain in the neck when trying to figure out what kind of art to hang. Right now I’m dedorating a living room with a twenty-foot vaulted ceiling and it’s been a challenge deciding on artwork. The right…
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framed sea fans
I scored these two 27-inch sea fans a while back for $20 a piece, with the intention of dying, framing and hanging them in my master bathroom. Here we are, months later, and I’m finally getting around to it. This is a super easy and inexpensive way to add texture and elegance to any space…
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DIY: grid gallery wall
Decorating a large expanse of wall or even one with a vaulted ceiling used to frustrate the heck out of me, but I quickly learned there is power in numbers. A gallery wall of your favorite photos or artwork hung in a grid pattern packs a huge visual punch and makes a beautiful display. Remember…
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alex weinstein
I find design inspiration everywhere, but for me, nothing is as inspiring as the sea. It’s soothing and mysterious and always has a calming effect on me. It’s part of the reason I gravitate towards blue, from inky indigo to the palest periwinkle. It’s been quite a while since I’ve taken paint brush to canvas,…
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theloveshop
Etsy is one of my favorite sources for one-of-a-kind, affordable art-I can always find prints to use as fillers in gallery walls or a unique print that stands out on its own. I’m currently helping a friend design a nursery for her firstborn that will have a gallery wall with baby pictures of the proud parents-to-be,…
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