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Displaying Kids Artwork Collections

One common question I receive from clients is how to display children’s art collections in a stylish way. Displaying art doesn’t have to clutter the refrigerator or be complicated, but can be simple or as creative as the artwork itself.
displaying kids art framed simple
In my own home {shown above}, I have simple white frames especially designed for kids artwork. Pieces can be easily switched out in minutes. I purchased these frames years ago at Pottery Barn Kids, but they carry a similar frame today.
Here are some more very style-savvy ways for displaying your child’s precious art:
{Cable system like this one from Ikea. Photo via style-files.com}
displaying kids artwork creative
{Wooden grid and hanger display. Photo via Babble}
{Unified white frames. Photo via Babble}
{Gallery wall with some framed, some not. Photo via Houzz}
{My fav – archival collage created from scanned artwork. By Jan Eleni}
If you’ve found a great way to display your kid’s art, please share with us here or on Facebook!
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Read full story By on November 18, 2011 in baby and children, kids' art wall, organization tips, original artwork

Decorating Trend: Fox Décor

We’ve seen lots of home décor items featuring elephants, owls and horses. So, what’s the next hottest animal you may be wondering. It just might be the sly, bushy tailed fox. Check out all the cute foxy items I found!
fox throw pillow cute
{fox throw pillow by Gingiber}
Let Every Fox Look After Their Own Tail Towel
{fox dish towel from Anthropologie}
red fox doormat decor home
{fox doormat from West Elm}
red fox round tray decor
{red fox tray by New House Textiles}
playful fox artwork watercolor orange green
{fox art- “Autumn Jig” by Amber Alexander}

fox door knocker doorknocker

{fox doorknocker from Anthropologie}
fox baby blanket crib
{fox baby blanket by Petunias}
fox throw pillow blue red
{fox throw pillow by Donna Wilson}
fox wall clock decor kids room
{bamboo fox wall clock by Graphic Spaces}
fox table lamp how to pattern
This darling fax table lamp was a diy project at Matsutake. Here’s the sewing pattern download for free.
What do you think? Love the fox decorating trend or not?
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Read full story By on October 17, 2011 in DIY, home accessories, interior design, original artwork

Friday Find: Lucile’s Kitchen Artwork {French}

I love Etsy! It’s one of my favorite spots to find artwork for clients. So I was thrilled when I stumbled upon Lucile’s Kitchen. The Parisian artist has a wonderful ability to illustrate some of our favorite sweets, recipes and teatime rituals. These prints would be darling hung in the kitchen individually or in a series. 

teapot illustration art french etsymushroom illustration french artworkfrench vegetable soup illustration artwork
colorful macaroon watercolor art
cupcake illustration artwork print etsy

How cute are those cupcakes?

Kids soccer game, birthday parties and yard work. This is how I will spend my weekend. How about you?

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Read full story By on October 14, 2011 in etsy, friday find, kitchens, original artwork

Friday Find: Mary Maxam Fine Art

mary maxam fine art lemons

I was recently introduced to fine artist, Mary Maxam via a giveaway on Karena’s blog, Art by Karena. Last Sunday evening, I found out that I had won the beautiful oil on canvas by Mary named “Lemon Light.”  I’m still pinching myself!

sunflowers oil on canvas mary maxam{Entwined}

red sky oil painting fine art{Red Sky}

Based in Idaho, Mary was accepted into the prestigious Oil Painters of America exhibition in 2009. She finds much of her inspiration in the beautiful vistas of the Northwest. Her expressive still life and landscape paintings are in oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums.

Mary features a series of fly fishing oils that reminded me so much of my Dad’s love for the sport and annual trips to Idaho. Here are some of my favorites…

fly fishing idaho oil painting
fly fishing idaho oil painting art
fly fishing idaho river art


Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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Read full story By on July 29, 2011 in blog, original artwork