Globes and maps are such fun design elements. I saw this globe at Anthropologie and thought my old looking globe needed a makeover. So I decided to paint it and turn it into a modern little piece of art. I’ll show you how I did this and also how to add type to the globe - or any item - to make it more personal and meaningful. This … [Read more...]
DIY cut paper initial art
I’ve been really into changing up the art on our walls lately. Maybe I’m getting tired of looking at the same old stuff? Last month I did my crazy monogrammed wall of all G’s. This was a fun way to fill a small section of wall off of our kitchen. Check out my post on this initial wall grouping here. I needed some more artwork for that … [Read more...]
when art speaks to you and a DIY
Have you ever been shopping and seen something that just “speaks to you”? I think Pier 1 Imports did a whole marketing plan around this concept where their items actually talked to the buyers. I was in HomeGoods the other day {shocker} and I saw a sweet framed picture with a polka dot background and just the word swim on it in a … [Read more...]