Art lovers lifestyle articles on art collecting, decor, and embracing a visually beautiful life
Blue Abstract Art for Your Walls Blue, the most glorious of colors. It makes up the oceans and sky, yet aside from those, blue rarely occurs in nature. Across many cultures, it was the last color to be named and documented. The definition of the word blue according to the dictionary: Blue N. “1. …
You decided you want to start collecting art. You have wall space galore and an affinity for the unique and eclectic. You know your style. So then a big conundrum many people face is: do I go with a print or an original? For many of us, a budget answers this question pretty quickly and …
Gifts for art lovers Eclectic art lovers are surely the most fun to shop WITH, but choosing a gift FOR them might be a different story. Obviously, none of of us want to do something as risky and buying someone else an expensive piece of original art, but there are plenty of other ways to …
Art Prints for a Baby or Toddler Bedroom Decorating your baby nursery is easier than ever in the age of the internet. Or maybe it is actually more difficult. We used to just set up a crib and place hand knit afghan on the rocking chair and call it a day. Now we have …
Gift ideas for Painters If you have an artist in your life who spends much of their time painting, these gift ideas are here to save you. Whether it is a birthday, holiday, or a whatever occasion, we can agree that some artists are difficult to buy for. Just ask my mother. It is easy …
pillows for December “You Are Evergreen” is now a pattern! This funky little conifer started out as an alcohol ink fluid painting and then I cut it up into strips and reconstructed it collage style, to create a wintery evergreen. It is simple enough to use in a rustic interior design, but doesn’t take …
Collecting Art: How to Get Started Do you hate your blank walls and shelves? Do you have trouble deciding on decor? Want an amazing gallery wall, but fear buyers remorse? Getting an art collection going sounds kind of intimidating. Isn’t art collecting for wealthy people who can afford to change it all on a …
Turquoise gallery wall For the love of turquoise. Whether it’s a chunky southwestern necklace or the perfect pop of color pillow, turquoise is a color that never really goes “out”. A little bit can go with any design. It is pretty clear I am a fan of this vibrant blue hue. Lake & River Studio …
What kind of art should you collect? The short answer: Any kind you damn well want to. The longer answer needs to take a few things into consideration. If you love being a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type of free spirit, then please just throw caution to the wind and indulge your whims whenever you see something …
