Gallery wall frames...check!

I scored this 10-piece gallery frame set at Ross for under 10 bucks!

The set includes:
one 8x10
three 5x7
four 4x6
two 2.5x3.5

I can't wait to fill them with art!  Here's a peek at some of the prints I have my eyes on.

I will most definitely be getting one of these "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" prints by LilyGene.  I'd like to get one of the Carribean Islands with one heart on Puerto Rico and another heart on Haiti (my two places of ethnic heritage).  I'm digging her colors "Deep Sea" and "Cherry"

thebigharumph

Who wouldn't want 10 thousand kisses?!  And this peacock turquoise blue...gorgeous.

Judykaufmann

I love this Frida Kahlo print.  A inspirational Latina who's now afraid to rock a unibrow...and she fits in my color scheme.  It was meant to be.  Oh, and did i mention that the sizes for this print are customizable?  Swoon.

Hello Gorgeous: Button Bouffants

I am in LURVE.

Louis Vuitton Model

French metalworker, photographer, and design hero Anouchka Potdevin has stolen my heart with her button-on-canvas creations.  Inspired by models and performers with amazingly awesome hair, she has fashioned simple portraits of them on canvas and used buttons to style their 'dos.

Louis Vuitton Model

 Diana Ross

 Erykah Badu

Sadly, I can't see where I can actually purchase on of these beauties.  It does seem simple enough to DIY if you have the ability to screenprint the images onto canvas or are really good with a pen.

I Don't Get It: Paper Blossom Overload

I can't seem to form a true opinion on this.

Small Spaces Blog

At first I let out a little "Ooooh!" as I marveled at the delicacy of the blossoms and the comforting shades of pink and coral.  But then...I noticed the crib.  Now think about it...as a baby, wouldn't you think that would FREAK you the "F" out?!  Not to mention the afterthought I had about dust collecting and falling on your newborn baby's developing immune system.

 

I dunno.  I just don't get it.  I kinda like it...but I still don't get it.

Buuuuttt...maybe I'll try it.

Chevron that won't break your bank

You get it?  I made a "gas rates are rising" joke.  Eh...nevermind.

With only canvas, painter's tape, and some gold metallic paint, Jess from Makeunder My Life was able to jump on what is one of the most prominent design trends...for cheap.  Like under $50 bucks cheap, and that's only because the larger canvases were $22 each.

I think it would be rad to paint this pattern on various smaller canvases, and in bright colors.  Then, display them on in a gallery style (either framed or unframed).

Doubletake: Mural-like Tapestry

I had to look at this picture more than a few times before I realized that what looked like a mural was actually a wall hanging!  How gorgeous is this?  Notice how the wall is painted in the same shade of grey as the background of this tapestry.

Room and Serve

 

This got me thinking...

Urban Outfitters has a great variety of wall tapestries with which one could try such a look:

How Cool! - Hand-painted Headboard

Wow.
This is soooo cool to me.
It looks like this is being reflected by some kind of projection...like it's made of light, no?
These headboards by moodlemoodle are actually painted!

Rustic New England Relaxation

After a 2 hour layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport turned into a 17-hour nightmare, I finally reunited with my family in wintry Connecticut for the holidays.  In honor of the rustic New England style of my home state, I wanted to share this quirky idea I found in my internet surfing last week.

This wall, designed by Camille Soulayrol is covered with little wood rounds and makes me feel like I'm peeking into the window of a cozy, yet modern cabin retreat.  Now, to make some hot cocoa and sit by the fireplace!

The Big Harumph linoleum prints

I'd like to introduce you to Esty artist The Big Harumph.  These simple linoleum prints offer tell-it-like-it-is quotes and drawings in bold colors and simple lines.

I Love The Shit Out of You 10x18 - $30

10 Mil Besos (10,000 Kisses) 8x10 - $20

Walt Whitman 8x10 - $20

You Won't Get Out Alive 6x10 - $20

From The Big Harumph's Profile:

I am an artist, Spanish teacher, and musician based out of Wichita, KANSAS. I enjoy sparklers, handmade paper, balsamic vinaigrette, friends, travel, nail buffers, and hammocks.

My work here is mostly linoleum prints. I love working with linoleum because of its versatility. I frequently change things up by mixing a new color or layering several images.

I enjoy simplicity in design. You'll notice that a lot of my work is inspired by silhouettes, quotes, and simple ink drawings. I like clean lines. 

To DIY For: Easy Gifts

Not gonna lie.  I totally saw these two ideas on Apartment Therapy and snatched them up.   Some friends of mine should expect to receive these cute little trinkets as holiday gifts.

 Portrait of a collection

Whether it's Star Wars (shown above), Comic book heroes, Jazz musicians, Fruits of the Caribbean...whatever your little heart desires.  A framed grouping of what floats your friend's boat is a thoughtful gift idea.

Soy Container Candles

Oh, come on.  What girl wouldn't fawn over a dainty teacup candle like this?