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A HomeGoods Happy Find

July 20, 2015

I’m sure I’m not the only one that roams the aisles of HomeGoods in search for that perfect decorative accessory, pillow or gift item. To be honest, it’s not unusual for me to spend an hour or more in HomeGoods and it never fails that I find something I must have. It’s a good thing that in addition to beautiful lamps, rugs and accent furniture, #HomeGoods has a great selection of inexpensive office accessories and decor.

The other day I came across this clipboard and was immediately drawn in by the gold foil sign inside. Upon further inspection I realized this little gem of a clipboard held more than one sign…there were a total of 12 quote art signs included with the clipboard.

Pretty awesome right?

Each of the 12 art pieces are crafted in black and gold text and have a gold foil edge that really makes them special.

The quotes are all inspirational and are perfect to use in a home office, closet space, bathroom or as part of an art gallery wall like these.

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You’ll recognized some of your favorite quotes in the bunch…

She Believed She Could So She Did

Don’t Forget To Be Awesome

You Had The Power All Along My Dear (glinda, the good witch)

Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams

Don’t Ever Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle

Each piece measures 8 1/2 x 11 and is made of thick cardstock and the clipboard is oversized with a gold clip!

So I know you’re wondering just how much the clipboard with art cost…

$7.99

I don’t know how I’m going to use all of the quotes yet but when I figure it out I’ll let you know.

Have you scored any great finds @HomeGoods lately?

Best of Etsy: Letters

August 14, 2014

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One of the design trends that I think will be around for a long time is decorating with typography! Wall letters are a great way to personalize your wall decor and are fun to use when creating gallery walls.

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There are a thousand and one DIY ideas out there using paper mache and wood letters that you can buy at the craft store. A little paint, decorative paper or fabric can customize the look.

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But if you’re looking for a something a little more special and unique, Etsy is the place to look. While browsing the site recently I came across some shops that have taken the art of typography to a new level.

1–I absolutely love the style of these wood letters from ViargoDemure. The design is reminiscent of vintage metal signage letters but are crafted in wood. The letters come in a variety of sizes and because they are unfinished, they can easily be customized to your liking.

2–What people are doing with pallets and reclaimed wood these days is just amazing. SonOfWhale has crafted a collection of rustic yet refined letters that are perfect for bookcases, mantels or wall decor. Because they use found materials, no two letters are alike which makes them truly special in my book.

3–If you’re looking for letters that really make an impact, check out JunkArtGypsyz. They make a collection of metal letters that stand 24″ tall which would be fun for the top ledge of a cabinet or armoire. And you’ll definitely want to check out their marquee letter and sign collection which is amazing.

4–RedCedarWoodcraft has taken a fresh approach to wall letters and makes these really fun letter wall shelves. The letters are designed so that they can be hung on the wall and used to display books or accessories. These letters are great for decorating a child’s room and will work as the child grows and the decor changes.

5–When I had my store here in Atlanta, I use to buy from aluminum metal signs from GaugeNYC. They have since expanded their product line to include all types of metal letter decor and jewelry. Their free-standing metal letter are my favorite and can be used in so many ways. I also love their numbers which I think are fabulous as table markers for a wedding or large dinner party.

Etsy never fails to deliver! Stop by and check out these shops.

Decorating for Free: Sources for FREE Art

July 24, 2014

Don’t you love when you can decorate for FREE? I certainly do. Sometimes free stuff comes knocking at your door and sometimes you have to go looking for it.

Recently I was in need of some botanical artwork but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on it. I thought about going to used book store and seeing if I could find a discounted book that I could cut images from. I also thought about hitting up some local thrift stores to see if I could find any quality pieces. And then I decided to do a google search and one thing lead to another.

After searching several online shops, I took a chance and typed in free botanical art just on the off-chance that something great might pop up. Low and behold something fabulous happened.

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The Art of Hand Lettering

March 28, 2014

As I child I loved to write. There was just something about having a big fat No. 2 pencil in my hand and a thick pad of lined paper. I loved to practice writing my alphabet like the school books showed but what really intrigued me was making my letters fancy. It seems at a young age I found a love for hand lettering.

Over the years I would hand letter a card or the address on an envelope but I had really gotten away from practicing what I loved. So recently I picked up the pencil again and started scripting.

Making gift tags is something I really enjoy and here are a few I’ve made.

Getting back into the art of hand lettering is like riding a bike. You don’t ever lose the skill but it takes a minute to remember the techniques and to strengthen your body to enjoy the ride. Boy is my right hand sore.