Changing they way we view artwork!

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Wall art is one of my must haves when it comes to home decor. Having something that shows a little of your personality in your home really makes it unique. There are so many new ways to incorporate artwork in your home now that you can't even more personal with it!

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Change your point of view with circular art. It doesn't need to be in a large expensive frame! Let the artwork do the talking.

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Try it with glass! Let it reflect the light and catch someone's eye.

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Let it be the center of attention and the coffee table can do all the talking! 

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If you decide you want a canvas look, don't settle for less than the best. This high quality printing will blow your mind!

How do you show off art in your home? If you are interested in any of the ones above, make sure you stop by The Artwork Factory and see what they have to offer. 

Giveaway Winner!

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Today is the day we announce the giveaway winner for this lovely print by Meredith who owns Prints by Poppy Mae!

Congrats Paula C for winning this amazing Print!

Wall Art Finished and GIVEAWAY!

FREE IMAGES For those of you who might have seen a Guest post about Wall Art recently here, we have the finished room to show off as well as a giveaway for one of the pieces you'll see:

Jennifer started off with the canvas print in the middle and wanted to do a gallery style around it. She chose simple picture frames that all matched since there would be mixed media. She used two wall art designs with one of them being our giveaway today: the bottom left heart with love written in it. 

Meredith who owns an adorable Etsy shop called Prints by Poppy Mae is offering up the same heart print for one lucky winner!

To sign up to be the winner please submit your information in the rafflecopter below and a winner will be chosen on Oct. 15th! 

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and here's what Jennifer decided to do on the other wall

Tell us what you think!

Blogs I'm Loving

FREE IMAGES Here's a few blog posts I am loving this week:

Shopping at Bark with HouseDoctor

Eames Chairs with Mocca & Me

Herringbone Floors with TipToeButterfly

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Dark Grey's with MariaKillam

Gallery Wall In The Making

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Guest Post via The Underestimated Mom

I have always been a huge fan of gallery walls and now that I finally own a house, I have been planning and decorating each room little by little and I am finally getting to my first gallery wall. My favorite ones are the mixed media styles, with canvas, frames, wood, a letter, and a sentimental item.

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My daughter's room has been a slow work in progress. With my office/craft room being first priority so I could get back on track with working, then having a baby kind of put a wrench in Emma's room design, but it's finally here! We got all of her furniture in and put together, the paint purchased, and I've slowly been buying decorative items!

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My first purchase for the gallery wall was this canvas picture of my daughter. Its a large 20"x16" and I'm glad I got that size because it looks so tiny above her headboard. Now I just need to decide if I want it above her bed or her dresser. 

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To go with the canvas I got a wooden E, the box white frames you see above that I'm going to put black & white scrap book paper behind, and a word collage from etsy that I need a black frame for! I also have a few other pictures on standby to fill in any gaps. The one thing I'm missing is a sentimental item!

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Here's a closer look at the canvas I got. I am so impressed with the quality of it and plan on buying another one for Payton's room!

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Where do you think it should go, above the dresser or the bed?

Gold Accents and Accessories

FREE IMAGES I love the look of luxury and a touch of gold can really give you feeling if used in the right way. I love a hint of gold furniture or some great glamorous throw pillows. Here's a little inspiration if you are considering adding gold to your color scheme:

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Inspiring ways to use fabric and textiles

FREE IMAGES There are so many interesting ways to incorporate fabric in your hope besides curtains in blankets! Check out some awesome ways I found:

Frame a favorite scarf.  Even if it's just on display in the summer when you won't be wearing it, you'll get more enjoyment from it than if it were  just hanging in your closet!

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Use shoebox lids, styrofoam, or canvas stretchers to mount your favorite swatches as a pretty gallery wall collection.

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Hanging your fabric on your wall as wall art is probably one of the most budget friendly options as well as it being so easy to change out if you ever decide you want a different view. 

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An extra touch to your luxury bedroom! I have always had a little place in my heart for canopy beds and I love how simple this one is. I might be utilizing this idea to hide our heat pump...

Using some favorite fabric on a table or coffee table is a great way to make an impromptu table cloth or runner.
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Even if it's just a simple project like wrapping a lampshade in fabric - it can really help a room pop! 

Wall Art and Wall Decals

FREE IMAGES My first response to a wall decal is that they are perfect for kids rooms and nurseries! Since kids are constantly changing what they love it's a great way to decorate a room that's not permanent but also doesn't require you to repaint and accessories their rooms multiple times!



But I will say I am pretty impressed with some of the options I've found that aren't necessarily just meant for children! Wall Decals are a great option for those who are renting and can't paint their walls as well as for people who just aren't interested in painting!



Quotes are a common when it comes to wall decals but sometimes you can find that perfect one that fits your style and gives your wall a touch of personality.



My favorite wall decals are ones that look like artwork and not even like decal at all! This is a great option instead of spending a pricey amount on a piece of wall art. You can find these great decals at Cozy Wall Art.

I love that this one makes a statement piece for a headboard. It looks as though it could be one major art piece as a headboard instead of just a wall decal!

Inspiration: Using color in the bathroom

FREE IMAGES If you need a little change in your decor, the bathroom is a small, less intimidating space to start.  Sometimes I get my fix just by changing out my shower curtain and bath mat. Or, you could brighten up your bathroom with some color. Since most bathrooms are the least amount of square footage in a home, it's an easy weekend makeover that won't leave you regretting the time you spend.


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There are so many way's you can liven up a room. Paint, tile, curtains, rugs, wall art, and accessories are some options you can start with!


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You can start small with a spot of color by painting your cabinets and accessorizing to match! Or simply choose one wall to paint if you are afraid it might be to overwhelming to paint the whole room a bright color.  I can't decide if I like this peach or not - I'd have to see the rest of the room.  I love the rug though!


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Go wild with a wallpaper, stencil design, or maybe even stripes! Pick a color that makes you smile every time you walk in the room.


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Can't choose one color? Find two that work great together and keep it simple with the rest of the accessories. Let the paint color be the decor..

Gray and yellow are two of my favorites.


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Nervous about a big change? Stick with the accessories! You can still brighten up your bathroom and your day with a little accessorizing.

Make the most of a snow day with some of these projects

FREE IMAGES Four great ideas of things you can do to change your decor while your stuck inside (since we are snowed in with over a foot of snow here and it's still coming down!). Might as well have fun - and if you're like me I can only watch so much TV before I need to get up and do something!

1. Rearrange your furniture:

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I get so excited rearranging my furniture.  It is really refreshing and can make old things seem new again. It takes some trial and error to get things just right, and don't forget that you can "shop" furniture from the rest of your house!

2. Clean out your drawers:

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In your kitchen, bathroom, pantry, bedroom, and more! Clean out those drawers by creating three boxes: throw away, give away, keep. Sort your items and when you get to the keep, figure out if you have any good trays, shoe boxes, or containers laying around that would keep the items corralled.  It looks like the drawer above is using small jelly roll pans, which is really clever.

3. Make that gallery wall you've dreaming about

I like Design Crush's tutorial, but there are a lot of great ideas and step by step instructions online i you just search for something like "create your own gallery wall."  Even i you don't have all the art you want to use yet, gallery walls can be flexible and expand over time, or you can at least decide where you want it and start composing it in kraft paper.

4. Style Your Bookshelves

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You will be surprised how many compliments you get when you thoughtfully arrange your shelves.  Thinking of a bookcase or set of shelves as a composition really lets you show off your favorite accessories and books while also serving a purpose. I'm not going to lie, it's not always easy to strike that perfect balance, and you'll likely always be making little tweaks.  I would start by pulling a few images that I really like to use as a guide.  Next, collect the items that will be on the shelves.  You may have to omit some items or add some along the way.  You will want items with a variety of heights and widths.  Other than that, a lot of the process is just "feel."  Step back from the shelves from time to time to make sure you are happy with how your "composition" is taking shape.

A giveaway to help you get in gear for fall and organize

FREE IMAGES I have a really great back to school and fall giveaway for you guys today - a chance to win a $50 credit to use on Minted.com

 If you haven't heard of Minted already, they offer tons of really cute and modern stationery, art prints, and even holiday cards. 

To enter the giveaway, use the widget below to "Like" Minted on Facebook. You can also earn extra entries by liking Decorology on Facebook, and following Minted and Decorology on Twitter.

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Here are my favorite minted prints and products.

Minted's Holiday Card's are so pretty and sweet!

They also have a lot of cool art prints...

Lots of sweet nursery prints..

...lots of modern wedding invitations...

and great options for professional, custom looking business cards.

They giveaway will close September 21st at 12 AM.  Good luck!