Matt Rinard - A Little Naughty But Very Nice
Matt Rinard's works aren't for everyone but if you were blessed with a great sense of humor, his works will have you smiling upon first glance.
Matt brings a great sense of humor to his whimsical works such as in his S2 series that includes his well known "weenie dogs" and has such funny artworks as "Inferiority Complex" which features three dogs in a box next to three cats and the dogs are for sale while the cats are free. Other humorous offerings include, "Bottled Water is For Wimps" and features one of his famous dogs drinking out of a common commode.
Other works in this series include the very funny, "Bad Dog" which features a dog using their owner's ATM card. "Attack of the 50 Foot Weenie" which is a take off on some of the bad 1950's movies in the same genre and another fun piece that has a weenie dog at a fortune telling cat's domicile hearing his fortune "One Day You Will Be Neutered".
Matt's works are outstandingly fun and strongly colored. You will have a choice having the piece sent to you as a print only or you can have it framed in a classic black frame under clear plexiglass.
If you want to add to your art collection or you have someone on your gift giving list that loves "weenie dogs", a Matt Rinard artwork may be appearing on a wall near you in the future!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Give a Gift Certificate
Stumped for the perfect gift? Sometimes the best gift of all isn't one that you but one that you let the recipient have the freedom of picking out. Who knew Aunt Agnes really would have liked the photo print of a pig diving into a lake by Michael Sowa? You may not have ever guessed your father would enjoy a floral print in his den. Sometimes we can't guess the tastes of other people and if you are not one-hundred percent sure what to get someone on your holiday list, then consider getting them a gift certificate to use at their leisure.
They can use their gift certificate at any time during the year and if they want to spend it to get a print of a photo or a favorite artwork it will work at any time; all they need to do is find the item that strikes their fancy, order it with a click of their mouse and then use their gift certificate when they check out securely online. The beautiful thing about giving a gift certificate is that it is always the right size and it allows the gift recipient to choose exactly what they would like to see on their walls or on a special shelf they have reserved for a sculpture.
If you're having trouble deciding what to get for someone on your gift giving list, make your holiday shopping easy and get them a gift certificate.
Stumped for the perfect gift? Sometimes the best gift of all isn't one that you but one that you let the recipient have the freedom of picking out. Who knew Aunt Agnes really would have liked the photo print of a pig diving into a lake by Michael Sowa? You may not have ever guessed your father would enjoy a floral print in his den. Sometimes we can't guess the tastes of other people and if you are not one-hundred percent sure what to get someone on your holiday list, then consider getting them a gift certificate to use at their leisure.
They can use their gift certificate at any time during the year and if they want to spend it to get a print of a photo or a favorite artwork it will work at any time; all they need to do is find the item that strikes their fancy, order it with a click of their mouse and then use their gift certificate when they check out securely online. The beautiful thing about giving a gift certificate is that it is always the right size and it allows the gift recipient to choose exactly what they would like to see on their walls or on a special shelf they have reserved for a sculpture.
If you're having trouble deciding what to get for someone on your gift giving list, make your holiday shopping easy and get them a gift certificate.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Reel Scary!
If you are looking for a really cool and unusual gift for the horror movie fanatic on your gift giving list, there is a very good way to give them a thrill when they open their present from you.
Movie posters of classic horror films such as "Creature from the Black Lagoon", "Dracula", "Frankenstein" and more are all available in limited edition reproductions of the original movie house posters. The original posters are hard to come by and can cost thousands of dollars. These reproductions are made from the original posters and are printed on acid free paper to ensure they will gives years upon years of enjoyment.
This series is only available through authorized dealers for The Reel Scary Monster series and is licensed exclusively to S2 Art Group by Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. You will have the choice of getting your print matted and framed or get a print only and let the recipient choose how they want to display the piece. Please order early for custom framed items as they take three to four weeks for delivery. Make sure the recipient knows there are several classic films available in case they'd like to start a collection!
No matter which print you choose, this is a gift that will be thrilling all throughout the year.
If you are looking for a really cool and unusual gift for the horror movie fanatic on your gift giving list, there is a very good way to give them a thrill when they open their present from you.
Movie posters of classic horror films such as "Creature from the Black Lagoon", "Dracula", "Frankenstein" and more are all available in limited edition reproductions of the original movie house posters. The original posters are hard to come by and can cost thousands of dollars. These reproductions are made from the original posters and are printed on acid free paper to ensure they will gives years upon years of enjoyment.
This series is only available through authorized dealers for The Reel Scary Monster series and is licensed exclusively to S2 Art Group by Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. You will have the choice of getting your print matted and framed or get a print only and let the recipient choose how they want to display the piece. Please order early for custom framed items as they take three to four weeks for delivery. Make sure the recipient knows there are several classic films available in case they'd like to start a collection!
No matter which print you choose, this is a gift that will be thrilling all throughout the year.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Giving the Gift of Art
Giving the gift of art doesn't have to a big and bulky painting in an enormous frame that is going to take up precious wall space in the recipient's home. If you want to give someone a gift of art, you can get them a smallish print or sculpture piece that will not be a huge space commitment on the wall and will look stylish as well.
You can choose from fine art, whimsical pieces that will bring a smile to the recipient every time they see it on their wall or go for a personalized piece that allows you to enter a phrase that means something to the both of for a truly one of a kind piece of art.
If your gift recipient is a collector of a particular artist or liked a certain animal such as cats, pigs or fish, you can get them an art piece that will meld right in with what they love to collect. Another great way to give a gift of art is to have it ready to hang. Buy the piece and have the frame, mat and glass already on the piece so all your recipient has to do is find a place on their wall for the artwork.
Sculptures can be wrapped in a pretty scarf that is a gift as well or if you got a sculpture that will allow it, put a big, fat red bow on the sculpture and watch the receiver bust into a grin.
There are so many ways to give art; if you need some holiday ideas use these tips to get the best gift for that hard to buy for person on your holiday list!
Giving the gift of art doesn't have to a big and bulky painting in an enormous frame that is going to take up precious wall space in the recipient's home. If you want to give someone a gift of art, you can get them a smallish print or sculpture piece that will not be a huge space commitment on the wall and will look stylish as well.
You can choose from fine art, whimsical pieces that will bring a smile to the recipient every time they see it on their wall or go for a personalized piece that allows you to enter a phrase that means something to the both of for a truly one of a kind piece of art.
If your gift recipient is a collector of a particular artist or liked a certain animal such as cats, pigs or fish, you can get them an art piece that will meld right in with what they love to collect. Another great way to give a gift of art is to have it ready to hang. Buy the piece and have the frame, mat and glass already on the piece so all your recipient has to do is find a place on their wall for the artwork.
Sculptures can be wrapped in a pretty scarf that is a gift as well or if you got a sculpture that will allow it, put a big, fat red bow on the sculpture and watch the receiver bust into a grin.
There are so many ways to give art; if you need some holiday ideas use these tips to get the best gift for that hard to buy for person on your holiday list!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Collectormania
If you enjoy shopping for holiday presents, you probably really love the collectors on your gift giving list. They make buying gifts oh so easy!
Have someone that loves to collect horses or western art? Get them a limited edition print featuring running mustangs, cowboys on the plains or Native Americans in an encampment or riding painted war horses. There are so many choices. You aren't just limited to items that can be hung on a wall. Get a sculpture to be displayed on a desk, table or shelf. You can get them in any size. Angels, cats and even large hearts can make the perfect gift.
If you want to be sneaky and get the colors right for your friend's house. Pay a visit to them and either sneak a few shots around the house with your cell phone camera if you have one or just make a note to yourself of the dominate colors in the room and you can be assured of getting a gift that will match the decor perfectly.
Prints will arrive matted and framed under glass and ready to hang. You can present the gift of a sculpture in its own box it is shipped in or put it in a gift box of your own. Either way, your gift recipient is sure to be thrilled!
If you enjoy shopping for holiday presents, you probably really love the collectors on your gift giving list. They make buying gifts oh so easy!
Have someone that loves to collect horses or western art? Get them a limited edition print featuring running mustangs, cowboys on the plains or Native Americans in an encampment or riding painted war horses. There are so many choices. You aren't just limited to items that can be hung on a wall. Get a sculpture to be displayed on a desk, table or shelf. You can get them in any size. Angels, cats and even large hearts can make the perfect gift.
If you want to be sneaky and get the colors right for your friend's house. Pay a visit to them and either sneak a few shots around the house with your cell phone camera if you have one or just make a note to yourself of the dominate colors in the room and you can be assured of getting a gift that will match the decor perfectly.
Prints will arrive matted and framed under glass and ready to hang. You can present the gift of a sculpture in its own box it is shipped in or put it in a gift box of your own. Either way, your gift recipient is sure to be thrilled!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
One of a Kind
If you want to give someone a gift that is as unique and individual as the person receiving the gift, give them a gift that is one of a kind.
A limited edition print is always a hit. There are limited edition prints to suit literally every taste and if your gift recipient is a clown with a whimsical taste to the austere collector of museum quality memorabilia, you can find a print to please.
The very nature of a limited edition print series makes it one of a kind. A print run may only be 100 prints in the series and each one will be numbered 1/100, 2/100 and so on. This designates that the print is number one in a series of one hundred prints and so on. In many limited editions, the print is signed and numbered by the artist making it even more of a collector's prize.
And don't think a print has to be a printed paper. Prints come in a myriad of styles and designs. You can get 3-D prints with raised sculpture like qualities and you can also get the ingenious series of Brushstrokes. These are created through a state of the art process in which artists use the finest quality oil paints to highlight each image by hand on a printed canvas making your print appear as an original work of art. Every Brushstrokes painting arrives ready to hang in a museum-quality frame, expressly chosen to compliment the beauty of the painting itself. Each frame is made of hand-finished seasoned woods. To protect and preserve its integrity, each painting is numbered and authenticated on the back of the canvas, then framed and delivered according to the sequence in which orders are received - until the edition limit is reached. If you're worried about a new edition of the print line being issued, Brushstrokes cancels all materials used in the creation of the limited editions and the edition is closed forever. That way you can be assured of giving a gift that is truly one of a kind!
If you want to give someone a gift that is as unique and individual as the person receiving the gift, give them a gift that is one of a kind.
A limited edition print is always a hit. There are limited edition prints to suit literally every taste and if your gift recipient is a clown with a whimsical taste to the austere collector of museum quality memorabilia, you can find a print to please.
The very nature of a limited edition print series makes it one of a kind. A print run may only be 100 prints in the series and each one will be numbered 1/100, 2/100 and so on. This designates that the print is number one in a series of one hundred prints and so on. In many limited editions, the print is signed and numbered by the artist making it even more of a collector's prize.
And don't think a print has to be a printed paper. Prints come in a myriad of styles and designs. You can get 3-D prints with raised sculpture like qualities and you can also get the ingenious series of Brushstrokes. These are created through a state of the art process in which artists use the finest quality oil paints to highlight each image by hand on a printed canvas making your print appear as an original work of art. Every Brushstrokes painting arrives ready to hang in a museum-quality frame, expressly chosen to compliment the beauty of the painting itself. Each frame is made of hand-finished seasoned woods. To protect and preserve its integrity, each painting is numbered and authenticated on the back of the canvas, then framed and delivered according to the sequence in which orders are received - until the edition limit is reached. If you're worried about a new edition of the print line being issued, Brushstrokes cancels all materials used in the creation of the limited editions and the edition is closed forever. That way you can be assured of giving a gift that is truly one of a kind!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Gifts That Even Make Scrooge Smile
If you want to give a gift to someone who is very hard to buy for and they tend to look at any gift as too extravagant but you want to get them something, Gallery Direct has gifts that will even make Scrooge smile.
Sculptures are usually great pieces to give for gifts as they require no wall space and most people consider them a little more "artsy" as even a reproduction will show touches of the artist. Each chisel stroke or finger push on a clay will show in the sculpture. Hunters and sports people will enjoy a sculpture from the wild wings series; game animals such as moose and deer and for the wild at heart, mustangs running in a herd will make a fabulous statement. For the person that enjoys all types of fishing, a jumping bass will make a neat accompaniment on their desk.
Should the gift need to be more personal, a sculpted herd will certainly convey your feelings to the recipient and there are also humorous pieces that will make them smile. "Messages from Wolves" is an outstanding piece that carries any message you want to write to the recipient. From the message "Dare to Dream" to "You are the Best". Whatever you want to say to the recipient, the wolves will say for you. The piece itself contains three wolves and a sycamore that is ready to be engraved with the message of your choice. This piece is cold cast from the original relief carving in the mountains of Arizona and meticulously hand-painted. This is a limited edition of 3,000 signed and numbered sculptures. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. You may include a personalization of up to six lines containing ten characters each.
If you want to give a gift with a meaning, this one is an outstanding one.
If you want to give a gift to someone who is very hard to buy for and they tend to look at any gift as too extravagant but you want to get them something, Gallery Direct has gifts that will even make Scrooge smile.
Sculptures are usually great pieces to give for gifts as they require no wall space and most people consider them a little more "artsy" as even a reproduction will show touches of the artist. Each chisel stroke or finger push on a clay will show in the sculpture. Hunters and sports people will enjoy a sculpture from the wild wings series; game animals such as moose and deer and for the wild at heart, mustangs running in a herd will make a fabulous statement. For the person that enjoys all types of fishing, a jumping bass will make a neat accompaniment on their desk.
Should the gift need to be more personal, a sculpted herd will certainly convey your feelings to the recipient and there are also humorous pieces that will make them smile. "Messages from Wolves" is an outstanding piece that carries any message you want to write to the recipient. From the message "Dare to Dream" to "You are the Best". Whatever you want to say to the recipient, the wolves will say for you. The piece itself contains three wolves and a sycamore that is ready to be engraved with the message of your choice. This piece is cold cast from the original relief carving in the mountains of Arizona and meticulously hand-painted. This is a limited edition of 3,000 signed and numbered sculptures. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. You may include a personalization of up to six lines containing ten characters each.
If you want to give a gift with a meaning, this one is an outstanding one.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Planning a Gathering
It's easy to throw a party during the holidays and you don't have to wrack your brain, spend an arm and a leg or spend the entire time in the kitchen either.
For a Thanksgiving gathering of your family and friends you can opt to go two ways, have a smorgasbord and invite everyone to bring a dish which will completely free you from kitchen duty; or if you want to be the "hostess with the mostess" carefully plan your meal and you can make several things a day or so in advance and only have to make a glorious turkey and a few other items for a Thanksgiving Day feast.
You can make your cranberries and other cold salads a day or so in advance, go ahead and make your rolls a day before and you will only have to pop them in the oven. Make sure your turkey is defrosted the day before Thanksgiving as many a dinner has been delayed because of a rock hard frozen turkey that someone forgot to thaw for Thanksgiving Day. Fresh veggies such as corn on the cob, green beans with toppings such as bacon and Vermont cheese sticks are all Thanksgiving favs and easy to make as pie. Speaking of pie, you can make your pies a day in advance and if your guests want a warm piece of pie, simple slice and put their plate in the warm oven after you've taken out the turkey.
You can make a lovely centerpiece from found objects around your home such as pine cones, fall leaves and acorns can make a stunning centerpiece arranged around a candle. Also, add a Thanksgiving artwork to your wall nearest your dining room table to encourage more of a holiday spirit.
A little planning can help your day come off without a hitch!
It's easy to throw a party during the holidays and you don't have to wrack your brain, spend an arm and a leg or spend the entire time in the kitchen either.
For a Thanksgiving gathering of your family and friends you can opt to go two ways, have a smorgasbord and invite everyone to bring a dish which will completely free you from kitchen duty; or if you want to be the "hostess with the mostess" carefully plan your meal and you can make several things a day or so in advance and only have to make a glorious turkey and a few other items for a Thanksgiving Day feast.
You can make your cranberries and other cold salads a day or so in advance, go ahead and make your rolls a day before and you will only have to pop them in the oven. Make sure your turkey is defrosted the day before Thanksgiving as many a dinner has been delayed because of a rock hard frozen turkey that someone forgot to thaw for Thanksgiving Day. Fresh veggies such as corn on the cob, green beans with toppings such as bacon and Vermont cheese sticks are all Thanksgiving favs and easy to make as pie. Speaking of pie, you can make your pies a day in advance and if your guests want a warm piece of pie, simple slice and put their plate in the warm oven after you've taken out the turkey.
You can make a lovely centerpiece from found objects around your home such as pine cones, fall leaves and acorns can make a stunning centerpiece arranged around a candle. Also, add a Thanksgiving artwork to your wall nearest your dining room table to encourage more of a holiday spirit.
A little planning can help your day come off without a hitch!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Help Celebrating Hanukkah
Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights and people of the Jewish faith celebrate it usually around the end of December. It falls on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, which may be in December, late November, or rarely early January as in the Hanukkah of January 2005–2006.
The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling of lights on each of the festival's eight nights, one on the first night, two on the second night and so on. The lights are traditionally lit on a Menorah. A candle holder that holds eight candles.
The traditional story that commemorates Hanukkah is that at the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days - which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate new oil.
After prayer and lighting the candles, there is usually a feast of traditional foods, breads fried in olive oil and potato pancakes are another tradition and in Israel, many eat deep fried donuts. You can also hang an artwork in the room you will be holding your Hanukkah gathering that will help set the mood, such as a lovely detailed print of a Menorah.
All of these things combined can help you pull off a great celebration with your family and friends during the Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights and people of the Jewish faith celebrate it usually around the end of December. It falls on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, which may be in December, late November, or rarely early January as in the Hanukkah of January 2005–2006.
The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling of lights on each of the festival's eight nights, one on the first night, two on the second night and so on. The lights are traditionally lit on a Menorah. A candle holder that holds eight candles.
The traditional story that commemorates Hanukkah is that at the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days - which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate new oil.
After prayer and lighting the candles, there is usually a feast of traditional foods, breads fried in olive oil and potato pancakes are another tradition and in Israel, many eat deep fried donuts. You can also hang an artwork in the room you will be holding your Hanukkah gathering that will help set the mood, such as a lovely detailed print of a Menorah.
All of these things combined can help you pull off a great celebration with your family and friends during the Festival of Lights.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Mirrors Don't Have to Be Square
If you want to use the old trick of adding a mirror or three to a small space such as a foyer or a small room in your home to give it the illusion of being a little larger, great now you just have to choose a mirror to fit your decor!
Many people don't want a boring square cut mirror in a square cut frame on their walls, if you want every piece on your walls and in your home to perform a function of contributing to your overall decor, you're in luck! There are a huge number of mirrors to choose from and they range in shapes and sizes from small to large and come with scrollwork, round, circular and in unusual and whimsical frames. If an ethereal mood is what you're going for in your decor, try a mirror that has a moon frame. A crescent moon forming a half circle around a round cut mirror within will add an elegant and serene look to your room.
In a foyer, go for a tall skinny mirror that will catch as much length as possible and when someone enters your foyer it will give the full illusion to the eyes that the area is much longer than it appears and the area will feel a lot more spacious. If you're using smaller mirrors to decorate a room - put them around a room and they will randomly expand the room in the mind's eye and give a feeling of more openness around the room rather than using one large mirror in one place only in the room. Either way works but if you have a very small space, several smaller mirrors will perform the same trick that one large mirror will perform without calling any attention to themselves besides looking beautiful on your walls.
If you want to use the old trick of adding a mirror or three to a small space such as a foyer or a small room in your home to give it the illusion of being a little larger, great now you just have to choose a mirror to fit your decor!
Many people don't want a boring square cut mirror in a square cut frame on their walls, if you want every piece on your walls and in your home to perform a function of contributing to your overall decor, you're in luck! There are a huge number of mirrors to choose from and they range in shapes and sizes from small to large and come with scrollwork, round, circular and in unusual and whimsical frames. If an ethereal mood is what you're going for in your decor, try a mirror that has a moon frame. A crescent moon forming a half circle around a round cut mirror within will add an elegant and serene look to your room.
In a foyer, go for a tall skinny mirror that will catch as much length as possible and when someone enters your foyer it will give the full illusion to the eyes that the area is much longer than it appears and the area will feel a lot more spacious. If you're using smaller mirrors to decorate a room - put them around a room and they will randomly expand the room in the mind's eye and give a feeling of more openness around the room rather than using one large mirror in one place only in the room. Either way works but if you have a very small space, several smaller mirrors will perform the same trick that one large mirror will perform without calling any attention to themselves besides looking beautiful on your walls.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
An Apple a Day...
One of the most memorable scenes in the movie, "Snow White" is when the evil queen assumes the form of an old woman selling apples and gives a poisoned one to Snow White, who eats it and falls into a deep sleep that can only be awakened by a kiss from her true love.
This scene has been brought to life by artist John Alvin in this limited edition series of 195, each is signed by the artist. John has designed and illustrated some of the world's most recognizable cinema art. He has worked on movies such as E.T. - the Extra-Terrestrial and has produced many special editions for Lucasfilm Ltd.'s Star Wars phenomenon.
Alvin is known for both his design of the Star Wars Concert and Star Wars Tenth Anniversary poster which are highly sought after by collectors of Star Wars Memorabilia. Disney sought Alvin out to produce their limited edition prints for some of their classic movies such as Snow White and the results have been breathtaking.
If you need a cool gift this holiday season and you have someone that loves the classic Disney movies or they just love to collect "the bad guys" in their collection, this print would make an outstanding gift for them. The print titled, "The Fairest in the Land" is size 20 inches by 15 inches and comes in your choice of matting and framing. The piece itself is outstanding in its rich colors and details and you can even see the detail of Snow White's face in the apple as it is being handed to her by the evil queen in disguise.
Get your own signed and numbered limited edition print or make the collector of film memorabilia on your gift list very happy this holiday season with this rare and unusual gift!
One of the most memorable scenes in the movie, "Snow White" is when the evil queen assumes the form of an old woman selling apples and gives a poisoned one to Snow White, who eats it and falls into a deep sleep that can only be awakened by a kiss from her true love.
This scene has been brought to life by artist John Alvin in this limited edition series of 195, each is signed by the artist. John has designed and illustrated some of the world's most recognizable cinema art. He has worked on movies such as E.T. - the Extra-Terrestrial and has produced many special editions for Lucasfilm Ltd.'s Star Wars phenomenon.
Alvin is known for both his design of the Star Wars Concert and Star Wars Tenth Anniversary poster which are highly sought after by collectors of Star Wars Memorabilia. Disney sought Alvin out to produce their limited edition prints for some of their classic movies such as Snow White and the results have been breathtaking.
If you need a cool gift this holiday season and you have someone that loves the classic Disney movies or they just love to collect "the bad guys" in their collection, this print would make an outstanding gift for them. The print titled, "The Fairest in the Land" is size 20 inches by 15 inches and comes in your choice of matting and framing. The piece itself is outstanding in its rich colors and details and you can even see the detail of Snow White's face in the apple as it is being handed to her by the evil queen in disguise.
Get your own signed and numbered limited edition print or make the collector of film memorabilia on your gift list very happy this holiday season with this rare and unusual gift!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Fall Style
You don't have to be stuck with the same room winter, spring, summer and fall. You can plan your decor to reflect the cool and breezy style throughout the fall months and change it as the seasons go with just a few changes.
It's easy to get bored with your decor. Looking at the same couch, same tables and same chairs along with the same art on the walls can get really dull and you can feel the twinges of cabin fever during the winter months if you don't do something about it. Making a seasonal centerpiece is one way to add a little seasonal pep to your room. Use falling leaves, pine cones and other readily available items to make a beautiful centerpiece for your table and arrange it around a yummy pumpkin scented candle for a little more season feel.
Move your artworks around on your walls and add a seasonal piece too. Robert Duncan's "Fall in the Kingdom" is a great addition to your walls. This print has all the rich earthy colors of fall and will meld nicely into nearly any decor.
Other additions you can make are to add homey touches such as a handmade quilt draped dramatically on a sofa or chair, whether of your own design or a gently handed down heirloom is up to you; quilts add a wonderful sense of warmth to a room. Soften your lighting and you will find your room instantly changed to a cozy and warm room for the fall season.
You don't have to be stuck with the same room winter, spring, summer and fall. You can plan your decor to reflect the cool and breezy style throughout the fall months and change it as the seasons go with just a few changes.
It's easy to get bored with your decor. Looking at the same couch, same tables and same chairs along with the same art on the walls can get really dull and you can feel the twinges of cabin fever during the winter months if you don't do something about it. Making a seasonal centerpiece is one way to add a little seasonal pep to your room. Use falling leaves, pine cones and other readily available items to make a beautiful centerpiece for your table and arrange it around a yummy pumpkin scented candle for a little more season feel.
Move your artworks around on your walls and add a seasonal piece too. Robert Duncan's "Fall in the Kingdom" is a great addition to your walls. This print has all the rich earthy colors of fall and will meld nicely into nearly any decor.
Other additions you can make are to add homey touches such as a handmade quilt draped dramatically on a sofa or chair, whether of your own design or a gently handed down heirloom is up to you; quilts add a wonderful sense of warmth to a room. Soften your lighting and you will find your room instantly changed to a cozy and warm room for the fall season.
Friday, October 13, 2006
A Must Have for the Tim Burton Fan
Think ahead to the holidays and put this little number down on your gift giving list for the Tim Burton fan.
"The Nightmare Before Christmas" was a wildly popular film about different holiday towns that didn't really know each other existed and when the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington gets bored being the King of Halloween, he walks all night and winds up standing before a circle of trees with doors on them and then goes inside one door and finds Christmastown full of snow, lights, presents and the mysterious "Sandy Claws". Jack decides he wants to celebrate Christmas and take the place of Sandy Claws for a night and a lot of mix-ups ensue in the form of scary Christmas gifts, dead animals for hats and other "tricks" from Halloweentown.
This Tim Burton animated classic delighted both children and adults alike and the magic has been captured in a Framed Giclee Triptych: "Trick or Tree". A triptych is a series of three artworks that when placed together form three distinct pieces of one whole piece together.
This print edition is detailed available in two styles, paper and canvas. Fans of the movie will be thrilled to see that the three deckle-edged giclee prints on paper and mats are printed with the pattern from Sally's-rag-tag-dress - the other version of this set is printed on canvas and the dress pattern is not used on the edges of the canvas edition.
This fine art Limited Edition Giclee is limited to approximately 100 works and the triptych when framed is approximately 20 inches by 50 inches. If you're looking for an unusual and unique gift for the Tim Burton fan on your list, consider yourself Sandy Claws this year and give them an artwork that will thrill them this holiday season.
Think ahead to the holidays and put this little number down on your gift giving list for the Tim Burton fan.
"The Nightmare Before Christmas" was a wildly popular film about different holiday towns that didn't really know each other existed and when the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington gets bored being the King of Halloween, he walks all night and winds up standing before a circle of trees with doors on them and then goes inside one door and finds Christmastown full of snow, lights, presents and the mysterious "Sandy Claws". Jack decides he wants to celebrate Christmas and take the place of Sandy Claws for a night and a lot of mix-ups ensue in the form of scary Christmas gifts, dead animals for hats and other "tricks" from Halloweentown.
This Tim Burton animated classic delighted both children and adults alike and the magic has been captured in a Framed Giclee Triptych: "Trick or Tree". A triptych is a series of three artworks that when placed together form three distinct pieces of one whole piece together.
This print edition is detailed available in two styles, paper and canvas. Fans of the movie will be thrilled to see that the three deckle-edged giclee prints on paper and mats are printed with the pattern from Sally's-rag-tag-dress - the other version of this set is printed on canvas and the dress pattern is not used on the edges of the canvas edition.
This fine art Limited Edition Giclee is limited to approximately 100 works and the triptych when framed is approximately 20 inches by 50 inches. If you're looking for an unusual and unique gift for the Tim Burton fan on your list, consider yourself Sandy Claws this year and give them an artwork that will thrill them this holiday season.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
A Sexy Gift
"She's not really bad, she's only drawn that way". That's one of the most quoted lines from Walt Disney's ground breaking animated film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?".
In the movie, Jessica Rabbit was the wife of famed and soon to be framed star of Toon Town, Roger Rabbit. She was a combination of Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall and Jane Russell and even her hair style was borrowed from another real life siren of the screen, Veronica Lake. The voice of Jessica was brought to life by Kathleen Turner, another sultry siren in her own right.
While animated characters interacting with real life actors was nothing new, Jerry of Tom and Jerry fame had danced with Gene Kelly in 1945's Anchors Aweigh, however Jessica made history because she was much more complex than the previous 2-dimensional characters seen in animated films. Every detail was paid to her lights and shadows and even the sparkle of her dress was achieved through the creative use of a plastic bag that was scraped with steel wool and then had a light shining through it requiring three layers of animation. The only scene that Jessica's dress actually sparkles is the nightclub scene as at the time, doing special layered effects like this to an animated film, even a Disney film, was too costly and time consuming.
This stunning scene is available as a limited studio edition giclee print titled, "Sultry Siren of Toontown" and will make an outstanding gift for anyone that loves to collect scenes from their favorite movies or if you just want a bit of movie history for own walls, as this was the first full use of computer animation used in a major animated film. The giclee print is vivid and bright and is printed on premium-quality, acid-free paper with a printer specially modified for fine art reproduction.
"She's not really bad, she's only drawn that way". That's one of the most quoted lines from Walt Disney's ground breaking animated film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?".
In the movie, Jessica Rabbit was the wife of famed and soon to be framed star of Toon Town, Roger Rabbit. She was a combination of Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall and Jane Russell and even her hair style was borrowed from another real life siren of the screen, Veronica Lake. The voice of Jessica was brought to life by Kathleen Turner, another sultry siren in her own right.
While animated characters interacting with real life actors was nothing new, Jerry of Tom and Jerry fame had danced with Gene Kelly in 1945's Anchors Aweigh, however Jessica made history because she was much more complex than the previous 2-dimensional characters seen in animated films. Every detail was paid to her lights and shadows and even the sparkle of her dress was achieved through the creative use of a plastic bag that was scraped with steel wool and then had a light shining through it requiring three layers of animation. The only scene that Jessica's dress actually sparkles is the nightclub scene as at the time, doing special layered effects like this to an animated film, even a Disney film, was too costly and time consuming.
This stunning scene is available as a limited studio edition giclee print titled, "Sultry Siren of Toontown" and will make an outstanding gift for anyone that loves to collect scenes from their favorite movies or if you just want a bit of movie history for own walls, as this was the first full use of computer animation used in a major animated film. The giclee print is vivid and bright and is printed on premium-quality, acid-free paper with a printer specially modified for fine art reproduction.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Awesomely Ozzy
The Osbournes took what seemed to be the average family with a husband and wife their son and daughter and followed their adventures for a few years. This series turned out to be a wildly popular television series for MTV and the Osbournes proved anything but average. The Osbournes consisted of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, his no-nonsense wife Sharon, daughter Kelly who followed in her father's footsteps and son Jack.
The series followed Ozzy's struggle to stay clean and sober and then recovery from an accident he suffered while riding a 4-wheeler on his estate that resulted in numerous broken bones and near death for Ozzy, Sharon's battle and eventual victory over cancer, Kelly's struggle to make it as a recording star in her own right and beat a drug addiction that had taken hold of her life and Jack's attempt to stay sane through it all.
The series made new fans for Ozzy who already had a legendary legion of dedicated hard rocking fans from his years as the lead singer for Black Sabbath and then as a solo performer. A great addition to any Ozzy Collection would be a 24kt Ozzy Osbournes Framed Gold Record : "Crazy Train ". This gold record is part of a limited edition of just 2500 pieces in the collection and each 24kt Gold Plated Record is beautifully matted and framed. They are framed under glass with an aluminum frame.
If you need a great gift or you just want something rockin' for yourself, this will make an unusual and hard to find addition to your collection of Ozzy and rock-n-roll memorabilia.
The Osbournes took what seemed to be the average family with a husband and wife their son and daughter and followed their adventures for a few years. This series turned out to be a wildly popular television series for MTV and the Osbournes proved anything but average. The Osbournes consisted of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, his no-nonsense wife Sharon, daughter Kelly who followed in her father's footsteps and son Jack.
The series followed Ozzy's struggle to stay clean and sober and then recovery from an accident he suffered while riding a 4-wheeler on his estate that resulted in numerous broken bones and near death for Ozzy, Sharon's battle and eventual victory over cancer, Kelly's struggle to make it as a recording star in her own right and beat a drug addiction that had taken hold of her life and Jack's attempt to stay sane through it all.
The series made new fans for Ozzy who already had a legendary legion of dedicated hard rocking fans from his years as the lead singer for Black Sabbath and then as a solo performer. A great addition to any Ozzy Collection would be a 24kt Ozzy Osbournes Framed Gold Record : "Crazy Train ". This gold record is part of a limited edition of just 2500 pieces in the collection and each 24kt Gold Plated Record is beautifully matted and framed. They are framed under glass with an aluminum frame.
If you need a great gift or you just want something rockin' for yourself, this will make an unusual and hard to find addition to your collection of Ozzy and rock-n-roll memorabilia.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
A Christmas Gift for the Hostess
Think ahead to the holidays and you can have all your Christmas shopping done well ahead of time and even surprise the hostess of your holiday party with a special gift.
It's simple to get your shopping done early. Make a list of everyone you know and like. Include people from work, neighbors, people who perform services such as your postal delivery person or the person that delivers your newspapers and also people from your church and any clubs you belong to. It can turn into a very large list very quickly.
Next, beside each name, write "Card" or "Gift". Take your budget strongly into consideration. It would be great to get everyone a gift but for some budgets it is just not possible. Then, from your "Gift" list whittle down who will get homemade gifts such as cakes and cookies and who will get purchased items. Now you know who you need to buy for. Keep this list with you so you can make notes and purchase items as you find them - on sale is even better - and then you will have the majority of your holiday shopping completed by the time the holidays do roll around and you can enjoy them instead of fighting the traffic and the people in a rush to shop.
For your favorite hostess that throws the Christmas party you truly look forward to attending every holiday season, give her a gift she will treasure for years to come in the form of a Thomas Kinkade piece of framed art. "Memories of Christmas " is a beautifully done open edition print that is complete with a quote that reads,"May your Christmas memories be filled with love of family and the warmth of home".
This will make a gift she will look forward to hanging on her wall every holiday season and may perhaps keep up to keep the giving spirit of the holiday season flowing throughout the year.
Think ahead to the holidays and you can have all your Christmas shopping done well ahead of time and even surprise the hostess of your holiday party with a special gift.
It's simple to get your shopping done early. Make a list of everyone you know and like. Include people from work, neighbors, people who perform services such as your postal delivery person or the person that delivers your newspapers and also people from your church and any clubs you belong to. It can turn into a very large list very quickly.
Next, beside each name, write "Card" or "Gift". Take your budget strongly into consideration. It would be great to get everyone a gift but for some budgets it is just not possible. Then, from your "Gift" list whittle down who will get homemade gifts such as cakes and cookies and who will get purchased items. Now you know who you need to buy for. Keep this list with you so you can make notes and purchase items as you find them - on sale is even better - and then you will have the majority of your holiday shopping completed by the time the holidays do roll around and you can enjoy them instead of fighting the traffic and the people in a rush to shop.
For your favorite hostess that throws the Christmas party you truly look forward to attending every holiday season, give her a gift she will treasure for years to come in the form of a Thomas Kinkade piece of framed art. "Memories of Christmas " is a beautifully done open edition print that is complete with a quote that reads,"May your Christmas memories be filled with love of family and the warmth of home".
This will make a gift she will look forward to hanging on her wall every holiday season and may perhaps keep up to keep the giving spirit of the holiday season flowing throughout the year.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Waiting on Halloween
Have you ever thought of adding a piece of Halloween art to your decor? It doesn't have to be all scary skeletons or witches. There is a very charming piece by the artist Steven Hanks titled "Waiting on Halloween" that features two children sitting on a huge carved pumpkin in their costumes waiting for the chance to go out trick or treating. The original piece was done in oils and the details captured in the print are breathtakingly beautiful.
The colors in this vivid print are outstanding and will blend with nearly any decor. You will get your choice of mats and frames and it will arrive ready to hang. If you enjoy hanging seasonal artworks in your home, this one will take you from Halloween right through to the beginning of winter with its fall feel. If you have someone special in your life that is a huge fan of Halloween and they tend to "spookify" their homes all throughout the year, this print would make an outstanding gift for them and will most likely be a treasured piece on their walls all year round.
This particular print is an open edition meaning there are no set numbers of prints that may be made off this artwork and each one is hand signed by the artist. If you love to collect personally signed pieces or you have someone special that does on your gift giving list, this would be an ideal treat to give for the upcoming holiday season.
Halloween only rolls around once a year, give a gift that will be a real treat or just treat yourself to a fun artwork that will add a sense of whimsy without being loud or blaring in your decor.
Have you ever thought of adding a piece of Halloween art to your decor? It doesn't have to be all scary skeletons or witches. There is a very charming piece by the artist Steven Hanks titled "Waiting on Halloween" that features two children sitting on a huge carved pumpkin in their costumes waiting for the chance to go out trick or treating. The original piece was done in oils and the details captured in the print are breathtakingly beautiful.
The colors in this vivid print are outstanding and will blend with nearly any decor. You will get your choice of mats and frames and it will arrive ready to hang. If you enjoy hanging seasonal artworks in your home, this one will take you from Halloween right through to the beginning of winter with its fall feel. If you have someone special in your life that is a huge fan of Halloween and they tend to "spookify" their homes all throughout the year, this print would make an outstanding gift for them and will most likely be a treasured piece on their walls all year round.
This particular print is an open edition meaning there are no set numbers of prints that may be made off this artwork and each one is hand signed by the artist. If you love to collect personally signed pieces or you have someone special that does on your gift giving list, this would be an ideal treat to give for the upcoming holiday season.
Halloween only rolls around once a year, give a gift that will be a real treat or just treat yourself to a fun artwork that will add a sense of whimsy without being loud or blaring in your decor.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Add Some Splashes of Non-Color
Sometimes all your interior needs is a little non-color to make your decor a little more alive. No matter if you've gone Shabby Chic or with a modern looking Eames theme in your interior, a splish here of white or a splash there of white will make your decor brighter and more welcoming. White is often jokingly referred to as the non-color as it is comprised of no colors just as black is comprised of a combination of all colors.
When you think "white" what do you think? Clean, calm and open. Those are all feelings you can bring to your room when you use primarily white pieces at regular intervals around your room. You can use items like white vases holding brightly colored flowers for a great contrast or choose white pillows to set off your sofa.
Also look towards your walls for help. A primarily simplistic piece that is mainly white such as David Brega's framed art print "White on White" is a cool choice that will incorporate the basic colors of your room along with adding that necessary bit of whiteness to your decor. The piece is a simple bucket with eggs on a country barn half door. The print is matted in a cream mat and is further accented by a sturdy frame in your choice of color.
If you're looking for an economical way to brighten up your interior, look around your room and switch out a few items in the non-color.
Sometimes all your interior needs is a little non-color to make your decor a little more alive. No matter if you've gone Shabby Chic or with a modern looking Eames theme in your interior, a splish here of white or a splash there of white will make your decor brighter and more welcoming. White is often jokingly referred to as the non-color as it is comprised of no colors just as black is comprised of a combination of all colors.
When you think "white" what do you think? Clean, calm and open. Those are all feelings you can bring to your room when you use primarily white pieces at regular intervals around your room. You can use items like white vases holding brightly colored flowers for a great contrast or choose white pillows to set off your sofa.
Also look towards your walls for help. A primarily simplistic piece that is mainly white such as David Brega's framed art print "White on White" is a cool choice that will incorporate the basic colors of your room along with adding that necessary bit of whiteness to your decor. The piece is a simple bucket with eggs on a country barn half door. The print is matted in a cream mat and is further accented by a sturdy frame in your choice of color.
If you're looking for an economical way to brighten up your interior, look around your room and switch out a few items in the non-color.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Go a Little Surrealist in Your Collection
Surreal art is often misunderstood as only being on the border of being ridiculous but often it is thought provoking. Surrealism got its start as both an artistic movement and a way of thinking that gained great popularity during the 1920s.
It has its roots in Dadaism which basically angled that traditional art should be placed with something out of the ordinary and create an entirely new piece that made the viewer see both the artwork and the added item in a new light. Surrealism took that a step further and incorporate traditional art techniques to showcase things and ideas both tangible and intangible.
Much as Virginia Wolf used "stream of consciousness" writing; automatic drawing using pencils for sketches was used frequently by artists who let their deepest subconscious dictate what was displayed on the canvas. Other surrealism aspects were later based on Jung's theory that all humans possess an innate ability to interpret the "true" meaning of images.
Both Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso practiced early forms of surrealism in some of their most imaginative works. Another fun piece that is very surrealistic is Hanna Kay's surreal "Tree and Pipes" which is a neat journey through a series of tangles tree roots and industrial pipes that creates a puzzle like image. The piece is a limited edition print and can be framed to match your decor.
If you want to add an artwork that will most definitely become a conversation piece to your collection - add a surreal piece!
Surreal art is often misunderstood as only being on the border of being ridiculous but often it is thought provoking. Surrealism got its start as both an artistic movement and a way of thinking that gained great popularity during the 1920s.
It has its roots in Dadaism which basically angled that traditional art should be placed with something out of the ordinary and create an entirely new piece that made the viewer see both the artwork and the added item in a new light. Surrealism took that a step further and incorporate traditional art techniques to showcase things and ideas both tangible and intangible.
Much as Virginia Wolf used "stream of consciousness" writing; automatic drawing using pencils for sketches was used frequently by artists who let their deepest subconscious dictate what was displayed on the canvas. Other surrealism aspects were later based on Jung's theory that all humans possess an innate ability to interpret the "true" meaning of images.
Both Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso practiced early forms of surrealism in some of their most imaginative works. Another fun piece that is very surrealistic is Hanna Kay's surreal "Tree and Pipes" which is a neat journey through a series of tangles tree roots and industrial pipes that creates a puzzle like image. The piece is a limited edition print and can be framed to match your decor.
If you want to add an artwork that will most definitely become a conversation piece to your collection - add a surreal piece!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Limited Edition Sculptures Make Great Gifts
With the final quarter of the year upon us, many people are starting to think holiday gift buying thoughts and if you want to get someone a gift they will truly adore - check out getting them a limited edition sculpture.
Sculptures are idea art pieces to give as gifts because they take up no wall space and are not a space commitment besides a little bit of table top or shelf space to display them. Unlike a print, a sculpture is also a more intriguing gift for many people as the artist actually handled the piece and worked on it. For people that enjoy collecting a particular artist's work - this is always a selling point.
Sculptures can be whimsical, serious or thought provoking. If you're giving a sculpture as a gift - choose wisely as someone with a rather serious nature probably won't be as appreciative of a sculptured dog with "Bad to the Bone" emblazoned on it as your practical joke loving uncle who would absolutely love such a gift.
Another way to give a sculpture as a gift is to give a set of sculptures as a wedding gift. Many cultures consider the giving of pairs as a wedding gift a sign of your belief the union is a good one and the giving of pairs is said to being luck to the new couple. A great item to give any pair of newlyweds is a limited edition sculpture called "The Lovers". It is a stylized pair of cats that are displayed closely together and their inner bodies form a heart between the two pieces.
With the final quarter of the year upon us, many people are starting to think holiday gift buying thoughts and if you want to get someone a gift they will truly adore - check out getting them a limited edition sculpture.
Sculptures are idea art pieces to give as gifts because they take up no wall space and are not a space commitment besides a little bit of table top or shelf space to display them. Unlike a print, a sculpture is also a more intriguing gift for many people as the artist actually handled the piece and worked on it. For people that enjoy collecting a particular artist's work - this is always a selling point.
Sculptures can be whimsical, serious or thought provoking. If you're giving a sculpture as a gift - choose wisely as someone with a rather serious nature probably won't be as appreciative of a sculptured dog with "Bad to the Bone" emblazoned on it as your practical joke loving uncle who would absolutely love such a gift.
Another way to give a sculpture as a gift is to give a set of sculptures as a wedding gift. Many cultures consider the giving of pairs as a wedding gift a sign of your belief the union is a good one and the giving of pairs is said to being luck to the new couple. A great item to give any pair of newlyweds is a limited edition sculpture called "The Lovers". It is a stylized pair of cats that are displayed closely together and their inner bodies form a heart between the two pieces.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Make an Impact
Sometimes to really make a room "pop" you need to add something to it that is unexpected and lively.
Once you have your decor in place the way you want it, start looking for something that will serve as an impact piece. You will have a lot of choices. Commonly used items include a console table in front of a window with a truly large and elegant plant. If you have a decidedly brown thumb, consider a large painting of a plant over your sofa. Something bold and beautiful. If you prefer realism, go for a portrait of a fern or a basket of brightly colored flowers; should more artistic be your goal, use a painting full of large brush strokes that give the impression of a plant but also does the duty of delivering bold colors to your room.
You can also use sculpture to add a touch of whimsy to your room as in artworks by Govinder Nazran pieces that features stylized depictions of dogs and cats.
Another type of impact piece that works well in any room is a sculpture. Whether you want a resin made Venus De Milo or you'd like an original hammered metal or traditional stonework piece is entirely up to you. If you use smaller sculptures, you can create balance in your room by using two of them on each side of a sofa or console table. If you plan to use one large sculpture, display the piece on a single column or small,sturdy table towards the center of the room or in the center of a wall area in the line of sight with the entrance to the room. This will have the psychological effect of allowing the eye of the viewer to travel to the impact piece first and then back again and you will have created the feel for what you set out to do - make an impact!
Sometimes to really make a room "pop" you need to add something to it that is unexpected and lively.
Once you have your decor in place the way you want it, start looking for something that will serve as an impact piece. You will have a lot of choices. Commonly used items include a console table in front of a window with a truly large and elegant plant. If you have a decidedly brown thumb, consider a large painting of a plant over your sofa. Something bold and beautiful. If you prefer realism, go for a portrait of a fern or a basket of brightly colored flowers; should more artistic be your goal, use a painting full of large brush strokes that give the impression of a plant but also does the duty of delivering bold colors to your room.
You can also use sculpture to add a touch of whimsy to your room as in artworks by Govinder Nazran pieces that features stylized depictions of dogs and cats.
Another type of impact piece that works well in any room is a sculpture. Whether you want a resin made Venus De Milo or you'd like an original hammered metal or traditional stonework piece is entirely up to you. If you use smaller sculptures, you can create balance in your room by using two of them on each side of a sofa or console table. If you plan to use one large sculpture, display the piece on a single column or small,sturdy table towards the center of the room or in the center of a wall area in the line of sight with the entrance to the room. This will have the psychological effect of allowing the eye of the viewer to travel to the impact piece first and then back again and you will have created the feel for what you set out to do - make an impact!
Monday, October 02, 2006
Wow Your Guests with a New Painting for the Holidays
Are you one of those fun people that loves to decorate your home for every holiday? For Valentines your home is awash with hearts and flowers complete with a wreath full of hearts on your door. You celebrate spring with bunnies and chicks all around. Bright spring flowers and regularly change the wreath on your door to reflect the changing holidays and seasons.
Halloween finds your home with spooky ghosts and pumpkins all around along with a spooky door decoration and maybe even a welcome mat in front of your front door that now reads, "Boo!". Which brings you around to probably your most favorite holiday of the year, Christmas.
The time to get out the lights, decorate the tree with your finest ornaments and while you're at it - add some seasonal artwork to your walls. Nothing says Christmas time like a Thomas Kinkade artwork and his piece, Christmas Moonlight is a tastefully done scene of a cozy snow covered chateau with a fire in the fireplace and lights on inside will bring an air of delight to your holiday decor. A fun way to add to your art collection is to try to add a new piece of holiday artwork to your seasonal collection every year and in a very short time you can have a wall's worth of artworks that are made just for the holiday gatherings.
Holiday season is just around the corner, start planning your decor and get togethers now so you can have a long and enjoyable holiday season.
Are you one of those fun people that loves to decorate your home for every holiday? For Valentines your home is awash with hearts and flowers complete with a wreath full of hearts on your door. You celebrate spring with bunnies and chicks all around. Bright spring flowers and regularly change the wreath on your door to reflect the changing holidays and seasons.
Halloween finds your home with spooky ghosts and pumpkins all around along with a spooky door decoration and maybe even a welcome mat in front of your front door that now reads, "Boo!". Which brings you around to probably your most favorite holiday of the year, Christmas.
The time to get out the lights, decorate the tree with your finest ornaments and while you're at it - add some seasonal artwork to your walls. Nothing says Christmas time like a Thomas Kinkade artwork and his piece, Christmas Moonlight is a tastefully done scene of a cozy snow covered chateau with a fire in the fireplace and lights on inside will bring an air of delight to your holiday decor. A fun way to add to your art collection is to try to add a new piece of holiday artwork to your seasonal collection every year and in a very short time you can have a wall's worth of artworks that are made just for the holiday gatherings.
Holiday season is just around the corner, start planning your decor and get togethers now so you can have a long and enjoyable holiday season.
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