Wall art arrangements

Arranging your pictures on the wall doesn't have to be a burden. I am going to give you a few tips to make the process a little easier.

Personally, I like not to work in the form of a grid if possible, that way you don't have to worry about making sure everything lines up. But if you want that look, just use a level and draw a chalk line, that way once everything is in place you erase the chalk.

Try to think outside the box as to which items you will place in your arrangement. Here I have made a plaque to be featured in a later blog, and gathered up letters from around the house. Also, I have taken a plate and customized it for the wall. Not to worry, I will be showing you how to

do that too at a later date.

The trick to a sucessful arrangement is laying it out on the floor, preferably below the wall it will be located on. Keep in mind the "weight" of objects it just makes more sense to have those things at the bottom of your layout. You can see in the photo above I layed it out more than once, and really just used it as an outline.

For more ideas on layouts, this photo is from the back of a frame and there are also many ideas online such as a article on HP's website available here.

So, get out your things and spice up a wall of your own.

Please feel free to email or comment with any questions.

Birds, birds, everywhere

I have noticed birds every where I go these days. It seems to be moving back into a design trend. In the photo below I have complied different items with the bird motif that are available at a variety of stores. The bedspread and bird print are available at Target. West Elm has the bird pillow, canisters, an bird sculpture. And, the over the door hook is available at the Container Store.

If you want a fast update to any room in your house just add in one or two new accessories. This is an easy way to keep up with the trends without having to change a major element.

From time to time we need a refresher in our home, and with winter coming what better way to remember sunny weather than with the birds from the summer.

To enlarge photo simply click on it.

Don't forget to come back on Friday. I am still finalizing my craft, but it will be something you can get done over the weekend. If you know anyone who would be interested in this blog please be sure to give them the link. And as always if you would like design help in your own home, I am available. For more information please visit my website.