Art Blog for The Inspiration Place

Whether you’ve been an art-lover all of your life or just recently fell in love, the step from the gallery to properly displaying a newly acquired piece in your home usually feels gargantuan and is filled with lots of questions.

Fountain of Youth:

Once I read that the oldest woman in the world.. she was 116 when I read this.. she would be 117 now if she is still alive. Eats bacon and takes a bath every morning. I eat bacon a lot.. not everyday mind you.. but it was the bath part that really got my attention.


She also credited lots of sleep and her family claims it was her loving and generous spirit that granted her a long...

Remodeling a kitchen from scratch is very costly, messy and time consuming. You may be in a rental or not wish to make necessary investment for a complete kitchen overhaul but is is so easy to transform the look of your kitchen by adding artwork that evokes the feeling you are after. Whether you love the look of a country or a modern kitchen, art can transform the look of your kitchen instantly.

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Last week, I had a series of unfortunate events-- all in the same day. For example, my contact ripped in half and I had to run over to the eye doctor to have the him fish the remainder out of my eye. I also dropped a valuable (yes, very valuable) earring down the drain, but because the weather was so glorious that day my mood was unaffected. I could just observe these events and laugh at them...at...

One of the pleasures of being an artist is imagining how you might enjoy the painting in your home. In order to get ideas, I love reading decorating magazines like House Beautiful. Looking at these fabulous homes all over the world, I never fail to get inspired by artfully displayed treasures.  Art is an Essential Source of Joy (tweet this!) Now those who are clutter adverse, I want to point out...

I found over the years that in spite of what your framer or some other know it all has told you, the best way to sell art is unframed. Now this may be contrary to every book you have picked up that say the art finishes the piece and shows it off-- and although that is true, I can not predict the decorating tastes of my art collectors. See how framing the art in four different ways can lend itself...

Looking for ideas on how to decorate a bedroom? It's always a great idea to start with the focal point over your bed for the greatest impact. Learn how to hang pictures on the wall over the bed like a pro with this awesome video by decorator Steve Justrich.

(tweet this) It's easy to use art to tie all of the elements of your bedroom together~Steve Justrich

Get inspired by 7 different bedroom decorating ideas in the free downloadable guide

I understand how important your home is to you. You work hard all day whether that is for a corporate job or running around taking care of your family. At the end of the day, you want to come home to place that is harmonious and reflects your good taste.  Choosing art does not have to be intimidating.  If you...

Do you know your decorating personality? Take this short quiz to reveal your unique home decor style. Find out if you are a "Thoroughly Modern Millie", a "Traditional Tracy" or a "Boho Bonnie" and then get decorating ideas based on your decorating archetype.

Boho Bonnie

You are not impressed by a fancy price tag and rather spend the weekend scouring flea markets and etsy for the perfect vintage...

 

 

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This living room packs a powerful visual punch, but really starts with a white or beige couch white walls and plain furnishings. You can get this look too just by adding peacock art, ikat pillows and a bright floor rug!

I know what you are thinking. This living room isn't boring... but really strip away the pillows and art and you have a plain jane room with a white couch and plan furnishings. If...