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interview with Emily Riojas of the Bloom Shoppe by SchulmanArt

Handcrafted Fall Decor

Let's meet Emily Riojas of the Bloom Shoppe. The Georgia based Bloom Shoppe is home to unique, handmade creations that embrace sweet southern life. Her one-of-a-kind painted mason jars make unique, rustic gifts, centerpieces and decor. Each jar is created with care, backed by years of experience in hand-distressing...

Incorporating Vintage Style Into Your Home

www.fleamarketinsiders.com Shows you how to decorate with globes

Let’s ditch the old, stuffy, expensive “antiques” and talk about decorating with hip, trendy, and cool vintage items!

You very often see vintage accents in very modern and contemporary homes and it’s a great way to give a...

 
This pumpkin painting demonstration is just a teaser for one of the 8 projects covered in the Autumnal Inspirations online watercolor class.The paid subscribers get four videos that are 10-20 minutes in length just for the pumpkin painting portion of the class. In each video I tell you the names and brands of every pigment I use and teach you how to apply the paint to get the best results. This...

by Stefanie Hindmarch, guest blogger

Are you tired of the cliché, poor-quality costumes in the stores? These DIY tutorials will teach you how to make fun costumes that will stand out on Halloween.

DIY from Martha Stewart

Jellyfish
This is definitely an original costume, and it doesn't involve any sewing! All you really need is bubble wrap, glue, and an umbrella. Don't worry about the rain; this...

by Emmy Hirsch, guest blogger

Shop for more wooden beads on etsy

Utilize your artistic abilities and learn how to appreciate, embrace, and create by using Mother Nature's splendors. Make your own jewelry with beads and pendants made from wood, pearl, shell, horn, and bone to compile a personalized and earthy collection that reflects your own style. Most natural beads take to dyes pretty readily and...

Interview with artist Ruth Morgan by Miriam Schulman of @SchulmanArt

Today we get to meet artist Ruth Morgan who makes charming paper mache sculptures of pets and backyard creatures.

Morgan's Paper mache Raccoon Sculpture for sale on etsy

SchulmanArt: When did you first fall in love with art making?
Ruth Morgan: 
I have to say that as a child I was one of those little kids that had a notebook and...

Simple finds from a local farmer's market make the perfect outdoor fall decorations

I have a neighbor who decorates the front of her home for Halloween and Christmas in such enviable ways that I decided that this year I would decorate the outside of my house for fall. I have a gorgeous front porch that suits rustic decor perfectly.

Inspired by instagram

Since I recently swapped my trusty blackberry...

all photos courtesy of Stefanie Hindmarch unless otherwise indicated

Planning a trip to Europe? Make sure Lisbon is on your itinerary! There are some delicious foods to try and some cool street art to check out in this Portuguese city.

Pastries!

Hello artsy friends!!!

Interview with artist Ashlie Weisel by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Fall for Home art print by TheSunnySideUpStudio

SchulmanArt: Tell us about yourself!
Ashlie Weisel: I grew up in Crown Point, Indiana- about 40 miles outside of Chicago. I didn't see a mountain until I was 19 years old, and the closet thing to one growing up in the midwest is a snow mound. It wasn't until my husband and I were...

Do you know the 3 most important rules for hanging art?

One of the most common questions I get from my collectors is how high to hang art and how far apart to hang groups of pictures. Here are the answers straight from the pros for the best tips for decorating with artwork.




 

1) HOW HIGH DO YOU HANG ART?

I always tell my clients to hang art at eye level-- this height may vary across cultures but in...

Interview with License Plate artist David Bowman
by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

Looking for art for your man cave? Discover the art of David Bowman and his drool worthy map art made of upcycled license plates. This artist creates unique and engaging pieces of art and maps out of recycled vintage license plates. His designs are mounted on stained boards and are terrific conversation starters and...