Art Blog for The Inspiration Place

Teenage Girl Decorating Ideas

Timeless Tween Decor 
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt 

Art that grows with her!
When decorating your daughter's room whether she is still in diapers or long past the tween years, you want art that she will not outgrow. Invest in original art on canvas and you will not have to redecorate every few years. This mixed media collage piece appeals to young ladies of all ages from the pink worshiping...

Stylish and Practical Gift Ideas for her

What would you use it for?
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Practical yet Beautiful Gift Idea For Art and Music Lovers
I just got these extra large zippered pouches I designed back from the printer yesterday. I was so pleased with the quality of the printing, the roomy inner hidden pocket and the waterproof lining. There are so many people in my life that I want to give these to that I hope I have...

Holiday Note Card Sets For All

Prepare to Give and Receive
by Miriam Schulman

a set of Six Different Holiday Cards!
Shopping for Holiday cards? A fabulous holiday note card set featuring six different classic watercolor and mixed media paintings by artist Miriam Schulman
Add a Matching Stamp from Zazzle!
In this collector edition you will receive: red Christmas themed watercolors that really are applicable as a nondenominational...

Stock up on Stocking Stuffers and Secret Santa Gifts for Art and Music Lovers

An Idea for Artsy Folks, 
by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt
Cosmetic Bag with Musical Art!
Cosmetic bagsmake a great secret Santa gift idea for the artsy women in your life. Printed on both sides with a lively red poppies on a bright yellow background with piano music, these zippered bags are designed to fit essential makeup gear, giving it maximum points for practicality when carrying around your lip...

Art does not have to match the Sofa

The Forest is my Home 
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt


decorating Inspiration using Mixed Media Collage art
Proving that art does not have to match the sofa, look how sophisticated the orange tree art looks over a blue sofa. The cool blue colors of the room decorated by Ashley Whittaker contrast with the bright artwork. This artwork was digitally added to the room view to give you inspiration for...

A Colorful Park Avenue Apartment

Getting the Look for Less!  
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
photo credit: johnny valiant for House Beautifu, with peacock artwork by Schulman
Interior designer Christina Murphy created a bright and modern living room in a Park Avenue apartment. To keep this classic prewar apartment in New York from feeling frumpy, designer Christina Murphy chose a vibrant, modern color palette. "Punches of color...

Mixing Bright Painting with Earth Tones

Potted Peacock
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

earth tone decorating ideas
Schulman's peacock artwork in a Kathryn M. Ireland decorated room, sofas and chairs by George Smith
You can marry bright colors in artwork with a room grounded with earth tones. In this Kathryn M. Ireland decorated room, plump seating in white and terracotta with earthen tiles form the rustic backdrop. The peacock paintingworks in this room because of...

Soft and Restful Color Combinations for Home Decor

Tree Tapestry
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt 
 
Deep Gallery wrapped sides,
art pops off the walls & no framing required!
This original tree painting is a tapestry of periwinkle blue, chartreuse green and brown colors and textures. The landscape mixed media collage is hand crafted with piano sheet music and paint. The lime green forest floor contrasts with the soft, serene cool sky and solid...

Embrace his Masculine Side in the Bedroom

Decorating For Him 
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt 

tree art for a masculine bedroom
Masculine Bedroom with touches of vibrant color
Decorating Notes:
Whether you are decorating a room for a bachelor or a couple it is important to keep the man happy. For a happy marriage, keep the husband happy and everything else will fall into place. Without hanging a moose head over the bed, you can still embrace masculine touches without...

America's Favorite Color for Dining Rooms

Dream of Green
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Tree art in a breakfast nook
Decorating Notes:
According to House Beautiful September 2012 issue, America's favorite color choice for dining rooms is green! So don't be afraid to use this bold color in dining or kitchen areas because you love it and everyone else will too!

Dominate colors in the tree art
Color Notes:
Bright chartreuse is in the Pantone...

Fall for Sunflower Colors in a Modern Decorating Scheme

Not Afraid of Color
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Sunflower Art can be Fresh and Modern! (original photo by Simon Upton)
Decorating Notes: 
Designer Ann Getty is not afraid of color. In this study's foyer, a vintage table is topped by two bright Olympian blue lamps completed with shades the rich color of French Roast. Ann Getty used chartreuse green throughout this San Francisco home, but here the...

The Pantone Peacock

Decorating Using Color Trends
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt 

Decorate your dining room for the holidays!
Looking to decorate your dining room for the holidays? Instead of turning to fall colors of orange, brown and red, take a cue from the fashion industry with Pantone color trend.  Using seasonless colors will let you enjoy your freshly decorated dining space all year round. 

This extra large peac...