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It's Typography. But Is It Art?

<div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/ARTSignsApartmentTherapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/ARTSignsApartmentTherapy.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, I'll explain that signs and lettering are kind of a big deal in home decor right now.<br /><br />You know a decorating craze has reached its zenith when you can buy it by the bagful at the dollar store.<br /><br />I'm all for beautiful calligraphy. I appreciate the finer points of typography. <br /><br />Many years ago, as a young magazine editor, part of my job was "spec-ing type." That means I had to mark up typed manuscripts so the printer would know what style and size type to set them. <br /><br />It wasn't nearly as much fun as all we can do on our computers now.     </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Today signage is everywhere in homes, proclaiming the love we have for our families, the strength of our faith, the quotes we find uplifting or amusing. <br /><br />Witness the avalanche of "Keep Calm and ..." signs. Enough already! It's clear that signs and any art with typography or handwriting are appealing. When used for home staging art, it can add drama and some quirkiness, but there are limits to its practicality.<br /><br />Let's look at the plus side of the ledger first. Here are some of the benefits of using signs for décor: </div><div class="MsoNormal"><ul><li>They can set a mood with a message. </li><li>They can be inexpensive. </li><li>They are easy to hack (except for the fine art of real, hand penned calligraphy). </li><li>They can add a touch of lightheartedness. </li><li>Foreign languages look sophisticated when used as art. </li><li>Handwriting can look funky-fun-decorative.   </li></ul><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-ARTsignspostcardcentsgirl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-ARTsignspostcardcentsgirl.jpg" width="544" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I loved this image the moment I saw it on Centsational Girl's blog. </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">It feels so personal, nostalgic and graphic in all its overblown glory.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/ARTsignsposterforlakeLakekhouseOutfitters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="570" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/ARTsignsposterforlakeLakekhouseOutfitters.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="center"><i><span style="font-size: small;">You can't go wrong with a vintage travel poster. This one is from</span></i> <i><span style="font-size: small;">Lakehouse Outfitters.</span></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>On the Other Hand</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />There is something compelling about the written word. People stop and read words. For this reason, I never encourage people to load up with anything that people want to stop and read.<br /><br />If you feel compelled to announce your philosophy of life to the world, may I suggest that you write it in Spanish, French or Chinese or another language that speaks to you. "<i>Carpe Diem</i>" looks so much more sophisticated than "Seize the Day." And how about, "<i>Dérouler le tapis rouge</i>," for "Roll out the red carpet."<br /><br />Keep it short.<br /><br />Get your message across to your potential buyer by decorating in a style anyone could love, and leave the lettering for your next home when this one sells.  <br /><br />Top photo: Apartment Therapy</div>

It's Typography. But Is It Art?

In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, I'll explain that signs and lettering are kind of a big deal in home...

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This is on repeat in my office today. His voice kills me. Swoooon .

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hiring!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXhOYJrpNTnh7AtbLnCzXeWcvx1U5OTuYkKvv7v9CFpcNYMRRPm2MTVROstD534nFey9YigY-6kSFlUjdclmS82OLskENYf02wcYkJ_JvdpYv_v0eRnd7kKksDOk22bif7AyvAVwSriE/s1600/hiring2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXhOYJrpNTnh7AtbLnCzXeWcvx1U5OTuYkKvv7v9CFpcNYMRRPm2MTVROstD534nFey9YigY-6kSFlUjdclmS82OLskENYf02wcYkJ_JvdpYv_v0eRnd7kKksDOk22bif7AyvAVwSriE/s1600/hiring2.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'm looking for someone who would like to work a few hours a week, helping out at <a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/" target="_blank">The Penny Paper Co.</a> It's right now for the Holiday Season but it has the potential to continue into the new year. It's getting too busy for me to manage all aspects of it all, and although I have great help on the production and logistics side of things, I'm finding some creative areas are lacking as I'm totally swamped. (Which is a good thing!) But I think it's time to bring on some help. Maybe it's you, or, someone you know who may be a good fit?<br /><br /><i>Looking for</i> - someone who shares our love of social media, loves beautiful products and photographs. Someone who is creative - either with words or, graphics. Creativity, or, the love of the creative process is an asset. You can work from home, on your own time - daytime hours are preferred. It would be a few hours a week.<br /><br /><i>Assests include: </i>Someone who can dedicate a few <i>daytime </i>hours a week, <i>or</i>, can so some work evenings but can then post to social media in the daytime. (We think posting to social media when people are awake, is a good thing).<br /><br />How to Apply: E-mail us at info@pennypaperco.com with your resume, or, an introduction to yourself and why you think you'd be a good fit!<br /><i><br /></i><i>Although living in Toronto isn't a requirement, it would be awesome as it may lead to more down the road, as our shop grows.</i><br /><br /><br />

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I'm looking for someone who would like to work a few hours a week, helping out at The Penny Paper Co. It's right now for the Holida...

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Six Ways to Create Big Art

<div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/683f7883-64d3-46ce-82c3-6648ec0dbb03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/683f7883-64d3-46ce-82c3-6648ec0dbb03.jpg" width="386" /></a></div>Staging a home calls for big strokes, whether we’re talking<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>furniture, window treatments, accessories, or art. Big Art makes a house look more modern, more luxurious, more comfortable, more valuable.<br /><br />And, It doesn't take up any floor space.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">But any kind of large-scaled work of art is bound to have a price tag to match. DIY is the most practical solution, but not the whole answer. You still have to use your ingenuity.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Think Threesomes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Combine three identically framed pieces each with a third of one large picture. <br /><br />You can use this same format to hang three similar posters, such as three images of Paris or three black and white photos of trees.<br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Upcycle Stuff</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Look around. You probably already own over-scaled stuff. Use a  flat surface like a white board or cork board, as a base instead of reinventing the wheel. You might be able to convert a vinyl shutter or a window frame into a piece  of art, either covered with fabric or paper, or "as itself" pure and simple. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Re-Frame Them</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Sometimes the frame isn’t the problem, but filling it with art is. When this happens, you can put a large empty frame around a framed smaller piece. I love this technique when I have art that's great for home staging in every way but size. So, don't pack up all your favorite small paintings!<br /><br />Because of its size, the pencil drawing above would be too insignificant for staging. But when I added an ornate frame, it gets the boost it needs.     </div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1110353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Buy Insulation</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Many decorators don't know that you can get huge sheets of foamcore for budget prices at places like Lowes and Home Depot.<br /><br />Just buy a piece of <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-150-1-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-5-Tongue-and-Groove-Insulation-Sheathing-68WD/100320355?N=5yc1vZbaxx" target="_blank">1-inch thick rigid insulation</a> at your home improvement store. They cost less than $20 and measure 4 by 8 feet. Cut it in half and you have two, lightweight, 4-foot by 4-foot surfaces that you can wrap with fabric.<br /><br />I've done this and it works. I've also done this and it didn't work when I wrapped it with canvas and then painted the canvas. The board developed a slight warp. Advice: If you want to paint a canvas for your insulation board, do the painting and then wrap the insulation board with it. Wrap like a package, duct tape the fabric on the back, and hang with Command strips. No need for a frame. <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/Triptychredtulips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/Triptychredtulips.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>All three parts of a triptych don't have to be equal widths, as shown in this </i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>painting of red tulips by Lourry Legarde available through FineArtAmerica</i><b>.</b></span> </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Use Your Imagination</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Hang items that weren’t designed to be wall hangings – rugs, quilts, flags, signs. They can be framed under glass, pasted into jumbo combinations, or hung as a gallery wall. As long as there is an aesthetic similarity -- the color, the style, the subject -- your collection will read as one Big Art.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/BIGARTdowntoearthstylewindow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/BIGARTdowntoearthstylewindow.jpg" width="374" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">An old window is the  perfect size and shape to fill an </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">awkward </span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">area. Photo from blogger Down to EarthStyle.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Get Out Your Scissors</span></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Cut up a print or poster, and reassemble the pieces on a large canvas, cubist style.<br /><br />Or you can create your own crazy cubist picture using your camera and photo editing to make a collage.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/d9cddae7-cc4b-4cf8-a76c-04cf0d87ba17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/d9cddae7-cc4b-4cf8-a76c-04cf0d87ba17.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Start with one subject  and photograph it from different angles.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table>I think a big "painting" in the style of cubism would bring any ho-hum space to life. Your camera is your friend here. Photograph the same scene from different angles and then create a collage with photo editing and over-scaled printing at a copy shop. Or print multiples of your pictures and cut and paste them to a canvas. Bingo! <br /><br />I hope you have some fun creating Big Art for your home, whether you are staging it for sale or just dressing up your digs. <br /><br />You can pick up more fun tips in my décor eBooks aimed at professional home stagers and homeowners prepping their own homes for market. </div>

Six Ways to Create Big Art

Staging a home calls for big strokes, whether we’re talking furniture, window treatments, accessories, or art. Big Art makes a house look ...

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Monochrome old farmhouse

Finishing the weekend with this old farmhouse from the 1920's, now a beautiful monochrome home belonging to photographer <a href="http://magdalenabjornsdotter.se/" target="_blank">Magdalena Björnsdotter</a> and her family. Love the b&w photos and the small details that warm up the monochrome palette: dark wood, amber coloured glass, rustic ceramics and rugs in natural materials.<br />Spotted on <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Niki's lovely blog</a>.<br /><br /><i>Je termine le weekend avec cette ancienne ferme des années 1920, désormais une belle maison monochrome appartenant à la photographe <a href="http://magdalenabjornsdotter.se/" target="_blank">Magdalena Björnsdotter</a> et sa famille.  J'aime beaucoup les photos en n&b ainsi que les petits détails qui viennent réchauffent la palette monochrome: le bois foncé, le verre couleur ambre, les céramiques rustiques et les tapis en matières naturelles.</i><br /><i>Vu sur <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">le joli blog de Niki</a>.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1110328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1110328.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>It doesn’t take much time on Facebook to realize how much people love animals. <br /><br />Have you had your daily dose of adorable kittens and talented terriers?</div><div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Most people respond favorably to images of the non-scary animals like domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, horse, chickens and some exotic animals.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You can tap into this warm and fuzzy feeling by including some animal art when you stage your home.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />I have blogged about the <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-simple-way-to-make-any-room-more.html" target="_blank">why and how of using animal images for staging</a>, and I gave examples in that post of what to avoid. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Animal art can get a little tricky. You want to avoid anything too schmaltzy-sentimental or anything that looks scary. If you're shopping for animal art that helps your staging, stay away from discount stores and the taxidermy shop and you'll be okay.<br /><br />Here are some examples of animal art that could add good staging style to a house. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FFTQhTu0KTI3QNH3Svo7KeXzyVeEnhu27q0M0pz6O0xY9Bf994o87LkicHQc8ZtB6QK1IwT9VnhUAnbkeMGBSolptHipMJ8gx9JOJ9S29N4-lFMpEG7HWMvxrVMINBLBLEkbTpbvzZg/s1600/House+beautiful+horse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FFTQhTu0KTI3QNH3Svo7KeXzyVeEnhu27q0M0pz6O0xY9Bf994o87LkicHQc8ZtB6QK1IwT9VnhUAnbkeMGBSolptHipMJ8gx9JOJ9S29N4-lFMpEG7HWMvxrVMINBLBLEkbTpbvzZg/s1600/House+beautiful+horse.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Horses are always classy. This black and white image is a winner.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fbjpk-FSVnw/VEfzKAdHSYI/AAAAAAAACFY/3_JGKVS5Ffw/s1600/ART%2Banimal%2Bspaint%2Bby%2Bnumbers%2Bhorses%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fbjpk-FSVnw/VEfzKAdHSYI/AAAAAAAACFY/3_JGKVS5Ffw/s1600/ART%2Banimal%2Bspaint%2Bby%2Bnumbers%2Bhorses%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Although paint-by-number art is usually over-the-top kitschy, </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">somehow horses </span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">make it all good. Art from TheDooWopShop</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPX0pqiHu1JzGDQqWuAAbKstyvqhWYPFeDX7yDBEjqXfikGfazJMo5tgKC8Z2B_NTRW8q7KrZf81qmLp6nKj64Daz5r1XEHgxxsheOMurMj3y2NAK24hA9nKKKjMx3GPyz-FA5Ruaw-o8/s1600/English+dogs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPX0pqiHu1JzGDQqWuAAbKstyvqhWYPFeDX7yDBEjqXfikGfazJMo5tgKC8Z2B_NTRW8q7KrZf81qmLp6nKj64Daz5r1XEHgxxsheOMurMj3y2NAK24hA9nKKKjMx3GPyz-FA5Ruaw-o8/s1600/English+dogs.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I know it's old fashioned and elitist, but it's also just plain nice to look at --</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">dogs painted in the English style, to the hunt or at rest like these.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfH_2D_qIAHvuJtFk78ZXbLAVzBQ-C2RbSP4IUiqE67zkWudKxq5z3ECp5hxFak4R9G-Bn_X5z3wCG90cuv0T76jiaaPA7gY_SCWmwWZiBZe0nBBa2TRAj8U0rkAFcSs7Dmir6PE0gC6g/s1600/ART+animal+flamino+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfH_2D_qIAHvuJtFk78ZXbLAVzBQ-C2RbSP4IUiqE67zkWudKxq5z3ECp5hxFak4R9G-Bn_X5z3wCG90cuv0T76jiaaPA7gY_SCWmwWZiBZe0nBBa2TRAj8U0rkAFcSs7Dmir6PE0gC6g/s1600/ART+animal+flamino+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">One sure way to add a jolt of color is to choose a colorful animal. Flamingos and tropical fish </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">are favorites, </span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">especially if your home has a tropical or coastal vibe. HDWallpapers.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiS1_NO4mvMXR7q8WZycd0S_kV1jkicd7XHBgFt8vkuWLAyi9yB8nucYE5JvULPoXWbRFRbKLU-KJ8BJwoySRNHhHrekqFc_jKMNONC8gq2T6yyHV7cudyAfEmT1N7isNitVJJnObe_CA/s1600/1-ART+Animals+Birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiS1_NO4mvMXR7q8WZycd0S_kV1jkicd7XHBgFt8vkuWLAyi9yB8nucYE5JvULPoXWbRFRbKLU-KJ8BJwoySRNHhHrekqFc_jKMNONC8gq2T6yyHV7cudyAfEmT1N7isNitVJJnObe_CA/s1600/1-ART+Animals+Birds.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">How to do a gallery wall the right way, with all the prints in</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;"> matching frames, the same subject matter, and all having about the </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">same amount of visual weight. You're always safe with bird prints.</span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznd1NFvJ27gCdBYM1K98S1UHPSPwr6qRhadQsYaxvdMHYayyLB5vZb2tnTfVuYNq73niIKDwqReCDl6uiJou57WfRjFxNVxwaYVBaeayn0m5paGOQFqDr6jOIU1d7YIlOwYVXtadn59c/s1600/ART+animal+art+Seahorses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznd1NFvJ27gCdBYM1K98S1UHPSPwr6qRhadQsYaxvdMHYayyLB5vZb2tnTfVuYNq73niIKDwqReCDl6uiJou57WfRjFxNVxwaYVBaeayn0m5paGOQFqDr6jOIU1d7YIlOwYVXtadn59c/s1600/ART+animal+art+Seahorses.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Don't these two octopi look friendly? And don't they fill an </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">alcove with cozy charm?</span></i> <i><span style="font-size: small;">Roughan Interiors.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYhwg-cge4k/VEf1gU2HmkI/AAAAAAAACF8/Tf60d22RpaA/s1600/daniel%2Bion%2Blions%2Bden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="438" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYhwg-cge4k/VEf1gU2HmkI/AAAAAAAACF8/Tf60d22RpaA/s1600/daniel%2Bion%2Blions%2Bden.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">And finally, what not to do. Imagine the greeting people on a home tour get when they meet </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">up </span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">with Daniel in the lions den. Art for staging needs to make people feel comfortable.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>For much more advice on home staging, be sure to download your copy of my $5<a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html" target="_blank"> eBook,</a> <i>DIY Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar</i>. I guarantee you'll be 100% satisfied, or I will give you your money back. </div>

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