Inexpensive Wall Art - HomeGoods

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I was in HomeGoods the other day and saw what I thought was a great option for inexpensive wall art!

These are peel and stick, but I thought if you wanted a little more custom look they would look great matted and framed, or just framed. They had other options there as well, but the geometrics were my favorites and one of the few styles that I felt would be suitable for framing because each pattern is on an individual sheet. (also they look rather shiny in these photos because I was taking a picture of the package, but they actually have a fairly matte finish.)

Don't know if your local HomeGoods has them or not, but at $14.99 for a pack of 9 (that was the price on the geometrics) it's certainly worth checking out!

11/10/10 - Linking to Maria's art party!

Happy Friday and a few Halloween Ideas

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Happy Friday everyone!

As I mentioned before, I'm not really much into Halloween, and most of you have probably already made any plans and done any decorating that you're going to do. But I couldn't resist just showing you a few cute, non-creepy little ideas/links just in case you're looking for something last minute. If you can't use them this year, bookmark them for next...

Easy Owl-Ween Treats

Quick and Simple Halloween Treat Bags

Ghost Pumpkin

Candy Globes

Enjoy your weekend...

Unexpected Art and Art In Unexpected Places

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So what did you think of the whole Wordless Wednesday thing? I'm not typically super chatty Kathy anyways (at least not on this blog :-) ), but I have to admit it was hard not to say ANYTHING at all!

Moving on.

Unexpected Art. This image below really appeals to me for some reason. I'm absolutely sure it's the gallery wall at the head of the bed that's doing it for me, even though I really like the pillow and the pops of pink too. I also really *like the way they balanced the right side of the grouping with the longer... okay here's the question, the longer what? Is it actually a piece of art or is it a white board with squiggles? I'm thinking it's a white board. Right? If you're not into white boards, I still think this whole gallery wall layout is one to copy. (*to clarify, I like the way they used a longer piece on the right to balance the left, but I'm thinking my personal preference would definitely be to use something besides a white board to get the same balance.)

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Art in unexpected places. I saw this image on Family Circle's website, with the suggestion to hang your photographs or artwork in unexpected places, like a door. I like it!

Photo David Prince

The Amanda Nisbet image at the beginning of this post is from my Art In Unexpected Places post that I did last October. Check it out if you're looking for more inspiration.

Hope you have an outstanding day! (trying to come up with different words besides good or awesome or fabulous. Open to suggestions :-) )

Wordless Wednesday - Headboard Inspiration

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Traditional Home? Photo John Bessler

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eclectic bedroom design

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Grateful for the ordinary frustrations...

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I typically don't get too personal on this blog and try to stick with it's intended purpose, so I hope you'll put up with me today while I stray a bit.

Yesterday was an extremely frustrating day for me. We had a phone line issue and completely lost internet service. I had prescheduled my post, so that wasn't a problem, but rather than completing the list of tasks that I had scheduled for Monday morning (all requiring the internet), I spent the time waiting for the repair man (who appeared 1/2 hour after the 4-hour window they had given us for when he would appear). By the time he fixed the problem, my day was behind and I had to leave to do other things. Absolutely none of those went according to plan either. Everything I did was 2 steps forward and 14 steps back. I told my husband when I got home last night that it felt like I was trying to run in quicksand! I was motivated, engaged, ready to get things done, but just could not get it all to come together.

Today started out much the same. Even though I finally had an internet connection, my computer just decided it didn't want to work right. Period. And the work schedule that I had laid out for today had to be changed to accomodate other things. Good things, but other things. Not what I had planned. I like to accomplish things. I like it when things go according to plan. I was frustrated. Irritated. Crabby...

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But we had a CONVERSATION, my husband and I. Brief. To the point. But perspective changing. We took a moment to remind ourselves (or more accurately he reminded me) of things that we and others around us have experienced this year. A reminder that some are still going through those things. Big things. Anxiety-inducing, sometimes life-threatening, definitely life-changing things. Moments and days that cause you to pause and re-evaluate your life and priorities. Things that make you wish that your problems were as simple as just having a computer problem or not having a schedule go according to plan. The type of life events that, once you're through them, you vow that you'll never take the little things for granted again. You're thankful just to experience ordinary days, minor frustrations and all. And then. Life continues on and, while you don't necessarily forget, the feeling fades.

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So. I've been reminded once again. Reminded to be thankful. Grateful. Glad that, even if it sometimes feels like I'm running in quicksand, at least I can run. To appreciate every moment: the good, the bad, the fulfilling, the frustrating, the funny, the not-so-funny, the spectacular, and the just plain old "ordinary" moments of life.

Hope you're having an awesomely ordinary day. My plan is to be back tomorrow with a decorating post. If the plan doesn't work out? No worries... :-)

Christmas Decorating Ideas, Ornaments, Gift Ideas, Recipes and more...

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I am SO aware of how early it is to be doing this post, and of how some (myself included) may actually find it a bit jarring to go from the pumpkin post and candy corn trees to Christmas. But I also know that there are some of you who are already searching for ideas and inspiration, and far be it from me not to be accomodating!

So, without further ado, here is a list of some posts that I did last year that you may find helpful...

A Quick Ornament Tip (Clustered Ornaments)...

Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas...

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas...

Stencil Ornament and More Christmas Inspiration...

Christmas Decorating Inspiration and Ideas ...

Christmas Decorating Inspiration and Ideas (2) ...

Christmas Decorating Inspiration and Ideas (3) ...

Tabletop Christmas Trees ...

Christmas Traditions

Gift Wrap/Tag Ideas...

Christmas Recipes...

Christmas Ornament Lamp - Use It All Year

Oh. And in case you want to carry your Fall Decorating in Turquoise and Red into the Christmas season, here are a couple of ideas that may inspire you...

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(for more info on the 3 images below, go to myhomeideas.com - photos by Thomas J. Story)

Okay. Back to living in the moment, with no more Christmas talk for a while...