HANDWRITTEN ART

Melrose has an open, narrow wall before the hallway that is dying for a large piece of art. Ideally, I would love a chest for this space for extra storage, or a bench below a piece of art, but anything with depth would protrude into the doorway. Large pieces or original art can be so pricy, so I have been brainstorming a budget friendly idea for this space. I am really thinking about using my calligraphy and painting a large canvas with a special quote. 


Basically the only expense would be the canvas and paint. And, I actually like a lot of the stark white examples, so I would just need black paint and a thick brush. Here are some inspiration images that have sparked this idea.

handwritten quote by alanna cavanagh via the marion house book

alisa burke

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nate berkus' home via kristen kerr

I quickly (the messier the better!) sketched out my quote and this is my plan:

"May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. may all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!"
AN OLD IRISH BLESSING

BUTTERFLY LOVE

I was thumbing through my art pinterest board this morning and I happened to notice a trend - butterflies. Most of my friends will laugh at this post and nod their heads, but I guess I have a sub conscience attraction to butterflies. Is that too girly and totally generic? Oh well! If you remember, I snuck a framed one in my office gallery wall that I found at a local antique shop.

Along with tortoise shells and antlers, I think framed butterflies are very naturally chic! What do you think? Here are some of my favorite butterfly finds that I would love to see incorporated somewhere. 

 curious prints shop on etsy has tons of great science posters to frame

 this set of butterfly photographs would look awesome individually framed and matted in white - also from etsy

 Urban Outfitters Specimen Poster - so bold and colorful with an old school feel

this little guy is very similar to my antique shadowbox - found on etsy here

POSTER

I just found this poster via the Eight Hour Day blog and I love it. Yes, it is Lady Gaga but the colors, design, and quote are so awesome! I want to put it in my office. Now. Check out the etsy shop too for more fun art work by Little Things Studio.

"I'm just trying to change the world one sequin at a time" Lady Gaga