Framed Art in E's Room



Over the last few months, I have assisted my two year old daughter with painting, using acrylics and watercolors on cardstock. I have been wanting to add more color in her bedroom, so I decided to frame a few of her works of art in a collection. I love the bright pink abstract against the neutral walls. The light gray matted frames from Ikea are perfect paired with the gray dresser mirror.

Having a toddler is so much fun! She was so excited about her paintings being displayed in her room. She loves playing in her bedroom, but seeing her face light up by adding something special she made makes this mama smile.

Here's to a wonderful Easter weekend!


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Vintage Egg Prints

Since it's Easter week, I thought it would be fitting to share with you my recent art purchases from a flea market. They are vintage egg prints that I had framed for our living room. 

The speckled eggs are so subtle in color, yet they have a beautiful sage green background that makes them stand out. 

Lately the simplicity and beauty of nature has inspired me in decorating our home. The framed prints make a great addition hanging on either side of the cased opening leading into the kitchen.  

I also bought these vintage fern prints from the same vendor. I had them framed in a chunky gold frame for our kitchen dining area. You can see more details about that space here.   

If your interested I found these (1, 2, 3) free vintage inspired bird's egg printables for instant art. 

Wishing you and your family a blessed and happy Easter!

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DIY Abstract Painting

It all started when I saw these interesting paintings at a vintage market. 

I knew I could create something similar in color on my own. I have painted many pieces of furniture and tons of small items over the years, but I have never attempted an abstract painting. 

Here are the supplies you'll need:

Canvas of your choice
Acrylic and Latex paint
Flat and Fan Brushes
Wooden Stir Stick or Ruler
Plastic Gloves

After I painted a base coat of light grey over the whole canvas, I let it dry. Then I added seven different colors of paint in sporadic directions as each layer of paint dried. 

I wasn't satisfied with the look of the brush strokes, so I went back and used a stir stick and applied the paint to the canvas in a scrapping motion. That worked well! 

So it really goes to show that you don't need  a lot of art skills to paint an abstract on your own. Just go for it!

I finally had a painting that I was proud to hang in my home. I love the way it looks in our master bedroom. Now I need to find a frame for my piece of art.

Stay tuned I'll be sharing my master bedroom progress next week!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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