Sometimes it's fun to insert art into alcoves and interesting spaces in rooms; creating vignettes here and there. Late last year I added four new pieces of art to our main floor. Each are completely different but add a little something to each space.
The print at the top was done by a local artist. Andrew has had it in a drawer for years. It's a fun, modern collage depicting the energy of our city's downtown core. The best part? Andrew is in it!
The next piece was a gift to Andrew's father from a friend of his in Hereford, England. As a young man, Andrew's father became good friends with the artist and he gave him this piece. It's an interesting pastel and I just love the colors. The frame should probably be replaced, but there is something vintage and kitschy that I really like about it as it is. Nestled behind the chair and lamp just seemed like the perfect place.
Our niece and nephew gave us this charming framed bird etching for Christmas. I originally placed it on a tabletop easel and positioned it on the kitchen bar, but the window seems like a much better place. I've paired it with some kissing balls to suggest a type of window box arrangement.
Lastly, a vintage print from our Sweden trip made its way into a corner of our dining room. This wonderful scene was actually in our hotel room at Hotel Diplomat in Stockholm so it holds some lovely memories for us. I really don't like colored matts. However, the young hipster framer was quite insistent and looked devastated when I told him I didn't want color. In the end, I went with his recommendation and he was so right (Never question the expert!).
Do you have any pieces of art that are longing to be seen? Pull them out, have them framed, or do it yourself! You'll be so glad that you did.
