Staging Style Blog: art

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Quickie DIY Art

Finding good art for staging can be challenging. Most of us don't want to spend a lot on art if we're not sure where it might go in the new house. And, when you find a great piece online, it may take more time to ship than you have. {Yes, last minute before photos!}

Sometimes, a quickie DIY is your best solution! Here's a simple and inexpensive idea that pops the gold trend onto a blank wall.

Get Gold Leaf Sheets HERE

Just blot the gold leaf around with your finger on the paper side,

pressing it until it sticks, within the square of the frame.

Hang a grouping together for a gallery look.

Not up for DIY? Click over on The Minted Website for fabulous art!

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Forward Thinking: What's Trending

Style is ever evolving, and yet, always seems to receive inspiration from past design eras. I'm loving the 70's influence and looking forward to adding some new decor to the house. Here are a few of my favorite new products.
-Stayci

Red Loops from Minted is one of our favorite resources for stylish, affordable art, with sizeable options & quick shipping!
Can't wait to use this HOT off the press Miles Redd print from his new line with Schumacher. Deconstructed Stripe in Greige.
I seriously cannot get enough of the pottery from Suite One Studio.
West Elm is looking more sophisticated than ever with their new decor. Loving this Metal Frame Chair.
West Elm's Tumbler Side Table.
West Elm's Marble Topped Pedestal Coffee Table {I'm buying this today!!}
West Elm's Christopher Wynter Linear Wool Rug

Friday, January 24, 2014

The Year of Photography

Great art never goes out of style.
I think this should be the year of buying fabulous art. Whether it's framing an architectural photograph you took on your smart phone or finding a quirky painting at the antique market. Gone should be the generic "box store" artwork. With resources like Etsy, online art auctions, and the ease of printing our own photos, there is no excuse to have meaningless art in our lives.

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
― Pablo Picasso

I love adding a little irony to a room through artwork, especially mixing old and new. We have some great projects on the books for this year so, I thought I'd take you on my journey to find meaningful art. Beauty that greets us with heart, touches the soul, and takes us to a happy place;
our very own home.

I'm always inspired by photographs in unexpected spaces.

(still in love with my Slim Aaron's photograph)

The newest JK Place in Rome is full of gorgeous modern art.

My fabulous friend and photographer Sarah Winchester is the "go-to" artist for amazing photographs.
She took this photo in Paris and translated it into this amazing piece.. it's 4 x 6 ft on acrylic!
She has a huge library of gorgeous photos and I cannot wait for our next installation.

Photo Credit Sarah Winchester

This photograph used in this room by Mary McDonald has always been one of my all time faves.

For this look, Jonathan Adler is killing it right now with his collection of Slim Aaron's prints.

This seaside photo by Christian Chaize.

Packaged in an archival portfolio, a Praia Piquinia Subscription by Christian Chaize can be delivered to your door. I would love to frame the whole series in a big, bright room with a view.

Available for approx. $900. More info. and prints for as little as $60 on 20x200.com
or buy the hardcover book for $25!

The best thing about photography and our super, smarty camera phones, is that we can capture our own shot and frame it for very little cost. The best art happens in daily life. Go ahead- give it a shot.

Here is a photo I took on vacation that I think could be fun.

Hello Instagram.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Interior Illusions

Today I have to take a minute to share the work of one of my absolute favorite artists, Leandro Erlich. Throughout my day, I am constantly looking for a unique perspective. Leandro's work challenges the viewer's idea of reality with creative brilliance, pushing the boundaries of everyday spaces. Leandro feels 'that reality is something we are dealt, and the final product of what is reality, is a matter of major construction made by us.'

His work is truly an inspiration to stay open minded to new concepts and challenge your first perspective.

Here are some of his incredible installations:

Leandro uses the reflection in a mirror placed on the ground to create an illusory facade of a building. The visitor is then invited to physically explore the illusion by playing on the reflection.

Bâtiment

This installation of a room with an acrylic ceiling and swimming pool exterior surface is on permanent collection at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Japan.