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Inspiring Ceiling Pendant – From IKEA

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of having my hair professionally cut and styled.   My hairdresser of 12 years recently re-located to a brand new salon space.  It is rather petite in size as only 2 stylists work there.   I am so enjoying the colors and design elements in the new space, one in particular.

There are 2 of these amazing lighting fixtures hanging from the ceiling.  I got to ‘study them’ as I lay head tilted back as my hair got washed and conditioned.    I couldn’t stop thinking about them and wanted to share.

IKEA Chandelier

Artwork Inspired By Nature

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Sometimes the most fabulous ‘artwork’  isn’t found in an art gallery, but in our own yards and public spaces.  Nature serves up an amazing mix of colors, patterns and textures for us to use in creating personalized artwork for our homes and offices.

Over the summer I went to Cannon Beach, Oregon.  While walking back to the car, I passed a beautiful bed of flowers, took some pictures and then turned it into original artwork for my family room.

A digital camera picture was transformed by a local art and framing vendor into a tryptich measuring 36″ x 51″.  I decided on the dimensions to fit the wall space I wanted to display it on.  It is gallery wrapped canvas giclee art that is indeed a one-of-a kind.

One of the best things about using personal photos to inspire your artwork is the memories that this type of artwork will evoke.  Every time my family looks at this we will remember our fun day at Cannon Beach!

Earlier this week a cactus outside my son’s bedroom window bloomed.  Who knows what this picture taken at 6:00 am on a weekday morning will transform into!

So keep your eyes and mind open to the possibilities.   If nature isn’t your thing, the same process can apply to buildings, cars, animals, really anything that makes you smile and catches your interest.

Exterior House Color Trends

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In the Southwest, Arizona specifically, there is a movement away from the tan, off-white and taupe tones for the exterior paint color of a home or office building.

The harsh Arizona sun makes it challenging to sustain the paint condition of the exterior of your home.  An additional challenge is presented when Home Owners Associations dictate the color palette a home owner may choose their paint colors from.A look at new or recently re-furbished commercial properties (condominiums, apartment complexes, shopping centers) will illustrate the move away from the lighter desert tones TO more vibrant, saturated colors that make a visual design statement and stand up to the harsh environment better.  A trip to any of the new home developments reveal a greater choice of more exciting color options.
Color can be used to highlight or downplay your home’s architectural details (or lack there of).  For example, painting the eaves and fascia the same color as the walls will make a short building look taller, while painting them the same color as the roof will make a tall building look shorter.  Columns, pop-out window details or trim can be highlighted with accent color to draw the eye towards them.

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