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Archives for July 2013

Art, framing, the Artist, the Designer | July 15, 2013

A Nice Frame Ready-To-Go

When it comes to framing art or photos, most of the time I’m a fan of the white frame with a white mat.  I went heavy on the idea after Nate Berkus revealed his amazing transformation of Dr. Ruth’s apartment.  The white on white is so fresh and so clean clean.

Chester Higgins Jr. / The New York Times

I love this look, but I can’t frame everything in white, although I’m very close!  So I had to stop myself and find another idea.  My home needs variety and warmth.  Then I was inspired by the following two images I found on Pinterest:

desire to inspire / james leland day encore
Source: The Design Files, Jan Juc Home

Aren’t they pretty?!  The thin honey colored wood frame with the big white mat looks so nice.  I like how it warms up the black and white print in the first image and in the second image it highlights the colored photo and makes the blue sky stand out.

So I had all of this in mind while I was finishing up a few projects for the Master Overhaul.  I went to Aaron Brothers for options that were ready-to-go, mat and all.  Usually, I don’t have the time or budget for custom frames.  Then I was surprised by the Aaron Brothers One Cent Sale!  Buy one frame and get a second frame for a penny!

I was so happy to find this beautiful new frame that looks like the two frames I had been admiring on Pinterest!  It’s called the Sydney frame and this honey color comes in 4 sizes.  The 11×14 opening frame is $44.99 and the 8×10 opening frame is $34.99.  I’m not sure how much the smaller 5×7 and 4×6 cost but they are pretty! 

The Sydney wall frame comes in bigger sizes just not in the honey color.  I hope they decide to change that because the bigger 16×20 frame has a much bigger mat and more depth.  Here’s a look at the detail of the corners and I added my thumb to the 11×14 frame so you could see the depth:

So I decided on the 8×10 wall frame for the Love You More watercolor I painted for my Husband.  The mat included with the frame was an antique white and I needed a whiter white and a smaller opening.  So I replaced the mat and propped the frame with a clear stand.

“Love you more” is kind of an inside joke.  My husband, Joseph, and I used to say it back and forth in high school and my sister used to make fun of us.  I’m sure it was pretty annoying and would make anyone want to gag.  Somehow it became a fun family thing, now we even say it with our kids.  🙂

Now hurry to Aaron Brothers while the One Cent Sale is going on and get some of that art behind your dresser and under you bed framed!  Sale ends on the 29th of July.  And don’t forget that amazing Kinetic Sand!

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111 navy chair | July 13, 2013

Birthday Campout Inspiration

You know I love a Minted competition!  This season's competition is inspiration for a summer party, click here to participate.  At the moment, I'm inspired by s'mores and my soul needs camping and fishing very soon.  Here is the result of my current feelings: Summer Birthday Continue Reading

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A Bunch of Stuff for Kids

Art, bedtime, events, kids, labels, sleep, sneakers, the Mommy, the Shopper, toy | July 12, 2013

A Bunch of Stuff for Kids

The last couple of days I found myself wanting to post to TITYN's facebook page constantly.  I didn't want to be annoying so I resisted.  Now I have enough information for a whole blog post!  Here we go! 1.  Kinetic Sand, Aaron Brother's has it!  Sprint don't run!  I've been visiting their stores Continue Reading

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Master Overhaul: Before and After

Art, bedding, bedroom design, master bedroom, the Designer | July 1, 2013

Master Overhaul: Before and After

Finally!  I'm so excited our master bedroom is pretty much complete and I can finally share it with you.  (If you missed the original post with the problem, plan and inspiration, here it is: Master Plan and Inspiration.)  If you've been following updates on facebook then you know this Continue Reading

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