Friday, August 3, 2012

HomeGoods find & some DIY Artwork

Yesterday I poped into my local HomeGoods and found this fun vase.  Im loving the shape and its a good size too.  I have rules I set for myself when Im out shopping for "accessories" or "thingys"- it has to be larger than 12" to bring home.  I can get caught up buying tons of little do-dads and before you know it Im swimming in grannies-got-junk- or room dander as I like to call it.  By limiting myself to something large I can eliminate collecting useless clutter.  Ok enough jabbering here's the photo of it:



And if you follow me on instagram, this past weekend I was getting my art-teest on.  I made some watercolors for my office.



And hubby and I tackled an art piece together on a large canvas.  It was fun to see how different our approach is to "art".  Mine is all the swirly's and his is the 3 angular lines, the ying and yang so to speak.  


Im really enjoying getting out the paint brushes and just having fun.  Even though  really think my kids could have done a better job at this than me.

Cheers!!

10 comments:

  1. GREAT advice for picking up accessories, love the shape of your vase, I'm sure it will find its' way into one of your beautiful vignettes!

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  2. You guys make a great pair, I like your piece(s)! And great point on the accessories - I never thought of that but you are totally right!!

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  3. Room dander! Just did a spit take. So funny. Love the vase. Love the art y'all did!

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  4. I love the idea of having a size limit! Love the pictures you painted. I really need to get my paints out again.

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  5. That is so cool that you and your husband made some art together. And I have to remember the 12 inch rule for accessories. Sometimes I think something will work, but then it just looks dinky in my house when I get home.

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  6. I'm stealing that size rule!!! Xoxo

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  7. Love that rule - so smart! And your artwork is beautiful!

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  8. You really have an eye and are just plain talented!!!

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  9. Love the artwork. I am thinking about attempting a piece for my master bedroom, but haven't gotten the nerve to just yet. What a great rule for accessory shopping. I need to remember that one!!

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  10. Wow!! Loving the art! So pretty and the color combos with the frame, super fabulous! I love the term room dander! Perfect description. The art is amazing girl!! You always inspire me!

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