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5 Easy Ways to Decorate with an Abstract Landscape Painting

When you’re trying to finish up decorating a room, we’re all looking for the holy grail piece of art that just works in the space. One that has the right colors, isn’t overbearing, but stylish, and can fit in with any décor – and maybe if we’re lucky, bring about some emotion or memory. That’s where the abstract landscape painting comes in. It really is the chameleon of artwork. It doesn’t really look like anything, yet it does. It is never offensive and will blend into every room, from the bathroom down to the basement den. I personally love creating and decorating with abstract landscape paintings and like to mix up how I decorate with them. Here are a few…

How to Print Digital Downloads from Etsy

Since I create printable artwork and sell it on Etsy, I get asked the “how to print digital downloads from Etsy” question all the time. It is a fairly straightforward process, but there can be a few little idiosyncrasies that can cause some hiccups along the way. To make things easier and to have a written record, I created the below ‘How-To’ guide so there would always be a place to look for any questions that arise. (more…)

7 Foolproof Ideas for Art Above the Bed

Ever wonder how on earth you are going to come up with some sort of art to put above the bed? Coming up with ideas for art above the bed can be a tricky thing because a lot of pieces don’t end up looking quite right in that awkward area. The headboard usually takes up a good amount of space, but it also looks a little naked without anything too. There is also the issue of price. No one really likes to spend a ton of money on wall décor, especially in the bedroom where only immediate family members are going to be looking at it. To take the guesswork out of the task, here are a few foolproof ideas…