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Archive for the ‘art’ Category
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
 Contemporary deer head No deer have been harmed in the production of this quirky wall decor. No, in fact it’s made from good old paper mache.
Contemporary versions of traditional deer heads are 100% more animal friendly and offer a 3D hanging that will provide impact on even the dullest of walls.
The Rice paper mache deer heads are available in a choice of colours – red head/white face, purple head/blue face and blue head/green face and can be purchased from Camel and Yak.
Tags: 3D, Camel and Yak, decor, deer, wall hanging
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
 
As we’ve mentioned on numerous occasions before, we’re big fans of wall stickers or wall decals, as they offer a quick and easy way of adding interest and design to you walls, without much effort (and you can easily change it if you go off the design).
A lot of wall stickers are very flat and lack texture, so we were thrilled to discover this fab wall decor product by designer, Rachel Horrocks. Her Flutter butterfly wall decor is very cleverly made from felt and and feels wonderful to touch and look at.
The butterfly wall stickers work in the same was as traditional wall stickers, with a self-adhesive backing that sticks them to your walls immediately. The felt butterflies are 3mm thick and made from 100% wool.
Available in mixed sizes of packs of five or 10, and in petrol blue or lavender, the butterflies can be used creatively in whatever way you choose – have them fluttering down your lounge walls, flying up the stairs or positioned over your bed, the choice is yours!
The Flutter wall decor is available to purchase from Pure Design from £24.50 per box.
Tags: buttefly, decal, Flutter, Pure Design, wall sticker
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
 Go dotty! If you love having contemporary art on your wall, then how about this utterly dotty creation?
The large 3d wall art canvas is handmade in England and measures 75cm x 75cm x 3cm in size. The pure white background of the canvas is brought to life by the addition of an array of colourful polka dots. The polka dots are 3D, so add a bit of dimension to the canvas too.
The polka dotty 3D canvas is available from Fairy Angel Cake for £150, with free delivery.
Tags: art, contemporary, Not On The High Street, polka, wall art
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
   
No home is complete without some form of pictures, art or photography on the walls. These inspiring photos are by photographer Angie Muldowney, who uses a mix of modern photography techniques and vintage cameras to produce stunning effects.
If you’re looking for some new artwork for your wall, then she currently has a ‘buy one, get one free’ offer available at her Etsy store. Buy any one photo, of any size, and choose a second photo (of the same value or less) for free. There are full instructions in the shop as to how to redeem the offer and a fantastic selection of photos to choose from.
Amongst our favourites are Truelove (£6.43 for a 5″ by 5″ print), Going In, Roost and Only Time Will Tell.
Angie also adds in the helpful information that Ikea’s RIBBA 23cm by 23cm frame fits perfectly with her photos, offering an inexpensive way of creating a framed print for your wall.
Tags: Angie Muldowney, art, etsy, Ikea, photography
Posted in art, designer, etsy, home accessories, photo frame | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
 
If you love wall art sculptures, but also need some practical storage in your home, then meet the Fold shelf.
This clever design combines an impressive three dimensional wall sculpture with a useful shelf, that can be used for storing books, home accessories, CDs or DVDs.
The unusually shaped Fold shelf is made from a single sheet of powder coated metal that has been laser cut and hand folded along perforated cuts. The crisp edges of the shelf expose the perforations, which produces a trendy stitched detail effect.
One shelf used on its own on a wall is effective enough, but you could combine several shelves to form unusual sculptures and art on your wall. You can even choose which way up you position it, for maximum design and creativity.
The Fold shelf comes with everything you need to fix it safely and securely to your wall and is available to purchase from the Hidden Art shop.
Tags: design, Fold Shelf, Hidden Art Shop, sculpture, wall art
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
 Limited edition print We love the sentiment of this limited edition print. Produced in a vintage style, the red typographic wording is printed in a distressed look and it’s complemented by a chunky, solid oak frame.
It’s a good sized piece of wall art, measuring 55cm by 55cm and it’s ready to hang straight up on your wall.
Only 250 of these have been produced and you’ll get a certificate to tell you which number yours is.
The Love Makes the Ride Worthwhile print is by Coulson Macleod and can be purchased on Not On The High Street.
Tags: Coulson Macleod, Not On The High Street, print, vintage, wall art
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Monday, May 3rd, 2010
  
Did you know John Lewis offers made to order prints? We didn’t, but have been pleasantly surprised to discover the vast selection of prints they have on offer.
In fact, their online exclusives include 229 prints to choose from and, believe us, it’s a tough choice!
The prints range from iconic images, such as jars of Marmite, old posters and modern prints, to black and white and colour prints, stunning close up flower photography, soothing beach and sea scenes, nudes, animals and paintings, plus lots more in between. Prices start at £40, rising up to a top figure of £279 for larger sizes.
There are several framing options too, so you can pick the one that suits your need. For example, a frameless canvas print (where its stretched onto a concealed wooden frame) for the ‘gallery look’, a stretched canvas print in a wooden box, for the ‘boxed gallery look,’ or a simple framed print that is mounted, in a wooden frame and with clear acrylic on the front.
Some of our favourites, as above, include August Field, Venice canal print and Stepping Out. What would you hang on your wall?
Tags: art, john lewis, Made to order, picture, prints, wall art
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
 Wall art panel This unusual decorative wall panel is designed by Tord Boontje and is made from plated steel.
The intricate ivy and floral design is cut into the plated steel to produce a stunning effect with amazing details. Sold in sets of six panels, which can either be joined together and hung in a row, or used individually, each panel measures 17.8cm by 27.9cm.
The wall art panels are available in a choice of silver (shown above) or bronze, cost £47.50 for a set of six and are available to purchase from Dutch By Design.
Tags: dutch by design, Tord Boontje, wall art
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
 Storage boxes I really like the idea of wallpapering the inner back of plain white shelving, so you can see colourful wallpaper showing through, but it can be a bit of a fiddle to do on existing shelves, especially if they’re packed with books.
These bookshelf boxes are great, as they come ready wallpapered, so there’s no hard work involved. You could use them for storing books in, or simply use the shelves for displaying other home accessories and ornaments. The less you put in them, the more the wallpaper will show through.
The bookshelf boxes come in sets of two, in a choice of green or purple, and are available from Camel and Yak.
Tags: bookshelf, box, Camel and Yak, storage, wallpaper
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
 Lighthouse Island framed print The nautical and coastal trends are in again this summer, with nautical blues and whites appearing in fashion and homeware products.
This coastal themed lighthouse print is by Ocean Publishing and features a lighthouse by the sea. The print comes in a white frame, ready to hang on your wall, and it’s a very classic and ‘easy to live with’ picture; we’re sure this will continue to be a favourite, long after the coastal trend has gone.
You’ll find it to buy at Sainsbury’s, where it’s priced at £40.
Tags: coastal, lighthouse, nautical, picture, print, Sainsbury's
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