In need of some original artwork for your room? Redbubble.com allows amateur photographers and artists to share and sell their work over the internet.  Search the site for something specific or take a look at the featured work.  You can buy framed prints, posters, canvas prints, greeting cards and more.  Everything is unique and original… and most importantly affordable!

Julie Moore

My niece’s friend has her photography available on the site. She’s only 17 years old, has photos from all over the world, and has never even taken a formal photography class.  This site allows aspiring artists and photographers to not only sell their work but share their talent and passion.

Card: $3.99

Card: $3.99

Courtesy of http://www.redbubble.com/people/moorejulie

Check it out!

Anyone who has had a pillow custom made knows how expensive it can be.  My latest find is much more affordable!

Pillow Throw Decor specializes in making luxury decorative pillows and throws with designer fabrics at affordable prices.  They also have very unique pillows created using upcycled materials and found objects like belts and hardware.

Check them out to find that perfect pillow to match your decor!  They also have a site just for their Canadian shoppers at iCraft.ca.

Turquoise is the perfect color to transition a room into summer. It can cool your home down in the summer heat, and is fun, fresh, and bright.  Try it out in some throw pillows, a rug, or a lamp, all of which can be found at everythingturquoise.com.

But if you’re really looking to cool down and brighten up your space try painting it the right shade of turquoise for your taste.  It could be a shade closer to a traditional blue like Dunn Edwards^TM DEA133 Rare Turquoise or something a bit more bold and modern like Valspar™ 5006-10B Turquoise Tint .

For anything and everything turquoise related check out……houseofturquoise.com.  There are all kinds of inspirational photos to give you tips and ideas.

Experiment!

How cool is this latest find?  One thing I love to be is ORGANIZED!  Everything must have it’s place.  What could be more fun for us neat freaks of the world than to be organized by color?

Organize.com has introduced Organized by Color…..from kitchens and baths to laundry, office and kids rooms.  You choose the colors that reflect your style.  So now there are no excuses…Get organized!!

I am Lesley Smith from paintyourspace.com, an interior designer out of Michigan and I specialize in color consulting. One of my favorite color palettes to work with is citrus colors for summertime. There is just something about a summer’s day that brings citrus colors to my mind as I look outside. The sun shines down on my lime green coleus plant and reminds me of how great lime green, lemon yellow, and orange create a fun palette.

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Citrus colors explode a fresh, funky look to any room inside or even an outside porch. Some favorite citrus paint colors to use are Chic lime 396, limon 334, and citrus blossom 123 from Benjamin Moore Classic Colors.

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On-screen color representations may vary from actual paint colors.

A great way to finish off a nice citrus wall color is with beautiful coordinating fabrics. Designers Guild is one of my favorite companies that takes bold, bright colors and partners them with elegance. The room with the citrus colors shows the funky style that lights up a room.

I like to pair my citrus palette with white to make the colors really pop!  An easy to do a chic and contemporary look that is great for the summer season. Fabrics can bring in the sunshine while the walls remain crisp and white. Here are some fabrics that are offered through Designers Guild that would light up any room.

Bring the summer fun inside to stay awhile!

I love this idea for an artist want-to-be…..so easy…so successful for your walls!

About Trace Designs: After a few years of research and development Megan Marasigan launched Trace Designs to the public in Jan 09.  Within 2 months her first line was sold through Home Depot.com and Better Homes and Gardens.  Adding 20 more designs in the spring Trace Designs began to turn heads.  Within the first 6 months Trace Designs is being sold through multiple respected boutiques, online stores, and hardware.  Trace Designs has been featured on the front page of HGTV.com in the project ideas section and is proud to partner with Wallies.com as a retailer in August 2009.

Product Info: Each mural is completed in 3 easy steps: Tape to the wall, Trace over the image, and Paint in the transferred lines like a coloring book.  They encourage kids to be involved!  Trace Designs is committed to families and our environment.  Their kits are made and distributed in the USA, manufactured with recycled materials, and certified non-toxic.  They are even reusable!  All this and Trace Designs is still an average of 30% cheaper than competitors.

Use Promotional Code: SUMMER25 and get 25% off your order and free shipping with orders over $99.00

That is as easy as 1…2…3!