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Art Display Project | Sarah Cornish

January 31, 2012

I am so excited to welcome Sarah Cornish as my final guest blogger of this series. I know how super busy she is so I am incredibly excited that she took the time to be here today.  She recently moved into a new home and I’m amazed at how she is already on top of getting her art up on the walls!  

I was literally in mid moving mode when Wendy contacted me about this project. We were about to embark on quite a trip. We decided to move to Colorado from Connecticut to a brand new place. We actually decided to rent being we were pretty much insane and were moving sight unseen before jumping into a long term commitment such as a mortgage. When we got to Colorado to our new place we were greeted with tons of giant beautiful walls. The ceilings here are cathedral height. We have only managed to get one room done so far, our living room. I started with a 24×36 sized float wrap of one of my favorite family photos and despite it being pretty large the wall just seemed so vast and empty so I headed to my local Target and TJ Maxx hunting for various frames. I wanted to do an entire collage with different shapes and sizes. I found some pretty interesting frames to start me off and even though they are all 11×14 sized surrounding the Canvas Wrap from WHCC they look so different due to the different frames. I plan to incorporate some different size frames at some point. I also found some cool vintage keys to place in between but haven’t had the time yet to really put them up yet. I wanted to get something up though so this is what I have come up with so far!!

Originally I was hoping to do my bedroom since that is my place of retreat. I work out of my bedroom right now and the blank walls are pretty uninspiring as of now but I Plan to amend that super soon!!

The photos were all printed with WHCC. I love them!!

Thank you, Sarah!

Maureen Wilson

Gina Oh

And don’t forget to enter the contest for the MPix 16×24 giveaway!  ENDS TONIGHT AT  8 PM CST!  Everyone who enters will also receive a discount code for their next printing order from Mpix!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“What A Sunday Afternoon Hike Looks Like” | Lifestyle Project | January

January 30, 2012

There will be no Art Display Project today but Come back on Tuesday for my last guest blogger, and then Wednesday for a sneak peek into a few wall projects of my own I’ve been working on AND… the GIVEAWAY winner will be announced!  So use this break to enter the contest and have a peek into a wonderful lifestyle project I’m doing this year with a handful of incredibly amazing talent.  

The weather has been absolutely beautiful this month, nothing like January at all.  Today was no exception so after church we decided to go exploring to find a new place to hike.  One of the things I adore about where we live is the diversity in the landscape.  Our house backs to “open space” with golden hills and scrub oak trees.   We can drive less than an hour west and hit the Pacific Ocean.  And just up Highway 24 we can enjoy redwood forests and lush vegetation.  Today we headed to the trees.  It felt like a different world once we entered the trail.  The redwoods towered above us letting pockets of light in here and there.  The scent of Eucalyptus hung in the air. It was cool and moist and everything was incredibly quiet, it was almost eerie.  The kids said they felt like they were in Jurrasic Park.  I would have to agree.  It was magical.  A stream and a bridge and all was well with the world.  We’re going back again soon!

 

Don’t stop here.  Continue around the circle and take a peek at what everyone’s been up to this month starting with Jennifer Nguyen | Snails and Pigtails Photography | Temecula, CA Photographer.  Keep clicking through the circle and you’ll end up right where you started.

 

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Art Display Project | Gina Oh

January 29, 2012

I’ve been anticipating this post for weeks now.  Every few days, Gina Oh would text me her progress update; that she was at Aaron Brothers, or that she was up late hanging pictures, or she would send me pictures of what had been delivered that day.  I was so excited to see the finished product!  And I can definitely say that it was worth the wait, Gina!  I knew it would be since everything Gina touches is magic.  I love the way she incorporates her culture into how she displays her family photos.  That carousel is so unique and fabulous.  And I love the symmetry going down her long hallway.  Take a look…

 

I am so thrilled that Wendy started that project because it was just wanted I needed to get those photos on the walls of my house.  It now feels more like a home.  Ok, before we start, this is what everyone should go out a buy.  My husband calls it a “level” and see you put it on top of your canvas or frame and when the bubble is smack in the middle of the two lines, then you know that your artwork is straight.  I couldn’t have done the hallway without this.

 

Here is my kitchen and breakfast room.  In my breakfast room, I have this birdcage thing that I clip photos and cards to.  It makes for great storytelling around the table as well.  This morning, Bridgette said, “Dad, why are you in Africa?” and then my husband proceeded to tell about his mission trips to Africa.  Or, you can join clip momentos, this is Wyatt’s birth announcement that I sent out over 5 years ago…  I still like to look at it, haha.  Next to my refrigerator, I have this dish display holder.  On it, I have two 8×8 print wraps that I got from MPIX PRO.  They have little blocks attached to the back, so it stands up nicely.  Above it, I have a 11×17 calendar from Bay Photo that I make every year for the kids.  I order extra as Christmas presents for the grandparents and they love it.  The little chalkboard is for our Korean word of the day.  Today, it is “eggplant”.  Don’t ask me why, it’s what my mother-in-law gave the children this week.

 

Next is my daughter’s room.  Here, I have two 24×36 canvases above her nightstand and in the middle, Jennifer of Romeo & Mae  made this cute little banner.

 

I have lots and lots of hallways in my house, we are on one floor, so when we bought this house last April, I immediately thought, BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS down the hall.  So, I did it.  I have 3 halls total, and this is the hall leading to my master bedroom.  There are eight 16×24 photos framed here, and I got these during the penny sale at Aaron Bros.

 

Next is my office.  When I sit at my desk, I have the view of these three square photos with my favorite frame company, Obrien & Schridde .  Whenever this company has a sale, I snatch up at least 3 frames.  On the right, I have a tabletop photo carousel from Pottery Barn.  My kids love this because they can turn the carousel and look at cards or old 4×6 pictures of themselves.   To the right wall, is my “KOREA” display.  I’m actually not happy with it yet, but it’s a start.  I have six 16×20 pics framed, but after looking at it, it wasn’t working, so I didn’t want to bother my husband.  I also have a 11×14 photo on a little holder, these are always fun..  Perpendicular is a 30×40 photo framed of me and the girls taken by Danette Kay Photography.

 

 

Last is an example of photos that are too small.  I realized after printing this 24×30 photo and framing it, that it was too small.  Look how tiny the one of my husband and me looks, and that is a 16×20 photo.  Like Jennifer Nguyen, I also love the glassless look.  In any case, when ordering photos, I say GO BIG!!

 

Thank you, Wendy, it was fun!!

 

Thanks, Gina!

Maureen Wilson

And don’t forget to enter the contest for the MPix 16×24 giveaway!  Everyone who enters will also receive a discount code for their next printing order from Mpix!

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Art Display Project | Maureen Wilson

January 28, 2012

Maureen Wilson, I have fallen into the same trap now that we are nearing the end of this project.  I want to repaint my entire house, add a few more windows, and hang more beautiful art.  I adore that you are planning on adding to that huge wall of yours.   I never tire of seeing those two littles of yours.  And I love an image in a 2:1 ration like the canvas in your bathroom.  Add that onto my list.  But the best part of your post is that I’m reading it in your southern Maureen drawl!  Can’t wait to see you again next month!

 

When Wendy came up with this fabulous idea of sharing our homes and wall displays, I was super excited because I had a few things that were perfect to share. I also requested to be toward the end of the month because I had a couple of canvases on order and i wanted to be sure to have them. Big mistake, big mistake!! Huge. (said in my best pretty woman voice) Why?? Because after seeing an entire month of all the beautiful wall displays and canvases that everyone has shared, I am feeling like I need to be redecorating my house… oh and getting some more natural light!! Ok now that you have called the WAAAAA-mbulance for me :)

This is my big project that I am working on. Right when you walk into our home you see this wall display. The wall is huge and I plan on continuing to add to this display over the next couple years. There is no rhyme or reason to it, I order what I want when I want it. Right now there is a 20×20 and 20×30 gallery wrapped canvases, 2 small 10×10 canvases, 16×20 standout and a framed 10×20.
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Turning left into our dining room, first you see what I like to call the wall of truth!! Ha. The first 2 are from about 3 years ago and make me laugh even now!! The more recent one is Tanner and Maggie with a couple of their best friends. I am so in love with this image because it shows the 4 personalities so well. Maggie messing with Tanner, Tanner taking it, Layne who is always concerned with Tanner, and Allyn who is The BEST at doing exactly what she has been told to do. I have a spot there waiting for the next image that I capture of Maggie aggravating Tanner.
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Then just to the right is the first canvas (24×36) that I ever ordered…
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Heading down the hallway is this little display with 4 5×7 black frames.
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Lastly in my bathroom, I get to see this gorgeous image of the kids at the beach. (12×24 Standout)
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Now I am off to look at paint samples…

 

Thanks, Maureen!

And don’t forget to enter the contest for the MPix 16×24 giveaway!  Everyone who enters will also receive a discount code for their next printing order from Mpix!

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16×24 Standout Giveaway | Wendy VonSosen Photography

January 27, 2012

Every time I find a package on my doorstep from my photo lab, it’s like Christmas morning!  There is just nothing like seeing and holding your own photos in print. Since starting my business, I have been terrible about getting my own photos off of my computer and printed.  As you know, this year my goal (and I hope by now, yours too) is to get my photos printed!  It scares me to think the fate of my work is in the hands of technology which could fail me at any moment (although I do back everything up in 3 places just in case).

 

MPIX is a the consumer lab I recommend to all of my clients who order digital images. They not only offer fantastic print quality,  but they have a huge selection of products as well.   Their customer service is amazing and they are FAST!  Orders are usually sent out within 24 hours after ordering (if received before noon, they can go out the same day).  To help you in your printing endeavors, I’m thrilled to announce this giveaway!

GIVEAWAY:

Mpix is giving away one 16×24 foam-mounted standout!  (an $80 value)  I love standouts because they are ready to hang or to prop on a shelf, and they are lightweight and easy to display.  

 

HOW TO ENTER:

1.  Check out their website and leave a comment HERE about your plans to print and display your photos this year.

2.  ”Like” Mpix on Facebook.

3.  ”like” Wendy VonSosen Photography on Facebook.

4.  Share this giveaway (on your blog, your favorite forum, FB, Twitter)!  Tell me how you did it in the comments.    

Please leave a comment for each of the above.  One entry for each.  

Please leave a valid email address so Mpix can contact the winner AND they will be emailing a print discount to ALL who enter!!!

 

You can enter each method once a day each day until the contest ends on Tuesday January 31 at 8:00 PM PST.  After the contest ends, I will be randomly choosing a winner who will be announced on Wednesday morning! 

Good luck!!!


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