The Art of Metal Art: Against the Grain

The Art of Metal Art: Against the Grain

January 12, 2015 ♦
Wall Art
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Interior design is always changing and evolving, building on what has come before and seeking what comes next. The human eye gets tired of things very quickly, and what was once astonishing eventually becomes expected and even boring – that’s part of the challenge of life. In order to remain…
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Using Collage to Define Yourself

Using Collage to Define Yourself

January 9, 2015 ♦
Wall Art
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In a lot of ways life is a journey to ourselves – we start off as blank slates and slowly, over time, we define who we are, who we want to be, and the compromise between the two we’re willing to accept. Part of that process of defining ourselves is…
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Amateur-Hour Amazing Baby Photos

Amateur-Hour Amazing Baby Photos

January 5, 2015 ♦
Photography Tips
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Babies are pure joy – representing both our love for one another and our optimism for the future. Everyone takes lots of photos of their babies in order to capture that special time when they’re just adorable bundles of cooing and giggles – blank slates. Soon enough they’ll be mobile…
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Great Collage Ideas for Next Year

Great Collage Ideas for Next Year

January 2, 2015 ♦
Photography Ideas
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The news is spreading: Collage is in as a major decorating theme for the coming year. Collage combines old-school crafty fun with a modern edge imbued with memories and great images of friends, family, and fun events. When combined with modern printing techniques and other dramatic design ideas, collage can…
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Get the Most from Older Home Design

Get the Most from Older Home Design

December 29, 2014 ♦
Interior Design
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Older homes have a lot going for them: They’re often well-built, as demonstrated by the fact that they’re still standing after all this time, they’re often beautiful and filled with the charm and grace of a by-gone age, and there’s a sense of life to them – the collective energies…
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The Un-Awkward Moment for a Photo Gift

The Un-Awkward Moment for a Photo Gift

December 26, 2014 ♦
Gift Ideas
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There’s always a gift-giving occasion coming up, isn’t there – and sometimes coming up with the perfect idea for the gift isn’t so easy. Curiously, it doesn’t matter whether the gift is for a close, intimate loved one or that guy from marketing you got in the Secret Santa this…
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Photograph Black Cats and Save Lives

Photograph Black Cats and Save Lives

December 22, 2014 ♦
Photography Ideas
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Cats are the most popular pets in the world by sheer numbers, which surprises some people because cats are viewed (by non-cat people) as cold, unaffectionate, and aloof. People with cats in their lives know better: Cats love to snuggle in and sleep with you, they often groom their owners…
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Smartphone Photography Tips

Smartphone Photography Tips

December 21, 2014 ♦
Photography Tips
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Often when you go searching for photography tips to improve your amateur photo game you get a lot of information that isn’t terribly applicable. Chances are if you’re looking for tips to make your smartphone photos a little better you’re not much of an expert, and if you don’t really…
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Replace Galleries with Collage Concepts

Replace Galleries with Collage Concepts

December 19, 2014 ♦
Interior Design
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One of the easiest ways to bring power and impact to your wall art is the traditional gallery wall. A wall filled with framed photos arranged in a carefully artistic way is a great way to add instant drama to any room. It draws the eye and tells a great…
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Choosing the Perfect Photos for Collage

Choosing the Perfect Photos for Collage

December 19, 2014 ♦
Family Photos
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One of the most popular techniques for the creation and display of wall art is the photo collage – not the messy scissors-and-glue art project from your days in school, but the sophisticated and finished collection of themed photos that can commemorate your big life events or treasured memories in…
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