home decor

  Choosing the right piece of art for you entry can set a welcoming scene for your home.   When I have the option, I always choose art first and then build a room around it  rather than buy art to match a space. It's the artist in me, you need a focal point in a room that doesn't have an architectural one, and art is your most versatile choice.  I designed this small space several years ago, but it is still on trend today. Here are some elements to think about before making an art purchase for any space, but in particular small spaces where you many only have one piece of art. Scale This  contained front entry is a narrow space with a high ceiling. The bench is low and dark and was to the right of the door.  The table  also dark was to the left of the door. Always choose work that mimics the shape of the space you are filling.  In a smaller space I often use one piece of art rather than an array of smaller pieces, but that's personal preference. ...

I'm in love with the Boblen  vase my new  neighbour gave me. Although we do not know each other well, she could not have chosen a more fitting gift.  I always have some version of fresh greenery or flowers in my home. The more I look at  this little gem the more ideas I get  for using it.  The Boblen line of vases, designed by famous Norwegian Florist and TV personality Finn Schjoll,     source   are expressive mouth blown vases  in clear glass in various sizes    and colours.     Its design was inspired by water drops on a lily after the rain. The extended flat lip makes them especially conducive to wide floral designs.... source     source source  or to highlight  a single blossom.    You can also put several vases of varying sizes together to create drama.   or float a flower in water in the bowl .   source   or wrap a creeping vine under and around ...