Top 5 Artists to Watch from Society6

Society6 is an fantastic resource for finding unique artwork on a budget and they feature many up and coming artists that you likely wouldn't find otherwise. They offer custom framing services and even print these amazing works of art on other items like coffee mugs, wall tapestries, and computer cases. You will definitely want to pop over to their website! Here are the top artists from Society6 to keep your eye on this year. 

Samuji Spring/Summer 2017, Isabelle Feliu

1. Isabelle Feliu

Isabelle Feliu’s art is fun and playful, with fluid figures and bold colors. Many of her designs on Society6 are whimsical in the way they flatten space with beautiful patterns. Feliu describes herself as illustrating with a focus on fashion, and her art certainly is stylish. In the lush world she creates, figures interact with nature and wildlife in a haze of color and detail. Feliu’s illustrations are so engaging in their color and design.

Chica, Patricia Vargas

2. Patricia Vargas

Art and design lovers will appreciate Patricia Vargas’ vibrant abstract prints. Never one to shy away from color, Vargas’ work utilizes interesting color combinations that are pleasing to the eye and always dynamic. Her prints are joyful and full of life and would make a beautiful addition to any living space.

Rowing to you, Henn Kim

3. Henn Kim

Henn Kim’s surreal art is thoughtful and evocative in its simplicity. Metaphors and illusions are explored in Kim’s black and white dreamscapes. Kim’s designs are graphic and straightforward, yet still visually surprising due to their fantastical subject matter. It is easy to immediately be drawn into Kim’s work and enjoy a fanciful break from reality.

Marllboro Gold, Choerte

4. Choerte

Choerte's digital artwork is both surrealist and imaginative, but with photo-like quality. His "Gold" collection captures everyday items and creates 3-D visualizations of what those items would like like if made of solid gold. Choerte's artwork has a contemporary feel that would pop in creative and contemporary spaces.

Stella, Kid Rose

5. Kid Rose

Kid Rose wears many hats as an artist, DJ, and designer. Rose’s prints have a graphic feel that are eye-catching and bold. Portraits feature prominently in his designs, as well as references to pop-culture and celebrities. Kid Rose’s portraits convey the essence of their subjects while making a stylish statement.

So, which of these artist would you add to your personal art collection?

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Your "Go-to" brand for upholstered furniture on a budget!

Hooray! My custom headboard has arrived from Carrington Court!

The first day of Spring is finally here and you may be ready to refresh your home on a budget. I happen to be on a mission to redecorate my own bedroom right now. Carrington Court has been an amazing resource for finding quality upholstered furniture at reasonable price. I have just traded out my traditional wood headboard for Carrington Court's Bergman Headboard, which comes with custom nailheads in the finish of your choice. They offer over 200 custom fabric selections ranging from bold patterned fabrics, to solids, and even leather. You can check out how my custom headboard with Carrington Court turned out in the photo above. It is extremely well-made and I love the fabric. I selected their "Dakota Snow" fabric, which has a subtle sheen and a nice reflective quality that really brightens my room.

I've styled 3 of my favorite Carrington Court furniture selections below to inspire your next redecorating project. These looks all have a fresh contemporary feel and feature Carrington Court's budget friendly upholstered furniture. You will seriously love this brand!

1. Bergman headboard w/ custom upholstery & nailheads | 2. Bubbly Green Table Lamp | 3. Alegria Sital Woven Tasseled Pillow | 4. Nearly Natural Agave Succulent in Vase, set of 3 | 5. Auric Orbit Table | 6. Nika Throw Blanket | 7. Coconut Milk Mango Lavish Hand Cream | 8. Tonka Noir Diffuser

When it comes to relaxing at home transforming your bedroom into your own personal sanctuary will go a long way. Here’s how to style this chic headboard complete with custom nailheads. This luxurious bedroom design will make relaxing at home so much easier!

1. Keats Seat in 'Angela Lime' | 2. Carved Wood Coffee Table | 3. Allurine Floor Lamp | 4. Costura Sectional with Chaise | 5. Agua de Oro framed print by Parima Studio

This compact seat will impress you double when styled as a set of two in your living room. These seats will also do well as a set at the foot of your bed. The lime green upholstery accented with blue piping makes this seat a unique original. Here’s how to add a dose of style and color to your living room with Carrington Court.

1. Salisbury Leather Parsons Chair | 2. Hand-Painted Moroccan Pillow | 3. Horne Scholar Table | 4. Cog Desk Tidy in Gold | 5. Yuda Table Lamp | 6. Nearly Natural 64" Faux Palm Tree & Cylinder Planter with Black Metal Base  | 7. Paris Map Print | 8. Natural Agate Bookends

Love the luxe look of camel colored leather? You’ll love this FAB parsons chair from Carrington Court. Try this chair in your office paired with casual-luxury decor elements. If you prefer a more contemporary look, style this tan leather chair with contrasting black decor for a truly eye-catching look.

Which of these Carrington Court furniture selections is your favorite? The Leather Parsons Chair, the Bergman Headboard, or the Keats Seat in lime green? I happen to also really like their classic Hemingway Wingback Chair which would go well in nearly any space. Hoping you've learned about a new brand that can meet your future furniture needs. Visit www.CarringtonCourt.com for more information!

This post is sponsored by Carrington Court.

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3 Great Ideas for Turning Fabric into Wall Art!

Looking for new ideas for adding wall art to your space? Why not try a unique, budget conscious solution like creating your own wall art with scraps of decorative fabric. Here's some inspiration for you!

Image via Burke Decor

Idea #1 

Install a large fabric panel behind your bed as a unique, color splash headboard.

(Left) via Focal Point Styling (Right) via Beauty and Bedlam

Idea #2

You can also frame your fabric to create wall art with a fine art feel. If you frame several pieces of fabric separately in complimentary colors, then you can expand to create a gallery wall as a focal point that showcases your unique fabric designs.

Image via Color Love

Idea #3

Hanging fabric panels as room dividers is also a fun idea that has a fine art feel to it! Layering light-weight solid fabric in different colors and suspending the fabric from the ceiling almost feels like installation art and still allows natural light to shine through. (see above.) Using a similar technique to hang heavy-weight fabric panels in bold patterns is also a nice approach to a room divider that allows for a bit more privacy than the colorful translucent panels shown above. You can find a great example of using a heavier weight fabric as a wall panel below. I have to say that I really love the idea of using hanging fabric as a room divider. Such a unique idea!

Image via Home-Dzine

If you decide to create wall art or make a room divider out of your favorite fabric, remember to avoid displaying any frayed ends. Once your fabric is cut, finish the edges with a sewing machine or upholstery tape. To avoid concerning yourself with frayed edges, try framing your fabric instead. Let me know if you give these ideas a try!

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6 Chic Budget Coffee Tables + a life update!

If you're in the market for a new coffee table, but you don't want to spend a fortune, I have some fantastic selections for you! Before we get into these amazing coffee tables however, I want to give you a quick update on my life as of late. I'm excited to report that I've been selected as a new AOL Lifestyle Contributor! This means that you'll be able to find my blog features and editorials on the AOL website from time to time as the year goes on. Be sure to stop by the AOL Lifestyle Collective to see what's new! 

I have one other exciting entrepreneur update to share with you, as well. I've just returned from New Orleans where I participated in the Collision Conference for tech-startups. I was there representing Legal Equalizer, Inc., a company that I co-founded with an amazing team of 3 other people, including my husband. It was such an amazing experience to be able to pitch our company to high level investors.

Legal Equalizer is a cell phone app that records police encounters, should you be in one, and notifies 3 of your loved ones with your geo location. This cell phone app also educates citizens on their legal rights. Available for FREE on iTunes and the GooglePlay Store.

It is so important in a world where police encounters can turn violent at times to have your own evidence in such a circumstance. This app is also great for families with teenagers who drive because it notifies parents if their child has been stopped by the police. We have received such wonderful support of our app so far! The Collision Conference even selected us as an "Alpha Startup", allowing us direct access to investors. It was so encouraging as an entrepreneur to see that my businesses are really growing! If you're a beginning entrepreneur, I want to encourage you to keep pushing because your hard work will really pay off. And if you're considering taking the leap to entrepreneurship, you should totally go for it! (For aspiring entrepreneurs, definitely email me if you're looking for any encouragement or guidance. I'd love to help!) 

Now on to the budget-conscious goodies I promised you! These coffee tables all look far more expensive than their price tags, which always puts a little pep in my step. ;-) I think you'll be excited by these finds, too. Take a look at these six unique coffee tables, all under $300. Which one is your favorite?

1. Mara Coffee Table - $299 - Article. 

2. Bridgetown Coffee Table - $226.99 - All Modern 

3. Elana Bronze Coffee Table - $299.95 - Pier 1 

4. Aldridge Coffee Table - $244.50 - Home Decorators 

5. Mercury Row Coffee Table - $188.99 - All Modern 

6. Tribal Carved Coffee Table - $299.99 - World Market

My favorite is the Mara Marble Coffee Table (#1)! I love the combination of the marble with the dark, walnut wood. Do you think you'll give any of these coffee tables a try at home?

P.S. LAST CHANCE to register for the Novice Artist Challenge! *Only 3 spots left* Registration ends Friday, May 6th. 

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Upgrade Your Home with these Stylish Ikea Furniture Hacks

Today it's all about updating your home... on a budget! One of the best ways to take your home to the next level while on a budget is to invest in inexpensive items that can be reimagined, upgraded, or "hacked" to reveal a new and more stylish decorative feature for your home.  We all know that Ikea has amazing prices, so let's explore just what you can create with ikea furniture as a base.  Here are 9 fab "Ikea hacks" for beautifying your home.  

1. Linen Fabric Covered Trysil Chest

You can find the "Trysil Chest" here for only $79.99.

2. Gold & Marble Bookshelf Hack

Purchase the Ikea "Vittsjo" Shelving Unit for $79.00. 

3. Ikea Hack Stickwood Headboard

All you'll need is the "Malm" Bedframe (price varies depending on bedframe color and size) and these great oak planks from Stickwood with adhesive strips already attached. 

4. Hollywood Glamour Style Nightstand Dresser

This DIY uses the Ikea "Rast" drawer chest, which is only $39.99 and a great stencil.

5. Ikea Hack Modern Desk

This modern desk uses the Ikea "Lack" Coffee Table for $44.99 as its base and replaces the legs with a chic-er, more modern hairpin selection. 

6. Ikea Nightstand with Attachable Decorative Overlays

This easy DIY features the "Malm" 3-Drawer Chest for $79.99 at Ikea and attachable overlays from company My O'verlays.

7. DIY Rope Mirror - Inspired by Restoration Hardware

This DIY uses the Ikea "Grundtal" mirror for only $39.99.

8. Faux Card Catalog Dresser 

This faux card catalog is created using the "Hemnes" Shoe Cabinet sold for $99.99.

9. Colorful Upgraded Dresser with magazine storage added to the side!

This stunning DIY uses the "Hemnes" 3 Drawer Dresser for $149.99.

10. Painted Floating "Ivar" Cabinet 
The Ikea Ivar cabinet is sold in natural pine, but with a bit of creativity you can create a custom piece of furniture for your home with a hand-painted design. The Ivar cabinet is $80 at Ikea and this home owner has clustered four of them for this custom look.

Which of these 10 fab Ikea hacks would you try?

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