"Born Under A Wandering Star" is a celestial poster based on song lyrics. Printed on canvas so it's ready to hang, no frame needed! Looks great in a nursery and makes a unique gift for outdoorsy types and travelers.
More details here: Born Under A Wandering Star Canvas Art
With wedding season in full swing, let's review some tricky 'wediquette' questions:
If you go to the engagement party, always bring a gift, such as a bottle of bubbly or a more personal engagement gift. If you're part of the bridal party, a family member or close friend bring a more personal gift. Otherwise if you're not attending the engagement party you're not obligated to send a gift.
All of the above are perfectly fine. Although cash is still a popular wedding gift, many guests think it's too impersonal and prefer giving a gift. They like the idea of giving the couple a keepsake they can cherish for years to come. Of course our favorite wedding gift idea is a personal one such as our Love Tree Art Print.
In the past, wearing white was considered the ultimate style "don't". But now it's perfectly acceptable to wear white or cream to a wedding. Especially since many brides choose color for their gowns. If you choose to wear white, break it up by adding a splash of color such as bright heels or a printed scarf, and try to avoid pairing it with silver or gold, which tends to look more bridal.
Special dietary requests are definitely on the rise. Between gluten intolerance, vegetarianism and paleo diets, wedding menus have come a long way since the days of 'beef or chicken'. You should always inform the bride and groom of any special dietary requirements at least a month before the big day as it allows the chef to prepare the menu.
Of course you can say "I don't" to a wedding invitation, but always do so with lots of notice and well before the RSVP date.
What about last minute cancellations? It's not always necessary to call the couple and disrupt them with last minute changes in plan. Instead, contact the venue so they can alter the seating plan accordingly. And do send regrets to the couple after the wedding if you're not able to beforehand.
While some social media-conscious couples hashtag their nuptials, others are banning Facebook and Twitter on their big day. Recently there has been a rise in 'unplugged weddings' - often this will be flagged on the invitation or even in the program.
Be considerate about over-sharing your photos of the wedding right away. Many couples might be happy to discover a few snaps on Facebook the next day, but some may be disappointed that they didn't get to share them first. If in doubt, wait until the couple have shared photos before sharing your own.
One survey of Facebook users found that a third of married women in their 20s now keep their maiden name. What to do if you don't know? Well generally, the bride and groom will be introduced as 'Mr and Mrs Hubby Name' at the reception. So calling the bride 'Mrs' on the wedding day should be just fine - even if she doesn't change officially her name.
Do you ever go through a mental checklist when you leave the house? We've got you covered! Exclusively for our blog readers, download a free 5×7″ pdf file here and print it for display on your wall or table near your door. Never again forget your keys, wallet or phone!
Now, if you really fall head over hills with this type of design, you can show all your walls (or tables) some love with more adorable typography prints here >>>
Did you know that ColorBee offers professionally framed prints? Our frames are black and made of real wood. They include a 3-inch mat border on all sides of the print to really show off the design. Professional frames give them a custom look at a reasonable price.
Occasionally our customers may want a different color or different style of frame and they'll ask where to buy picture frames. Here are some of our best suggestions:
View many more picture frame sources on my Pinterest board - Frames
Our canvas wall art 'Love Is Old Love Is New Love Is All Love Is You' sets the scene for a romantic Valentine date. Pink and deep red are the perfect pair for this season of love.
Shop our Valentine's Day collection and save 10% when you use the code LOVE10 at Checkout – now through Monday, February 2.
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Here at ColorBee Creative we know that art is the best part of designing a room. But hanging pictures can be intimidating if you’re not sure how to do it correctly. You may have winged it a couple of times and learned that hanging pictures randomly can lead to a sloppy and an unprofessional look. We’re here to help!
The steps to hanging pictures are pretty simple if you know the secrets. In this series of posts I’ll show you how to hang art to show it at its best. Let’s start with step 1 - the number 57.
THE NUMBER 57:
A number of years ago I learned a great tip that to this day has made picture hanging a simple, even pleasurable task. The tip was to always hang art so that the MIDDLE of the picture is at 57 inches from the floor. Why 57 inches? The 57 inch standard represents the average human eye-height and is a standard in many galleries and museums. Hard to argue with that!
When you stick to the 57 inch standard, you create balance and harmony among ALL the pictures in your home and you won’t have the problem many of us have, which is hanging our pictures way too high.
For a gallery look, let’s do what the professionals do!
STEP BY STEP
1. Measure and lightly mark 57 inches above the floor on the wall
2. Measure top of your picture to the middle
3. Measure top of your picture to the tightened wire
4. Subtract this last amount to tell you how far above 57 inches your hook should go
5. Measure up from 57 inches with this last amount and lightly mark on the wall
Example:
1. Picture height is 20 inches
2. Middle is 10 inches down from top (this should rest at 57 inches)
3. Wire comes to 2 inches below the top
4. 10 inches – 2 inches = 8 inches
5. Lightly mark 8 inches above your first mark OR 65 inches on the wall
It may look complicated in writing, but it’s actually super simple and easy when you do it. Just remember to ALWAYS measure and mark with a pencil. Don’t eyeball it. Measure it and mark it.
What about groups of prints? The 57 inch standard also applies. Think of a group as ONE picture. After you arrange them (doing this on the floor makes it easier), start with the center picture/pictures and measure them at 57 inches on center. Then surround them with the rest of the group. Easy!
More on how to hang pictures coming soon - stay tuned!
A couple of months ago I started design work on a new line of affordable and sophisticated stationery and greeting cards and I’m happy to say they’re now they’re available to purchase in my shop!
I call my stationery line ‘Printfully’ because of my love for all things print and paper.
Printfully notecards and greeting cards are a lovely way to ask your bridesmaids and other members of your wedding party to join you on your special day.
These ‘Will You Be My’ cards are already popular on Pinterest! Perfect timing since wedding season will be in full swing in just a couple of months.
Everything is in sophisticated in black & white and I’ll probably keep it that way for a while.
I have four different styles available. This one is the Luxe style. Others styles are Classic, Fanciful and Signature.
You can buy them here. Stay Tuned for more!
