More Children's Art + Furnishing A Landing
A few years ago I picked up this large canvas at another Aaron Brothers sale for Isabella to have her hand at painting. Fun! Painting has since become a favorite project for both Max & Isabella.
It hangs in the landing at the top of the stairs, an oddly large spot which puzzled me when first visiting the house. I recall telling our realtor, "What wasted space!" I have to admit I was wrong.
This spot is perfect for the Blanca Settee, a floor model I found at Pottery Barn last year. It was in perfect condition and priced at nearly a third of the original cost. Later I went online and found it listed at full price. What a deal!! The yellow Ikat fabric looks great with the painting...and what really impresses me? Look how the fabric design lines up perfectly between the frame and cushion. Good job PB!
The kids read here, and it's a great place to lay things that need to be put away or taken downstairs. Clean laundry gets placed here for the kids to take into their rooms. Yes, it's a good (rare) day when they actually remember to put it away.
12 comments:
Very cute!
I love that bench. I saw at PB outlet when I was in Virginia and tried to figure out a way to fit it into my suitcase!! It was a great deal.
Oh, too funny! I wish there was an outlet near me...instead just have to watch for sales.
The area also needs a little table (passed on a great one I saw at HomeGoods and later saw it in a Show House...no kidding! I looked underneath it and there indeed was the HomeGoods tag!) Also window treatments, but if everything was done what would I blog about?
Janell
I love it! I think this is my most over used phrase, but it's hard not to use it when I'm commenting on one of your posts! I have to remind myself of not rushing things to be "finished" around the house too!
I love it and love that you blog about it!
I just LOVE your color and pattern combinations. What is that fabulous color on the wall?!
I'd like to do a lighter version in our new office.
Kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com
That is so cool and I love the artwork by the kids!! Great idea.
Lovely idea of giving your daughter a blank canvas! It worked out great.
Especially against the grey painted wall.
The sofa also just kind of lines it all up, and plus its handy!
Perfect.
Fee x
One of my favorite things to see in family homes is tastefully displayed children's art. Your daughter's is lovely. And so chic with the settee. Yes, I said 'chic' and I mean it.
Your frame series of prints and paper dolls is so darling. It really turns a house into a home.
What a beautiful painting! I think your daughter has an artistic future ahead!
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I've always wanted to do something like this, but I dont think my art would be nearly as pretty as a kids artwork. I guess I'll have to wait till I have kids of my own for this idea too. It's saved in my inspiration files though- thanks!
I love it!
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