Posted by bethany on Nov 27, 2009 in
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Recipe Via: AllRecipes.com
www.JackieConnelly.com
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FLOR:
I’ve decided to do a group order of FLOR for anyone reading ComoxValleyDwellings.com. You may have seen the links and comments about this on the facebook page.
www.Flor.com
If you live in the Comox Valley, and want to put an order in as well, please email me. We should be able to save on the shipping costs for a larger order. Once I get an idea of the number of people who want to order, I’ll get an estimate for price of shipping. It’s a great product! I’m looking forward to using if for our loft renovation.
~b
Posted by bethany on Nov 25, 2009 in
Guest Writers Hi! You know one of the things I love most about doing this blog thing? I’ve met some amazing local people who are involved with home design. I met Kacy, a local Interior Designer, a couple of weeks ago. I was amazed at her hand renderings for interior design – definitely a serious talent here! Here she is…
~ b
“What is Wall Art?”
This is a technique that many people are unaware of. You may think of it as a type of mural/ or decal, but surprisingly it is actually an original work of art painted right on your wall.
Today most people are looking for unique, individual ways of expression when it comes to artwork. Some clients are on a budget, or cannot find that piece of artwork that will be appropriate for their space. When this happens, I like to introduce wall art. I usually take one basic color from the client’s pallet, match the existing theme, and consider the space in order to come up with a design. Then I will take that design and enlarge it onto the wall or other surface. I recommend always going with the theme at hand, if there is one. This is a great way to make your space look aesthetically pleasing and also adds a fantastic conversational piece.
Wall Art is painted directly onto your walls. It is an alternative for traditional artwork, but can still be refreshed or updated with a new coat of paint (great for kid’s spaces!). Remember Wall Art is an original piece of art and it will have the characteristics of a regular piece of art work.
Recently, my Wall Art has moved to the great outdoors. This idea has helped many boring fences come alive. Yes, fences may keep the deer from eating plants and give privacy, but lets face it… they can look quite displeasing. For exterior fences and exterior walls, this is the new way to add color, interest and balance between your interior and exterior spaces .
WALL ART: The new and upcoming trend in décor.
Make a statement today and tomorrow …
Hi!, my name is Kacy Bolton and I am an Interior designer and artist in the Comox Valley. My business is called Dali Designs. I provide design services for Interior, Exterior and Landscaping. I have been a designer for years and have incorporated my custom art pieces into many projects. I am always looking for something different when it comes to artwork.
www.DaliDesignz.com
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pssssst. I dislike adding “disclaimers” – but I’d like you to know that Kacy has not paid to be on this site. I invited her to share some info because I really think she’s a promising local interior designer. All things “sponsorship” have been put on hold until I can figure out how to do it the way I want to. When I start accepting money from advertisers, I’ll let you know.
~b
Posted by bethany on Nov 23, 2009 in
Writing It seems I’m on a bit of an “Art Kick” these days…
Let’s continue with the theme, shall we?
Step 1: Fall in love with a great piece of art.
Step 2: Buy the piece of art. (Or in my case, make manageable installment payments every month so I can afford it. An art addicts gotta do what an art addicts gotta do…)
Step 3: Bring it home and HANG IT. But how?
Hanging your art can be most difficult part…
Here are a few ideas:
GROUP your art. Try to aim for symmetry and even spacing between pieces. Also, the centre of the grouping should be about eye level. Centre your artwork on your gaze, not on the wall.
via: YoungHouseLove.com
BIG taste in art? No Big Deal. Artwork does not need to be hung the way it is in large galleries – with lots of vacant space between it and anything else in the room. It’s perfectly fine to allow the piece to become part of the rest of the decor by layering. The picture below is a great example of this:
via: SimplySuductive.Blogspot.com
design by: Scott Laslie and Associates
Here’s an idea for art display that I’ve been keen on lately. Simply placing your art on a shelf and leaning it on the wall creates a casual, less formal look. I love this look because the artwork seems so much more interactive. Plus, no holes in the walls.
via: Apartment Therapy
My NUMBER ONE TIP for displaying art is: Rotate, Rotate, Rotate!
Artwork, especially original artwork, is interactive with it’s environment. Colours in your room will alter the colours you see in the painting. Lighting will allow for new layers in the piece to be discovered - even dim lighting can reveal shapes you never noticed before. Therefore, change the location of your art from time to time. WARNING – this could result in the whole room being rearranged – this happens to me all the time!
A perfect example of this is a painting a have by Mark Lindstrom. The painting is of Mount Rundle in Banff. My husband Joe and I spent much of our time in the little town cultivating romance and friendship within view of this majestic mountain. I love to change the location of this painting because each area of my house seems to alter the piece in a way that brings a new memory of the landscape (and love) to mind.
Any other tips or ideas out there?
~b
Posted by bethany on Nov 20, 2009 in
Guest Writers,
Projects + Ramblings Happy Friday!
Wow, what a week! From flooding to blizzards – we’ve experienced our share of crazy weather out here in little Comox Valley. Not the best week to be on the roads commuting to school…. I’m happy to be devoting some quality indoor time today to the cleaning of my house – with little car-time.
Here is Jackie Connelly with a recipe for cozy-morning granola:
RECIPE: from “Baked: New Frontiers in Baking” by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
VIA: TheAmateurGormet.com
WEBSITES:
www.JackieConnelly.com
www.TerraBreads.com
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“WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS” - Local Screening this Weekend.
You may have heard about a film called “Who Does She Think She Is?” that will show here in Courtenay on Sunday at the museum. The film is a documentary exploring the challenges women face when it comes to their fulfilment. We are so often asked to choose between parenting, career or creative desires. This film explores the idea that perhaps we do not need to choose. I’m eager to see this film. I know it will inspire awakening thoughts and inspirational conversations.
The battle to balance my own ambition, crazy ideas, creativity, marriage and parenting has been a bit messy. Sometimes I feel as if I’m barley hanging in there. (Not alone in this, I’m sure). But at the same time I need to be doing this because it is WHO I AM. I can lay-low for only a short while, allowing myself a reprieve to recharge I suppose. But it doesn’t take long before the drive inside of me starts brewing up ideas and creativity in almost unmanageable quantities.
I was asked to be at this screening as an example of a local women who is doing just as the film is suggesting – refusing to choose between parenting, career or creative desire. I will be there along side some other local women whom I highly admire. This is a great honour, and quite humbling, as my journey with this lifestyle has been openly challenging (such is the nature of “blogging”).
There were limited tickets for this event, but there may be a few spaces left. For tickets, you can visit this website: http://lianne.typepad.com/womenart/
Doors open at 1:30. Film starts at 2:15.
