While running errands today (and with all the door talk), I couldn't help but notice how lovely all the old church doors around here are! Perhaps it has something to do with the welcoming atmosphere churches should provide... but either way, churches really do tend to have stunning entryways!
I really dislike it when a home's decor seems to spring entirely from one party (usually the chick), I mean... doesn't someone else live there too? Because of that, I really try to keep an eye out for things Jesse will think are awesome (although thats sometimes harder than it sounds). While I don't plan on putting this in my home anytime soon, I thought he (and every other scientist out there) would get a HUGE kick out of these Periodic System Wall Stickers over on ferm LIVING.
So the low down on our kitchen plans: We're currently getting bids for 2 options.
Ok so it's not so stormy anymore, but yesterday evening we had a very strong, very short storm!
In my usual style, I'm already looking towards my next project before the current ones are done. Jesse & I are looking into some very minor kitchen updates... specifically, those purple laminate counters! We've got a couple options we're looking into- which I'll share more about later -but for now, I'd like to just share some lovely pics from my inspiration files. I love the bright, simple, colorful feel these kitchens have! None of them take themselves too seriously, which is a good quality for kitchens IMHO. :)
First, I consider my buyer. I want my typical buyer to be "me" - or someone like me. I want my friends to be able to buy my work; I want their friends to be able to buy my work. Unfortunately though, most of us can't afford to be dropping large sums of money on fancy paintings. Even those who've graduated probably don't have art in the top echelon of 'things I need.' A big concern in pricing my work deals with the cost of paint- for me this is even more important because I tend to use paint quite freely. Simply put, I use a lot of paint. Stepping up the quality of paint means stepping up the price (substantially- and often too much).
Second (but probably more importantly), I consider my love of painting. I like to paint... I paint fast and a lot. In my recent effort to really boost listings in my shop, I've been sitting on a lot of paintings- but had I chosen more expensive paints, I very easily could not have afforded to do so. Buy choosing cheaper paints, I can afford to paint as many fun, chic girls as I want- even during a slow spell. And since doing what I love is my focus (not turning a huge profit), that's the way for me to go!
Now, as a disclaimer, I'll say that these are very general concerns and don't apply to all my work. It's a whole other ball game with oil and specialty paintings. I'll also add that while I advocate cost-effective materials pretty freely, I only use materials I'm familiar and happy with. You'll find the same 'cheap paints' still gracing my own walls several years old and still lovely!
Brushes however, are a whole other story... an expensive brush is worth every penny! ;)
My mom is amazing.
I'm so in love with the weather right now- it's been unseasonably warm here in Pittsburgh. Apparently this is 'summer weather' -which makes me even more excited that I might actually like summer! Spring is here & for once in my life I have flowers... that I grew... in a garden.
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