Recognizing a Young Fashionista Early in the Game!
I can’t imagine anything more satisfying for a lover of art and fashion than having a younger version of yourself in your midsts. Whether it’s your own child or a sibling, a niece or nephew, a neighbors’ child you’ve watched grow up, to witness their blossoming into a full-fledge fashionista is an absolute joy.
Celebrating your shared interests with a gift of art makes the connection even more special. Welcome your budding diva into our little club with a cool, my-friends-don’t-have-one FASHION+ART print. As a young fashion warrior, their first job is to lead, not follow. Be a trendsetter, not a slave to one. Put them on the right path. And pat yourself on the back too. You’ve scored another one for the F+A team!
A Plain White Box? No Thank You!
There are just so many options in today’s world of home decor. Come on. Living in a plain white box is just plain lazy with all of the choices available today. Paint color, furniture, upholstery, ART— the possibilities are positively limitless! Does just the idea of that thrill you as much as it does me? I hope so!
A stylized quad from The Croquis Collection adds even more zing to this lively reading corner. Clockwise from upper left, TUCKED SUEDE, ON VACATION, BLACK LACE and HAVE FUN bring a sense of airy sophistication into the mix. We all agree that putting your artistic eye on full display personalizes your space like nothing else can, right? We’ve been talking about that since the beginning of our time together. So let’s put an end, once and for all, to the hum and the drum. Get on it, sugar. Life is way too short to live in a plain white box!
A Calm and Restful Spot
I don’t know about you but after a full day of staring at the computer screen, my eyes long for a calm and restful spot. This is my special time. For contemplation. For chilling out. For dreaming of moments still to come. A touch of Mother Nature, a favorite work of art and it’s almost spiritual. A place to let go.
BOWLICIOUS from the Pencils Collection adds to the serenity of this corner. It’s a gentle reminder of the beauty to be found in simple things. Flowers in a vase. A neat stack of books. Light if needed. Can you hear the tranquil music playing softly in the background? Feel your body uncoil and unwind? Who doesn’t need a special place where calm and serenity prevails? Don’t deny yourself.
Mother’s Day is May 13. Wouldn’t your Mom love a FASHION+ART print? Order by 5pm est Monday, May 7, to guarantee on-time delivery. We’re here in The Gallery. And we’ll leave the light on for you. Just like you-know-who.
Doo-hickeys often come in handy…
We’re shooting new images of our FASHION+ART note cards, using little tchotchkes and doo-hickeys just laying around the house. Someone once said that my home is one big prop closet. hmmm…
FLOW, DENIM AND LACE, and KISS ME. That’s 3. But with 7 collections, and 6, 7 or 8 cards in each, this project may take us awhile. We’ll give you a peek at our progress often but in the meantime, feel free to peruse The Gallery and select a fresh new print. Or a few choice note card sets for your Spring and Summer correspondence needs. We’ll be looking for you—
Big-Game Drama
A black wall? It’s the perfect backdrop for any FASHION+ART piece! But the vivaciousness of HEAD UP SHOULDERS BACK leaps right off of this one, kicking the wow factor into major overdrive. Full of big-game drama in this space by Anna Malin, she says to all who enter, “Freeze! And feast your eyes on me!”
Take a good long look around your villa. There’s the perfect spot right there, or maybe there, for the FASHION+ART print that’s been screaming your name. With 43 works to choose from, we’ve got your number. The black wall? Well, let’s just keep that as an option.
The Gallery is open.
Pushing the Heat
Guess what? We’re adding a new print to FASHION+ART’s Pure Fashion Collection! It’s a free and flowing piece called PINSTRIPES & SPOTS.
She plays very sweetly with so many of the other works. BOWLICIOUS, for instance. As a pair they make quite a statement, don’t you think? Along with the bold animal print cushions, they bring the va-va-voom to S. R. Gambrel’s ultra-serene bedroom. I just love the way their bodies move in the same direction. And believe me, I didn’t plan that. But the harmony, the symmetry, the balance is there. Kismet.
So go ahead and push the heat while keeping things nice and mellow. Come to The Gallery and take a look at our newest addition. Click the +. Come in real tight. This doll is more than ready for her close-up.
We’ll meet you there.
Let the Party Season Begin!
The weather has been unseasonably warm and wonderful. Already I’m looking forward to the spring and summer party season. Aren’t you? No point in wringing our hands over global warming or other things not in our control. Let’s get a jump on the things we CAN control, shall we?
Here’s something that’s totally in your hands. Have you selected your invitations for spring’s first soiree? Maybe it’s drinks at your place before that big event? A party to celebrate your azaleas in bloom? Or the tea you’ve been itching to host to show off your mothers’ precious china. Whatever the occasion, why not take it all the way and invite your guests with an elegant, handwritten invite? Sent by mail. With a stamp. By the post office. Remember that place? It’s true that most people prefer mailed invitations over phone calls and evites. I certainly do. I’ll bet you do, too.
Let’s do it right this social season. The way you’ve promised yourself year after year. With seven collections to choose from you’re sure to find the perfect FASHION+ART note card. Raise your party cachet to a whole new level. And score big diva points, too!
I’ll meet you in The Gallery.
Who’s Your BFF?
They’re your Posse. Of One. Your Road Dog. When it comes right down to it, it’s ride-or-die with this chick. Right? You two ran the mall as teenagers. Hit every nightclub in town when you turned 21. (21???) The stories. The adventures. The close calls. You know without doubt that they’ve got your back. Your front, too.
Celebrate them with a gift. THREE AMIGAS for your amiga. Or amigo. I think sharing art with another ties you together forever. There’s never a disconnect. Every time they look at it, no matter where on the planet they may be, at that moment you’re right there with them. And how cool is that?
Isn’t there a birthday coming up? An anniversary? You should join us in The Gallery. Pick out something extra special for your BFF.
The Power of RED
NOW THAT’S A HAT & RED GLOVES
Red, black and white. It turns up again and again in the FASHION+ART Gallery, doesn’t it? It’s never been a secret that this trio makes up my all-time favorite color combination. My head snaps around at just a glimpse of it anywhere. The sizzle and pop? How can you not be drawn in by the vibrancy? The sheer power?
NOW THAT’S A HAT and RED GLOVES electrify the corner of this space created by MALTA RUGS. The energy is inescapable and gears you up for anything. A missed deadline, an overbearing colleague, an insufferable teenager. Breathe deeply and embrace the spirit. And then come out swinging! That’s the power of RED.
Both pieces are available in The Gallery. See you there.
Keeping It Cool
The cool and sophisticated palette of this beautiful setting from Belle Notte Linens is the perfect atmosphere for soft pencil drawings. The graphite emphasizes the elegance while shades of wine and melon add a rich but subtle pow to it all. There are several choices with this quad. Care to see a few?
There’s TAKING CARE OF BIZNESS and RENAULD sharing wall time together as they do so well. HOT MELON stands strong all alone—color this vibrant goes a long way—while the SILVER FOXES push the uber-cool grey effect even further. And the triple threat of Bizness, Renauld and Hot Melon heats it up and cools it down all at the same time. Mix and match to your little hearts’ content. You’ll know when the combination is just right for you.
Nothing brings your essence to the forefront like art. Express to all who cross your threshold just who you are and what moves you. At the FASHION+ART Gallery, we’re more than happy to help!
