Zen Floral Collection Clearance

Zen Floral Clearance
Perfect for any spa, massage therapy room, counseling office, or even your own bedroom, master bath or office! What room wouldn't benefit from the peaceful energy of beautiful floral canvas art? Our Zen Floral Collection pieces are leaving forever this Friday, June 25th - if you would give a good home to one of these in-stock pieces by Friday, we are offering them at 30% - 35% off the already very reasonable prices. Stop by the Framed Art Superstore to see these gorgeous canvases in person or call 356-8278 to check availability. At email time, all pictures shown here are available.



Hibiscus 20x20 $100 (now $70)


Gerbera Daisies 36x36 $ 245 (SAVE 30% Now $159)

















Torch Ginger Flower 40"x40" $295 (SAVE 35% Now $191)






Rose 36"x36" $245 (SAVE 35% Now $159)

Canna Leaves 20x20 $100 each (SAVE 30% Now $70 each)

When I look back over my past 20 years of being an art consultant, custom picture framer and now, a “naked wall expert,” there is one situation that has not changed. When homeowners are faced with “naked” walls they sometimes panic. I’ve always seen my role as the person who can offer solutions that will turn their house into a home. It is very sad when clients comment that they’ve been in their house for a number of years and NOTHING has been hung on the walls. Not only did they panic, they froze.

During my interview process I always find out what collections, if any, the homeowner already possesses. Can the pieces within be “tweaked” to fit the new domicile? Perhaps the artwork is fantastic, but was custom framed in 1968. Obviously, we could proceed to update the artwork using fresh matting and new moulding, provided that the client still has a love affair with the piece.

People invariably have wonderful grist for the framing mill. It just takes someone with vision to look at the “stuff” in the antique chest and design matting and framing to assist in getting whatever it is out of the closet and on the wall. In my opinion a house is not a home until there is evidence that actual people with their own unique history live there. Have you ever gone to someone’s home and each room has a suite of fantastic furniture, but the room looks sterile? I guarantee that if there are wedding pictures, children’s artwork, and or antique family photos on the walls the house will instantly become a home.

Some examples of “found art” are: antique christening gowns, ancestors’ naturalization papers, scraps of fabric, bills of sale, maps, photos of the town the home is located in, antique postcards, love letters, etc. I’m sure you get the idea. Here is another great idea. How about a multiple opening mat which can be filled with pictures from your latest European trip? A clever custom framer would also offer to incorporate additional memorabilia which would pertain to the piece being framed. Get new pillows and a fluffy throw and the room is now inviting and cozy.

I’m sure you will enjoy the conversations that arise when people come to your home and want to know the “back” story to the pieces hanging on the walls. I personally have 35 antique family photos over the sideboard in my dining room. The only problem is that dinner can get cold when people won’t be seated for the meal because they are fascinated with my “wall of fame.”

This weekend look for all the photos of the “Moms” in your life. Maybe a design using multiple generations will be just the unique piece which will show your love and good taste all in one.

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Couples Share Decorating Stress

By Lynne Edson

Traditionally, women have been responsible for choosing the colors, designs and themes for the home. Remember looking at china patterns? There were so many to choose from, not to mention dealing with the dreaded bridal registry. The stress was just too much. Most of my friends chose bland, simple designs based on fear of making a mistake.

Well, welcome to 2010. My couple-clients make most design decisions as a team and consequently there is a lot less stress, right? Don’t you believe it! While it’s nice to see couples sharing the stress, it’s still stressful. It doesn’t have to be that way. I am here to tell you decorating your domain, especially wall cover & art pieces should be fun. Remember this, there are no completely right or wrong answers. This is the “grey” area we strive for in life. Oh, there are some very basic rules-of-the-game, but believe me….you must trust your gut.

If your home (first or second) is filled with basic “contractor” white walls, don’t despair. In the old days you could go to the local paint store and find out what the latest “trends” are and get a trusty 2” X 2” paint chip. I recommend first, look in your closet and drawers. What colors do you buy to wear? Chances are those are your pallet. Trust yourself.

I spoke with “Mike” from Lindsey’s Paint & Paper this afternoon. Guess what, Moss Green is still big. Remember when it was Avocado & Burnt Orange? (You are old as I am!) Mike mentioned they offer neat little sample jars of paint. From one little jar you can paint a 4’ X 4’ area of the wall and live with the color. It’s best to do this at least 24 hours before you decide, as colors can change a great deal under different lighting situations throughout the day and under artificial light at night. Now this is a great plan, unless you just don’t have any clue. “The record holder for our store used 39 sample jars until she was satisfied.” I wondered how she picked her china pattern.

For wall art, have you seen the new photographs printed on canvas? The Framed Art Superstore in North Conway, NH has been offering them for almost a year now. Mike of Lindsey Paint commented that some of our clients have brought them into his store to assist in their color choice process. Now, that is smart. The color of the image wraps around the sides of the canvas. Consequently, no matting is required, nor frame for that matter. In this senario wall color is VERY important. The color chosen for the wall surrounds the image without a buffer. Essentially, your wall is now acting like matting for the artwork. Now, with the right attitude and a few tips, decorating isn’t a stress; it’s fun! Let’s have a party!