For His Office

from CatamountDigital Yes, Father’s day is coming. And even if you’re not decorating for a Father, it’s a challenge to decorate a “manly” room. I’ve found a great solution for the walls in his office – photography! It’s inexpensive, you can mat and frame it with a simple white mat and black frame and you have a great gift for his office!                                   ...

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Purple Rain

I only wanted 2 see u laughing in the purple rain Purple Rain by PrinceWhen I think of springtime, it is rain and freshly blooming flowers that come to mind first. And one of my favorite spring flowers is lilac, both for its beautiful color as well as the intoxicating aroma.Talented members of the Design Style Guide have used a number of media to recreate that lilac fresh ambiance so you...

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Giveaway featuring Karen Faulkner Art

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Good Day Sunshine

I woke this morning with the song "Good Day Sunshine" in my head and decided to see what sunny yellow items I could feature for my post today.I love these sherbert lemon flowers from ffflowers. They are so bright and sunny. And the best part about these flowers is that they never need watering and they never wilt.This Spring Sunshine giclee print from Karen Faulkner is so sunny. It would definitely brighten up your room! Karen Faulkner is also...

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Oh Deer

There is so much beauty all around us, and we can bring that beauty into our home decor. Many people love wildlife, including me, and deer are such beautiful and majestic creatures. So I searched on etsy for designstyleguide deer and came across some amazing items.To start with I found this King of the Forest 16 inch pillow cover by suchprettycolorsThis gorgeous pillow cover might be just the thing to help spruce up your home.8x12 inch Deer in the...

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Abstract Beauty

Earth, Wind, Sunshine, Rain ...Hello, it's Jo Bradford from Green Island Studios here. Kristen Stein's artwork is the focus of my blog contribution for the month of May. So without further ado, I am pleased to introduce those of you who have not yet met Ms Stein, to the wonderfully ethereal, often Rothko-esque, abstracts that Kristen creates.... Marked Horizon...Kristen Stein is a Contemporary Artist living in the Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania....

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Have A Seat.

Recline in this ultra modern steel and wood Flux Chair from Eins Design. The cross between hammock and sailboat makes it the perfect place to do a little daydreaming.On the opposite end of the design spectrum, a rustic 2-seat bench made from aspen wood and adorned with a soft cowhide-covered cushion from Shabby Sante Fe, where ma and pa can relax and watch a monsoon storm from the front porch.Another bench seat, but this piece from Wink Art &...

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Design Style Guide: Giveaway #1 featuring Karen Faulkner Art

Design Style Guide: Giveaway #1 featuring Karen Faulkner ...

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Sailing into Summer

Fickle Winds From Mystic Silks Big Ocean, Little Boat baby or toddler quilt from All The NumbersSailboats from Renie Britenbucher Tapestry Artworks...

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A Handmade, Heartfelt Father's Day. Who Says Dads Can't be Sentimental?

Father's Day is less than a month away. It is always a dilemma for me to find good gifts for men, even more so when I try to keep it to a handmade, quality item. Here are some suggestions if you are looking for gifts for Dad from our fantastic artists on the Design Style Guide Team:This beautiful card is from the shop of Creationsanew. If Dad is always waiting for "Beer O'Clock" to roll around, you may consider giving him a humorous reminder of...

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Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue

With Memorial Day fast approaching, I wanted to feature a few red, white, and blue items from my fellow artisans at the Design Style Guide on Etsy.com. You can find more items by typing "designstyleguide red white blue" in the Etsy search box. (By the way, this works for any color/colors or item category on the Etsy site!) I also invite you to visit the Design Team's main site. And if you create home decorating products, you'll find an invitation...

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Giveaway #3 featuring Felica Kramer of “anotherbrightidea”

All photos © Felicia Kramer It’s time for  the Design Style Guide GIVEAWAY #3 !!! We are going to be having giveaways approximately every 2 weeks! So be sure to check in often! This giveaway features Felicia Kramer at anotherbrightidea. Felicia says, “I have been making all sorts of art and crafts ever since I can remember. My mother also taught me to sew when I was a child so my creations will sometimes incorporate fabric and sewing techniques....

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Spring Showers

The thought of spring showers and plants conjures up images of preparing vegetable plots, flower beds etc in our gardens. At this time of year in the UK we have our annual Chelsea Flower Show. This is a spectacular and ultimate gardening show where ‘pretend’ gardens are created with various themes. During the show you can walk around gaining inspiration as well as being able to purchase plants to take home. At the end of the show the gardens...

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