Going to the beach.....more artists

Still planning my trip to the coast and I found these great artists here with interiordesignteam and etsy.........

Seagull Original Oil Painting
This is an original 8x10 oil painting. Framed in an oak frame, ready to hang. I started this painting when my brother wanted to whatch me paint. Copyright remains with the artist, Brenda Thour. All rights reserved. http://luvs2paint.etsy.com

Glorious Skies - ACEO Edition
Glorious Skies is a celebration of beauty, life and hope. This image is to uplift and inspire you and remind you of all the beauty that can be found in the oddest places. Glorious Skies is in honor of that feeling of enchantment. This bubblescape is to delight you and bring you joy!ACEOs (Art Card Editions and Originals) or ATCs (Art Trading Cards) are collected as an inexpensive way to own original art. They are always 2.5" x 3.5" which is the size of trading cards. http://dianeclancy.etsy.com/

Heron, original watercolor painting

This Heron is painted colorfully, the way I like to see inside and transfer to my artwork. It is composed of many layers of blues, violets, magentas, some texture, and a touch of yellow.Heron is painted on 140 pound arches watercolor paper. It is sized to fit either an 8x10 or an 11x14 standard mat and frame. It measures 8 inches tall by 10 inches wide. http://jeanhood.etsy.com/

I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.

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The Quilt As A Focal Point

A beautiful bed quilt provides a foolproof focal point in any bedroom, and is a great starting point for your decorating theme. The first quilt below is all about color and shape, and can easily be the highlight in any style room, from shabby chic to modern, depending on the accessories chosen.

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From Jennifer Miller
From Laurels By Laurie
From Pieces In Time
From Shirley Jean
From Diana's Stained Glass

The second quilt (below) is dominated by the rose and leaf applique, and the beautiful hand quilting. It has the look of a vintage quilt, and is best accessorised with items that echo it's old- fashioned, floral theme. Some examples are shown below the quilt.

From Bett's Quilts

From Wall Express

From Cassandra Russell

From Hills Peak

The Design Style Guide Team offers items in every color and style, and is easily searchable on Etsy. Just type "interiordesignteam" in the search box, followed by "quilt." You can further refine the search by adding a color and/or style. Once you've found the quilt of your dreams, you can run a similar search for coordinating accessories.

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