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Bay Area nature photographers
This post is a follow-up to my last post about Bay Area nature art. Here I’ve featured work by photographers who have interpreted local nature scenes in a particularly artistic way. The photo montage to the left, by Cris Benton, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cris Benton, John Harrison, John Wall, nature photography, nature photos Bay Area, Stephen Joseph, Terry Way
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nature art of the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is a nature-lover’s paradise, and landscape artists often come here to paint the beautiful scenery. In this post, I’ve highlighted a few artists who I believe are doing a great job of capturing our region’s … Continue reading
modular wall tiles from Sweden
I can’t wait to use these new sound-absorbing wall tiles in a music room, media room or children’s playroom! They can be customized in unlimited ways to create a textural cocoon, a bold splash of color or a whimsical bit … Continue reading
how to paint a painted lady
San Francisco’s “painted ladies” are nearly iconic as her cable cars, or the Golden Gate Bridge. The City by the Bay is not only the birthplace, but also the international capital, of the “boutique” approach to painting Victorians – a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alamo Square, Cole Valley, color palettes for painted ladies, color palettes for Victorian homes, color palettes for Victorians, color schemes, color trends for painted ladies, Haight Ashbury, Mission, Nob Hill, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, painted lady color schemes, painted lady homes in San Francisco, painted lady ideas, painted lady styles, San Francisco, SF Victorians, Victorian architecture, Western Addition
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living with art
Should you build rooms around your art collection, or seek out artwork to complement your home? The best answer to this very personal question is either/or…both/and. Some art pieces speak to the soul in a profound way, while others are … Continue reading