Wall Tapestry

Establishing a Mood


The size of large art tapestries means they will set the mood of the room rather than compliment it. As a result, you want to select a tapestry that speaks the message you want heard. If you want a romantic setting in the room, perhaps for a bedroom, you should select a tapestry that exudes romance, such as one with a soft floral design or possibly a lover's scene.

Backdrop

If you have a theme to a room in your home, a tapestry may be the way to set the theme and be a backdrop for the other decor items that you are going to use to accent it. For example, if you want a world traveler theme, which is very popular these days, you may wish to choose a tapestry of beautiful old-world maps. This large tapestry of maps will be the backdrop for the items you have collected along your path of world travels.

Art for Beauty


Sometimes you don't really need a good reason to have a wall tapestry in place in your home, you can do it just because. When you choose a piece of art that you are in love with and have to have it, do you stop to think about if it will fit with the rest of your decor? Not likely. Art is special. Art can be it's own entity and will create it's own place in your home. Many wall tapestries are literally works of art. These have been hand crafted thread by thread to create a design or picture that speaks to you in the same way a painting or sculpture might.

No matter your style, decor preferences or home space, there is always room for an art wall tapestry to brighten up the environment, set the mood you want in play, or just to be a thing of beauty that can be admired by all who see it.

Freshen Up on a Budget

1. Color Your Walls

Completely transform your room with just a few gallons of paint. Try a fresh shade, and watch how it transforms all your existing furniture. Paint costs so little compared to how much you get in return.
A grid of nine colorful paintings pops against a deep gray wall.
Poppy Nine Patch Canvas Set
$349
Available at Art.com



Rethink What You Have
It costs nothing to reassess what your room already looks like. Why not move a few pieces around? Sometimes a fresh approach encourages you to get rid of tired pieces that drag your space down. Do you really need everything you see? Does everything have a purpose and a special meaning to you? If not, then give it away. I promise, less is more.
Air Mail print
$40
Available at Art.com
Havanita print
$40
Available at Art.com



Choose Lighting Wisely
Adding dimmers to your space offers dimension and mood at very little cost. Or buy a fresh shade for your lamp. Consider replacing mismatched floor lamps with two, new matching lamps. Place one on either side of your sofa or bed, and see how the room suddenly has cohesive style.



Update Your Pillows
Can't afford a new sofa? There are dozens of affordable, fabulous pillows that are one of a kind and will zip up your space instantaneously.
Golden Horizon print
$25
Available at Art.com


Sleep In Style
Does your bedroom need a lift? Give it an instant update. Try buying just a new headboard with a unique fabric or pattern. Invest in a great set of sheets, complete with shams. Choose a bold pattern that will define your room, and don't be afraid to mix and match.
Calla Lilies framed print
$310
Available at Art.com



Try a Mirror
Can't afford art? You can find unique mirrors at discount stores or vintage shops that, when grouped together, will bring elegance and personality to even the smallest of spaces.



Recover and Renew
Can't afford a new chair? Give your existing one a makeover by recovering it in a new pattern. Get a little daring and see how a simple chair can be completely transformed.

Architectural Art

Select Hangable Object

Search architectural salvage, flea markets and thrift stores for an interesting item, keeping in mind that lighter-weight choices with flat backs will be the easiest ones to hang. Shown above is a rustic, planked door. It gives a calming conversational focal point to this room.

Materials Needed:

• item you wish to display
• flat 1x3 MDF trim
• nail gun and nails
• drill
• screws
• level
• tape measure
• note pad and pencil
• painters' tape
• wallpaper paste
• wallpaper or fabric
• caulk gun
• paintable caulk
• spackle and putty knife
• medium-grit sanding block
• paintbrush
• semi-gloss paint
• chop saw
• damp cloth
• smoothing tool
• utility knife or scissors
• hanging hardware (screw eyes, wall anchors, picture wire, D-rings, etc.)

Measure and Mark Display Area

Using tape measure, measure object and add three to five inches on all sides. Transfer these dimensions to wall with pencil. Further define area by applying painters' tape to wall just outside pencil marks.

Add Wallpaper or Fabric

Cut fabric or wallpaper two inches larger than measurements. Create a backdrop for object by adding wallpaper paste to wall inside taped-off area, pressing precut wallpaper or fabric in place, smoothing with smoothing tool, then cutting away excess with scissors or utility knife.

Cut and Paint Trim

Using a chop saw, cut trim to size, mitering each corner. Lightly sand mitered edges with sanding block. Paint cut trim with two coats of semi-gloss paint, in same color as walls.

Install Trim

Place trim along outside edge of painters' tape and attach trim to wall with nail gun or drill and screws. Once all pieces are installed, fill nail or screw holes with spackle using putty knife. Caulk inside and outside edges of trim with caulk gun. After spackle and caulk have dried, lightly sand spackled areas, then paint finish coat using paintbrush.

Attach Hanging Hardware

Measure, then mark the wall where object will hang. Attach hardware, such as a nail, screw or anchor, if needed, to wall. Ready object for hanging by adding screw eyes or D-rings and picture wire to back of object. Once hardware is secure, hang object on wall.

Designer's Notes/Master Suites

Designer's Notes

A dark, rich, chocolate-brown accent wall sets the tone for this modern yet romantic master bedroom.

The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat that has a beautiful bed as the central focus. A silk carpet grounds the room, and a great piece of art balances the wall of windows on the opposite side.

Two structural columns in the master bedroom dictated the layout of the room. One of the two structural columns in the room was encased in a free-standing wall built to divide the master bedroom area from the office. The front of the wall acts as a headboard for the king-size bed, while the back of the wall has a built-in desk with shelving above.

The bedroom area is open to the atrium, sharing the light and allowing for views out in all directions. The stone backdrop to the bed unites the finishes with the other stone accents throughout the apartment.

This master bedroom suite is gifted with a great amount of space. The very dark brown, almost-black walls make this lofty room feel more intimate. The fireplace and TV wall was reinforced as a focal point with free form-painted horizontal stripes. The artwork, also in a horizontal format, helps maintain your eyes from perceiving the height of the ceiling. Such a bold combination takes a bit of moxie and faith in your designer's choice.

Imagine the perfect room-within-a-room for a master suite. This reading nook provides a cozy retreat, complete with a chenille-covered big easy chair and ottoman, adjustable reading lamp, and preserved Manzanita tree. The tree shelters the seating area and adds warmth and a sense of security as you relax into this cuddle space.

Warm neutrals with golden accents draw you into this warm, intimate space. The slight sheen on the drapery panels and bedding add a luminous quality, and the linear details of the fabrics and furniture are caught by the light from the wall mounted arc sconces on either side of this master bedroom. A true retreat within the home, this cozy spot will make for a memorable 'staycation'.

Classic Attic

Looking for treasures! Classic Attic is a consignment store seeking antiques and fine home furnishings. Are you getting ready to move, redecorate or just clean out some rooms? Now there's a better way to spring clean. Empty YOUR attic into the CLASSIC ATTIC!

New arrivals daily, LOVE,LOVE, LOVE this zebra print accent chair!!!! The perfect focal point for any room.

Perfect for the bedroom, or dorm room. This is a fresh design print which could give you a great color splash accented with browns and celery, greens and rust.

Ahhh, the perfect wing back chair, with the ever so popular mini print which blends with most any decor.

Located right in the midst of Myers Park, SouthPark, Eastover and Dilworth, Classic Attic is tucked behind Park Road Shopping Center next to The Gardens of BlackHawk Hardware. We're specializing in antiques, finer accessories and decorator pieces - especially those one-of-a-kind items.

Looking for treasures?

Don't have anything to sell but you're looking for that perfect table, armoire or Oriental rug for a special place in your home? Classic Attic is the finer consigner. Come by soon and check back regularly, the treasures are moving quickly and inventory is coming in every day.

Call Ede Graves at Classic Attic (704) 521-3750 for details on how to bid farewell to those items just taking up space (and make some money at the same time) or stop in and pay us a visit!

Hours of operation:

Mon- Fri 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 4301-C Park Road

Charlotte, NC 28209

(704) 521-3750

Color Splash

One of my favorite shows on HGTV is Color Splash. I particularly love David Bromstad's approach to design and creativity. My favorite part of his design's is when he creates a," one of a kind", piece of art to tie the room together with stunning pops of color with art!

David Bromstad, the season one winner of HGTV's Design Star, is currently one of the hosts on HGTV's Color Splash. He is known for his endless energy and out-of-the-box thinking. David began his career as a design student at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. Earnest, passionate, talented and innovative, Bromstad creates awe-inspiring works on many platforms, including custom art, furniture building and interior design.
David says he "blends styles that incorporate realism and fantasy." He combines this approach with a love of color and practical advice that shows how to transform tired rooms into unique, vibrant spaces.

He currently resides in Miami, Fla. LOVE David's Designs!!!!

Interiors Market Place

Introducing you to Interiors Market Place
Charlotte NC

Created in 1993 out of a passion for the home and all that it embodies, Interiors Marketplace is the South's premier resource for the procurement of fine home furnishings, antiques, art, and accessories. Originally located in the Atherton Mill in Historic Southend, the Interiors Marketplace has recently relocated to the landmark Myers Park Hardware in the heart of Myers Park. " We continue to provide a wonderfully unique offering of beautiful wares for the home and garden," said John Vieregg, who owns the Interiors Marketplace with his wife Kelley. A loyal following, including some of the world's most renown designers shop with confidence, relying on the discerning eyes of more than 40 distinct merchants housed in this charming shop.

Interiors Marketplace has received numerous awards, including the national 1997 Retailer of the Year ARTS Award.

Interiors Marketplace has been featured on the nationally syndicated HGTV show Interiors by Design, as well as ABC television's Extreme Makeover Home Addition and has been recognized by numerous publications including Southern Accents, Southern Living, Veranda magazine, Charlotte's Best magazine,The Charlotte Observer, The Charlotte Business Journal, Furniture Today, US Airways magazine,Accessory Merchandising magazine, Highpoint magazine, and Elle Decor. In addition to being recognized by so many leaders in the industry, Interiors Marketplace believes strongly in giving back to the community and has been a supporter of the Mint Museum of Art, The Mint Auxillary, Winghaven, The Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and many other organizations. Most recently Interiors Marketplace has partnered with Common Grounds, a farmer's market, to raise money for Urban Ministry.

You owe it to yourself to visit their untique gallery and follow their blog for the most up to date information about,"what's going on", at the Market place and learn more about their featured artist's and their cretive works.

Abstract Art

Featured Abstract Artist
Lasha Khidasheli
Charlotte NC

Lasha was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, in 1971. Graduated from the State Academy of Fine Arts in 1995 with qualification of Artist-Sculptor. From 1995 to 1998 worked as an instructor at the Academy.

His works were displayed at exhibitions in the Republic of Georgia, including exhibition of Avant Garde Fashion Assembly in 1995, the exhibition at National Art Gallery in 1995, the Modern Art Gallery in 1996 and 1997, the exhibition at the Hobby Gallery in 1997. In the US has exhibited at the Art-1 Gallery in Gastonia, NC (2000); at the Tri-State Sculpture Exhibition (2000), as well as one man show at the Tyson Executive Center (2001) in Washington, DC. Was also selected to exhibit in the national competition in Loveland, CO at the Sculpture in the Park Exhibition, and at the America-Georgia Business Council Annual Conference in Washington, DC (2001). In April of 2002, had an exhibition at Picture House Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Interviewed by Voice of America in November of 2001. The works are displayed in many public and private collections in Tbilisi, Praha, Moscow, Madrid and in the USA.


Lost Civilization

Black Butterfly

Alabasters

Sisters

Hawk of the Mountain

Understanding Abstract Art

Artwork which takes liberties, altering for instance color and form in ways that are conspicuous, can be said to be partially abstract. Total abstraction bears no trace of any reference to anything recognizable. In geometric abstraction, for instance, one is unlikely to find references to naturalistic entities. Figurative art and total abstraction are almost mutually exclusive. But figurative and representational (or realistic) art often contains partial abstraction.

Both Geometric abstraction and Lyrical Abstraction are often totally abstract. Among the very numerous art movements that embody partial abstraction would be for instance fauvism in which color is conspicuously and deliberately altered vis-a-vis reality, and cubism, which blatantly alters the forms of the real life entities depicted.




Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Western art had been, from the Renaissance up to the middle of the 19th century, underpinned by the logic of perspective and an attempt to reproduce an illusion of visible reality. The arts of cultures other than the European had become accessible and showed alternative ways of describing visual experience to the artist. By the end of the 19th century many artists felt a need to create a new kind of art which would encompass the fundamental changes taking place in technology, science and philosophy. The sources from which individual artists drew their theoretical arguments were diverse, and reflected the social and intellectual preoccupations in all areas of Western culture at that time.
Abstract art, nonobjective art, and nonrepresentational art, are loosely related terms. They are of similar, although perhaps not identical meaning.
Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art.



I believe my featured Abstract Artist is driven by the science of  abstract art, according to the definition above, Lasha explained to me what drives his creative works in the paragraph below.

Lasha Khidasheli is a person deeply driven by concerns of the existential relationship of time, space and human interaction. The sculptures express my basic philosophy of existence, time, mass and energy. The essence of my artistic views is revealed in Creation.

Creation is a sculpture looking backward to the beginning of the universal existence. Two diametric energies crash together producing the beginning. Here is the fusion of two entities. Creation shows white limestone shining with the bright light of the ideal in humanity – while black serpentine groans with the midnight of darkness. The heaviness of stone is made fluid with ornamentation and carvings which assert brightness of the vision surrounding creation. The source of the light for our existence is the sun whose face is light, now and forever. Dark shadows pierce the bright areas of sunlit stone – weeping black tears of dark wine of evil and despair. The light is greater than the darkness. Primordial words shout from the darkness. The white need not explain its existence as it will conquer in eternity. Creation was a deeply thoughtful force. Attending all Creation is the god of light. Beyond these antithetical powers flows time, realizing nothing.

His style of work is Modern abstract ( Lasha works in stone , wood and bronze.) his accomplishments in art, both international and in the United

International Exhibits

1995 Group Show-Avant Garde Fashion Assembly-Republic of Georgia

1995 Group Show-National Gallery-Republic of Georgia

1996-1997 Group Show-Modern Art Gallery-Republic of Georgia

1997 Personal Show-Gallery Hobby-Republic of Georgia

1998 Group Outdoor Show-National Sculptor Symposium-Republic of Georgia

1998 Group Show-Malaga Spain

1998 Group Show-Munich Germany

Exhibits within the United States

2000 Personal Show-Bronze Studio-Stanley NC

2000 Group Show-Art One Gallery-Gastonia, NC

2000 Group Show-Tri-State Competition-Washington, DC

2001 Personal Show-Tyson Executive Center-Fairfax, VA

2001 Group Show-Sculptor in the Park-Loveland, CO

2001 Persona Show-Georgia American Business Council-Washington, DC

2002 Group Show-Florence Art Museum-Florence, SC

2002 Personal Show-Picture House Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2004 Group Show-Art Festival in the Park-Charlotte, NC

2004 Group Show-Antique Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2005 Spring Group show-South park Art Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2005 Persona Show-Tyson Executive Art Center two-Fairfax, VA

2005 Group Show-Washington Square

(Washington Sculptor Group)-Washington, DC

2006 Group Show-Diverse Works Exhibition (South Park)-Charlotte, NC

2006 Group Show- exhibition of Contemporary Art (South Park)-Charlotte, NC

2006 Group Show-Design House International-Lake Norman, NC

2007 Group Show-Picture House Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2008 Group Show-Lurie Gallery-Miami, FL

2008-2009 Represented by Elder Art Gallery-Charlotte, NC

2009 Represented by Regina Nussle Gallery-Miami, FL

Vintage Modern

My Featured Designer today is Suzanne Meyer-Pistorious

Choose custom designed fabrics for any area in your home or an original designer gown creating excitement wherever it is worn.While Suzanne will showcase some of her custom designs as apparel, she does not make or sell apparel, the fabrics are draped to give a suggestion of how they can be used to make your one of a kind designer gown.

In recent articles, I have featured clothing designers such as Armani and Coco Chanel, whose clothing line inspired their home decor creations. I believe Suzanne is following in their footsteps, in the reverse, displaying her fabulous hand painted fabrics for, furniture, pillows and art, while introducing the idea for lovely designer gowns. As a designer, I can see making a wood frame to your own dimensions and framing it with your choice of one of her hand-painted prints to make a dramatic statement on any wall as an actual piece of art.

Any of her designs can be used for various applications in the home from upholstery to drapes and cushions.


Eco - friendly chairs with an uncommon flair; fun and funky with style!!


This Fabulous Victorian lady has been modernized yet retains a classic look with a poppy circle paint job on the seat and an abstract floral print on the back. Paints are metallic blues, brown and bronze with flat black accent swirls. Finished with 1/8 double welt trim.
The dings and dents of their history have been intentionally left behind. While not trying to produce new furniture, she is giving new life to old vintage while recycling.
With a content of 60 % hemp and 40% silk. This fabric has a subtle sheen and a silky smooth finish.




You don't always have to hang your art on the wall.
Like choosing clothes that suit your own unique taste.. functional household items can be stunning works of art that are part of your everyday life.
Blugirl Art where fabric becomes fabulous;
Born out of a desire to create something new out of something old, her chairs are one of a kind original pieces of ART that will create a sophisticated statement in your home or office. Destined to become collectors items.
Art
Featuring Artwork by Max Rudolph, original collage's created from recycled paper products and found objects. Read more about him on her website.

Suzanne Meyer-Pistorious believes in reincarnation, at least where furniture is concerned. The Springfield, Massachusetts based artist rescues antique chairs, giving them new life by dressing them up in her hand-painted fabrics. These centuries old pieces may once have led lives of quiet refinement, gracing parlors swathed in velvet and brocade, but today, outfitted in Meyer-Pistorius's vibrant fabrics, they're at home in both traditional and contemporary settings. Among her favorites is Alabaster Rouge, a Louis XIV-style chair with a glazed finish. Meyer-Pistorius salvaged the chair, complete with its original horsehair, and re-covered it with a silk-and-hemp blend in vivid terracotta with accents of black and burnished gold. The chrysanthemum- trellis design is "grandiose" says Meyer-Pistorius-an appropriate look, I think, for a chair named for a king".

While visiting her site, don't miss a thing, plan to stay awhile to appreciate this talented designer's style.

http://blugirlart.com