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The last few weeks of work at the North House were absolutely intense. Filled with lots of to do’s and long days of getting the to do’s done before heading back home to Florida. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. I had the opportunity to work with Minted and and the Minted Personal Art Styling services. Not only did I get drop dead gorgeous artwork for the walls, I saved a ton of time while an art professional designed my walls.
Selecting the right art for a wall can be overwhelming!
I had blank walls that needed to be filled, and tastefully so. I was more than willing to use someone else’s eye for design and style. Sometimes, having another perspective on a project or wall art is hugely helpful.
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I’d already spent weeks browsing the many gorgeous limited edition prints that Minted offers. That’s easy to do since their selection is huge and I mean huge, my friends. I’d saved lots of them to my favorites board of rustic farm house woodsy nature picks. But there they sat. I was too busy working on big details of the renovation to make up my mind about what to put on the walls.
Thats where the Minted Personal Art Styling Service came in. They sent a note, would I be interested in trying the service?
Oh heck yeah!
The next big choice? Did I want a gallery wall, a room styled or a wall or two? I answered a few questions, uploaded a few pictures of my walls and their measurements.
Next, my Stylist sent me several art choices with renderings of my wall with their recommendations of prints. Almost all of the recommendations were spot on to my taste and style. I worked with my stylist until we had the perfect combination of contemporary rustic art, sizes and styles for these two walls.
Minted is known for quality products, so I already knew I’d receive gallery quality art. I had no idea how lovely the presentation of my artwork would be when it arrived though! The nicest touch was the included note about each piece of art and artist.
Have I already mentioned what a treat it was to have someone do the work for me? 😉 Since the Art Stylist did all the work in selecting the layout of my art, all I had to do was hang them when they arrived.
The prints come in a wide variety of sizes, from 7 x 5″ all the way up to 60 x 44″. I chose two 11″ x 14″ matted prints for the wall behind the headboard. I’m still thinking about getting the third print from the selection my stylist assembled.
I needed smaller scale art since the ceiling is so low in this room. Have I shared with you guys yet that we recently discovered that the main part of this house was built in 1835? That’s why the room is smallish and the ceilings are so low.
I wanted prints that reflected Vermont, the woods and our local surroundings.
I was completely in love with the pine cone print but wanted to mix up the framing methods for my art choices so I chose an unframed 18″ x 24″ gallery wrapped canvas of the print for the side wall.
I have a dilemma though.
It fits the side wall in this room exactly like I expected it would. It’s contemporary and minimalist. It creates a visual vignette looking into the room and draws your eyes in as you walk up or by the door.
It’s perfect.
So what’s my big dilemma?
…I also love, like LOVE my gallery wrapped pine cone print on the kitchen wall too! I think the lines are also perfect for the space between the window and door, minimalist enough to be contemporary and still chunky so it compliments the hefty kitchen table we just built.
What’s a girl to do?
I may have a solution and thought I’d run this idea by you guys…
Besides working with the Minted Personal Art Styling Services, you can order art prints a la carte. I also ordered the Silver Moose print but unframed. If you look close this moose overlays a scene of a lake on his legs and the woods and tree tops. It’s stunning in person. Yes, you can order just prints from the art selection too. I’m planing on making a rustic DIY frame for it.
So my question is, what do you think about placing this moose in the bedroom, replacing the pine cone?
Yes? Nope, not a good idea? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
If you’re not familiar with Minted, they carry gorgeous gifts, home decor and print services like stationary and cards. They also offer e-gift cards which are perfect for the hard to choose for person on your holiday list!
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Geri Ann says
Hi Wendi…I like the Moose in the bedroom with the other “trees”. Love that Moose!!! The pine cone really stands out on it’s own in the kitchen. Wishing you and the family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year xoxox
Wendi says
Hi Geri Ann! What a fun dilemma, putting art in the right place. It’s great to finally be at the stage where I can put up decor in the North House! The more I hear back from everyone, the more I think the moose is perfect for the bedroom and the pinecone stays in the kitchen. Thanks for your input! …and wishing you a wonderful Christmas as well and a spectacular New Year ahead!
Paula Prislovsky says
I do love the Moose print and switching them around works better for me. I read uour post but the first thing that caught my eye was the placement on the wall. Seems that the art is hung too high. Just my thoughts.
Wendi says
Hi Paula! The moose print is popular. I’m glad others like it as much as I do. Funny you should mention the placement of the art. I’m thinking your talking about the pinecone on the bedroom wall? It’s actually hung at eye level. The ceilings in this room are low to begin with since the house was built in 1834, I think they were lowered even further later when insulation was added in between the floors. So the low ceilings make the wall art appear much higher. Thanks so much for your note and visit! Happy Holidays!
Rosanna says
Nothing wrong with putting the moose in the bedroom!Just go with your gut feeling as they say…or do what seems right to you!!
Wendi says
Hi Rosanna and thank you for your input! I was stuck between knowing that the pinecone was orderd for one spot and loving it in another:) I truley loved them in both places. I Appreciate your note ad Happy Holidays!
Barb B says
Another suggestion—definitely hang the pine cone in the kitchen, then hang the tree prints where the pine cone was, one above the other. Finally, hang the moose picture above the bed. Not sure what size is ordered so you may need to hang something else with the moose. Candle sconces? Love the bedroom. So welcoming! Good luck.
Wendi says
Barb…. Awesome idea! I hadn’t though of that one 🙂
Barb says
The moose print is wonderful. And I agree with Patty, The moose print in the bedroom with the other “tree” prints would be nicely balanced. Very Merry Christmas.
Wendi says
Hi Barb… and thank so much for your note! Yes, I love the moose print as well. I didn’t think about it being well balanced with the other tree prints. Patty had a good point! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas as well!
Ivory says
I love your bedroom decoration and bed linen/spread set. Niceeeee! Happy Holiday’s
Wendi says
Oh my gosh Ivory, I fell in love with that plaid as soon as I found it! The blues look amazing against the blue dresser I painted too for that room too. The artwork definitely gives the room a much more completed look. Thanks so …so much for your note and Merry Christmas!
Patty says
I agree with you on this one, the pine cone in the kitchen and the moose in the bedroom. I love both prints, but I especially love that moose.
I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wendi says
Hi patty and thank so much for jumping in. What a dilemma, I love what the art styling service came up with and at the same time, the pine one in the kitchen is stunning. Ha, I wish all my dilemmas were so easily solved! Haha.. The moose is really beautiful too. The detail and quality of the print is fabulous. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and yes, a fabulous New Year too!