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The next step in our bedroom makeover

August 3, 2011 by

Our bedroom makeover has been a working progress. It started with bedding, a new headboard then a make-up vanity and television. The next big purchase is new dressers. Until that happens I wanted to give the room some personality, a bold look. I went to Gallery Direct and picked out Laura Gunn’s Red Magnolia wrapped canvas print for above our bed.

The Red Magnolia print is a bold floral print with hints of blue, green, brown and of course red. This picture goes perfectly with our dark wood headboard and rich brown bedding. Right now our curtains are red but will be changing to cream but the picture will still look fabulous.

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red magnolia from gallery direct

This is our 2nd experience with Gallery Direct and I’m still overjoyed with the quality. I recommend Gallery Direct to anyone looking to decorate or redecorate their home. Don’t visit your high end design studios anymore. One peek at Gallery Direct will give you tons of inspiration for any room style or personality. I’m proud to be a part of the Gallery Direct Blogger Ambassador program and look forward to what the upcoming seasons bring.

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Early Father’s Day Gift

June 13, 2011 by

For Rob, Father’s Day came a little early. I presented him with a custom framed canvas of him and the kids from our Carnival Cruise family vacation last year.

rob and the kids on our family vacation cruise 2010

close-up of frame and canvas finish

that's where the picture will be going, it just arrived this weekend

Gallery Direct has provided a really high quality finished product that is proudly being displayed on our living room. Using a heavy duty canvas and beautiful dark wood frame ensure this will last many many years. We can glance at this picture 10 years from now and remember the great time we had that week at sea. As a family we aren’t art collectors but when it comes to family photos they are in every space available. Having this canvas is a beautiful addition to our growing collection.  I contemplated going larger but glad I didn’t; anything larger than real0life would have been overwhelming for the space.
john-lennon-abstract-artI know Father’s Day is literally right around the corner but I recommend Gallery Direct not just for “turn yourself into a work of art” prints but also themed photography, abstracts and illustrations. Spruce up his mancave with a gorgeous canvas of John Lennon or vintage golf. Put the finishing touches on the home office with Americana art. What every theme, subject or artist you choose you’re going to be delighted with the superior finish, order process an selection of features available.

Come back and see the other great pieces we’ll get to review as LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! has been invited to be a Gallery Direct Blogger Ambassador. We’ll focus on seasonal and holiday art and hopefully bring you great specials and deals for gift-giving for others or for yourself.

 

 

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Project 52 – Week 17

April 23, 2011 by

Welcome to my 17th week of Project 52. Project 52 is a weekly wrap-up of our lives.  Last year I tried to do Project 365 and I failed within a couple days.  This is a much better approach to give all of you a peek into our lives behind the blog.

project 52, weekly photos

A quiet week. The weather was spastic, rain, sun, rain, sun so we didn’t really go anywhere.  Last weekend Rob, Shaun, my bff Stacy and her husband and I went to a Philly Soul game; it was so much fun. The rest of the weekend was spent doing errands, taking Shae to soccer and me sleeping all day Sunday because I was sick.  Exciting HUH!

cuddle time with madi

this is our office space

shae named her rainbow alien

 

another alien and his transportation home

this is what happens when a teenager is bored

 

 

 

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Country Chic shopping at Plow and Hearth plus Giveaway-CLOSED

September 10, 2010 by

A welcoming room needs nice finishes before it can be really complete. This might mean curtains, candles or a colorful throw. My kitchen needed a great piece of artwork on the wall to bring it together; we found it at Plow and Hearth.

Plow and Hearth is a catalog, retail and internet company that specializes in the final touches to make any house into a home. They don’t just stop though; Plow and Hearth also offer unique products for outdoor living, gardening and apparel options. Think of stepping into your favorite garden center and they’ve added a room of country chic accessories and furnishings; this is Plow and Hearth.

My picture is beautiful and works wonderfully with the green walls and wood and wrought iron furniture. When I opened It I was pleased how bright red the flowers were. This particular print is canvas wrapped so no need to look for the right size frame and incur additional costs. Literally unwrap and hang. It instantly added a warm feeling, something the kitchen was missing since moving in.

Win a $50 Plow and Hearth GC here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Let me know what you find that would be perfect in your home or garden.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  October 1, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

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London Bridge Children Wall Art Recap

February 19, 2010 by

My children are the most important things in my live. Because of this I’m always finding ways to celebrate that love for them. London Bridge Children is an online children’s boutique that sells unique baby bedding, accessories and beautiful personalized artwork.
Please read about London Bridge Children and its beginning and inspiration.
Welcome to London Bridge Children! I’m Lori, the artist and owner. I create unique and fun personalized art for children. My own 4 kids, ages 1 to 11 are the inspiration for my art.
I originally started London Bridge Children to sell my acrylic paintings and prints. However, I’ve met other artists and companies that offer great items I think my customers will also like….so I’ve added other items to my store. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the products I offer!


I was given the opportunity to analyse Lori’s children’s wall art for myself. It took me a little while to choose what print I wanted, something to represent 1 child or just the girls, but I finally settled on something that showed me all of them. I chose this style picture with the 3 of them sitting on a swing. It’s hanging in my bedroom, in between baby pictures of the kids. It’s the first thing I see when I wake up and the last thing I see when I go to sleep. It’s precious to me because it really captures them. I have Shae sitting in between Shaun and Sabreena because in real life that’s where she always wants to be; right next to her brother and sister.

Personalized products like this always catch my eye and take hold of my heart. No matter how old they get or bratty they can be my kids are my kids forever and I love them with all my heart.

Lori with London Bridge Children wants to offer one of our readers a 11X14 personalized print to giveaway. Visit London Bridge Children’s artwork and tell which design you would choose.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




LargeFormatPosters Wall Graphic Giveaway

September 21, 2009 by
We are a photo loving family. Our walls and shelves are covered in framed pictures of family and friends rather than art. We have a bare spot above our bed that I’ve been dying to fill with something special. LargeFormatPosters.com is now offering an innovative product called a Wall Graphic. The Wall Graphic is and adhesive fabric that simply sticks to any flat surface. Imagine a HUGE sticker with your favorite family photo, nature shot or artwork to adorn your walls.

I can’t wait to get mine but I still have to decide which picture to use. It’s a choice between this rare family picture from the circus

or this other one of Shae hamming it up for the camera.


With the holidays coming up LargeFormatPosters.com has a great selection of sizes of different print styles like Gallery Wrapped Canvas for a high-end finish on your favorite family portrait or simple poster prints to show off your latest nature photography session. Give the gift of art and family this year.

LargeFormatPosters.com is giving away (2) 24’ X 24” Wall Graphics for LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers. Only pay $5 shipping! Tell me how you would use the Wall Graphic if you won.

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