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Experts agree that this spring, geometrics are going to be in a lot of trendy design choices. To take advantage of these hot designs without overwhelming your current decor, you’ll want to choose some subtle ways to add some geometry.For some great tips on small changes, you can make with this trend, see below.Incorporate it in your living area with throw pillows or a rug. Instead of jumping right in with mixing patterns, start small with a few accents here and there. You choose some patt …

Exposing your children to music at an early age can have a large impact on many areas of their lives. Music has been shown to increase math skills, and increase test scores. Academics aside, learning to dance can help with early motor skills as well, plus it’s very cute to watch.Having a music room in your home can help you to expose your kids to everything from classical to your favorite songs of your past. Follow these simple tips to make the perfect creative room in your home so you can …

The best place to capture family photos is in a location which makes people feel relaxed and happy. This is why taking family photos while on vacation at the beach has become such a huge trend in today’s photography. A beautiful setting and joyous subjects are sure to inspire and create photographs which will be treasured forever and always. Here are some quick tips to ensure your beach pictures will be a success.Time - The best beach photos are taken about two hours before the sun sets or …

Often, the only thing we have left of cherished family members are the memories they gave us, the stories they told us and the treasures they left behind for us to enjoy. These relics provide a link to our ancestral histories and displaying them is an important way for us to remember both who they were and who we are. Here are some great ideas to incorporate the past into your present without compromising on your unique style.Vintage garments - Old dresses can be placed behind a rectangula …

Father’s Day is a fabulous time to make the most important man in your family feel loved and appreciated by his children. While a new tie or a coffee mug are always useful, wow him with a special gift made by the itty bitty hands of his children. Here are some cute and easy ways to get the kids involved in your Father’s Day Craft. We Love Daddy Picture Frame - Get out the non-toxic kid-friendly paint and find round wooden frames for your picture. Let your kids paint and decorate the roun …

Are you searching for just the right gift to you show the mothers you know how much you love and value them? We’ve compiled a list of ideas for the lady who always puts others before herself. Confirm her importance with a unique and meaningful gift she’ll treasure. Handprint art. If her children are young, all you will need is washable paint, construction paper and a few simple art supplies. Simply trace the children’s hands and fill them in with paint. These hands can be a base for b …

The time has finally come to where you have produced enough pieces of your own original art to host your own art show. Instead of waiting for an invitation from a local gallery, take matters into your own hands once again by hosting your own art show. What are the best ways to do this? The tips below will help you to continue on your artistic journey!Choose a setting. The setting will determine a lot about the tone of your show. You can choose to host your show in your home, in a restaura …

Oil paints are such a vibrant, classic medium for artists to use because of the texture, color and light that come with using them. Oil paintings are generally not framed under glass to leave the beauty of the artist’s brushstrokes and use of light and dark visible to the viewer’s eye. This leaves the painting exposed to the elements and makes the painting require extra love and care to preserve its beauty. Keep your paintings as exquisite as they day they were created by following these …

There are few things as joyous as the delight a child takes in creating their own artwork. From finger painting, to drawing with sidewalk chalk to designing glitter-filled creations, children enjoy putting their artist skills to work as a fun and exciting way to grow their creative minds. The important lesson for parents to remember as they watch their mini- Picassos and tiny- Monets continue to pile up pieces of art is to encourage them to grow in their creativity by honoring how proud t …