Photographic Interior Design Inspiration: Often Better Than “Art”

I have never really considered myself a serious collector of anything. However, I suppose over time I have become an accidental one. More and more I find myself drawn to photography. It’s the section I stop at first during the College for Creative Studies’ Spring Show. (You have to get there early to nab the good stuff.) My sister-in-law just returned from a photographic vacation in Read More…

Photographer Marc Loret: Decorating Your Home With Photography

I’m putting the finishing touches on a kitchen and dining area for a client. For the back hall, I’ve mixed a mixed variety of photos by French photographer, Marc Loret to create 2 framed pieces that will hang on above the other. Each photo measures 6″ x 6″.

Marc’s work is very painterly – a unique mixture of photos with styling that add a sense of age, painted looks and beautiful edges. Let’s take a peek at more of his beautiful and affordable work. Read More…

Friday Favorite: Art & Photos by Marc Loret

I can’t remember how I came across Marc Loret, but I was immediately attracted to his photography. Let’s take a peek.

Marco lives and works in France where he pursues his two passions: photography and nature. Many of his photos are of the natural world. He sells his work at his Etsy shop. Standard size prints are 6″ x 6″ and sell for $9.00. You can order larger prints as well.

I suggest buying several and grouping them. Buy three – one in a larger size and two in the same. Mat and frame them and you’ve got a lovely wall.

When Marc isn’t taking photos, he’s creating his own illustrations on vintage books.

You can find these at his other Etsy shop. Most prints sell for about $10.50.

Poppytalk Handmade Marketplace opens

Each Tuesday I try my best to focus on handmade goods for the home. So it was perfect timing that today Poppytalk Handmade opened their Marketplace. This is the place to go for everything handmade, with a few vintage things thrown in. Affordable art, accessories, furniture, and photography are just a few of the categories to choose from.

As an interior designer, this shop is a very welcome and much-needed addition to my resource list. My clients who want me to style their home are typically looking for that one-of-a-kind item, that something no one else has. If I can find it at a good price it’s even more valuable.

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Photojojo has the cutest selection of gifts for photographers. Or, gifts for photographers to give to others. The Martha in me likes to make little photo albums of a special dinner party or whatever. Make up a batch for the gang and send them as a thank you or just for the fun of it. I like the magnetic photo rope ($12 for one). Hang a bunch to make a wall of memories. How about a wrap-around frame?¬† ($99) It holds 7 – 12 photos and is covered with glass. If that’s too pricey, check out these 8-packs of wall decal frames ($20).

So I’m wondering if a digital SLR camera is worth the bucks. Don’t you think a good point and shoot camera is mostly good enough?

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