Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2008 Mirrors, Mirrors, Mirrors Is there any limit to where they can go? Mirrors can enhance just about any space in your home. A good guideline to follow is to always place a mirror where it will reflect something beautiful. Mirrors can simply be used to create interest in a space. Another application for mirrors is to place them in unique groupings with art and other architectural wall décor. The photo at the left is a great example of good mirror placement. The image that we see in the mirror is a reflection of the art and fireplace mantel in the living room across from the front hall. It expands the space in the front hall and brings added color into the space. The mirror has a practical purpose as well in this location. It is a landing place for all who come in or go out of the front door of the home, a perfect check point! Notice the arrangement in the dining room, above right. The arrangement has pizzazz because we incorporated a variety of interesting and unique frame mouldings. Frame mouldings are works of art in themselves! This is a milestone year for me, I celebrated a significant birthday (guess which one!) and decided to launch a new component to my business. My web site features new photos, free stuff, more fun! Please visit and send your friends and colleagues there! www.walldesigndiva.com Before & After What fun it was to place a mirror in this unique place! My client Patty, has a beautiful deck. She created a covered cozy seating nook complete with a Venetian chandelier! The perfect decorative solution is a mirror! It reflects the amazing view and dramatic white columns supporting the pergola across the deck. Talk about expanding. BEFORE AFTER Wall Design Diva "Sightings" I kicked off the summer with an art show! I had a blast hosting with Jennifer Strongin of Editions Limited, and Drybrush Graphics. Interior designers, architects, space planners, and builders met at the showroom of my commercial art framing company, Northwest Framing Commercial, Portland to enjoy great art, food, wine, and good conversation. I made some new friends and have had the pleasure of helping them with their art needs since then. If you need a resource for art consulting, and/or custom framing design please contact me! 503-579-2787   Answers to Your Wall Design Dilemmas Now you may go to my web site to read, and print great information about wall design and art. I have written several articles that address the most common Wall Design Dilemmas. Some of them go into more detail than featured in my book, The Fine Art of Wall Design about topics of interest, and others touch on completely different information. I hope that you find them interesting and useful! The following titles are available for your enjoyment: Art and Framing Sustainability Checklist Art Arrangements, Tricks to Getting Them on the Wall! Choosing Art is as Easy as 1-2-3! Express Your Style and Personality, Start With ART! Give Your Rooms Life, Light Up Your Art Framing Design Cues You Can Use Hang Your Art, Not Yourself Re-charge Your Room With Art, the Most Inexpensive Design Change You Can Place Art Like a Pro! Tele-Classes Coming Soon I am excited to announce my new FREE Tele-Classes COMING THIS FALL. So many people have inquired about attending my numerous seminars. Members of the Interior Design and Art industries have asked if I would help them with their business. Homeowners have requested my consulting services. My challenge is that they live in Australia, British Columbia, Iowa, Texas, Tennessee, Glendale or Kalamazoo! So, I am introducing this new Tele-class concept for sharing my experience with Art and Wall Design to Devotees everywhere right where YOU are! These phone conference classes are nifty because if you have a phone, you can participate! Look for more information, date and time. Stay tuned!    Top Left: Impressive design showroom featuring art from several vendors. Top Right: Left to right, Jennifer Strongin, Editions Limited, CA Suzanne Gallagher, Wall Design Diva, OR Bottom: Kimberly Doyle, Paula Springer, Alan Brzycki, Angela Todd, Carter Case, Laura Donaca, Jason Naiman, Suzanne Gallagher, Bev Landfair, Alleyn Yasskin, flanked by hundreds of frame samples and amazing art! Want to use this newsletter for your web site or forward it to a friend? No problem! You may as long as you include the information shown below.

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