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DECORATE
Decorate with Style
By Gail Mayhugh
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We all love our furry four-legged, two-legged, winged, and reptile kids and have spent quite a bit of time with them the last couple of months. I’ve shared with you how to decorate with them in mind, but what about decorating with them for a change. So here are a few ways to decorate with style…
Do a WALL GALLERY in your office with pet prints. They can be photos of yours, different art styles of your pet’s breed, or just fun images. I help a friend work her booth at art shows. This gal came in and bought cat and dog prints. We asked what type of fur baby she had and said, “Oh, I don’t have any pets, I just like to decorate with them and have a wall gallery down my hall.” Not all fur babies are the size of a kitten; some are as big as a horse. Or maybe you’ve always wanted a horse. There are so many art websites where you can purchase the print and then frame it yourself. Of course, wait for a sale and use a readymade frame or have it framed from where you purchase the print. I do like CANVAS WRAPPED PIECES, which most times are less expensive. Custom framing is great, but an investment you may not be able to make right now.
Spending more time with them, you may have found you need more ways to keep them occupied. If you have the room or corner, this would be an awesome and ATTRACTIVE PLAY AREA keeping them
busy while you work.
PILLOWS will always be one of my favorite staples when decorating. They’re an inexpensive way to change a theme in your room, but sometimes you may not find what you’re looking for. An easy way is to have it printed on a pillow or fabric. Almost any place you can get items printed can put an image on a pillow or fabric. There are places online that can print on fabric if you don’t find one in town.
If you get fabric printed, make the pillows double the fun by having a different image on the front and back. Then have them made into pillow covers. Covers are great because they’re easy to store when you want to change your décor.
If having your pets around is all you need, consider a WALL MURAL of your dream getaway. I know I’m ready for mine.
Gail Mayhugh, the owner of GMJ Interior Design, has been designing in Las Vegas for over 20 years. She also supports animal rescues and shelters through her non-profit, www.SeniorsToTheRescue.org.
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