Outdoor living Creole style

(Source: La Case Magazine, No4)

Can you believe it's Monday already? Let alone that June is practically here. I know. Here's why I thought you might want to look at this pretty picture. Very Islandish. Very Varangue Creole. Never mind the grainy picture, a scan from the April-May 2010 La Case issue. It's the front porch of La Résidence Foulsafat, an oasis of tranquility nestled in Rodrigues Island...

Hello art wall!!!

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I am back from my impromptu 'away from blogging time'. It was good getting away from the computer. Not that I've been away completely, I had to log in from time to time and visit you guys:) You know, to take that refreshing sip! And wow, there's so much going on! We need to catch up;)

Now you might notice a few things about LiveYourStyle and L'Atelier, some old stuffs are gone. I felt that they were no longer relevant to the blogs. Also, updated the links! It was so sad to delete the sweet comments that accompanied these posts though. In my almost two years of blogging, I've 'met' and connected to lots of amazing bloggers. On a fait un petit bout de chemin ensemble. So thanks for your support. It still warms my heart to read your comments. And nothing pleases me more than seeing a new follower who drops a word about how he/she likes my corner of the world:)

Moving on to today's post, Art Walls...

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They are not necessarily about paintings either. Mirrors, Fabrics, Ceramics, Tassels, Keys, basically any Artwork, Photographs as well as beautiful empty frames are great too. The above art wall consists of a painted corkboard.

So, I have this 2m x 1m blank space on a concrete wall that has been bothering me. Been itching to do something about it. I started collecting bits and pieces, an eclectic bunch really. And of course, started hunting for inspiration and tutorials on how to go about hanging them.

Two options:
1) Aim for symmetry& repetition. But that will involve buying matching frames and it might feel too formal for a bedroom.
2) Go asymmetrical& play with grouping. Much as I love neat, I also love eclectic.

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You might want to read these tips for hanging art if you're about to do an art wall too. I would show you pics for mine, but they aren't any yet. Pics or Art wall. There's a paint job I need to get done before I can think of the art wall. I'll keep you updated!