Art

[ladysprite]

I don't think I will ever stop feeling vaguely vain, self-conscious, and embarrassed about hanging my own crafts projects on the walls of my house - it feels way too much like bragging and begging for praise.

However, that's not quite enough to actually stop me from doing so. I just picked up my most recent piece of stitchery from the framers, and all of my plans for giving it away just kind of melted when I saw how truly rich and vibrant and *perfect* it looks. (Yes, framing stitchery costs a ridiculous amount, but I've realized it's worth saving up to do it.)

So tonight's project is an epic rearrangement of the art in our living room as I make space for the new piece and find somewhere else to move the cross-stitched mermaid that had previously been hanging in the location of honor....

Comments

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

This sounds extremely nifty! Hooray for avocational art!

[mamatiger.livejournal.com]

Decorating your house with pretty things that you like is your prerogative. If it turns out that you made the pretty things yourself, that's just a bonus. It's your house. I'd imagine people would EXPECT to see personal arts and crafts decorating the place, knowing you!

Also ps: Just ran across this podcast about exercising -- didn't know if it applied to you, but it sounded like it might, so what the hell. :)

"On this show, exercise trainer and rehab expert Fred Hahn explains why slow-speed strength training, for just a few minutes a week, will make you healthier than a fitness fanatic. (He lays out fascinating and solid evidence throughout the show.)"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon/2013/05/20/fred-hahns-science-based-exercise

[starcat-jewel.livejournal.com]

I know a lot of artists, and every one of them has examples of their own work on the walls in their house. I make jewelry for myself as well as for sale. It's a natural impulse -- you wouldn't be making this stuff if you didn't like it!

[vettecat.livejournal.com]

Pictures?

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

Yay!

Pix?