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January 28, 2009
Posted by: Susan at 9:21 am
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There is a lot of visual chatter in my home (hey, what do you expect from a blogging decorator?). When decorating a room, I first decide what I want the room to “say” (so to speak) on first impact. So I figure why not spell it out as well…literally? Reinforcing ambiance with literary impact is a fun way to add some definition to a space. In fact, I’m wearing my favorite Brighton earrings that say “Inspire” as I write this blog post! Here are some ways I’ve used words in my home (click pics to enlarge):
Because my office serves many purposes, I actually added the word “Work” to remind me what I’m supposed to be doing in there.
Because my office is actually off my bedroom, I added “Dream” in the bedroom as a visual cue that I have indeed left the office.
I also added “Spa” to my bathroom to remind myself to relax.
I’ve used “Café” in the kitchen.
And “Welcome” on the family room mantel.
I use “Family” on the family piano.
And who says you can’t buy love? I’ve got the four letter word to prove it! Yes, I bought me some “Love” at T.J. Maxx. The cashier and I shared a good laugh over that one! I bring that one out for Valentines Day (which is also my anniversary!).
I find decorative words helpful in home staging as well…why not help the buyer catch the feel of a home with a little cue card!
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1. a month ago I visited Home Goods and found a wall decoration that I should have purchased. When I went back the next week it wasn’t there. I’m looking for a Family Tree that has a plaque that says Memories,on the trunk of the tree and several different size frames on different branches for family photos. It’s on the large side exactly what I need for a lonely wall. Can you help?
by patty — 1/28/09 at 10:18 am #
2. Hi Patty,
Thanks for submitting a comment to Openhouse, the new HomeGoods blog.
We understand that you have been trying to locate a wall decoration. As an off price retailer, we make every effort to keep our prices low, and our costs down, so that we can pass these savings on to our customers. For this reason, we do not provide a service of tracking merchandise, In addition, we do not have the privilege of ordering specific merchandise from our vendors. To locate the decoration, we suggest that you continue to check with the stores in your area directly. We would be happy to provide you with store locations in your area. If you would like a store list, please call our Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-888-0776.
Thank you,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 1/28/09 at 10:30 am #
3. I wish my decor said “Self-Cleaning!” unfortunately that hasn’t happened yet. More than anything though comfortable and welcoming is what I try to have it say.
by Barbara — 1/28/09 at 3:21 pm #
4. a friend of mine bought this gorgeous tea light holder, he said it was called ‘the kiss’ basically its a face and a hand and the tealight goes in his palm, do you have those available? he got his in san dimas
by rosa — 1/29/09 at 1:24 pm #
5. Love your sense of humor Barbara! I like your style!
by Susan — 1/29/09 at 5:10 pm #
6. Words are one of the great loves of my life! I think it’s great that you used them to decorate!
by Deidra — 2/20/09 at 10:53 am #
7. I love how you defined your spaces with cues for their intended purpose. I think, or I hope, my decor says Live, Laugh, and Love ~ I want those who cross out thresh hold to feel an air of welcome and comfort that says, “Come on in a live awhile here.” I want the background music of my home to ring with tunes of laughter, small intimate giggles, little chuckles, and big booming belly laughs that say, “Joy lives here!” I want my home to exude love from every vignette the eye rests upon, to the sofa or bed one reclines upon, to the feel of the floors beneath ones feet, to the scent of food that we eat, I want my home to say, “I love you!”
by Sandy — 2/20/09 at 2:28 pm #
8. Hi Deidra, Me too!
Sandy – They are sort of cue cards for me -reminds me when I have left the office! LOL I love your vision for your home! There are so many ways to cue our senses. In fact, I just made chocolate chip cookies…what a handy and tasty way to define a space!
by Susan — 2/20/09 at 3:57 pm #
9. Words, words… of all of my signs, my favorite is a 5 foot long narrow barnwood sign that reads “Be it ever so humble there’s no place like home” . I can’t live without it!
~Misti
by Misti of Studio M Designs — 2/20/09 at 10:01 pm #
10. Hi Misti – what a great (and true) quote!
by Susan — 2/23/09 at 1:37 pm #
11. I am one of 3 Sisters, and I found a colorful statue of 3 women with arms linked together and I put it on top of my Curio cabinet, (with the word “Family” in front of them.Looks really nice..For my kithen I found the word “Cocina” for the top of mly cabinets.. and in mly bedroom I put “Dream” on the wall next to “Believe” Now I am going to order one
that says “The Lou” for my Bathroom..You can find all type of ways to have fun with words…
by Wanda — 5/22/09 at 9:49 pm #
12. Hi Wanda – great ideas! I particularly like “the lou” – very original!
by susan — 6/2/09 at 11:52 am #
13. I saw a BELIEVE wood sign with speckles of glass in each letter last year around Christmas & didn’t purchase it. I’ve been searching for it ever since! It’s light pastel like colors…can anyone help?
by tara — 10/7/09 at 7:12 pm #
14. Hi Tara,
Thanks for submitting a comment to Openhouse, the new HomeGoods blog.
We understand that you have been trying to locate a sign. As an off price retailer, we make every effort to keep our prices low, and our costs down, so that we can pass these savings on to our customers. For this reason, we do not provide a service of tracking merchandise, In addition, we do not have the privilege of ordering specific merchandise from our vendors. To locate the sign, we suggest that you continue to check with the stores in your area directly. We would be happy to provide you with store locations in your area. If you would like a store list, please call our Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-888-0776.
Thank you,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 10/13/09 at 11:04 am #