Here is a story about why this program works...
At the beginning of March this year, I was catching up with Donna, a friend of mine. Last year both she and her husband retired and also
just completed a main floor renovation of their house. They hired experts, interior designer and a contractor, to finish their renovation.
With the total upgrade of the space she wanted to make sure the art she chose would complement her space but really desired to pick pieces that meant something to her and her family. The task became overwhelming. She had several empty walls in a few rooms and got stuck even getting started. She knew that wall art was important, but she didn't know what would work the best in the space... and how do you find art that you love?
It never occurred to her that there are art experts that help with exactly this problem. She said she felt lost. She had a hard time "seeing" how the artwork would look in her space. Her newly renovated space was fresh, but her comfort zone for art wasn't.
This is one of my favourite types of Do It Yourself (DIY) projects for the Savvy Art Stylist System: Tips, Tricks and Tools. We did an art styling plan for her main floor, hallway and stairway, using the Savvy Art Styling Tool, so she could see what size and type of art works best in the space and how the art in the rooms all worked together. She used her copy of the Savvy Art Styling Tool to guide her online searches and shopping. We connected bi-weekly to check on her progress and answer her questions. As Donna shopped, she filled out the Keep Me Organized! Template so we could discuss the art options she favoured. As the project progressed Donna requested more support beyond the Savvy Art Stylist System: Tips, Tricks and Tools, which is completely acceptable.
We bumped up her support to Do It Together and began our work in the family room. Being able to provide diagrams and pictures of how the art would look in her space grew her confidence in selecting. With support, her anxiety and sense of overwhelm decreased. We decided to create a photo gallery wall over the sectional. We had fun putting that together.
She discovered that not every space needs original art. Some spaces you can use your family photos or heirlooms to create a statement.
Knowing what a space needs is the key to successfully styling with art that elevates a room decor and makes you smile at every passing.
We are working on her living room next, looking for an original for that feature spot.
Stay tuned...
