Oh For the LOVE of MAPS - Home Decor Ideas

Hi Friends!  Sorry about the laps in postings.....we were gone 5 days for Thanksgiving and now just getting back into everything :-)  I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and now getting ready for Christmas - WOW!  It is coming FAST this year - I'll have to post all the fun Christmas decor soon!

The most popular post I've ever written is  how to turn an old paper map into canvas art.  I simply cut up the map, applied mod podge to the map and pressed it on the canvases. (You can see the full tutorial by clicking the link above)

I always enjoy it when a reader will send me their version of a project I did. (So send me any projects you have tried!)

This one by Nicolle has such a great color scheme !  You can see more photos of this antiqued world map on canvas by clicking the link.

Or how about this "It's a Small World" nursery theme map on canvas that  Paul and Karissa made!

  They had fun using the map to represent Disneyland's It's a small world theme ride along with a reminder of their extensive traveling before they had their baby.

Maps.com had a TON of great maps to choose from.  These are a few examples of what they have to offer.

They also have a huge selection of globes......I've starting collecting a few globes myself.  You can bunch them all together and really create a fun and dramatic vignette.

Here are some more fun MAP home decor eye candy :-)

I am in love with the rust tones of the map below.....so beautiful with the natural wood color.

Making a collage of your map collections is a great way to make a statement and add interest in your home.

Lucas Studio Inc

What would you think of doing an entire wall in a map? It sure makes a statement - doesn't it!  You could have fun doing a kids safari/travel themed room with a giant map mural.

I am a huge fan of symmetry......I love the way these three map posters mimic the three round mirrors on top.  

If that was MY office, I might actually work a little harder - ha!! (or at least spend more time looking around and enjoying my office!)

I hope you collected some good ideas!  The next few posts will be CHRISTMAS decor!  

Enjoy my friends!

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Decorating With Real or Painted Birch Trees.

There is something so beautiful about a tree bark that is white, orange and peeling!  

Enter, the BIRCH TREE.

If you remember, last year I had a landscape friend that collected birch wood for me while he was cleaning up a site.  I ended up stacking it by my fireplace and by the front door.  What an easy way to add a rustic, warm and woodsy feel to a home.

Here it is just stacked by my front door.  EASY!

I also have stacked it in a basket......it's a fun different look.

When I ran across this birch bed, I knew I'd have to do another birch post!  I love the natural monochromatic feel of this bedroom.  (and then a pretty little dash of pink in the flowers!)

I have also thought, painting birch trees as an accent would be a very nice addition to any home.  Here are a few examples:

www.younghouselove.com

I know this is more a cherry tree than a birch, but I still loved it :-)

House and Home


Or how about stenciling on some birch trees to the front of a dresser?

What do you think of this birch coffee table? I think I would have stained the bottom wood piece a nice deep mahogany color but it's a pretty fun item of furniture.  Better Homes and Garden has a full tutorial on how to make one yourself - it even didn't look too hard!

There you have it!  Lots of great birch ideas.  

Next time you talk to your landscape friend, ask them to save you a few logs!