A Print Gallery

August 29, 2013


How do you start off a gallery wall?  I have been helping a friend create a gallery wall for her little study.  She wants something mostly black and white but with pops of color and with personality.  We started off with the print of the Woman with the feather (its titled Oh Carmen) by Peggy Wolf Designs (check out her other desings....you will love them!)- intriguing right?  and big personality for sure. But how to blend her in on a gallery wall?  I then found this amazing pink and orange print that really perfectly complimented my mysterious feathered lady.  A match made in heaven? Perhaps! And guess where its from? Uncommon Goods.  I was very pleased with their print selection  (see more of it here).  We also spotted another fabulous print from their wall art collection-the aviator sunglasses, which of course had to be included as well (see more of their wall art here). And I love that this company really supports local artists and designers and most of their things are made in the USA (gotta love a socially responsible company).


Then we decided we needed more black and white prints and this is where the "Oh Darling, Let's be Adventurer's" print came in.   It's so simple yet so dramatic no? Its from a shop called Fifi Du Vie which also carries a ton of other very inspiring quotes.  The vintage camera is from another Etsy store, PerlaAnne, which my sweet friend recommended (in this post where I featured her home here).  This amazing shop has a great selection of printed linoleum and wood cut art. I then felt like we needed to add some blue to the selection to bring out the feather in the lady's headpiece so I visited Art.com  (a no fail for me) and found this Yves Klein print.  Last, but definitely not least, we needed a wee more pink and black to finish off our space. Of course, these The Aestate lips closed the deal. They have spread like wild fire and I can pretty much guess that at least 50% of you have it already.  Am I right?  So, this is the end result-



How do you start off a gallery wall?  And how do you decide what to add next? By color? By theme? What are your print go to sources? A few have asked me to do a post on my all time Etsy favorites...I haven't forgotten and will get to it soon.


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19 comments

  1. Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemkeAugust 29, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    ooo i like your starting point with the lady print. and i like how you mixed in different styles of prints. i think you are off to a good start. it is so hard to find perfect ones! i am trying to put one together with just family pictures right now and i think that is even hard!

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  2. Sadie + StellaAugust 29, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    These are SOOOOO good!

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  3. Kristin@bliss-athome.comAugust 29, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    I am working on our gallery wall right now and love this! Thanks for sharing :) xo Kristin

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  4. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    This is a great design. Love Oh Carmen! I start with a focal point piece and just hang it and build around it. Sometimes I arrange on the floor first and then just do it!
    xo Nancy

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  5. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    I love all of these Albertina! Next time I need art seriously coming to you! Have a great weekend:)

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  6. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorAugust 29, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Love what you've put together!! I had fun putting the gallery wall in my hall together but you are right, it can be tough to find what to start with. I started with black and white and worked out from there.

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  7. Linda {Calling it Home}August 29, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    This is a great collection. I love a gallery wall, and boy they can be tricky.

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  8. Beth of designPOST InteriorsAugust 29, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    I am in the midst of picking prints for my own gallery wall. It's so overwhelming but I think my plan is just to start hanging and stop worrying about perfection!

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  9. LiveLaughDecorateAugust 29, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Of course we all have those lips from Jessica! I wanted one forever and was pleased as punch when I won one a Glamourmash giveaway. Waiting to frame mine and add it to the gallery wall in my office. Yes, gallery walls can be a MONSTER. I usually start by laying everything out on the floor and pairing like images/themes/colors together. I also try to mix and match the frames so you're not too heavy with one style of frame on one side etc..And I also try to break up the images with some words as you've done here. There really is no set rule. Just take your time, play around with the installation 'til it feels right.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    You are my new art broker I've decided!!! I just love the Aestate's work. I decided I am going to do more art posts...not that I have your eye, but whatevs. xoxo

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  11. AlexaAugust 29, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    You have the best eye Albertina! Love Peggy Wolf, she has the best pieces!

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  12. decorayadoraAugust 29, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Hola Albertina que linda combinación piensas hacer, yo partiría con la imagen de la mujer ,,, espectacular cuadro!!,

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  13. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Ohhh this is going to be so fabulous!! I really want the aviators and the lip print is a no brainer!!

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  14. Nicole Michelle CentersAugust 29, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Some great choices you have here! The pink and black is so sassy and perfect for a study- you have great taste!

    Nicole
    www.eleganceandclutter.com

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  15. SimonaAugust 30, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    This is so great!! Love them all, so much personality. i am going to check them all out, and get some for myself, love it!
    Simona Lake&Moon

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  16. SimonaAugust 30, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    ps. following you now on Bloglovin, great blog!
    Simona Lake&Moon

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  17. TrishaAugust 30, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Absolutely love these images! particularly the one of the woman with a featherin her hair! x

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  18. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresAugust 30, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    We want to start a gallery wall too! LOVE!!!

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  19. Rebecca and LoriSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    I love a good gallery wall! Mine is up and running- I've actually got two so far and I'm planning a third. I may or may not be just a little obsessed!
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Lori

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