Creative Mandalas for Inspirational Decor

The way you design your home can be a vivid representation of who you are. By using a mandala in your interior space you can shine light on a specific aspect of your inner landscape.

The Mandala is the Sanskrit word for “circle” or “completion.”  The mandala has a vast history among many people and different cultures. Buddhists, Tibetans and Hindus have all derived intrinsic meaning from the mandala and view it as a sacred symbol of deep spiritual significance and a representation of wholeness.

In the west, psychoanalyst Carl Jung has described the mandala as being “a representation of the unconscious self.” The mandala is a reflection of its creator and can be found not only in our imaginations but in nature as well. On a small scale, some examples of mandalas include flowers, seashells and tree trunks – on a much larger scale you can view planet earth and our entire universe as being in the shape of a mandala!

Flower Mandala: Dahlia

Below are some stunning examples of how mandalas can be used to beautify your living space:

Bookshelf Mandala

Mandala Bedding and Blankets

Mirror Mandala

Mandala Coasters

Rug Mandala

Mandala Clock

Bowl Mandala

Wall Art: Crochet Mandalas

Mosaic Mandala Rocking Chair

Mandala Reclaimed Wood Table

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Funky Furniture Friday: Dazzling Mirrors

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6 Different Creative Color Combinations For Your Home

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Happy Birthday Andy Warhol

August 6th marks the birth date of a legendary figure in the Pop and Modern Art Movement – Andy Warhol

Warhol’s art encompassed many forms of media, including hand drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, silk screening, sculpture, film, and music. His art flourished throughout the 1960s’s and although he passed on in 1987, his unique style continues to inspire many contemporary artists today.

No Title, 1967

Liz No.5 (Early Colored Liz) 1963

Campbell's Soup Cans, 1962

Marilyn Diptych, 1962

Gun, 1981

Moonwalk, 1987

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August 2013 Summer Series: Beautiful Backyards and Outdoor Accents

As we enter into August, the last month of summer in New Jersey, I am soaking in every second that I can be outdoors enjoying the warm sun and robust natural landscapes in full bloom.  Some of my favorite places to relax are the wonderful spots around my friend’s homes that are absolutely perfect for this summer weather. Beautiful gardens and backyards are a wonderful touch to any home décor, the exterior is just as important as the interior especially during these summer months when we love to gather with friends and family outside. Landscape is an important feature to your home garden but outdoor furniture accents can really breathe new life into a backyard as well.

Japanese Rock Garden (Zen Garden)

Lovely Garden Pond

Beautiful Flower Garden

Wooden Canopy, Lounge Chairs and Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor Home Theater

If you missed the chance to create your own outdoor sanctuary this summer, no worries, the summer season shall return!

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Funky Furniture Friday: Weird & Interesting Clocks

We are ALL on the clock, but keeping track of time can be fun and challenging with these wacky clocks!

Cooking Utensil Clock for Your Kitchen

Spoke Clock for Athletes and Cyclists

Keyboard Clock for Musicians and Music Lovers

Science Clock with Equations

Floral Clock for Gardeners and Nature Lovers

Optical Illusion Clock

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Wall Murals: Beautiful Room Transformers

Whether it be lounging in your living room with a magnificent aerial view of space or falling asleep with a lush evergreen forest in your bedroom, gorgeous wall murals can transform your room into any place you would love to be.  A wall mural creates a striking impact and can dramatically transform any space into a work of art.  Wall murals are excellent options for single rooms or small places.  It can help turn something plain into something beautiful and unique.

Wall Mural of Space with Moon and Earth

Wall Mural of Forest

Wall Mural of City Scape

Wall Mural of Purple Fantasy Tree

Wall murals tell a story about the people who dwell there.  If you don’t have a clear picture in your mind of what you want, a good muralist can help you through the process of deciding by offering up their own ideas in collaboration with yours.  They can help illustrate your ideas, tastes and style for you.

Abstract Painted Wall Mural

Sand Wall Mural

Moon Wall Mural

Outdoors/Camp Wall Mural

Guitar Music Wall Mural

Octopus Wall Mural

Mod Abstract Wall Mural

Lake with Cherry Blossom Tree Wall Mural

Eye Wall Mural

If you are an artist, you may consider painting your own mural – giving it your own personal touch.  If you aren’t an artist but still want to paint your own mural, many places offer paint by number wall murals as well.  Not all wall murals have to be painted on either. If you can’t afford to hire a muralist, you can purchase a pre-made canvas, vinyl or fabric mural and paste it onto your wall or you can opt for wall decals and stencils to brighten up and enhance the space.

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Brass Accents and Golden Hues

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Funky Furniture Friday: Food Shaped Beds

Pizza, Sushi, Cupcake and Ice Cream Pillows

Cozy up for the night in a bed that feels as good as it…tastes? These scrumptiously designed beds will make that late night tummy grumble!

Ice Cream Cone Bean Bag Chair

Pizza Bed

Cheeseburger Bed

Banana Bed

Flapjack Bean Bag Chair

Waffle Bed

Hamburger Bed Sheet Set

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Thursday Treasures: Bizarre Bookshelves

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