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Everyday Art: Simple Beauty of Neatly Organized Objects

Posted: 07 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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It has often been said that there is beauty in chaos, and in some cases that is very true. But what about the beauty to be found in organization? The Things Organized Neatly Tumblr is a monument to the inherent loveliness of objects laid out in orderly tableaux.

Ranging from neatly arranged store shelves to the contents of pockets and bags to the various tools used by professionals in the course of their daily work, the groups of objects represent the things both public and private that make up our individual worlds.

The small scenes laid out using these items are often intensely personal, reflecting the values and personalities of their owners. What type of person carries golf tees or bothers to painstakingly lay out every ingredient for blueberry muffins? Seeing the objects deemed by their owners to be important enough to photograph makes us want to know more about those people.

In a larger sense, Things Organized Neatly lets us look at our own possessions in a slightly different light. While the jumble of objects we carry or live with every day might be so familiar as to seem invisible, perhaps reframing them in an organized way would allow us to see them again and be satisfied with what we have rather than always wanting more.

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Picture Perfect: Classic Wall Murals Step Into Modern Homes

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 04:00 PM PDT

[ Filed under Surfaces & Walls & in the Fixtures category ]

Wall murals in homes were once seen as the very definition of tacky – but they are now making a stylish, highly personalized comeback. Modern wall murals use personal photographs or fine art prints to create unique looks for the home.

A company called Eazywallz allows users to upload their own photographs or choose from their large selection of designs. Printed on a thin adhesive canvas rather than paper or vinyl, the murals are durable enough to withstand life in a busy family home.

Custom wall murals allow anyone to create a completely unique home environment. Using family photos or illustrations that reflect the personalities of everyone in the home, the murals can give homes the type of personalization that traditional wallpaper can’t match.

The possibilities are endless as the murals can also be used on furniture, cabinets or any other large blank space that needs a bit of color and livening up.