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dots09809.jpgQ: I am looking for some fun artwork to put in my nursery. I have purchased the Dwell Studio bedding in the pink dot and looking for something the compliment it. I have been looking everywhere and have been having trouble. Any advice on where to look?

 
 

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Did you try an Etsy search?... I have the dwell studio chocolate dots and we found a ton of choices there!

posted by crdesign on October 1st 2009 at 12:47pm
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I find some really amazing stuff on this site. And the fun news is that it is free. It's an effort to get visibility for new and upcoming artists. Here is the link.

http://indiefixx.com/Feed_your_soul/

Good luck. The bedding is gorgeous! -Marianne

posted by mariannemarguerite on October 1st 2009 at 1:13pm
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Complement, with an e.

com⋅ple⋅ment

–noun
1. something that completes or makes perfect: A good wine is a complement to a good meal.

Compliment: an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration: A sincere compliment boosts one's morale.

posted by perdita27 on October 1st 2009 at 1:25pm
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since the dots bedding isnt themey and is a geometric print it should be pretty easy to find artwork to work in the room, i would think anything with a little of the hot pink would work!

what about stretching a fun printed fabric over a canvas?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31801135&ref=sr_list_8&&ga_search_query=2d zoo&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31366156&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=pink fabric&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=2&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28016595&ref=sr_list_2&&ga_search_query=pachyderm fabric&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title


here are some prints i had in my "favorites" on etsy...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29780757
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27386187
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28656472(yumiyumi has a TON of kid-friendly prints)

posted by erinpearce on October 1st 2009 at 2:41pm
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oops the last link doesnt work, it was for yumiyumi's etsy shop

posted by erinpearce on October 1st 2009 at 2:42pm
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Check out:

www.oopsydaisy.com

suuuuuuuper fun kids artwork. absolutely endless possibilities with that. orange looks fantastic with the fushia in the bedding, and softer pinks work too.

posted by KellyKat on October 1st 2009 at 3:46pm
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You will not have trouble finding something you like by ava lisa!!! Her art work is awesome, and coordinates beautifully with the Dwell Dots.

Here's the link:

http://www.avalisa.com/productlines.aspx?id=3

ALSO---Go to art.com and search "avalisa" There are a ton more styles there and different sizes and prices!

You will NOT be disappointed. Good luck and tell us what you come up with!!

posted by burnttoast on October 1st 2009 at 4:02pm
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Hi Sara, this is a bit of a plug but I've just designed a great alphabet print for the nursery and the pink and brown option would match the bedding perfectly!!!!

Here's the link - see what you think - www.eruptprints.co.nz

cheers, Helen

posted by Erupt on October 2nd 2009 at 12:48am
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i sure do! I do custom work too and can match colors :) Good luck with your art hunt!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7488922

posted by HappiestApple on October 2nd 2009 at 10:53am
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i have that bedding in my daughter's room and i've found lots of stuff that works with it. i really love that shade of pink with yellow colors, and because it is so modern and crisp something vintagey like a poster or map would be great too! i did a spray painted frame with a piece of wallpaper, which you can see here with your same bedding, you can buy yards of wallpaper if there is one you like:
http://prudentbaby.blogspot.com/2009/09/one-frame-three-ways.html

posted by jaime5 on October 2nd 2009 at 12:35pm
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Hi
Depends on your budget. Avalisa (mentioned above) would be great or for a cheaper but also stylish alternative, Lorena Siminovich / Petit Collage's Animal Alphabet Print in hot pink and orange would be great too. see
http://www.kindergallery.com/detail/lorena-artists-detail2.html??framepage=../iframes/lorena/Plorena-iframe.html
The Dwell bedding is fantastic and gives you a lot to work with to make a really special room with high impact.

posted by flang on October 2nd 2009 at 3:34pm
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I have this crib bedding. We bought the large version of this print to put above the crib http://oopsydaisy.com/6202-W1-MW.aspx, and it matches really nicely.

posted by emesq on October 4th 2009 at 11:08pm
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I have this bedding in twin, and I think "complement" is the key phrase. You don't want to get too matchy, maybe just a hint of pink like this (there are LOTS of great other options in this shop):

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31915569

also, orange looks great with the fuschia and these are great prints (you could do a couple of other orange accents in the room to pull it together):

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32002399

posted by cvjn on October 7th 2009 at 12:34pm
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Thanks erinpearce for mentioning my alphabet print in monochromatic pinks and reds.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27386187

I also wanted to let you know that I can custom design a print for you based on personalized details you would like to incorporate. Here's some of the previous custom work,

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30761817

Cheers,
Grace Hester Designs
Silhouette- and typography-based artwork and prints

posted by gracehesterdesigns on October 21st 2009 at 8:41pm
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