One of the best and easiest ways to make a space more unique is through Art.  In the past, I found it hard to choose the “right” piece, but I try to focus on making art decisions based on what I like.  It’s that simple.  For abstracts, I steer towards bright colors, or interesting stroke marks, or scenes that evoke movement or nature (like the sea, or wind).  I also like pop art, vintage posters, and black and white photography.

A few months ago, I had been on Pinterest and saw a fun colorful print that I loved.  Unfortunately for me, the pin didn’t have a source (don’t you just hate that??)  When I’d found the unnamed, un-tagged print on Pinterest, I loved it so much that I’d printed it out and framed it in our living room – where it’s been sitting on the wine hutch ever since. I’d all but given up on finding out who the artist was… until today…

I was randomly combing through a few articles on Houzz, and came across an article about using coffee table books as part of your decor.  This picture was featured in the article, and what did I notice… well that painting looks A LOT like the one I’d fallen in love with!!

Overly excited, I clicked on the photo to see the quoted sources, and quickly learned that Jennifer Latimer is the artist responsible for the fun colorful abstract.  Jackpot!!

A quick Google search later, I was on her site, browsing her collection, and learning that she was recently featured on One Kings Lane as an artist to watch, and that she has a fabulous blog on home decor!  Could I be more excited??

Since I am a person that gravitates towards neutrals in furniture, I love to incorporate bright colors through art and pillows, and her bright fun abstract pieces are sort of perfect for this exact purpose.

A few of my favorites from her collection…

Banff Garden Poppies & Roses which is unfortunately sold…

Falling Petals, a Chanel Inspired Abstract