Well, where do we start? There's been so much going on at Vintage Scout since spring. I guess we should start filling you in and maybe we can get caught back up.
Last Spring, the Scouts decided to freshen up a few things. We felt our signage and logo needed to reflect our style and joie de vive a little better, so we called our girls at Pink Ink Design Group, to help us out. We didn't want to lose our original brand and concept, so we just made a few changes.
Our old logo:
Our new logo:
Our old tagline:
Our new tagline:
What do you think? We felt the old logo and tagline were a little traditional than we were. We're all about the MIX!
There's been so much going on with us, I think I'll share in several posts as not to bore you. We've missed sharing with you out there in the blogosphere. On that note though, yesterday I finally got caught up on reading all my favorite blogs. The Scouts rely on the inspiration and camaraderie of the designers and home enthusiasts who blog to help us stay in touch with our own creativity and what's going on in the design world. So hats off to ya!
This led me to consider a designer’s take on art. I have many clients who ask me to select art for them. It’s one of my least favorite things to do. Art to me is personal and I feel a tremendous pressure to find something they’ll love. It’s almost like a test: how well do you know your client. With that said, here are some Vintage Scout thoughts on selecting art for your home.
Local artists are a great source for reasonably priced art. The art community here in Dayton sponsors a “First Friday” every month where galleries stay open late and create a fun social atmosphere. It was at one of these events I found my treasure. If you don’t live close to events like these, many independent artists sell their work on Etsy. I can spend hours browsing that site for art.
Now that you’ve gotten to this point, it’s time to hang your art. What? Another decision? Hanging your art improperly can negate all the work you’ve done if it goes awry. Sorry to tell you there is no magic formula for how high to hang a piece. Also make sure to consider the association with other things hanging in the room. It’s OK to admit you’ve made a mistake and move your painting. It’s just a nail hole; that’s why they make spackle and you have leftover paint. Still scared to commit? Lucky for people like you, sometimes leaning and layering pieces is just the right answer, especially on a mantle or above a sideboard; but don’t be afraid of just leaning a piece on the floor. Mirrors are great incorporated into groupings like this. Just make sure whatever you lean is secure. 
Finally, when in doubt, hire a professional. Remember when I confessed selecting art for clients is not my favorite thing to do? Well, there’s a disclaimer to that. I love shopping along with my clients for art. It’s the perfect combination- I can advise them on the design elements of how the piece will work in their home and they can select what they love. I can handle the framing and hanging of the piece. That kind of team work turns out an amazing room.