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ThanksGIVING Sale at Artistic Renditions

November 25, 2016 by Aliesha

Over the past several years, Black Friday has become less of a day to shop for gifts for others, and more of a day to grab as much as possible for oneself. Stores across the country are opening on Thanksgiving day, and every year there are reports of customers being trampled in the consumerist madness that is now ThanksGETTING (yes, that’s apparently a thing now *cough*Verizon*cough*).

I’d like to propose a change in thinking. Rather that taking part in the rush to grab and fight and acquire more for ourselves, let’s instead recenter our hearts to focus on others. How can we give? How can we serve? How can we be a blessing?

I know that my heart and desire for giving usually greatly exceeds my financial capacity to do so. Can you relate?

This weekend I’m offering my very best coupon code of the year for my Etsy shop. You will not see a better sale this year! But this sale is special for another reason entirely. This is a Buy One, GIVE One sale. I encourage you to give away one (or both!) of the prints you purchase. Let’s seek to give generously in this season!

Here’s how to take advantage of the Buy One, GIVE One sale:

Add two prints from Artistic Renditions (mix or match) to your cart.
Apply coupon code GIVING16.
This will take off the price of one art print. (You’ll pay shipping for one print, and I’ll cover the cost of shipping the one you give away!)
In the “notes to seller” section, tell me which print is the one you want to send as a gift, and tell me the address where you want me to send your gift print. I’m more than happy to add an enclosure card with your gift print as well, so let me know what you’d like that to say!

TOMORROW (also known as Shop Small Saturday or Small Business Saturday), I’ll be adding the NEW Christmas art prints to the shop! I’m so excited to share those with you! I’ll post details on Instagram!

Rather than just sending a Christmas card, why not send a lovely Christmas art print to a friend or family member? They can display it in their home all season long as a reminder of the Good News we celebrate at Christmas time!

This special sale is valid all weekend long (through Cyber Monday). Shop now!

Creating a Cozy Home in the Fall

October 11, 2016 by Aliesha

It’s no secret that I adore fall. I love the weather. I love the pumpkins. I love the warm & delicious flavors. I love the sweaters & boots. I love it all!

Today I’ll be sharing several tips for creating a cozy home in the fall! These tips are to help you (in whatever season of life you’re in!) make your home a cozy, welcoming place, not just for yourself and your own family, but for the people whom you invite into your home. Fall is a great time to show hospitality!

Add texture

I love to bring in lots of throw pillows and warm blankets, especially ones with interesting textures or pretty fringe. This layered look brings warmth to your home! Not to mention, that throw will come in handy on crisp mornings!

Add pumpkins

Well, this one is a given. Add pumpkins and your home will instantly feel more “fallified” and cozy! I don’t use orange pumpkins in my home anymore, since they don’t jive with my regular decor, so I have been collecting white, blue, tan, and burlap pumpkins over the past couple of years. You can always paint orange ones!

This little burlap pumpkin was just $1 at the Dollar Tree.

Display a seasonal art print

(Shameless plug) Adding a seasonal art print can instantly update your home and help celebrate the change of seasons! This one is available in my Instagram shop.

Bake something delicious

We eat seasonally as much as possible, meaning we fully enjoy the delicious flavors that each season offers! Right now we’re all about apples and pumpkin. I’ve baked lots of (healthy) pumpkin muffins, peanut butter granola, apple oven pancakes, whole wheat bread, and more. I’ve also started cooking soup again! I made a totally yummy broccoli cheddar soup over the weekend.

Diffuse a seasonal blend

Diffusing essential oils not only adds ambiance and a good fragrance to your home, but it also is one of the best ways to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. I’ve been diffusing Blossoms lately, and I love it!

Select some fall books

There’s nothing cozier than settling down to a read good book (or three)! If you have kids, pick up some fall library books. This is one of our absolute favorites, but I’ll try to do a post soon with some other new favorites! Don’t forget to grab something for you to read too. I’m not much of a fiction reader, but I just started reading this one!

Brew some coffee

I normally drink decaf coffee, but I made an exception to try this Apple Cider Donut coffee from Archer Farms (Target). It’s SO good! Give it a try if you see it at your local Target!

Turn on the music

So you’ve layered on the throw pillows, brewed a pot of coffee, and decorated with pretty pumpkins. You have something yummy baking in the oven and your diffuser is going with a sweet-smelling blend. Now all that’s left to do is turn on some music (I’m loving this album) and invite a few friends over!

What are your favorite ways to “cozy up” your home for fall?

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Scripture Art Prints – Now available in my Instagram pop-up shop!

October 7, 2016 by Aliesha

Artistic Renditions Scripture Art Print Just wanted to pop in really quick to let you all know some exciting news!

I’m now selling new Scripture art prints on Instagram! You can see what I have available right here.

Adding Scripture to the walls of our home is a wonderful way to speak truth to our own minds, as well as to be a testimony to all who enter our homes.

I still have a few more designs I’ll be adding over the next few days, and I am also planning a giveaway in the next week or two! If you follow over there you’ll be the first to know about it.

The prices on Instagram are my intro price… 20% lower than what I’ll be listing them for on etsy!

Thanks, sweet friends! Enjoy your weekend!

ThanksGIVING Sale at Artistic Renditions