Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Large portraits as decor and a guest post

Large family portraits as decor doesn't always work, but in these cases, I think they're perfect.

I'm not sure B wants to see my giant mug any more than he has to, but I wouldn't mind a large portrait of the dogs or if I had children.  Do you like the look of over sized portraits on the wall?
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On another note, I'm guest posting today over at Mochatini today.  I've rounded up some fun animal themed kitsch for the kitchen.
Hope to see you there!
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23 comments:

  1. Iva MessyFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    LOL that first picture makes me giggle lol :)

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  2. Nikki@KreativeKnackFebruary 16, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Yes! I love that look! Especially of the children! But I think I would prefer black and white!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Nikki

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  3. AlineFebruary 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    i think that the look is awesome...i love the mix of a modern style portrait with classic furniture

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  4. Tammy@InStitchesFebruary 16, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I'm kinda liking the baby pic, as long as it's their baby ! I have a painting of my furbaby.

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  5. LinzFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    huh. i'm not normally a fan of huge photographed portraits - if it's a big portrait, i really liked painted ones. but these portraits work so well! they're great focal points and personalize the room well!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    These portraits work and aren't nauseating because they are more artistically done. If they were the cheesy "look off into the distance" with a soft focus then I could see how it would just be a hot mess!

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  7. Jaime @ laviejaimeFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Cool idea- different for home decor! Going to see your guest post :)

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  8. ashlina {the decorista}February 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    i am with tammy! hope it is their baby...
    and i love the pic of the furbaby idea too!!!
    big pictures in a room are awesome.

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  9. oh, hello friend.February 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    COOOOOL! i wasnt sure about LARGE portraits but im def. reconsidering now! :) xo.

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  10. Callie GraysonFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    i don't mind these portraits. But at work there are these very large face shots of a mother, father and son each shot individually. The story behind is sad and I can't look at them, they bring much sadness to me when I look at them so I avoid that part of the floor so I don't have to see the.

    I would love a large portrait of sassy my pup!!
    xx
    callie

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  11. little luxury listFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    I really like the last picture because it is so candid - I imagine it is like staring into a mirror for that family. Love it.

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  12. Anna @ IHODFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    these are fantastic examples of large portraits.

    Will go check out your guest post:)

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  13. ######February 17, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    i love pics...oversized and small...i cant help it..my attic is FULLLLLLL!

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  14. CourtneyFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    We're seeing this trend all over these days, aren't we? I actually quite like it when it's done right (like these examples) especially in that first photo: adoreable.

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  15. Karen February 17, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I love these! I'm not a fan of small family pictures in the "public" rooms of a home but this is one way portraits can work. Especially in b & w or if the image is spectacular or whimsical.

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  16. FROM THE RIGHT BANKFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I love portraits, especially antique paintings, but I'm not into large pictures of the family. Is that weird?

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  17. drollgirlFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    hmmmmmmmmmmmm. large portraits can work! as long as they are not too stodgy or serious or haughty, they might just do the trick!

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  18. mrs.starkFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love large portraits! I would love one of my dogs, Martini & Olive.

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  19. Target AddictFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    I'm not sure I like portraits THIS big. In our living room, we have a grouping of 4 family shots (each with myself, the hubby and both boys) in a row. The photos are black & white, in square Pottery Barn (matching) frames, and while they were taken by a professional photographer, are not "posed" per se and are more candid/natural shots. In fact, in one shot we're looking pretty goofy! While the grouping is definitely a focus on the wall, we were just commenting the other night that it's stood the test of time, having been up there for almost 6 years now.

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  20. manvi @ mochatiniFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    i am not too sure about large sized baby/family pics as a main attraction in a social area like living rooms.
    ps: loved having you guest post for mochatini. thanks!

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  21. MarijaFebruary 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I DO like the look though I don't know if I want one quite so big in my family room. Though I have to admit, I didn't even notice it in that first picture until I read your post! Marija

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  22. LINDSAYFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I like the baby one. I think they'd look great in black and white! A little more artsy that way.

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  23. Diana February 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    we have a huge photo of our wedding pic and it's so awkward walking by it, we are thinking of taking it down. if it was something fun like turned into a warhol-ish portrait, it'd be cool but i know what you mean

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