Interior Designing with Nature

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Bringing the Beauty of Nature Indoors




With smaller yards becoming the norm and less time to relax outdoors, perhaps it's time to invite Nature inside, to refresh and renew and to be reminded of the sheer beauty and wonders of nature.

Nature can be an interior designer's dream! Create a café setting in a garden, a calming respite by the sea, inspire with a beautiful sunrise or sunset, energize with the excitement of sports and the thrill of victory ~ or create a space of meditation to rejuvenate.

All photos by me ~ Bev Lemley, exceptions are noted ~

Using Nature as Art...

...is a relatively untapped source of design.

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Sites such as RedBubble or Zazzle Gallery display artists' finest work, and new work is a constant ~ easily affording unique and rare works of art, quite the designer's dream! You can easily find the perfect something to transform the living room, bedrooms, kitchen, even a quiet nook or laundry room, into a place filled with nature's artistry.

Surround Yourself...

...with Nature's Love!

As always, most artists will be glad to try to customize any of the available products with an image they own. Items such as greeting cards and post cards, even nature's art on stamps are available ~ talk about stamp collecting!

Stop by Zazzle just to enjoy the different aspects of nature's beauty. Hummingbirds, bees, flowers, and other birds ~ and many other summer's beauties ~ should be enjoyed! So stop by and just take a look ~ it may be a bit of a respite ~ and it's free to take the visit ~ and no gas expense! Your comments are always welcome!

If you are looking for a gift to give or to find a little special something for a corner of your home, perhaps you'll find just the thing! Coasters make great gifts, and a mug will surely start your day with a bit of nature's art! While you're there, affordable postcards and greeting cards are a great way to send greetings and enjoy the beautiful artwork of nature! Handy ecologically friendly shopping totes will help keep nature beautiful, and there are many other choices for great gifts, even something for yourself, perhaps a canvas wrap for your wall for that hard to decorate spot in your home, that will brighten a corner with a natural setting.

Check Zazzle to find the latest sale ~ there's something sizzling going on all the time!

Enjoy the beauty of fall...

...any time...

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... anywhere!

You could be at Beech Mountain, North Carolina, by eary afternoon...

UNIQUE, AND RARE...

...and quite affordable ~ Quite the designer's dream!

Refresh and renew with nature's beauty from all around the world ~ a treasure find of sunsets, gorgeous vistas, well known landmarks, destinations, every kind of flower or landscape, in every kind of color and hue ~ why look anywhere else?!

Canvas Treasures...

...of Nature's Artistry

Add the beauty and intricacy of nature to your family's home and experience the calming effects that only nature can bring. Canvast and post prints are easy ways to add life to your living spaces. Zazzle's canvas process is guaranteed to last 100 years. So photography can become an heirloom or an investment that can even be passed down to next generations.

Regarding Canvas at Zazzle Gallery, find prints such as Sweet Pink Clover above and many others for sale on stretched canvas or other customized wall prints. Zazzle offers a state of the art and patent pending program where you can upload the room you have in mind, and you will be able put the artwork or photography in its place to preview how it will look. There are even several prototypes, including an office wall, foyer, above the fireplace, kid's room, and others, plus up close of the artwork/photography. Visit today to check out this unique, efficient way to shop online for your design ideas. Of course any of the images found in most stores can be put on canvas if the store owner is notified of your interest. In most cases, there wouldn't be an extra charge and the interest would be appreciated!

Thousands of choices...

for just the right touch...

type=textIt's easy to share nature's beauty, like "Pink Wink" with others by sending note cards and greeting cards, even invitations, with gorgeous mood-setting prints. Enjoy nature's artwork on cups, shopping bags, ties, notebooks, even stickers, all of which can make great gifts for family and teachers and students.

Wake up every morning...

...to a beautiful sunrise over the ocean

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...What a way to start the day!

You could be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the morning ~

Thanks, Mom, for a gorgeous wake up call!

Buffalo and Barbwire...

...Frame Snowcapped Mountains...

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... and give the eye a distant vista to open up a room for those that pine for a wide open range.

You could be in New Mexico by lunch time...

Perfect in Nature...

...Mother Nature...

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...a natural artist!

You could be at home...

Surround yourself ...

...with Nature's Gifts...

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... All year through!

Every Corner...

...Could be Lit Up!

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...This lightning bug could see to that!

Easily, Affordably, share Nature's Beauty...

...with others by sending note cards, greeting cards, even invitations with gorgeous rare, mood-setting prints. Enjoy nature's artwork on cups, shopping bags, ties, notebooks, even stickers, all of which can make great gifts for family and teachers ~ and don't forget students!

Hey!

Who could resist these eyes?!

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A special touch and wonder for that science-loving kid ~

Close every day...

...with a beautiful sunset...

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Sweet dreams!

You could be in Charleston, South Carolina by supper time...

Visit Galleries

From all around the world...

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...with just the click of a mouse on RedBubble or Zazzle Gallery! Have fun picking out gorgeous one-of-a-kind art work to decorate your home or office space to complement your designer needs and tastes. You could even afford to sneak in a few wants just because!

Take another look!

Art, like no other...

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...can enhance, beautify, mystify, and impress ~ transform, transcend, take you around the world and back home again, renewed and refreshed, relaxed and recharged ~ more than art ~ a designer's dream!

Artwork found on RedBubble or Zazzle Gallery represent tens of thousands of pictures from folks all around the world ~ and all are a labor of love, dedicated to bringing nature's beauty to others. Of special note, these artists offer scenes from parts of the world we may never get to visit, but we can still enjoy in our own home. Your new artwork will surround you with the thrill, excitement, and beauty of nature's art; truly, treasures to be found.

Scenes from around the world...

...we may never get to visit, but we can enjoy in our own home ~ the thrill, excitement, and treasures.

Your new artwork will refresh and renew ~ Filling your life with the beauty of nature's art.

Designing with photographic wonders

What's your thoughts?

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Have you ever thought of using nature to enhance your indoor living space? Did you you realize there were so many choices in sizes, colors, and themes? Tell us your thoughts!

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Share the beauty...

...with a Beautiful Touch!

Postcards are an affordable way to capture some unique moments of nature's beauty ~ why not send a special greeting to a friend?!
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NOW ON SALE!

Check at ZAZZLE often for zazzlin' sales!

Find other "Ahh-some" gifts with Beauty ~ created with a Touch of the Sun ~ check out the details at Zazzle

Canvas for a lifetime!

Zazzle Gallery offers a state of the art and patent pending program where you can upload a room and you can preview how a particular picture will look. Visit today to check out this unique, efficient way to shop online for your design ideas. Of course any of the images found in most stores can be put on canvas if the store owner is notified of your interest. In most cases, there wouldn't be an extra charge and the interest would be appreciated!

Canvas!

Be Zazzle'd!

Photographs can set the mood, be inspiring or intriguing, or be just beautiful to look at! Take a quick look ~ the possibilities are endless!
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NATURE'S BEAUTY

THROUGH THE EYES OF OTHERS

I have happened upon others who have the same passion as I do about bringing nature closer to home ~ so of course, what a treasure to showcase them! The lenses are beautiful ~ enjoy!
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Besides Photography, Original ART WORK...

...could fill your home with beauty...

When I see great art, with passion behind it, I just get excited. I would like to highlight some I've come across ~ and hope that you might just stop by and see what original art, at great prices you might end up cherishing ~ and enjoying every time you pass it by, hanging beautifully in your home. I will be adding to this collection as I come across them!
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Passion for Passion...

...for Nature's Designs!

Made with love, depicting Nature's Beauty, marvelous treasures...
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RAINBOWS!

Where clouds turn into art...

Rainbows inspire and give hope! Every home should have a rainbow somewhere to reflect that there is still hope to be found, even amongst the clouds. Here are articles with great pictures, do-it-yourself crafts and/or art and music that I know you will really enjoy. Colorful Rainbows has THE must-hear rendition of Over the Rainbow ~ you will be aww'd for sure!
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Then please "like" it!

...with a huge thumbs up! Perhaps it will serve as an encourager to take another look at nature ~ No matter what season, Nature is always in style and a designer's dream ~ there is always something to enjoy! Thank you for taking a look!

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I hope you enjoyed your visit!

And perhaps you even feel a bit renewed! That is surely a compliment to the beauty of nature, always giving!

  • flycatcher May 9, 2012 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Beautiful photographs! I especially admire the insect portraits.
  • TheApril May 3, 2012 @ 8:32 am | delete
    I now have some great ideas for my new apartment. I'm moving cross country in August and will be starting fresh. I think I'll start shooting now.
  • Apr 8, 2012 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    What a beautiful lens! I am a big fan of Romanticism in literature, so I have a strong appreciation for all things nature. You are great :-)
  • ShirlW Apr 3, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    Another awesome lens and another Angel blessing for you!
  • cffutah Apr 2, 2012 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    Wonderful photos of the outdoors and how beautiful it really is. *blessed by a squid angel*
  • ckolander Apr 2, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    Your photos are inspiring!
  • allenwebstarme Apr 2, 2012 @ 3:45 am | delete
    Awesome photographs, lenses like this grow Squidoo beauty.!
  • Earthwormick Apr 2, 2012 @ 3:09 am | delete
    You are a great photographer!
  • sukkran Mar 31, 2012 @ 8:49 am | delete
    the pics are really amazing.
  • AnthonyAltorenna Mar 22, 2012 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    The images are beautiful and very inspiring. I really enjoyed visiting your lens. Cheers!
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...or better yet, find some unique art on RedBubble or Zazzle Gallery and treat yourself or a family member or friend! Support artists and their creative eye ~ and appreciate they are bringing art from around the world, and realms of nature worthy to be seen and treasured!

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Perhaps you wouldn't mind taking a look through some other featured lenses, that tend to show off Mother Nature ~ I hope so! Thank you! Your comments are appreciated!
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Bringing nature indoors is a natural fit! When we can't get outside like we'd like to, having nature's art is calming and surrounds us with peace.... more »

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