Tag Archives | Decorating

When it Comes to Hanging Artwork Size Matters

By Ellen Lindner on February 6, 2024 in Uncategorized

I have a new favorite app: ArtStage (available for iphone only.) The app allows me to digitally hang my artwork in various spaces. What fun!

Don’t you love this little setting, above? What makes it perfect for my purposes is that it’s a good size for the size of Happy Family, the quilt. Can you see how it comes close to filling the space, but without being crowded? That’s exactly what you want.

Or, this one works, too. (And all our houses look this great, right?)

And here’s a third scenario.

I love the opportunity to preview my artwork in these various spaces. (With the app you can even upload images of your own space, but that version is not free.)

Need some new art for your space?

Ellen Lindner
P.S. Happy Family is available for purchase, at $1100. Use the link at the bottom of the page to email me if you’re interested.

“The quilt gets better looking every day.”

By Ellen Lindner on November 30, 2020 in Uncategorized

These are the words a delighted customer used after installing her purchase in her home. Take a look.

Doesn’t it look like it was made to go there?

Her beautiful kitchen has recently been remodeled and I think Vine Ripened looks great in this environment!

One of the things that convinced her to make this purchase was my 14 day audition policy. Any purchase can be returned within 14 days, no questions asked. It’s risk-free buying and I think that’s important with artwork. You need to be able to see it in your setting!

Let me know if you see something you’d like to audition.

Ellen Lindner

Welcome to My Home

By Ellen Lindner on April 8, 2020 in Uncategorized

You’re invited into my home to see the quilts I have on display. That’s a good way to pass the time, right? Come on in.

After viewing it, please visit the video page on my website to see my other offerings.

I’m planning on making other short videos. Anything you’d especially like to see? I’m thinking my studio, my storage set up, and maybe my dying set up. What piques your interest? Anything else I should consider?

Ellen Lindner
P.S. Pass it on!

Fabric Wrapped Ornaments

By Ellen Lindner on December 24, 2019 in Uncategorized

Remember the ornament I showed you in the last post? The one I made for my sister?

I made several others, each using my hand dyed scraps.

This one is for my husband. He’s a big Florida Gators fan and their colors are orange and blue.

Bonus content: We have a prankster friend who loves to leave Florida State paraphernalia around our house. As you might guess, Florida and Florida State are BIG rivals! Recently this friend left FSU ornaments all around our house and yard.

And guess what I did with them?

Yep.

I obliterated the FSU logo with fabric! Go Gators!

Merry Christmas,
Ellen Lindner

Christmas Decorations Old and New

By Ellen Lindner on December 21, 2019 in Uncategorized

This year I’ve been making some fabric wrapped balls as Christmas ornaments. My hand dyed scraps have been perfect for this.

I made one for my sister, to go in her home of soft blues, greens, and greys.

Her home is beautifully decorated for the holiday. Here’s just a sampling.

She and I both have these out-of-date ceramic nativity sets.

They’re certainly not what either of us would choose now, but we love them. Not because of their appearance so much, but because we’ve each had them for nearly 40 years. I smile as I arrange mine, enjoying the feel of slick ceramic beneath my hands. Remembering a simpler time. And thanking God for the gift of His son.

Isn’t it amazing how deeply such attachments bury themselves into our hearts? I know we all have special Christmas decorations and traditions. I’d love to hear about yours.

Merry Christmas,
Ellen Lindner

Bedroom Redo

By Ellen Lindner on November 25, 2019 in Uncategorized

I recently redecorated my bedroom and I’m LOVING the results!

Here’s the bed wall, with my quilt Rhythm of the City prominently displayed.

More of my work moving across the window wall. This is Croton Leaves 3.

Continuing to look left, a corner featuring my paper collage Three Cherries.

And, to complete the artwork roundup, at the foot of the bed I have Brainstorm.

My tilt mirror was originally painted gold but I switched it up to “dark steel.” Although my technique was lacking it still looks good at first glance.

I wanted a taupe bed skirt, but I couldn’t find one to fit my tall bed. White was the only color available in that length. So, my friend suggested combining the two and I think it works.

It was fun to use a variety of surfaces and textures. Shiny and dull, smooth and rough, modern and vintage. I love the tufted look of the bedspread.

And these fuzzy white pom-pom flowers are the perfect contrast to my grandmother’s vintage water pitcher.

It sure was fun to put this all together and I’m SO delighted with the vibrant colors throughout!

Ellen Lindner
P.S. How do you like the way I’ve presented Croton Leaves 3, above? (2nd photo.) I bought a frame with glass and a white mat and I mounted the little quilt right on to the FRONT of the glass. I love presenting small pieces this way. They need something to give them more substance, but I don’t want to cover the texture of the piece. Lots of double-sided tape does the trick.