On Trend: Modern Heirlooms

Adding a personal touch to your home is just that - personal!

A trend we see every year is taking old traditions in your family and putting a fresh twist on them! 

We worked with AmyBeth to add this super special custom touch to her home. Her Grandmother's cookie recipe is the perfect addition to her space!

AmyBeth added this to the side of the panel next to her refrigerator. A perfect spot for a decal! It's one of those spaces that you don't normally want to add a nail to hang anything but it such a lovely blank slate waiting for some fun!

I was so inspired by AmyBeth's space, I just had to do this with one of my families recipes too! Here is my version:

I put mine on a wall that has a pocket door behind it - another perfect place for a decal! This is a recipe that my grandmother used to make all the time and has become a staple at any family gathering.

Then I shared it with my mom who of course wanted one for herself! She doesn't have the wall space in her home for a decal of this size, so I made this design into an Art Print as well! 

Did you know we offer gallery quality giclée print produced with a whole lotta love and skill on matte, white, semi-smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 ultrachrome archival inks with an unprinted border for framing.

Send us an email (info@wallquotes.com) with your family recipe and we would be happy to send a proof to get your own heirloom added to your home!

Cheers!

Liz

March 2018 Customer Photo Winner

Oh my! That is what I said when I opened an email from Misty wanting to create this awesome decal! This is a great message and you can read the whole story from Bryan here. We went through just a few proofs and size options and Misty had her custom decal in about a week.

It's hard to tell but this design is actually 44" tall x 48" wide - it makes a real impact and just begs to be read. And those pom poms are just too fun.

Make sure to send in those photos to info@wallquotes.com. Or, tag us @wallquotes on Instagram or @belvederedesigns on Facebook to enter for next month's drawing!

Cheers!Liz

Why Do Quotes Inspire or Motivate Us?

Make The Days Count Wall Quotes™ Decal

 The Meaning Behind the Meaning

Famous quotations come from all sorts of places, people, and circumstances and cover all kinds of topics and issues. We use them to pick ourselves, to motivate ourselves and others, to express our deepest feelings and best ideas, and to prove a point. Familiar quotes often become mantras we follow for the rest of our lives. They can be powerful and inspiring, moving and motivating. But what is it about them that makes them so reflective of us and our values?

Homonymic Phrases

Homonyms are words with similar pronunciation, but very different meanings (think stalk or left, for example).  A homonymic phrase then is a saying that relies on the double-meaning of an idea or word that then elicits a strong response (often like the punch line of a joke). For example, one of our Office Wall Quotes designs uses this text: “The only place where success comes before work is in a dictionary.” This phrase inspires because it is accurate on multiple levels; success certainly does come before work, “s” definitely occurs before “w” in the dictionary, and no one can be truly successful at anything if they don’t put in the work first. Because these kinds of quotes are a play on words, they stick with us.  And because they also ring true to our known values and ideas, we feel we can apply it to ourselves, creating self-efficacy, or our belief in our own ability to succeed. This also contributes to the quote’s “staying power” and why we continue to remember it.

The Coaching Factor

Sometimes phrases are structured as instructions with a heavy use of verbs. This is especially the case for many of our Sports Wall Quotes designs. When a trainer coaches a team or an individual, he issues commands over and over to push them and to remind them of their goals and the victory that awaits them if they’ll work hard for it. Quotes like “Work. Sweat. Achieve.” and “Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits” work because they mimic the coaching experience with strong, imperative verbs.

 

Primal Instinct Resonation

We humans are aspirational creatures. We want to be the best at what we do and we choose role models and leaders among those who are the best at what they do. Quotes that come from great political leaders and sports figures hold a lot of weight because of their experience.  Their accomplishments and experience have earned them the right to offer advice. Additionally, phrases and sayings attributed to someone with a recognizable name resonates more with us than those that don’t. One of our Sports Wall Quotes designs, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” is pretty inspiring on its own, but it’s even more powerful because it is Wayne Gretzky, an NHL hall of famer, who said it.

Whether it be in a corporate boardroom, kids’ bedroom wall, kitchen, or living room, quotes can motivate and change how we think and how we see the world around us. Vinyl wall decals are one of the very best ways to display those quotes that mean the most to you and your family. They’re affordable, easy to install, and offer a big impact in any room. Choose from our well-curated collections, or design your very own quote at wallquotes.com.

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The Positive Effects of Inspirational Quotes

Studies show that surrounding yourself with positivity can improve your mood and motivation. No wonder offices tend to have inspirational posters strung about—they’re attempting to create a productive work environment while keeping their workers happy! At times, examining these spaces can make you wonder—how can I bring this positivity back into my home, without compromising design? How can I have words that encourage me every day, while avoiding the pain of putting up posters and potentially damaging the paint and the walls? And how can I find the poster that fits me, personalized for my situation?

Well there’s a way now! At www.wallquotes.com, you can find wall art that speaks to you. The wall art available on wall quotes is easy to install and will inspire you every day, wherever you may be. The type of quotes available range from faith and scripture, quotes about love, family, and even sports and seasonal! It’s perfect because you can change your quotes each month to match how you’re feeling, inspire yourself to reach a new goal, or align with the holiday season. It creates warmth and engagement in your home—for your friends, your guests, and your kids!

Although there is a huge range of wall art and quotes to choose from, we understand that we may not have the design or quote that fits you perfectly. That’s why we allow you to design your own wall art, or you can work with our professional design team to create the perfect new piece of art for your space! We ensure that the colors are exactly what you expect, the quote is what you hand select, and that your art is representative of you. There’s nothing more exciting than seeing your art come together, especially when you’ll be able to view it every day, wherever you go!

If quotes and inspiring wall art aren’t exactly your thing, but you’re still interested in having art that can be put up without damaging your walls, and can be reused, then we have the perfect item for you. We offer Textstyles ® canvas decals that are repositionable, reusable, and can be printed with any pattern you desire, from a small accent to a full wall mural. We also offer chalkboard decals to leave messages for friends and family! Personalize your space and create your happy place with our easy-to-use wall decals. You can bring life and unique fun to each room in your home, create a crowd-pleasing atmosphere, and overall, continue to inspire yourself day to day.

Head to www.wallquotes.com to find your perfect wall decoration today!

Typography + Cinematography = Tres Cool

We're totally loving this video. For the music. For the message. But really, mostly, especially, for the typography.

We're nerdy like that. Enjoy!

EF - Live The Language - Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.

We {heart} Typography

...and our new Typography wall quotes collection proves it.

Typography! Letters, numbers, fonts, fancy lingo - it's all there.

Alphabets in kids rooms, numbers in the nursery, letters in the office, fancy designs in the library - these work everywhere.

Did you know that the ampersand symbol is a ligature of the et (and) from the Latin? Not kidding. It was originally known as the phrase "and per se and", meaning "and [the symbol which] by itself [is] and". Whew, right?

Typography: who doesn't love it? Or is it just us?