Personalize your Art

Now that we all have digital cameras and media storage, how many of your photographs ever make it to print? CANVAS PRESS is a great site that takes your photos and turns them into artwork. You simply download your photos on their site and they can convert them to canvas masterpieces.

There are options to have them fix color, do retouches, even 'erase' small details you may not want visible in your photo. They also have a wonderful option to 'oil paint' your photo. This will make it look like a painting instead of a photograph.

Not only can you create beautiful pieces for you home, you can create wonderful gifts for family and friends.

Prices are very reasonable and they are a local Texas-based company.

Two things to keep in mind...you will want to set your camera to the highest resolution possible when taking pictures and you will want to download them from your camera without compressing the file. These steps will ensure the best results.

http://www.canvaspress.com/

My new fave - Lamps Plus

Having spent a good portion of the last three months sourcing lighting for clients, I can't say enough about Lamps Plus. Many of you from California will be familiar with their retail stores. Although we don't have that option here in Texas, their website serves the purpose. Easy to use, with a flawless delivery system, I have found them easier to work with then other retail locations here in town. And for variety and pricing on all types of lighting, they can't be beat.

Once you get online, take a peak at their other home decor items (bedding, rugs, accessories). They do carry more than just lighting.

Hop online and take a peak next time you want to find something special, or you can't get that final matching piece to a collection - odds are they will have it.

Happy shopping!

Austin Auction GARAGE SALE

THIS WEEK AT AUSTIN

AUCTION GALLERY

“Gallery Garage Sale”

October 2-3-4

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9AM - 4PM

There won’t be an auction this week, instead they will have a Gallery Wide Garage Sale with thousands of items. Austin Auction has been in their building for 10 years and are pulling treasures from every nook and crannie so don’t miss it. Now now is your chance to buy lots of great items at great prices.

NEW ITEMS ADDED EACH DAY OF THE SALE!!!

For more information call us at 512-258-5479.