To me, one of the most personal ways to design a life with intention is to design a home with intention. Creating an environment which reflects our vision for our lives helps us fulfill those dreams everyday.
I’m currently obsessed the retro-modern silhouette art which keeps popping up all over the home design blogs. So when I stumbled across our new October MML sponsor, Vana of Le Papier Studio (based in Chicago!), I was hooked. I knew that I had to have a few pieces of her work for my new apartment. The only question was, what silhouette do I choose? I’m single with no kids, so the really cute couple and kid prints were out of the question. And I didn’t quite feel up to staring at my own mug each and every day…
Then a solution popped in my head: my family’s Westie, Mackenzie! For those of you who know me, it’s certainly no secret that I’m dying to have a Westie (or Frenchie) puppy myself, but my traveling schedule and apartment don’t allow for one. So having the outlines of Mackenize all over my apartment make perfect sense! No mess, no clean up, and no fur on the couch.
Here’s some pics of Mackenzie throughout my apartment:
This little wall decal is actually a direct outline of Mackenzie from a photo I sent Vana. She turned it into a wall decal to her exact height, so it really does look like Mackenzie herself is waiting for me to come home. I chose the yellow color (there are tons of hues to choose from) because it was cheerful and would stand out more than white, her actual fur color, would.
I also sent a side profile photo of Mackenzie to Vana and she made this adorable print (secret: my mom is coming to visit today and I made one for her too). I love that I was able to choose a dark chocolate backdrop so that the silhouette mimicked her white fur. Had I gone with a color for the center of the silhouette, she might have looked more like a Scottie than a Westie.
And of course, I couldn’t resist having her on my farmers market tote as well. So cute. (Check out the custom photo option to see Mackenzie become a silhouette!)
I must emphasize, this is just a taste of the product offerings Vana has in her shop. You can also get custom jewelry, aprons, cuff links, stationary, plates, and much more.
Silhouette Art Book Giveaway
Vana has also recently launched a new book, Silhouette Art, sharing the step by step process of creating your own silhouette art! So if you want to get crafty and make your own custom pieces of art, all the instruction and paper you need are right within the book.
If you’d like to try your hand at making some homemade art using Vana’s detailed instructions, simply comment on this post by next Wednesday (October, 6th) sharing what your favorite product is in Vana’s shop.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:19 am
i love the silhouette locket necklace!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I am such a huge fan of lovely Vana’s work – I would LOVE to have a custom silhouette print made of my baby! And I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of her beautiful book – I have my fingers crossed!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:32 am
So adorable – love what you’ve done with your silhouettes! I love the prints and silhouette necklace! I would love to have one of my daughter (on my to do list). Hoping I win.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:39 am
The Westie is so adorable and I love the yellow color.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I love the westie. I hope to have a real one someday. Until then, a wall decal will do.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:49 am
The custom silhouette charms are fabulous… maybe I need one of my new puppy!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I am so glad i looked at this today! loving the invitations for my grandparents anniversary party hooray!
September 29th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I love the custom silhouettes, Jess! Your spaces are always incredible – and you are so creative! You’re just amazing.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Love the family silhouette! Simple and chic…
September 29th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I love silhouettes! I have some that I have made of my dogs and they are just the best pieces of art to have hanging in my house.
September 29th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I love Vana’s work. It’s fabulous!
Thanks for the opportunity to win her book!
September 29th, 2010 at 11:38 am
I love her stuff! I’ve been following her blog and saw her at Renegade this year! I’d love to get a paperweight of my dog, Wilma.
September 29th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I would LOVE one of her Silhouette Pendant Necklaces. They are so unique.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
This book looks so unique and beautiful!
September 29th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Book looks great. I really love the invitations in the web shop!
September 29th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I must have one of the necklaces! I think it’s the perfect item to add to my holiday wish list!
September 29th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I’d say the book Silhouette Art is my fav thing, so I really hope I win!
September 29th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Oh I just love silhouettes. The silver pendants are beautiful!
Mandy @ This Girl’s Life
September 29th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Adorable dog! I really like the full body silhouette art. I am working on some custom images of my husband and I for the living room.
September 29th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
In LOVE with the botanical prints – especially the pussy willows. Reminds me of a pond in the woods behind my childhood home.
September 29th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
love the custom prints… the stationary is super cute as well!
September 29th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
aw those decals and doggie designs in your home are so cute and perfect!
I’d love to enter the giveaway, especially after seeing the Couple With Dog and New Calendar plates!!
September 29th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Hmmm, tough pick. I think the cuff links could be fun for a Christmas, birthday, or wedding present (to give to the groom).
September 30th, 2010 at 12:12 am
I love the heart and hands! So creative.
September 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
The Silhouette plates. Particularly, the couple with the dog on the bench. ADORABLE!
October 1st, 2010 at 7:26 am
I have her decals and a print, I love them both, but I have my eye on jewelry, love the new rings!
October 1st, 2010 at 9:35 am
I love her family tree prints, they’re so neat.
Also that print with the white on chocolate is beautiful.
October 1st, 2010 at 1:10 pm
My favorites are the silver cuff bracelet and the leather bracelets – so simple and elegant – and best of all, they look comfortable. They would be the first in my shopping cart!
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
I love her work! My favorite is the notepad with the profile silhouette – writing grocery lists will suddenly be great fun when oogling the profile of my beloved!
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Vana’s shop is amazing. My favorite product is definitely the new charms! Having such a unique and sentimental piece to wear around your neck every day is so wonderful <3