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Hang Ups

With so many options in wall decor, now is the perfect time to add the category to your product mix.

By Bessie Nestoras -- Gifts and Dec, 3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Traditionally, we've turned to paintings to decorate the walls. Now with so many options, it's almost difficult to decide. From wall stickers to decorative mirrors to blocks featuring quotes to, yes, paintings, wall decor is a great way to bring a room to life. Show customers how to group together pieces to create a personal collage. And with more and more vendors now offering multiples, many combined with quotes and sayings to pair the artwork with, it's a snap.

	Marilyn Monroe home sticker is made from paper. Call for prices. (Marilyn Monroe™ is a trademark of Marilyn Monroe LLC). Nouvelles Images (800) 345-1383 www.nouvellesimagesusa.com.
Capiz Voluta mirror features layers of capiz shell overlay on an acrylic mirror. 24”x48”. $599. DB Sources (972) 772-5561 www.dbsources.com.
	Summer by Alicia Leeke is a signed limited edition giclee. Double matted in a gold or black frame. 24”x28”. Approximately $350. Other sizes also available. Alicia Leeke (803) 429-5456 www.alicialeeke.com.
Bull’s Eye Cross Mirror in white. 24”x24”x2½”. Call for prices. Global Views (888) 956-0300 www.globalviews.com
	Pointless is shown in a 48”x60” size. Handpainted, it is limited to 250. Includes a card with signature, date, number and title of the piece. Other sizes are also vailable. $1,995. B. Williams Original Reproductions (214) 655-2606
Life Is Beauty Full antique sign. 36”x36”. $300. Sugarboo Designs (770) 652-5516 www.sugarboodesigns.com
	Puffy Frames are designed by Ashley Olson. Artwork is held in place with four elastic corner tabs and the frame is hung from a top-mounted grosgrain ribbon. 14”x14”. $25. Working Class Studio (912) 525-6300 www.workingclassstudio.com
The Deb Hrabik Collection features the artist’s designs, as well complementary inspiring messages. 8”x8”. $18. Demdaco (888) 336-3226 www.demdaco.com
	Green Floral is by Hope Smith and part of the DeLuxe line. 12”x12”. $136. Art In Motion (800) 663-1308
Book Crops pay homage to the written word. Group together to create a personal collage. $24 each. Danielson Designs (800) 746-4149 www.danielsondesigns.com.
	Semper Augustus features two tulips. Hand-painted oil on canvas stretched on wood. Call for prices. Dutch Touch Art Co (212) 721-6521 www.dutchtouchart.com
Graphic floral print is available in canvas, matte or glossy paper, as well as Lexan, an acrylic material that includes an invisible mount. Comes in a variety of sizes. Call for prices. Art Addiction (212) 956-7389 www.artaddiction.com

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