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09.23.10 / You Say It Best

I told you how much I value your comments and suggestions last week.  This week, I want you to help me with a little DIY project that’s been up my sleeve for over a month now.  We have a blank wall in our entryway/living room just calling out for some large scale artwork.

I’m really drawn to the idea of DIYing a custom print.  This is my inspiration…

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The “money can’t buy me love” plywood art is just perfect for making a huge statement on an otherwise empty wall.  What a focal point!  And it’s inexpensive, too…always up my alley.  I think painting an inspirational quote on a big canvas dropcloth could work just as well – and be even cheaper!  So, that’s my plan.  Handy Hubby and I want a phrase that’s special to us and holds meaning.  We’ve narrowed it down to 3 phrases but are requesting your help to choose the one that will end up on our wall.  That’s right, peeps, you get to pick what our art says!  Here are your choices:

1) “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.”

2) “You make me happy when skies are gray.”

3) “But why can’t every day be just this good?”

1 & 2 are from bedtime songs we sing to our boys.  3 is from a Travis Tritt (yeah, I’m a country girl at heart) song that never gets old and was a crowd pleaser back in our college days.  Vote for the one you think would be best for our home. 

 

You have until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Sunday, September 26th, to vote as many times as you’d like.  I’ll reveal the winning phrase sometime next week, so stay tuned…

images: Amanda Johnson via Apartment Therapy

13 Comments

23.September.2010

I voted for number three, but number two is really cute too.

23.September.2010

They’re all cute, but #3 is the most versatile. It’s perfect for a good day, but it’s also just the right touch of sarcasm on a really crappy day too.

23.September.2010

Well, being from Vancouver, I’d have to go with “you make me happy when skies are gray”. We do get a number gray skies here. ;)
Just saw your post over at BYW. Your blog is lovely!

23.September.2010

Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that I voted.
I really liked your blog. Your writing is very breezy and the
looks of the blog is quite nice.
Yes, you’re right about the shocking green.
Wasn’t this homework assignment fun? I learned how to use Picnik and you learned how to do a survey. We’re learning so much.
Nancy
Ladies of the grove

24.September.2010

Great idea to put this decision to a vote! I chose number 2 as I’m imagining a grey and cream artwork ( I spy a grey chair in the corner of your photo!) and the words go perfectly. Would make me happy to read those words everyday. Make sure you show us what you decide to create & goodluck!

24.September.2010

I went with number two as that’s my first daughters song. Love it. :)

24.September.2010

ooooh, that will look so great on that wall!

I’ve been playing around with “you are my sunshine” lyrics on Wordle.net…

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7mexZnSlUEk/TJyeDW8w2zI/AAAAAAAABHI/l5YkbPvrOCs/s640/sunshine.jpg

24.September.2010

Hey stopped by from BYW. Love the idea for the hall, I voted for number two. Great song! I will be looking for the finished photos soon. You all have such good ideas this week, and I seem to have hit a wall. I am inspired thought, thanks. ax

24.September.2010

Jessica – I’ll definitely be sharing the final product!

25.September.2010

Love your blog. Check in every 2 or 3 days. I like the 1st one as it then plays on and on in my head but i do also like 3.

Enjoy choosing one and creating your masterpiece

26.September.2010

What a great idea to fill a large wall space. Brilliant. My vote is for No.3

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