The Cultivated Home

Ever find yourself searching for wallpaper and not finding what you want?  We have found the solution!  ROLLOUT is a creative design studio out of Vancouver that designs and digitally prints custom wallpapers.  Another big plus, besides the fact that their wallpaper is custom to what you want, is that their wallpapers are an actual latex based paper, and they use water based ink.  This makes their wallpaper more eco friendly than vinyl wallpaper.

Besides their custom wallpaper, ROLLOUT also has a featured Artist Collection from an array of different designers.  Check out Golden Fawn by David Hall, Anita Modha, and Jonathan Nodrick or The Owl, The Cat, & The Hand by Pandarosa.  New designs are unveiling soon, and we cannot wait!

One of our favorite places for wallpaper has gotten even better! Introducing the new Artist Editions collection at Cavern, which features designs by artists including Miguel Fabrega, Tom Slaughter, David Stark, and Julia Zeigler-Haynes. The new patterns range from a faux library, to geometric patterned chain links, to constellation inspired snowflakes. With many different patterns and colors to choose from, whether it is the new Artist Editions collection or any of Cavern’s other fantastic wallpapers, there is definitely something for everyone.

Ever wanted to test of a piece of art in your home before actually buying it?  With KiptonART’s rental program, you finally can!  They have a portfolio of over 700 emerging artists containing all mediums, styles, and price points.  Not to mention, twenty percent of your annual payment will go into an art fund, which can be used as a credit towards an art purchase so, if you like what you see, you can eventually acquire your own fabulous piece of art!

Give the gift of art this Valentine¹s Day!  First time customers receive one-month of FREE rental, so get started now!

Renting artwork has never been easier!

A great piece of art can add color to a room and a focal point that will make a house a home.  Here at CH we always love finding new art sources that can help bring artwork into your home at a reasonable price.  When we found Eyestorm’s Online Gallery this weekend, we knew we had to share it with you!

Eyestorm is an online gallery of contemporary art from significant artists in the UK.  They have a fabulous weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on new art and upcoming events.  You can also sign up for your own account called “Mystorm”, which remembers your purchases, what type of art you like, and can help you build your art collection!  They even have a “scale assistant” to assist you in visualizing the piece on your wall before you even receive it.  It’s like your own personal art deal—how cool is that?

It is that time again—time for the 56^th Annual Winter Antiques Show held at the Park Avenue Amory! The show runs from January 22^nd to January 31^st and is open daily from 12 to 8 p.m. with the exception of Sundays and Thursdays when the show is open from 12 to 6 p.m. Exhibitors from all over the world come to showcase their pieces and support the East Side House Settlement, which offers a variety of educational and social services to the South Bronx. The best part about the show is that general admission tickets are only $20, including the catalogue. So whether you love antiquing or just want to help out a good cause, come check out the Winter Antiques Show!

Also, be sure to check out the Young Collectors Night on Saturday, January 28^th, 2010.