Father’s Day is coming up in just a few days, and amazingly, I have been planning ahead to make this one a special Father’s Day for CandyMan. I still remember the Mother’s Day several years ago when CandyMan brought home an enormous framed piece of art. It still hangs above our piano in the family room, and I think of that Mother’s Day regularly when I look at the painting.
Too often, I take the kids out shopping for little knick knacks and end up having a rather boring Father’s Day gift for my husband. Every once in a while I find the perfect gift and I know that he’ll be thrilled and amazed at my creativity.
This year was one of those years.
This Father’s Day, I had the opportunity to chose a limited edition canvas from Gallery Direct. I searched through their broad selection of art work — there was even an option to turn my own photo into a canvas print or framed art. (I can’t wait to find some of my own photos to print!). Lately, I have been drawn to canvas gallery wraps. It is my favorite way to display my family photos, but I have never looked for art work to enhance our decor (I can hear my husband laughing at that term used to reference our house….).
I found a print that I loved (New Years Day by artist Jon Eric Narum) by searching colors and orientation as well as other criteria, and just as I envisioned, it fit perfectly right above my bed. Just so you can picture the size of this print, I have a King size bed (the canvas is 48×29 in).
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I had to give the limited edition canvas to CandyMan a few days before Father’s Day (there was no way to hide a 5 foot long box that arrived on our doorstep) and he was the one who ended up hanging the print above our bed…..but I can tell he is happy. And I am loving the quality of the canvas and the peaceful feeling it adds to my bedroom.
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Disclosure: I received a print of my choice from Gallery Direct to review. The thoughts and experiences mentioned in this post are my own.
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This was such a great idea thanks so much, i placed my order yesterday so thanks a bunch for the coupon code
I love the print you chose and it looks great above your bed, so gad the Candyman likes it!