Send us in a photo and the details on how you've used art in your home. Instead of a contest, we thought we'd go the slightly less-competetive route of asking for submissions and sending a thank you gift (An AT T-shirt or Book) to the first 30 entries posted across the four AT city sites this month. We'd love to show off your art, so don't be shy - send us some photos! Details here.
Art is not just for walls. As Martha reminded us when she sent in this photo, art doesn't need to be hung on a vertical surface to enhance a room. This fabulous floorcloth was made by Carol Chiplis French, an artist and architect as well as Martha's sister.
Given to Martha and her new husband to celebrate their recent wedding, the floorcloth features vegetables and fruit in honor of John's vegetarianism.
how do you make this? What materials are needed and process? This is a great idea for renters with an ugly kitchen floor.
Thanks
oh just kidding I didnt read the above.
So lovely and bright. I would use this in a heartbeat. I might hang it on the wall, though...
Except the colors and the content, the idea is nice. But, isn't it sticky with bare foot and slippery with socks on that polyurethane seal?
Hey Ive got the same automatic bin in my coffee kitchen!(small area off bedroom with coffee making facilities)
Actually, Melissa, the floorcloth is not 'sticky' at all. And it is no more slippery than linoleum.
How do you keep this floorcloth from moving or sliding around? I have been thinking about making one for my foyer for a while but I haven't figured that part out yet...
I think floorcloths are one of the most under-appreciated floor treatments. I love this one.
Yes! Under Appreciated! Go to www.canvasworksfloorcloths.com to learn all about this forgotten craft. Subscribe to the blog (http://canvasworksfloorcloths.com/wordpress) to see a floorcloth through all of its stages of production too.
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