This year the theme for my Christmas decor was inspired by some twig deer I found at Pottery Barn. (See Post HERE)  I wanted something cozy and rustic and I feeling that I was in the high country in Colorado.

I needed something above the fireplace mantle to pull the entire theme together.  While I was browsing Goodwill looking for anything to inspire me, I came across this huge southwest painted canvas print.  I know this doesn’t scream cozy cabin but it had size on it’s side and the price was right, $24.99!  I had a 20 percent off coupon and my print came out to $19.99.  There’s no way I could ever walk away with a canvas of this enormity for that price at a craft supply store.

I was not blessed with an artistic ability so I handed the canvas off to my friend, Stephanie, along with an inspirational photo of a deer and requested the color palette to be cream and white, along with some browns and grays.

A couple days later, she delivered!

I had my new print in my possession and as always, she did an amazing job!

It’s the perfect size and I love it’s simplicity and it’s a show piece in my family room.

Shopping sources: Topiaries, Birch containers, Garland, Bucket (thrift find), Sheepskin,

Antlers (family find), Mini Christmas tree (HomeGoods),

I hope this inspires you to think creatively when decorating and using your friend’s natural born talents as much as possible!

‘till next time,

Lisa