Photo A Day #10 - The Perfect Gift. and Getting Down To The Wire

Isn't it wonderful when you find the perfect gift? Something personal, reasonably priced and unique? And isn't it even more wonderful when you find a perfect gift that is perfect for so many people? I think this expression fits that description beautifully. Already inexpensive, it's even more so as part of our Buy One, Get One FREE Summer Splash promotion. It can be easily personalized for each recipient and is versatile enough for so many different people: from the newlyweds who are setting up their first home to the recent college graduate moving out for the first time to a couple celebrating an anniversary and more.

My suggestion is to buy several of these expressions in a few neutral colors: Chocolate Brown, Whipped Creme, Warm Stone, Matte Black, etc. Order in even numbers because they are Buy One, Get One FREE! Pick up some Foundations MDF Boards and Toolbox Paint or Punched Metal Tiles, because they are 20% OFF. In fact, get some coordinating Trimmings Ribbon, too. If you already know who you'd like to give them to, custom design the dates to add to each expression. But if you don't, just put them away and wait until you need a perfect gift. At that point, you can order the numbers to make your gift a one-of-a-kind keepsake that will be treasured.

The expression in this design isn't available on my website, so call or email me to order it. But don't wait too long because Buy One, Get One FREE ends tomorrow night and the expression itself will be retired July 19. You'll save so much money that you'll definitely want to pick one up for yourself too!

Photo A Day #5 - Another Favorite

This saying has always been a favorite of mine. In fact, when my husband and I got married, we gave a framed hand painted version of it to my parents as a gift. I love the idea of the family of an ever-growing circle of strength and love. I find this design particularly beautiful and think it would be a timeless piece of decor, especially in the home of parents with grown children and/or grandchildren. It would also be a lovely gift for a child who is getting married. Sadly, this special expression is also being retired. However, you still have a few days to purchase it. Using our Buy One, Get One FREE promotion, you will also get to choose another expression for FREE! Whether for your own home, as a gift, or even in a church or synagogue, the message of this beautiful expression is one that will resonate for many years to come.

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If you're new to Uppercase Living, feel free to scroll down, click around and check out all the ideas and photos on this blog. Keep in mind that all of our vinyl expressions are removable, customizable and on sale!

If you're ready to start shopping, you can go directly to my Uppercase Living website.

Our theme for this summer is FREE FOR ALL:

• ALL EXPRESSIONS ARE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!! Now's the time to tackle a big decorating project, put together party favors, centerpieces, gifts and think ahead to the holidays. This special includes all you need for kids' rooms from custom names, to "Chalkboard" Vinyl, to personalized night lights. All accessories and kits (like the birthday countdown below) are 20% off.
• Hostesses get additional free products just for hosting a qualifying party. Invite some friends over and you can all take advantage of the great deals this summer. Mention Jen's List and get $10 extra free product in addition to what you get just for hosting.
  
• Join my team for FREE! - You can earn a full rebate on your Starter Kit by submitting qualifying orders in your first few weeks. I'll be there all the way to train, help and get you off to a great start.
  

The following photos can give you a basic idea of what UL is all about, but it's really just a glimpse of everything that's available.

This is an example of one of our expressions paired with a Photo Print. Just upload a photo and go!
Everything in our catalog is highly customizable with names, dates colors and whatever you'd like to make these expressions uniquely personal.
Our expressions go on much more than just walls. The metal plaque shown here is now 20% off.
Just one of our cute expressions for the Laundry Room.
Our clock goes right on your wall! It comes in two styles, includes all the hardware you need and comes in dozens of colors to match your decor.

I'd love to chat with your more about taking advantage of the Free For All! You can contact me by commenting here, via email at torreh@gmail.com, phone 818-309-7768 or through my blog. You can also follow me on Facebook. I can help you place an order, schedule a party, or tell you more about becoming an Uppercase Living Demonstrator for FREE!

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you'll come back soon,

Torreh

Run for the Borders!

Long before I discovered Uppercase Living, I went through my fair share of decorating projects. Fifteen years, three houses, three kids and dozens of gallons of paint have seen me tackle everything from stenciling to installing moulding to removing a very stubborn wallpaper border while I muttered some descriptive suggestions for where the previous owners of our newly purchased home could insert their wallpaper glue.

There's no doubt that borders add so much to a room's decor. They can draw the eye up toward the ceiling or down to de-emphasize a too-tall space. They can pull together disparate elements to unify a room. Adding a sense of whimsy or formality, for example, a well-chosen border is the perfect touch to make a room look complete.

The new Uppercase Living catalog contains a whole section of borders that are easy to apply, come in all of our decor-friendly colors and can be put up end-to-end to fit any length. See how they complement the decor in the following rooms:

The border used in this formal dining room is the Urban Flourish. I love that rather than placing it predictably along the ceiling, the designer used it just above the wainscoting, where it doesn't compete with the elaborate crown moulding. Notice how the curves in the border mimic the curves of the light fixture.

In this monochromatic bathroom, the Loopy Line border is used just on one wall, between the bath tub and the window. In this otherwise traditional room, the border adds an unexpected whimsical touch. The main part of the two part design is white, which ties in to the tub, accessories and trim; while the second part is a darker shade of the blue used elsewhere in the bathroom.

The decor in this bedroom is structured and symmetrical, down to the perfectly centered pair of mirrors above the bed and matching lamps on the night stands. Enter the Curly Vine border to bring in organic shapes and curved lines to offset the straight slats of the prominently placed bed. The color matches the bedding perfectly and extends the soft shade up almost to the ceiling.

Applying our our borders is just as simple as applying any of our expressions. Registration marks included with the design help you match up each piece for a continuous effect with no gaps. Using the tips in the following short video will help you get the same custom look in minutes.



Seeing how easy these borders are to install and remove brings me back to all the time I spent peeling off that ugly old wallpaper border, piece by tiny piece. Knowing that these borders will never have anything to do with wallpaper glue and the future owners of my home cursing me behind my back makes me love them even more.