NEW Poster Print {No Longer A Slave to Fear}

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

My mom slipped this verse written on an index card into my carry on before I boarded a flight to spend my summer serving in Spain my sophomore year in college - not my first international trip, but my first solo trip. One where I did not know the person who would pick me up at the airport in Madrid and take me to a children's camp to work. Nor was I fluent enough in Spanish to help me if there was nobody there to meet me. I bet it was pretty tough for my parents to send me off on this trip, even while trusting those I would serve alongside. I wonder if they slept that night.

Tomorrow my youngest brother, a sophomore in college, boards his first international flight, solo. He will meet up with friends at his destination to attend a conference. The world is a much different place from when I met up with a missionary group in Spain and wandered Madrid with another college student. Now that I am a mother, I have a new perspective on just how hard it would be to send your child off on his first international adventure.

But our God has not changed in 13 years. He still upholds each of us with His righteous right hand. He still keeps His promises to those who are called his children. After hearing a song by Bethel Music for the first time in our worship service last weekend, I was inspired to create this print. {Go add this song to your playlist!} God's children are no longer in bondage to fear. If we give into it, the enemy wins and we no longer be effective. He is our deliverer, our liberator. We are sons and daughters.

I'm so proud of my brother for working long hours while in school full time, for saving his money, for planning this trip, for following his dreams. And for trusting his Father to protect him.

Stand and sing ... I am a Child of God.

No Longer a Slave to Fear, I am a Child of God / Wall Art / Shipped Print / 4 sizes

No Longer a Slave to Fear, I am a Child of God / Wall Art / Instant Download / 24x36

Embracing Neutrals, Custom Designs, Autumn + Our Best Sale of The Year

I have this dear friend named Caitlin who was (and still is) a talented interior designer by career before her current gig as a Stay-at-Home Mama to a darling little girl. She knows EXACTLY what she likes. She is careful and calculated in her approach. Her home is lovely and I ADORE her style and everything she creates.

She stopped by my studio this week to order some prints from my shop. That in itself is such an honor — that she wants to put my work on her walls.

The best part is that we sat down together in front of my computer screen and customized each design to fit her neutral color scheme. It was so much fun! Just a few days earlier, she had borrowed my Pantone color guide and came prepared with very specific color choices. That's just who she is, and I love it!

Caitlin's way of making neutrals just gorgeous is something I kind of envy. {Neutrals are not my generally my go-to, but I'm learning to embrace them!}

She gave the go ahead for me to offer these beautiful options in beige/taupe neutrals and soft antiqued tones to all of you. Turns out she happened to pick three of my favorite designs to frame for her home!

Serve the Lord
Don't Worry About Anything
Great is Thy Faithfulness

So if you are neutral-loving kind of person or need a gift for a someone who's style is hard to define, take a look at these new options, designed with Caitlin's expertise. Then go check them out in my Etsy shop.

Who wants to stop into my studio next to create their own unique wall art?? It will be so much fun!

Have you seen our newest print for Autumn in our shop? It's available as a shipped print in 4 sizes or as an 8x10 instant download. I'm loving this 24x36 version on my mantle this season!

You can find more ideas on my Instagram feed by following @LovelyDwellingDesign.

Also, don't miss our BEST SALE OF THE YEAR – 50% off everything at Lovely Dwelling Design, through Monday, October 19, 11:59 PM EST. Promo code: FALLISON

Blessings,
Erin

NEW DESIGN: Spirit Lead Me {Take 40% off now}

I'm kind of in love.

I just finished up this custom design for my sister-in-law. Her new house is going to be ready next month and she requested the lyrics to one of her favorite worship songs Hillsong UNITED Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail) to be the centerpiece of the main part of her new home.

Here's what it could look like framed.

I totally dig anything in gray tones I think it would be lovely in a rustic frame. I'm definitely ordering one for myself.

Here's how the design process worked:

1. She found an idea she loved with these lyrics and sent me the photo.
2. I mocked it up trying out some different color combinations. I even went a got an engineer print made so she could see it in a frame above my mantel.
3. She sent me links to the paint colors in her kitchen and family room and I matched those as best as I could on screen.
4. We adjusted spacing/colors and I sent a final proof as well as discussing where I thought she could find a great looking frame. It all took about 3 days total. 

Because I love it so much and think these words are amazing, I just made this design available in my shop both as a physical print shipped to your front door and also a PDF instant download.  

Maybe I'm loving these particular lyrics because I just started Beth Moore's study "Breath," and it's all about the Holy Spirit. The study has just begun, so I'll have to let you know more about what I learn, but I have a feeling it's going to be a good one and I'm excited to see how the Spirit leads and speaks through this study.

Now here's the good stuff....
>>Through Wednesday, July 29, take 40% off this design in my shop. Offer applies to both the physical print and the instant download. Use promo code: SPIRITLEAD40

~Erin

Introducing 'Love Never Fails' in Large Format // Low-cost Decorating, Big Impact {Engineer Print}

Sometimes you just have to go big! I mean, there's one room in my house with vaulted ceilings and anything standard sized on the walls or mantle just looks teeny tiny. Yet I just can't bring myself to commit to pricey oversized pieces, especially for seasonal decor.

Recently, a friend introduced me to engineer prints and I'm loving this easy large format option! So I decided to give it a try with my new LOVE NEVER FAILS Design.

This 24x36 print is the perfect size to make a big statement on my mantel. And the best part is is cost is just about $4 to print in BW at Staples! I've ordered engineer prints twice now from Staples and I do have to say that the print didn't come out perfectly, because it's meant for architect plans and not photos. But for $4, I didn't really mind! Staples offers 3 sizes: 18x24, 24x36, 36x48. A color version runs around $25.

The instant download in my shop includes BOTH the 18x24 and 24x36 PDF files. Woohoo!!

I picked up the frame at Michael's recently on sale. Another option would be to mount the print to foam core with spray adhesive. I haven't tried this yet because I love just being able to switch out prints quickly with the frame.

Every time I look at this print the lyrics to the Jesus Culture song One Thing Remains go through my head:

Your Love Never Fails, It Never GIves Up, It Never Runs Out On Me

Your Love Never Fails, It Never GIves Up, It Never Runs Out On Me

Because On and On and On and On it Goes

For It Overwhelms and Satisfies My Soul

And I Never Ever Have to Be Afraid

One Thing Remains ....

And we sometimes always need the reminder of His never-ending, overwhelming,

satisfying love for us! I sure do!

Here are a few more views:

 I'm trying to decide what I think of my felt heart wreath.

You can always count on Target for some holiday banners.

Topiary idea from My Blessed Life.

Hers looks better. I needed about 10 more cupcake liners or to not do it in such a hurry!

And fresh tulips from Trader Joe's are always a must!

So, what do you think of my first Valentine's engineer print design?  Go try it and let me know what you think! Instant download in my Etsy shop.

Happy Valentine's Day!