Alright, first things first. If you read the title and are hoping to be inspired, just stop reading now. I am cynical, sarcastic, and a smartass. That’s not to say I am uninspired; I have just come to the conclusion that I have fell victim to the multi-billion dollar industry that I call “inspirational home decor.”
You know what I am talking about. It doesn’t matter what store you go to to buy things to hang on the wall. Everywhere you go you see signs of wood, metal, canvas, and the like, that instruct you to “Sieze the day,” and “Color outside the lines,” and “Live. Laugh. Love.”
That’s great and all. My walls, shelves, and mantle are covered with this stuff. It’s just that for me, this isn’t “inspiration,” it’s “decoration.” Don’t get me wrong. I mean “How great would life be, if we lived a little of it everyday?” And what a great idea to “Think outside the box.”
For me though, most days these decorations go unnoticed. They are lost in the real life clutter of kid’s toys, dirty laundry, dog bowls, and throw pillows. When I do notice the signs on the wall, at best they are a reminder that I failed to “Cherish every moment.” and “Embrace every possibility.”
I am NOT saying to NOT seek out inspiration (double negative). Just maybe consider looking somewhere other than the wall art. I mean let’s face it, if you are staring at the wall all day, you aren’t gonna get sh*t done anyway, and I am going to make fun of you. If you are going to stare at the wall all day, why not take it one step further and lick the window all day instead.
So here’s my idea. If you are like me and have spent hundreds of dollars on “inspirational” phrases and quotes to hang all over your walls, take them down. Replace them with one of my designs. Yep that’s right. I am going to start making more practical signs. Signs that you can look at and say “Hey, I did that today. I’m not a failure, because I did what that wall art said I should.” Oh you want some examples? Try these on for size:
(Yes, these are my own creations)