Decorating With Words

As a former English teacher, I've always collected favorite quotations to use in writing and crafting.  But in recent years, "WORDS" seem to have become popular in decorating as well. From subway art to stamping and stitchery, we seem to be increasingly drawn to expressing our thoughts through the accessories we choose...or create... for our homes. It's one decorating trend I'm really enjoying.

Lately I find myself attracted to pillows that "talk". I found this one last fall at LL Bean for $19.00.

I love its message and homespun feel as well as the way it personalizes the couch in our family room.

And then, just last week, I spotted a similar pillow on Clearance at Home Goods for $8.00. Needless to say, it jumped right into my cart. I love how it warms up the reading corner in our master bedroom.

I wonder if it's partly because our lives have become so busy, and technology is moving so fast, that simple words in our homes bring such comfort?

I've always enjoyed stenciling them on walls.

"Good words are worth much, and cost little."- George Herbert

"Words that emanate from the heart enter into the heart of another." - Midrash

I guess I just like using words as a means of self-expression in my home....humorous words, loving words...

And timeless words.

How about you? How do you use words in your home?

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