European obsessed

I've always loved European street art work. When we purchased our home, I had a bunch of different artwork I loved saved on Etsy to purchase once we closed. Decorating our home was easier then most, because we knew exactly what it looked like, seeing as if I've lived there my entire life. (As I've mentioned in the past, we purchased the home I grew up in) This piece started off my love for the look of this type of artwork. Isn't it gorgeous? This picture does not even do it justice !

Here is where it sits in our home

I always keep an eye out for more works of art that look similar to this and recently I found a bunch that I love from Etsy. I am sure there are other sites out there that sell higher end artworks, but I love the vintage feel of things. The above piece was $12.95 ! What a great price. Below are some new beauties I've been coveting.

These last two have horrid frames but great art.

This I love so much, but it's $195.00 !!!

Most are framed, which I love because it gets rid of that added expense. Luckily, I like most of the frames and if I don't there is nothing that a little paint won't adjust. Not sure which one or ones I will purchase but I am looking for some more pieces for my stairwell. We'll see what happens. Hope you love these pieces too ! Just don't purchase any ;)

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