Create an Awesome Wall Gallery

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Creating a wall gallery is one of the easiest ways to bring style and personality to your space. Any room can have it as it can create a captivating focal point. All you need is a little imagination and artistry to be able to transform any plain-looking wall into something attractive.

The beauty of a wall gallery

Adding a wall gallery is one of the ways to boost the overall appearance of your room. This will add appeal to any plain wall and creates a focal point that can add character and style. In many instances, wall art has been treated as a last resort in interior decorating. This should not be the case as wall galleries must be planned well and executed properly to create an awesome wall design. Creating a wall gallery is all about combining and connecting all the decorative elements to make cohesion.

Try to experiment with mixing and matching various elements to create a compelling wall gallery. The wall decor can be successfully achieved with the use of photos, artworks, or prints. You can likewise add style with the use of frames that blend well with the wall art.

Get inspirations, collect, and choose your style

Every project needs a starting point. There are times that this may be a challenge as there are many ideas to consider. You can check different interior design references such as books, magazines, and websites for inspiration. Once you have identified where and how to start, add the art that you love. Frames are also important as they enhance the poster prints.

Select a theme

Once you have a collection of art, it is recommended to group them according to themes, like nature-inspired, classic art, baby-themed, abstract art, and typography and quotes. The colors must also blend with the overall design of the room.

Plan the layout

This can be done by first placing everything on the floor and arranging them according to your choice. This will give you an overview of how they will appear on the walls. This will also give you the chance to add or reduce the element that you are planning to display.

Start displaying your framed art

Hammering the first nail on the wall may be intimidating for some. But with good planning and preparation, everything will go well. Use a pencil to mark where the nail will go through. You can hang the framed art after all the nails have been placed in their respective places. It also helps to have a tape measure and a level so that errors will be avoided or minimized. After all the framed art has been displayed then it is recommended to mix and match them with other decorative elements. 

Why Volunteer in an Animal Shelter?

Stylized Pom Poster by Siara Gogh

For many pet lovers, we are aware that one of the problems in the country is the growing number of stray animals like dogs and cats. In 2019 alone, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society was able to record at least 12 million stray animals. Many of them are afflicted with diseases and pose danger to the public. Animal shelters are becoming crowded as more animals are being rescued every day. Many of the shelters that we know are privately owned and facing some problems in terms of resources, whether financial or human. This is one of the main reasons why people are encouraged to help to save more animals in distress. But why volunteer? Here are some benefits that you can get when you volunteer in an animal shelter.

Good feeling

Being an animal shelter volunteer makes you feel like you are doing the right thing. You become part of the solution to the problem. Part of the job of being a volunteer is that you work with the animals so they can be healthy for foster care. Most of the animals that are sent to shelters are stray and have little to no human interaction. Being with them on a regular basis will develop their trust with humans. This strongly helps them get prepared for future foster parents.

The fruits of your labor

You can instantly the results of your hardships as you begin to work with a fur baby. Remember that many of the animals rescued have minimal human interactions and by showing them some love, their personalities start to come out. Whether you are giving them a bath, taking them for a walk, or simply cuddling them makes a big difference in their lives. 

Volunteers are needed

As more shelters take in more animals, your love and care for the animals are very much needed. There will always be a dog to walk or a cat to groom. It has been observed that giving this care to the animals relieves them of kennel stress. Animals respond differently when they are stressed. Some may become aggressive, others may lose their appetite, and many may increase their frequency of barking or vocalization. Engaging in activities with rescued animals will make them happy and healthy.

Being a volunteer is a good therapy

Being an animal shelter volunteer is good for your total well-being. Studies have shown that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure. They also help you become physically active as you engage them in various activities. Playing with them has been proven scientifically to increase your levels of serotonin and dopamine. These body chemicals are known to help you become calm and relaxed. 

Memorable professional experience

Being a volunteer is a great way to try a new career. This may be an opportunity to explore a new interest. By volunteering, you will gain new experiences and skills as well as build your own strengths. If you want your resume to be colorful, then the experience you had with the animal shelter is great to add. 

Being a volunteer helps you become responsible in life

Being a volunteer helps you develop yourselves professionally. This includes being on time and managing your time. Moreover, being a volunteer makes you feel like you are part of something that will make a difference in the community

Happy Customers

Here are our satisfied customers and their trendy art. We are thrilled to know that they love the posters they received. Whether the art is personalized or from our collection, we guarantee to provide high-quality products and top-notch customer support.

Is Your Instagram Campaign Effective?

Over the years, various social media platforms have become successful in personal and business uses. Active users use these platforms to connect with their friends, and family, and even with new acquaintances. With their continuous increase in the number of users, social media sites are also used as a marketing tool.

Instagram has become a leading social media platform used to grow businesses or brands. It has a billion active users and is a perfect venue to take care of existing customers and search for potential ones. 

However, not all businesses became successful with Instagram. Instagram marketing effectiveness is not a guarantee. As a user, you need creativity, do some research, and use tools to know and understand the effectiveness of your campaign. 

To understand whether your Instagram posts are doing a positive impact on your business, users need to measure how your posts are affecting your products or services. There are a number of metrics that you need to learn which can help and assist you in Instagram marketing effectiveness. 

Here are some pointers on how to monitor your campaign:

Understand the performance of your Instagram posts

The contents of your posts are important if you want to reach more people. You need to know the engagement rates of your posts. Compare them and identify the reasons why they have such figures. The factors may vary for every post such as the time of the post, content, hashtags used, and photos or videos added. 

After identifying the factors, then it is necessary to do some contingency plans. You may have to change the content of your post and make it more informative to your followers. Several tools may also be used to determine the effectiveness of your post.

The engagement rate

After posting, it is important to know how your followers are reacting to it. The engagement rate of your posts will give you an idea of how your audience liked and commented on your content. The fact that they liked your post means that they are viewing them and are reacting

The time of your post

Do not just post your content at your desired time and day. There are best time periods to add your post to get the right response from your target audience. Measure the effectiveness of your post time. As such, you can determine the best time your followers and target audience are available online. 

Effectiveness of the hashtags you use

The right hashtag is important to Instagram’s marketing effectiveness. Other than higher engagement, posts that have the right hashtags can significantly reach and increase your target audience. More hashtags used on Instagram may also increase the number of users who can view your post. 

You only need to identify which hashtag has given the best result to your followers. You also need to bear in mind that using your brand may also have a significant impact on the performance of your post. 

Followers’ growth

Instagram also gives information about the number of followers and likes. Although the number of followers and likes may not be a direct measure of your Instagram marketing effectiveness, you can start from there. What is more important is how you develop your fan base organically. 

Bio-Link Clicks

A good number of followers is great for your business. However, you do not want an audience who just sits there and be a spectator. You want them to be engaged with your posts. As such, it is important to monitor how many people are clicking the link in your bio. That would give you an idea of the percentage of followers who are actually interested in what you are offering. 

Use the Instagram stories

Instagram stories are another level of promoting your brand. It is one of the features of Instagram that receives more engagement. This can be measured through Impressions, forward taps, back taps, exits, and swipe-through rates. 

Instagram Ad metrics

This is a feature of Instagram that comes with its own set of analytics. You can access this through your Ads manager which shows the total amount of spend and the reach of your ads. 

Audience demographics

Another way to know if you are targeting the right audience is through their demographics. Examples are the gender, age, location, time and day your followers are active, and others. Knowing their demographics and activity is crucial to the success of your marketing campaign. You do not want your effort to go to waste by having the wrong set of followers. 

Hippo Sketch in Black Background Poster

Hippo Sketch in Black Background Poster

One of the largest animals in the world. The hippopotamus may be feared by many but also represents regeneration and rebirth. Display one of the most popular animals that ever lived and create captivating wall art.

Boost Your Instagram Marketing Campaign

These days, the use of social media platforms is becoming popular when it comes to promoting your brand. Many users find these social media apps very useful in growing their businesses. Instagram, for instance, is one of the most used platforms when it comes to Instagram Marketing Campaign. Instagram is easy to use and it is a fact that there are billions of users around the globe.

Studies have shown that many brands have grown while employing Instagram Marketing Campaign in their business or company. Many users find Instagram engaging and interactive, especially for companies or individuals who are using the platform in their campaigns.

Here are some tips on how to boost your brand using Instagram Marketing Campaign:

Create an interesting Instagram profile

As many users make use of the social media platform in their Instagram Marketing Campaign, it is just right to create a profile that will be memorable for their followers. This is also important for small brands. Your profile will introduce you and your brand to the Instagram community. Think of it also as selling yourself and not just your products or services. Add the necessary information about yourself and your brand. Make it clear to the Instagram community what you do and what your brand is all about. 

Be creative and make variations

You do not want your followers and potential followers to feel bland about your brand. Your Instagram Marketing Campaign strongly depends on the content that you are going to add to your post. It is recommended to create engagement-based content instead of being too promotional. You can start by trying different types of content and see how your followers respond or react to your posts. Sometimes adding some games or contests stimulate the interests of your followers.

Experiment with creative videos

One of the keys to boosting your marketing campaign is by adding engaging and attractive videos. Let’s face it. There are times that looking at photos may be boring. There are times that followers or viewers would like to see something different and creative. Post relevant videos to attract your followers and potential followers. Your followers love videos that are informative and engaging. 

Instagram stories will be very helpful

Take advantage of Instagram stories. It is a perfect tool to tell something about your brand and this will trigger the interests of your followers. Update it once a day to engage your followers with your brand. Instagram stories can be in the form of live broadcasts, polls, features, and others. 

Use unfiltered photos

Historically speaking, Instagram was developed for artists, especially photographers who want to showcase their works. It is recommended to use raw, unfiltered, and unaltered photos to increase your reach. You can also add relevant hashtags to help other users find your content and account. 

Feature your customers

Sometimes, your customers would want to be part of your marketing campaign. It is a great idea to feature them in one of your posts by sharing with you their photo with the product they have purchased. In that way, you can also add new followers to your list. This is also a great way to interact with them. A simple yet creative way to connect with your followers.

With today’s advancement in digital technology, many individuals and companies are already employing various social media platforms in promoting their brands. Instagram is a great tool to boost your business. It has billions of active users daily and this would be a perfect venue for you to promote your products or services. Instagram is easy to use and there are a lot of possibilities to make your posts be noticed and reach many users and followers. The only key is for you to be creative and original with your posts to catch the attention and interests of others. 

My Quotes Poster

My Quotes Poster

This poster is just an example. You can create your personalized poster by sending us a photo of your favorite animal along with an inspiring quote or saying. Let it stand out in your room and add beauty to your wall. Credit to Ms. Pinky Tobiano for the art.

Couple in Paris Poster

Couple in Paris Poster

From Paris with love inspired poster of Ms. Bianca Manalo. An adorable print of you and your loved one. Create your print with a favorite image from one of your escapades. Display it in your room and add a nostalgic vibe that your family and guests will adore

How to Grow Your Instagram Followers

Instagram is an effective social media platform to boost your business. It has over 1 billion active users and many of them are using the platform for their respective businesses. If you are an entrepreneur and use Instagram in promoting your brand, then it is important to have a large number of followers. 

The importance of increasing Instagram followers

Boosting the statistics on your Instagram account may be a great help for your business. In e-commerce, the followers can be potential customers. Reaching more individuals means that the products or services you are offering will be familiar to many thus increasing the revenue.

Enhance your Instagram account

Optimizing your account is one of the best ways to be noticed on Instagram. This can also lead to an increased number of followers. If your account does not have any bio, image captions, proper username, or even a profile image then it will be difficult to promote your brand. Remember that a captivating Instagram profile may help in establishing the identity of your business. 

In addition to these, it has been observed that Instagram accounts that do not have captions, bio, or profile images will not have the desired number of followers. Thus, the business will not have the proper promotion that it deserves. 

Try to post daily

Instagram accounts that have daily posts in a week get more likes and gain more followers easily. The growth rate of the followers may likewise double if the number of posts per week is also increased. Being consistent is the key to making it to the top of the timeline. This is possible as well when your posts are shared and make good engagement. 

Create a schedule of your posts in advance. Posting at the right time can make them more visible and thus increase engagement. Having a schedule will keep you track of your progress in your marketing activities. 

Use hashtags

The use of hashtags is proven to be an effective way to get more followers on the platform. Hashtags help you reach more users and be more visible on Instagram. Various hashtags are available and choosing the right one may be challenging. The good news is that there are hashtag tools available online that can help users in finding the right hashtags for their business.

Collaborate with other Instagram users

Try to have a partnership or sponsorship to extend Instagram’s reach. One of the ways is by collaborating with influencers. This is a proven technique to help grow your Instagram followers. Influencer marketing needs to be paid for their services and the good thing is that they can reach more followers as they themselves have a great number of followers. 

Businesses that have collaborated with influencers have surprisingly increased the number of their followers. Influencers tag the Instagram account of their sponsors and this will eventually capture the attention of their followers. 

Try to engage your followers

Engage with your followers in various ways. You can like their posts and reply to their comments on your posts. Think of it as paying back the efforts they have shown in viewing your posts. 

You can also host contests and give out prizes. Ask your followers to post a picture of them with the product they bought from you. You can select which picture seems to be the best and reward them for winning the contest.

Utilize the analytics

Once your followers see that you have an interesting post, they will take time to view them and engage with them. Studying your analytics will also give you an idea of what your followers like the most. Study the trend and analyze them so that you will know what content to include in your succeeding posts. 

The Beauty of Eclectic Design

Graphical with photography art wall

The use of eclectic design is one of the fun and easy ways to decorate your home. This design style gives you the freedom and flexibility of making any home look appealing and interesting. This is your chance to experiment with things and see which decorative items suit your needs. An eclectic design style is also recommended to have a home that is lively and vibrant. 

What is an Eclectic Design

Think of the Eclectic design style as a grocery basket filled with various items that you need for your home or space. There is no uniformity as this design style gives you the freedom and flexibility in decorating your home. The basic principle is that you can choose items from various sources regardless of their origin and history.

The eclectic design style originated during the 19th century. Its objective is to move away from the scope and rules of traditional design and architecture. It aims toward self-realization, freedom of expression, and creativity with the use of different items. You only need to create a room that is cozy and comfortable. 

The good thing about this design style is that you can practically use any item to transform your home. Examples are furniture pieces, souvenir items, gifts given to you, posters, photos, and others. There is no strict rule when it comes to adding valuable items. You only need to unleash your imagination and creativity in designing your space. 

What are the features of the style?

Achieving an eclectic design style is not that difficult. There are many ways to be successful with your project. The addition of furniture pieces is one of the first things that must be settled. The pieces must blend with each other and they should be functional, attractive, and comfortable. Any style can be added regardless of their style. 

The use of textiles also sets the mood of your home, especially the plain ones. As the design style emphasizes simplicity, plain textiles will help in achieving it. Moreover, different decorative items may be used as they represent different periods. It is also smart to use light-colored walls and furniture pieces to make the interior look warm and cozy.  

Achieve the style in easy ways

The eclectic design style is about combining different styles until you achieve the appearance that satisfies you. Add two to three styles and see if they suit your taste. For example, combining traditional and classical styles will give you an interior that is unique and appealing. In addition to these, the use of different decorative items made out of wood, glass, metal, fabric, or plastic also gives a wonderfully eclectic style. 

Paint the walls with light colors or natural colors to have an attractive background. This is also true with furniture pieces and decorative items. The furniture pieces, decorative items, fabric, and colors should blend well with each other, thus creating a balance in your home. Your eclectic design style is achieved with the combination of different design styles.