WOW Keepsakes!: Make mine SEXY!

This keepsake blog post is dedicated to the “I Love My Bedroom” edition because I do Love My Bedroom so I wanted to share ways to incorporate keepsakes into this highly revered space. So that got me to thinking… what kinds of really cool keepsakes can you keep in a bedroom and would want to keep in a bedroom? Well… that then got me to thinking of what are some of the creative things I’ve seen on tv or the internet that I could share with my readers and I’ve come up with some great ideas- One in which I am excited to share here with you all.

Stephen Colbert

Self-Portraits

Yeah, you heard me! Why not spruce up your space with a gaudy, over-the-top self-portrait and hang it somewhere unexpected (or totally expected- depending on your outlook). The idea came to me as I thought about Samantha’s nude self-portrait or Stephen Colbert’s self-portrait and how we could tame that beast and in the process create a great keepsake.

Andy Warhol Style Pets

My grandmother has a hand-painted self-portrait that was done by a cousin of mine for an exhibit he did on Black women in Cincinnati and I love that painting and I am sure I will have to fight my cousins to see who will get it after she passes- but as for now, I just admire it every time I am over there. Now, I wouldn’t keep a big painting of my grand ole grandma in the boudoir as it could do damage to the mood (wink, wink) but as a spark of genius- it would do fine in her bedroom.

So besides a painting, there are some cool ideas available to make this idea a reality and one you will treasure and your loved ones will treasure long after you are gone!

Cartoon or Caricature

• Sketch (black and white, pencil, really artsy and classic)

• Wood carving (gritty and skilled craftsmanship, long-lasting)

• DNA Imprint ( kinda weird but unique and a classic conversation piece)

• Andy Warhol Style (electric and vibrant, really fun and makes you smile)

• Cartoon or Caricature (if done tastefully, can be a fun addition to a fun décor)

These are just a few ideas. Get creative and make some memories. I know you can do it. If you create a great self-portrait, please share- I’d love to see what you’ve done!