You may have seen on our new website, www.lauranovakkids.com, some examples of how family portraiture can become an integral part of your home decor. Last week, I met with the legendary Vicente Wolf, a highly influential designer, to discuss this concept with him, and further explore the possibilities. Vicente was very enthusiastic about the idea of using family images as decor, and we talked about the possibility of him speaking at our studio sometime this fall. He has since posted about this on his blog, which you can read here.

I'm looking to see if there is a local design community in the greater Philadelphia area who would be interested in hearing Vicente give a talk in Wilmington or Philadelphia. If so, please leave a comment below with your name, organization, and the best way to contact you.

Below are some of my favorites - examples of how our clients have used their family images in their home design.

A lovely black and white wallpaper mural, used here in a nursery.

This image is acrylic, which pairs well with the minimalist environment. I love how the contemporary blues in the photo pop against the classic, stark white of the walls and trim.

Finally, an image of a newborn in a transitional home. Note how the art piece hangs above the same couch this cutie was photographed on!