States of the Union
Although we picked Melissa, our hearts really belong to Molly. And when I say Melissa and Molly, I mean Georgia and our native states. Yup. My boyfriend and I are not natural born Peaches. Sure, some people didn’t think it would work…you know, us being Georgia dawgs but just like Michael Vick, if you hang out with enough canines, eventually you can become a dog. (Bankruptcy hurts doesn’t it buddy – Burn!)
Don’t get me wrong. We love our little nook in the world – smooshed inbetween the rednecks and the rappers. But we still have a soft spot for our home states. Jeremy was a Tennessee boy when our romance began and me, well, I am a Jersey girl through and through. So naturally, when I spied this art at ZGallerie it inspired me to create my own little montage to our alma maters.
I noticed how the fonts were different sizes and styles. I also saw that they used names of landmarks, general areas, specific towns, and famous New York roads.
I kept those important factors in mind while I went to work with my own version of wordle. I created a little Tennessee montage and a New Jersey montage to remind us of our own home sweet home. Yes, I did it in Paint. Yes, it is not high-tech. Yes, I want to print it out on cream colored paper instead of super-white.
So what do you think of the final reveal? My uber-cheapo art is a fun reminder of who we are and where we come from. I tried to focus on including as many major cities as possible and also incorporate some very personal places as well. I bet with a little time and google.maps, you could create your own version to represent your home state.
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OMGosh! I love this! (AND the paint chip framed
art). I am following so I can see what you are up to next.
Ok, now I am going back and dig deeper in
your archives
My boy and I both grew up and live in the same state. So I did one from his hometown, my hometown and the town we live in together.
I love it.
just found your blog and love it! Me, my husband, and our 3 little boys live in Canton, Ga. I normally don’t write comments but when you asked where do we live and where are we from I had to answer because I met my wonderful husband Jeremy in Chattanooga, Tn at a church youth camp when we were 13! i am originally from knoxville, Tn and my husband is from all over the place but spent most of his teenage and college years in chattanooga and cleveland,Tn. We both attended lee university in cleveland. We know live in GA, and love it. My husband works at a church in Marietta.
Thought the common interests were kinda neat.
Congratulations on the birth of your little man. Boys are wonderful!
Small world Corrie!
Glad to hear from a fellow Jeremy-lovin-Georgia-resident!
XO – Katie
DId you do this project simply in word, or did you use a program to do it? I love the idea, and am a little stumped how to do it. BTW I found your blog through Young House Love, and LOVE it!!!!!
Hi Lynn,
As for your question, I just used Paint to make different words different sized font and moved them around until they looked good to me.
Nice to meet a new friend. Especially since obviously we have the same taste in blogs
XO – Katie
I just found your blog a few weeks ago so I’ve been going through some of the archives for some ideas on decorating our new house. I had to smile when I saw your word art. My dad is from TN and my mom is from NJ (Tabernacle to be exact). I hope you won’t mind if I borrow the same cities and same layout for my own word wall art
Love your blog!
Borrow away Amy. And the funny thing is, I actually lived in Tabernacle
Small world!
XO – katie
Just found you this week through Chez Larsson, and have been going through your archives – a month each day! (or more! Though I am trying to limit it to that… ’cause a girl has to eat and sleep, too.)
I was born and raised in Orange County, CA (in too many suburbs to count), but I have been a happy Oregonian since I came here for college at 17. I love Portland like I’ve never loved any other place. Guess you just know “home” when you find it!
I am also back reading a little since I’m new here, but I’m also from NJ! And I currently live in Burlington county. I had a hunch you were from the area, since Burlington, Cherry Hill and Princeton are right at the top. Now I like you even more!
I just wanted to stop in and say thanks for the inspiration. I just made some for my home and Christmas gifts for others. You guys can check out how it turned out here: http://twentysomethingtransue.blogspot.com/2010/12/from-me-to-you.html.
Love your blog, Katie.
Thanks!
I’m way late on this one, but I am going through your archives too, and wanted to say I live in Victoria, British Columbia (Canada). I was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and moved to Edmonton, Alberta where I lived from when I was five till six years ago. Your Canadian readers seem to be in a cluster! I am married and my wife is from Ramsgate, Kent (England). I think this would be an awesome project!