You don’t need me to tell you about Marilyn Monroe. A successful actress, a sex symbol and a public fascination; the world was and still is in awe of the enigma that was Ms. Monroe. She captivated the hearts of many all over the world and her legacy still lives on today. The air of mystery and magic that surrounded her presence is something that will never be replicated.
It is not very often than someone is worthy enough of being the subject of home interior design. You often take a theme or an emotion and you centre a room on this. But Marilyn Monroe is a representation of so many beautiful and mysterious qualities, her very being gives such depth of emotion, feel and energy when it comes to home style.
Of course you can opt for the obvious and easiest route; Marilyn Monroe wall art. From pop art interpretations to stunning portraits; all you need to do is take a look online and you will see the wealth of options available. It is advisable to go for a large and dominant piece of wall art. Ms. Monroe herself was a massive personality. You don’t want to limit this.
Aside from this, another great idea is to have a Marilyn Monroe quote hand-written on your wall. Wall writing is extremely fashionable at the moment and there is nothing that plays to the trend more beautifully. Here are some of her most famous quotes…
“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
“If you’re gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.”
“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”
These quotes would look beautiful in calligraphy in a bedroom, a closet or a living room. In fact; they can even provide inspiration in an office space. You can see it as a bit of DIY project for yourself or if you don’t consider yourself the creative type a great selection of these quotes are available for purchase as wall stickers.
Aside from this, simply look out for one of a kind furniture pieces and accessories, such as the chairs above. These really bring that glamorous and luxurious feel to your decor. The internet is your playground when it comes to emulating this inspirational decor, so spend the time and effort seeking out unique Marilyn Monroe pieces.
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