Blank Canvas

I need help decorating my new office. When I first moved into it, the walls were covered with art left by my predecessor. And you know what they say about art --- it is in the eye of the beholder, and all that. Well, let's just say, it wasn't my taste!

So I have cleared the walls and now sit it a blank white box. I need some color! I don't want to spend a fortune on decorating, but I do want to buy a few pieces to spruce things up. I mean if I have to spend 40 hours a week in a room, I want it to feel cozy and welcoming!

Where are some good places to look for reasonably-priced pieces of art? I have looked at Kirklands, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Pier One. I've also skimmed overstock.com and wayfair.com. Maybe I'm just picky, but I haven't found much that jumps out at me! Everything I've seen looks like it was made for a beach house!

The only things I like so far are below. They are colorful and cute (in my opinion) but a little bit on the quirky side. Are these too weird for an office?

Considering one of the art pieces left by my predecessor was of a naked man, I would say that a couple of birds and some trees are not all that weird. Right?

And in unrelated news, Amelia has started mimicking faces and sounds that Chris and I do - ya know, because she is a child genius - and her new favorite face is cracking me up!

This child is the cutest! 

Happy Wednesday!! (Please let me know your thoughts on office decor!!)