Stickley Address Plaque on a brick pillar

A picture is worth at least a thousand words.

We just ran across photos of a couple of plaques that were sent to us by our clients.

Bamboo Address Plaque

The larger photo (above) is of a Stickley Address Plaque. The client wrote; “Nice job! Looks really great” We couldn’t agree more.

The smaller photo is a new item, The Bamboo Address Plaque. The customer sent the photo and said; “Do you like it – We do”.

Thanks for the opportunity to share. We always enjoy seeing photographs  of completed signs and plaques being put to work. If you would like to share your photo with us,  click here and attach your photo to an an email.

FLW Eagle Feather Font Craftsman Plaque

Just a reminder to attend a Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit in Milwaukee

Experience over 150 objects designed by “America’s greatest architect,” Frank Lloyd Wright, in the new exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

The Flower of Life

Flower of Life, often referred to as the Sacred Geometry

As a gift, it has been said that giving the Flower of Life to someone is akin to giving them the whole universe. Our guess is that, while this is a great concept in theory, season game tickets or jewels are a safer bet.

In Egypt

Considered to be sacred in that the Flower of Life represents a geometrical pattern that is one of the common threads throughout the entire universe. To many it means that all life has the same source. While maybe not considered wall art at the time, the most ancient Flower of Life symbol seems to be at The Temple of Osiris at Abydos, Egypt. The symbol’s use is widespread and is not confined to any one area. It has been used for centuries in Turkish, Eastern European, and Indian cultures, and a variation even shows up in Peru.

The Flower of Life can be broken down into its basic components, the Egg of Life and The Seed of Life. Taking the Flower one step farther results in the Fruit of Life. Both mystical and mathematical aspects have captivated the greatest thinkers in history.

Flower of Life Wall Art

Leonardo Da Vinci seemed enthralled with the mathematical properties of the Flower. He drew it repeatedly in all of its permutations and elements. So important are the patterns and spacing that the Flower of Life may be the basis for music,  and likely contains the “magic ratio” called phi. The flower of life has endured for over 4 thousand years, and remains a source of wonder, inspiration, and even amusement.

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Coffee Wall Art

Coffee Klatch – Coffee and Socializing – It seems so outdated – Or is it?

As we use texting, email, facebook, and twitter to converse and connect, the whole concept of actually meeting face-to-face to enjoy a cup of coffee seems like a product of years gone by. But maybe some of us that spend hours in front of a glowing screen are more out of touch with reality than we think. We may be missing a great social opportunity for open discussion and friendship. The concept of meeting informally with friends, neighbors, and relatives over a cup of coffee is not dead. It happens millions of times per day, and not, as you might think, only in Starbucks, Caribou, Tully’s or Pete’s.

Good Coffee Makes Good Sense

The term, Coffee Klatsch, is most likely German in origin and seems to date to the late 1800s, making it over a century old. Kaffeeklatsch is easily translated Kaffee, duh..coffee. and klatsch meaning noise or conversation. Many spellings have evolved and it is not unusual to see it as Klatch, Clatch, Klatch, Clatch, or even Clutch.

It would be easy to believe that clatches are strictly a small town phenomenon, but I have observed the tradition from the largest cities to very rural communities. Every cafe, diner, and family restaurant hosts these gatherings  mornings and even mid afternoons. And, not every member of the klatch is a AARP member. These gatherings are as much about business and community, as about pure social conversation. The gatherings may have evolved a little, but they are still an indicator of the pulse of the community and offer an opportunity to add balance and social conversation back into our lives. Coffee can be much more than ordering a skinny latte to go through a drive through window. Take the plunge, take your morning break with real people and real breakable mugs rather than sitting alone with a paper cup.

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For Sweethearts

All of us at Atlas Signs and Plaques voted, and exit polling suggests that the Carved Initials Hanging Tree Plaque has taken the lead as the World’s Best Romantic Valentines Day Gift.

Also in Silver Nickel Finish

The Carved Initials Hanging Tree Plaque is a unique, personalized, custom Valentines Day gift for him, her, and both of you. Your initials, and those of your true love, in a romantic Heart Shaped Plaque that you can attach to a tree, fence, wall, headboard, or building. Cupids Arrow piercing a heart combined with your initials and special date.  What a great way to celebrate the day you met, the date of the proposal, wedding day, or some other little secretive date that only you two share.

Choose the Aged Bronze Verdi Look

There is one great reason for lovers to carve their initials into a tree, but many reasons why you shouldn’t. The reason to carve is obvious, but the reasons not to carve are not as apparent. You can harm the tree with your artwork.  All and all, it is a bad idea to carve, so go ahead and save a tree with a Sweetheart Tree Plaque. Order yours soon to bring smiles to your loved one on Valentines Day.

Handcrafted in the USA using American Materials and Labor.