About this Photo
Style: Imperial (General)
Color: Chocolate Brown
Size: 12 inches
Art: Fancy Ends K/I
In Greek Mythology Hypnos, the King of Sleep, had three sons who were collectively called the Oneiroi. Morpheus shaped human figures, Phobetor shaped animals, and Phantasos shaped inanimate objects. Other stories say that Phobetor was responsible for fearsome dreams while Phantasos shaped fantasies or unreal dreams. Morpheus was the most superior – shaping the dreams of mortals, kings, and heroes – and was dubbed the God of Dreams.
Since time immemorial, people have realized the power and possibilities of dreams. Sigmund Freud saw dreaming as a form of wish fulfillment, and currently there are organizations that use dreams to heal. For us at Wise Décor, dreaming is a way of generating pleasant thoughts and affirming the things that we like and want. That is why this is one of our favorite decorative lettering projects.
It was Langston Hughes, a prolific American poet born in 1902, who wrote the following:
“Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.”
“Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.”
For this master bedroom we took the quote “Dream” and placed it above the bed, in between the iron frames of this beautiful antique four poster bed. We used the Imperial (General Category) Lettering Style in Chocolate Brown, 12 inches high. Then we added the Fancy Ends Pair A – Lettering Art – 12-k and Fancy Ends Pair B – Lettering Art – 12-l at each end as an embellishment to complement the lettering.
We felt that our choice of font color perfectly complements the curlique wrought iron design and the dark wooden plantation shutters, and is fittingly set off by the wine colored bedding. Sometimes, all it takes is just one additional touch – through decorative vinyl lettering – to make that room look and feel perfect. If your bedroom – or your children’s – doesn’t have any décor above the headboard yet, consider putting in a quote, a name, or a monogram to add that perfect touch. Here at Wise Décor, we’ll continue dreaming, and we’ll affirm that the many projects we’re planning will come.
Got a brilliant idea that you’d like customized? Feel free to call us at 1-800-634-0467 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30PM, EDT) and we’ll be very happy to make your dream a reality.