Art.com Inc. Launches Valuable Tools to Simplify Holiday Shopping

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- To help gift-givers thrive this holiday shopping season, Art.com Inc., the world's leading online specialty provider of wall art, has introduced multiple online resources and unique gift ideas on its art.com and AllPosters.com sites.  New tools unveiled today include exclusive gift guides developed by five nationally-renowned design experts and a new online holiday catalog.

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"Wall art is one of the most personal and meaningful gifts one can give because of its strong  emotional impact year round, every time the recipient glances at his or her wall," said Andrew Wait, chief marketing officer of Art.com Inc. "At art.com and AllPosters.com, we're providing consumers a variety of easy ways to select and personalize the perfect wall art gifts for anyone on their holiday gift lists, regardless of budget."

As part of art.com's holiday campaign, the site is offering an easy-to-shop Holiday Gift Guide at www.art.com/giftguide, where consumers can find a wide range of gift suggestions based on hobbies, interests or decor styles.  In this year's guide, these nationally-renowned design experts have created exclusive gift recommendations for an array of personalities such as The Fashionista, The Nature Lover, The Traveler, The Music Lover and The Photographer:

• Kristan Cunningham, featured on AOL's Shelterpop and USMagazine.com
• Chayse Dacoda, HGTV personality
• Annette Joseph, Today Show contributor
• Kyle Schuneman, named on House Beautiful's "Next Wave of Top 20 Designers" list
• Erinn Valencich, seen on HGTV and as eHow.com's "Home Expert"

Additional online resources include a holiday catalog highlighting more than 400 of art.com's best-selling wall art and exclusive pieces at www.art.com/holiday2010catalog.  Products featured consist of framed prints, canvas, hand-painted art, tapestries and wall murals, which are organized by decorating style, subject and product type.  Also, art.com's photos {to} art service at www.art.com/photostoart allows gift givers to transform personal digital photographs into stunning, high-quality works of wall art, including framed photographic prints or photos on canvas, wood or acrylic.

AllPosters.com has its very own Holiday Gift Guide at www.AllPosters.com/giftguide where consumers can find gift suggestions chosen by the site's expert staff for both kids and adults, including great recommendations for the Hipster, Globe Hopper, Art Aficionado and other personas.

For the gift giver who still is having trouble deciding, gift certificates are also available at www.art.com/giftcertificates or www.AllPosters.com/giftcertificates.

Custom packaging ensures the artwork will arrive in excellent condition, usually within several days.  For last-minute shoppers, expedited shipping options are available, enabling some items to arrive in as little as one business day after ordering.  All art.com and AllPosters.com products are backed with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

"This holiday season, finding the perfect holiday gift doesn't have to be a chore," continued Wait.  "Art.com and AllPosters.com offer a huge assortment of personal wall art gifts that will make everyone on your holiday gift list happy for years to come."

Visit www.art.com/giftguide and www.AllPosters.com/giftguide for additional information.

About Art.com Inc.

Art.com Inc. is the world's leading online specialty provider of posters, prints, and framed art.  Since 1998, Art.com Inc. has sold high-quality wall art online to more than 10 million customers – including home decorators, interior designers, businesses, art collectors, and art lovers – in over 120 countries worldwide.  The privately-held company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA, with other facilities in Ohio, North Carolina and the Netherlands.  Its decor experts are always on top of the latest wall décor and decorating trends, and make them accessible to the everyday consumer by creating exclusive unique wall decor pieces that can't be found anywhere else.  For more information, visit www.art.com and www.AllPosters.com.  "art.com" and "AllPosters" are registered trademarks of Art.com Inc.  Other trade names and trademarks appearing above are the properties of their respective owners and are not used to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other companies.

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