Blue gate

Last summer, I had the privilege of visiting a friend and her husband in in beautiful Unicoi County Tennessee.  They live on a lovely piece of property that has been in her family for generations.  They have a classic simple home decorated in a calm Zen-like fashion, punctuated with unexpected touches.....like this amazing blue gate.  What a great punch of color in a natural rural setting!  This  makes me want to paint something today.

For a very special baby girl

I recently did this painting for a very special baby girl who is soon to be born.  It is mixed media....acrylic and paper.  It was a joy to work (can I even call it work?!) on this little painting and think about the happiness that babies bring to a family.   May her life be filled with love.  It will be....I know her parents!

Japanese fishing floats

I just saw this photo on a gorgeous blog called for the love of a house.  I think the colors are so calming and this is my favorite color palate in which to decorate and to live.  So soothing.  I think I may need to start collecting these beautiful floats.  Lovely.

Fabulous chandelier

I came across this fabulous chandelier in the Shades of Light catalog yesterday.  I don't exactly know who needs this at their house.  Yet.

Beautiful pottery vessel sink

I was in Asheville, NC last night for dinner with a friend and we saw this beautiful pottery vessel sink in a storefront display.  It was made by Vermont Art Sinks, and you can go straight to their website by clicking that link.   They have many amazing sinks available.  Wouldn't one be lovely in a powder room?