Artist lesli devito has reluctantly found herself rasing her family in an old country house. Much to her surprise, she loves her rural home and enjoys sharing her adventures with her readers. There are always makeovers to be done and animals to paint. Come along for the ride. Green acres here she comes!
I am going to be honest with you here…Living in the country has its perks…especially if say you lead a incredibly hectic, hustle bustle life…it offers peace and solitude and quiet and a break from the trappings of city life. However, if you lead only a country life, like me, and you are a… Read More Industrial Chic
…My whimpering dog woke me up today. I let him out. And put him right back in his crate. I fell asleep on the sofa, and woke up again, a few minutes later, to him whimpering. So I decided “it must be time to get up.”So I went into the kitchen to make some coffee… Read More WE HAVE A WINNER!!!
My Mother in Law was visiting and commented on my new Belgian Linen Drapes. “Restoration Hardware?”, she asked. Well, the “Hardware part is correct”, I replied. The Belgian Linen Panels from Restoration Hardware, that are the length I need 108″ x 50″, are $219 a panel. That is $438 a window and $876 for the… Read More Get the LOOK – Belgian Linen Window Panels
We finally took the plunge and went to: Now, There are a multitude of websites and blogs that give exhaustive practical information regarding taking your family to Disneyworld. For Example, this one gives up to date reviews and suggestions regarding Disney rides and merchandise. This one provides photographers, professional and amateur with an opportunity… Read More Disney World Scoop
“If depressed, you’re living in the past. If anxious, you’re living in the future. If at peace, you’re living in the present. – Lao Tzu
…on Vacation and I will give you 3 guesses where we went…
My Fisherman Happy Father’s day! …to my daddy to my hubby I LOVE YOU!
oh how I wish I could spend an hour… “Aqua” 2010 Oil on Panel …or a day… “Pieces Of You” 2010 Oil on Panel a week …. “Always Putting Out Fires” 2010 Oil on Panel or a month … “Scissor Sister” 2009 Oil On Panel …just painting or drinking coffee…. “Short Leash” 2010 Oil on… Read More artist – Kelly Reemtsen
WALLPAPER!!!! Thibaut way back when …in My Old Country House – almost every inch of the house, including the ceilings was wallpapered. When I first saw the house this was the first view I saw. I actually loved the wallpaper, the print is humongous and so appropriate for the large scale rooms, but the previous… Read More Wallpaper
