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!
http://domino.com/gold-white-and-blush-teen-bedroom-makeover I recently completed a 17th Birthday makeover of my Teenage daughter Phoebe’s bedroom. Her room was WONDERFUL before, but kids grow and tastes change and she has ME for a mother! Phoebe wanted a bedroom that was lighter, calmer and quieter with lots of WHITE punctuated by GOLD with some pastel POPS of color…well,… Read More NOW ON DOMINO.COM!
CRITTERS, are a part of living in the country. And for the most part we keep a “live and let live” arrangement going. But yesterday, Muffin the Wheaten Terrier had an unfortunate meeting with a SKUNK. Unfortunate for both…Muffin got sprayed,,, and the skunk…well…sadly, has gone to Skunk heaven. THE SMELL is hideous….beyond hideous…HORRENDOUS, woke… Read More SKUNKED!!!
TATE is away for much of the summer, working in Boston. Like a sneak peek into the future..the house is oddly quiet…lots less humming and outbursts of song…less laundry especially towels…but his little brother and roommate – Cooper, is not entirely unhappy having A BEDROOM to himself for the FIRST TIME in his life! Cooper… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – THE BOY ROOM GOES GRAY
HOLLY HOLLINGSWORTH PHILLIPS, of THE ENGLISH ROOM BLOG ….is one of the most talented INTERIOR designers and Design Bloggers I know and certainly THE MOST media savvy PERSON I know. I have learned so much on so many fronts from Holly …and Yesterday, she announced that she had been nominated for the Sisterhood of the World Blog… Read More 10 QUESTIONS AND THE SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOG AWARDS!
DO WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO…OF COURSE WE DO. BUT IS THIS A HUGE STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? I DO BELIEVE IT MOST CERTAINLY IS.
ABOUT A MONTH AGO – My friend Melaine at MY SWEET SAVANNAH hosted a “LESLI DEVITO CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY ” … The winner was Lisa, and the beautiful dog that I got to paint is a golden retriever named “Lola”. Lola was 2 years old when she was adopted by Lisa and her family…which… Read More CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT GIVEAWAY WINNER – LOLA
The Bad news- my laptop cord broke – like right in two pieces ! The good news is that my wonderful hubby who knows me almost better than I know myself , bought the 3 year protection plan so a new cord is on the way!!! For now, i am posting from my iphone and… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – DRESSER FACELIFT
We just returned from a quick trip down to FLORIDA see my brother and his family before THE BIG DAY – TOMORROW when ….my niece Haley heads to college..leaving them with an empty nest. *************************** About a month ago…my sister-in-law Malena and her eldest, my niece Nina went to a HUMANE SOCIETY fundraiser ….on their street…complete… Read More HALEY HEADS TO COLLEGE
My Dear friend Suzanne is a working actress who lives in New York City. She recently did a TWO WEEK stint on Broadway, playing “Gina Klein” – Carole King’s Mother- in BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical! She will soon leave for the National Tour of the same show in the same role!! Congrats Suzanne!!!… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – SUZANNES COTTAGE IN THE CITY
“PEACHES” BABY PEACHES is probably one of my favorite paintings of all time! Of Course I say that about most of my paintings but this one is extra special. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors! I could paint horses forever and ever and never tire of them. But I would miss Dogs…and cows..and barns….and everything… Read More NEW PAINTING – PEACHES
