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!
STILL HAVE MAD MEN ON MY MIND…I GUESS IT WILL TAKE TIME… our entryway – THIS PIECE WAS INHERITED FROM MY HUSBAND’S GRANDMOTHER. IT WAS A BIG DEAL TO BE ABLE TO BY NEW FURNITURE AND SHE AND HER HUSBAND WERE IN THEIR 50’S WHEN THEY GOT THEIR NEW BEDROOM SET IN THE 60’S. I… Read More MID CENTURY MODERN FAVORITES
MONDAY. I HAVE A MAD MEN hangover this morning. TOTAL WITHDRAWL has set in. I watched, and RE watched the VERY FINAL final episode of MAD MEN last night after having binge watched much of the first 7 seasons for the last few weeks. I may just have to give up TV altogether for a while….everything feels… Read More FAREWELL MADMEN
T MINUS TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING…. IT IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER…AND I AM LESS AND LESS READY FOR THIS EVENT TO TAKE HOW DID WE GET HERE SO FAST? Tonight is Senior Night at Tate’s soccer game. He is my first SENIOR so this is all new to me…Parents and Seniors are recognized… and… Read More SENIOR NIGHT
One of the first things that stole my heart when I very first saw this house, despite it’s decrepit state, were the 5 fireplaces…all non working, but still, here is just something so magical about a fireplace..the mantle, the decorating possibilities…their demand for attention…I love them. And over the years I have found that there… Read More WHAT TO DO WITH A NON WORKING FIREPLACE – 5 IDEAS!
I am painting today. I have the worst time staying focused in my house but I have come to the conclusion that this is my biggest challenge and if I can stay focused here…. I will have zen like capabilities!! anyway I was adjusting my easel and looked down and almost started to cry when… Read More PAINTING TODAY
LAST THURSDAY WAS THE FINAL DAY FOR THE ONE ROOM CHALLENGE AND I INTRODUCED YOU TO PHOEBE’S NEW ROOM IT it feels a bit strange to have the work behind me…but behind me it IS and now I am gearing up FOR A BIG MONTH!!!! I WILL paint a bunch of ART for a show… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – PAINTED SIDETABLES AND SPRING MINT!
MOTHER’S DAY 1995 – I remember when this photo was taken. I remember this day more than I remember days last week…I was home visiting my family for Mother’s day and we went out to brunch. My sister-in-law was expecting the first grandchild which gave the day and extra special feel. But true to form,… Read More HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND If I really am 100% honest…I think the WHOLE reason I started this blog was because I missed my Mom. I began blogging in the Spring of 2011. I had no idea what I was doing….I just knew I needed to talk to somebody who liked decorating, and color, and the… Read More MOTHER’S DAY – THIS IS WHY I (STILL) BLOG
THE UVA ROTUNDA PAINTINGS ARE BACK – JUST IN TIME FOR GRADUATION AND MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY! IN LIMITED SUPPLY WHAT ARE THE ROTUNDA PAINTINGS? THE ROTUNDA IS A ICONIC BUILDING ON THE LAWN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. DESIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON HIMSELF, ANYONE THAT HAS ATTENDED UVA OR EVEN VISITED HAS SEEN THIS ROUND… Read More 2015 ROTUNDA PAINTINGS AVAILABLE NOW
THIS TIME OF YEAR – with the help of a little Claritin, I could LIVE outside. The temperature is perfect, the birds sing all day long, the flowers are blooming and the view is SO GREEN AND beautiful…only problem…I have no place to sit! WE NEED PORCH FURNITURE! THIS SET UP HAS SERVED US FOR… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – NEW PORCH FURNITURE
