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!
My sister in laws Grandmother, “Abuela”, was a professional seamstress…making wedding gowns and suits and beautiful dresses for years. Abuela lived a wonderful Long Life and when she passed away My sister in law, who does not sew, was at a loss of what to do with all of Abelas precious sewing supplies. Seems Abuela had… Read More THREAD on WOODEN SPOOLS
And just like that…SUMMER is over…the days are getting shorter and cooler and busier…we take a deep breath and dive right into FALL…but oh what a wonderful summer it was…here are but a few of our memories…. say GOOD BYE… Read More 2012 MEMORIES- BYE BYE SUMMER
THURSDAY COMBO NAVY AND PINK Navy is tricky. There are the those that are very BLUE and the ones…and some are darker…and more gray. Here is a funny story which highlights how OBSESSED I am with Navys right now: a few weeks ago…I went into the Jonathan Adler store on Newbury Street in Boston… …a… Read More NAVY AND PINK…PINK AND NAVY
Recently I added to my resume the title… of TEXTILE DESIGNER! …and last week, I finally made my Living room drapes!SPOONFLOWER GIVES the absolute BEST customer service EVER!!!the fabric..entitled “HORSEPLAY” comes in over 10 different colors and Custom colors to match your decor can also be done…just ask! ..the original POST on the fabric design here, … Read More HORSEPLAY – SPOONFLOWER AND MY NEW DRAPES!
Have you ever lost your keys? Of course you have. And if you are like me, you lose them more than you care to say. Yes, I have a “hook” where they are supposed to go. And I try to remember to “put them back in the same place every time!” just like my helpful husband says… Read More FINDING WHAT IS LOST
YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES… …you can see it in your mind… the perfect …. Insert whatever it is YOU are looking for here…. the perfect …dress, shoes, paint color, rug, dog… ….and in this case…CHAIR. I have been looking for a chair for Phoebe’s bedroom for a few years. Something modern, and comfy, and… Read More PHOEBE’S CHAIR MAKEOVER
The House Beautiful Color Issue is Out… You know, where we see what is “NEXT” what is “IN” and what is “OUT”. Their predictions and suggestions came from survey results… of the public, bloggers and designers. Color is a gift anyway. Like a bonus. It is not required to live…None of us invented it. But… Read More THE COLOR ISSUE – MY COLOR PICKS FOR 2013
How happy am I!!!! I love jonathan Adler with all my heart!
The FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 5 years ago. Cooper started First Grade. Tate 5th and Phoebe 4rth. Two week after this photo was taken, my Mom passed away. Has it been 5 Years? 6th grader is now taller than his 9th grade sister 9th grader TODAY… Read More BACK TO SCHOOL
CHARLIE30″ x 40″acrylic on canvasSOLD! Charlie Dances…the Boogie Woogie I think it is time to start a NEW Charlie Painting….don’t you??? Today is the last day of Summer!!!!Tomorrow is the first day of school…It all went too too fast… when do you go back to school???
