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!
Today was a perfect New York City Day. Beginning with the weather – perfect, and ending with dinner with one of my oldest and dearest friends… complete with laughter and crying and amazing food and sandwiched in the middle playing tour guide with the kids and Damon, wandering through my favorite town in the world.… Read More BLOGHER 2012 TODAY IS THE DAY
I AM HERE!!! I am here!!! in my favorite place on Earth, with 3 of my 4 favorite people. (Our eldest is visting a friend in Boston) My husband and our two youngest arrived a few hours ago, …checked into the hotel and hopped right on out to Times Square. On the way out, we… Read More BLOGHER 2012 – I AM HERE IN THE BIG APPLE
I USED TO BE SUCH A GOOD PLANNER! NOW, not so much. I DID buy my BLOGHER CONFERENCE Tickets last year. I DID book the hotel months ago… and I DID CALL a few NYC friends to let them know I would be in town. But have I made ANY connections with potential buddies while… Read More ARE YOU GOING TO BLOGHER???
Long ago and far away, I was a cat person. By necessity, yes, I lived in New York City, but also by choice. I like cats. Not like I used to, like a child, but I do. NO I will never have an “I LOVE CATS” bumper sticker on my car… …but then, when I… Read More SCOOPING KITTY LITTER and the Cats of MOCH
DID YOU WATCH THE OPENING CEREMONIES???I am such a mush…I cried about 5 times!!! I LOVE the OLYMPICs…I just do. MY UNION JACK DRESSER..POST HERE What is your Favorite sport to watch? Around here…with all the soccer the kids play… SOCCER is a bIG Favorite… ….but I adore the gymnastics, and the diving… and the… Read More LET THE 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS BEGIN!!!
AND THE WINNER IS… KIM FROM MY DOMESTIC BLISS BLOG CONGRATULATIONS KIM!!! YOUR “BRIDEMAIDS” ARE EXCITED TO MOVE TO THEIR NEW HOME!!! Well, Guys I was absolutely BLOWN away, downright moved, by the response this GIVEAWAY got!!! I wish that I could give each and every one of you a painting. I mean that. Your… Read More ORIGINAL PAINTING – "BRIDESMAIDS" WINNER
13 WEEK OLD EVAat Eastnor Pottery2009 BEAUTIFUL!!! Photo reprinted with permission of Eastnor Pottery and EVA’s parents
When I am designing and decorating my space… One of the things I struggle with, is TEXTILES. Quite often, I have a vision in my mind…but I either I CAN not find the right fabric OR when I find it..I cannot afford it… SO Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you SPOONFLOWER Imagine my excitement when… Read More "HORSEPLAY" – DESIGN YOUR OWN FABRIC…
TWO POINT FIVE MORE DAYS!!!! IN my very first EVER GALLERY ORIGINAL PAINTING GIVEAWAY. (THIS IS NOT A PRINT) “bridesmaids”20″ x 20″ Original Paintingacrylic on canvas(Gallery Price – $450) GO HERE TO ENTER YOUR COMMENT: GOOD LUCKMAY THE FLEECE BE WITH YOU!
“bridesmaids”20″ x 20″ Original Painting ******************** FOOD FOR THOUGHTI love Pinterest.I love all the pretty pictures and getting ideas…..and seeing my ideasappreciated by others…It makes me happy.The other day…I had an interesting experience…while poking around on PinterestI saw a painting of mine…pinnedand that made me happy…and then I saw written…in the comment section…. “DIY”. Hmmm,… Read More FOOD FOR THOUGHT – CAN DIY GO TOO FAR ???
