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!
“BILLY” the goat30″ x 30″acrylic on canvas PAINTING is happening…if not much blogging and not much cleaning!I have stories to tell…and will tell them soon, for now, “Billy” is my first new completed painting and I am now in gear….painting gear…keep your fingers crossed that I can do this 8 more times!
“BARN OVER MIAMI”36″ X 36″ACRYLIC ON CANVAS This painting, a personal favorite, sold today on etsy (see me doing a whoop whoop dance!)and is headed to Minnesota!!! There are few paintings which are TOTALLY me as this painting is.I still am enamored by the whole concept…(don’t get me started on the telephone)…that I could post a painting…… Read More BARN over MINNESOTA!!!
Calla Lilly30″ x 40″ While I prepare for my upcoming show… My sweet Calla Lilly has moved into the “Kids” living room, I love her there…I never want her to leave…Later…on my way out the door..…I looked back into the roomand apparently, someone elseloves Calla Lilly…or at least the sofa she watches over… my buddy…
…..and ever and ever….AMEN….XO
Finally! Our First Snow day… On Monday…March 5th! The daffodils are shivering under a blanket of white… …and everyone in My Old Country HOuse is still in their jammies!!! I LOVE IT!!!
I inherited my Grandmothers Silver when I was in Graduate School. I am embarrassed to admit, that at the time, broke and immature, I really wished I had the cash. In fact I thought about selling it in during the lean days. I was an idiot. Thank Goodness, my Dad kept my beautiful silver safely tucked away.… Read More NANA’S SILVER
Once Upon a time…. there was a girl in her room… and a little brother… and a kitty named Lucy. …and mischief ensued…. 3 years, two colors and one Kitty ago…
I keep feeling like a I should do something Amazing today ….something Memorable and Extraordinary being that this whole day is a BONUS!!! ….but the pressure is killing me, making me just eat another bowl of cereal and look at Pinterest (both activities give me much joy). For those of you who missed my House… Read More BONUS DAY!!!
