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

CONGRATULATIONS COOPER!!!! LOST IN THE SHUFFLE ….of the tests and the parties and soccer games and company and cousins….  the wrapping up of simultaneously the longest AND shortest SCHOOL years in our school going history … ……was COOPER’S Graduation from Middle school!!!! In addition to marking an exciting milestone…. this transition signifies our FAMILY’S farewell to… Read More GOODBYE MIDDLE SCHOOL

I recently visited the WARBY PARKER store in NYC 121 Green Street in SOHO. WARBY PARKER has and will continue to radically TRANSFORM the eyewear BIZ! I am 100% certain of this! These guys at WARBY PARKER are geniuses. TRUE VISIONARIES!! (lol)The company was started to end the monopoly one company had on eyewear and lower… Read More SEE WARBY PARKER

I just got back from a whirlwind trip to New York city with my friend, Emily. She and I have talked about doing this trip for 15 years….and finally, when another dear friend of mine from College, Suzanne, was cast in a Broadway show for two weeks…we new we had to just DO IT! and… Read More BEAUTIFUL, BROADWAY AND WILD HORSES

TIME TO FRESHEN UP SOME OF MY PAINTED LIVING ROOM FURNITURE WITH THE DRESSER PAINTED GALT BLUE… THE PALE BLUE GREEN PAINTED SIDEBOARD LOOKED DINGY AND READY FOR AN UPDATE OF ITS OWN…. I PAINTED THE SIDEBOARD A CUSTOM MIXED COLOR …SORT A GREIGE IN ADVANCE SATIN …WITH CONTRASTING TRIM OF “COTTON BALLS” – BOTH… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – PAINTED DRESSERS