Rain.....and some puttering

Finally,

some much needed rain...

and some cooler temps too!

We've had two days of rain and it's been wonderful.

Today I'm doing some puttering inside....arranging my picture wall in the study.

All of the paintings hanging in this room are original. Some are done by my daughter, Amy, the artist in NY, some are done by me, and the small one above the computer is done by my granddaughter.

Paintings are hung all around the room.

Oh, and I have one that was painted by Fifi, too (the lower one in the photo below on the wall).

On one side of this room we have our antique roll top desk that we bought for $50 when we were first married.

And on the opposite side of the room by the window is where I paint.

Even though this room seems cramped at times, it also a very cozy room.

Living in a small cottage I've learned to make use of every inch of space that we have. Very challenging, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I think the arrangement is good, for now, but, who knows, I may be rearranging the room again next week.

Enjoy your day!

Donna

Painting in Paris

A few weeks ago, Fifi, of Fifi Flowers Design Decor, decided she was taking everyone on a virtual tour of Paris. I told her I've never been to Paris, so she invited me along to paint with her. I thought it would be fun to paint a french cafe and she agreed. So here is the little cafe I chose to paint. We enjoyed yummy espressos and lattes while we were there....(tee hee).

Here is Fifi's FABULOUS painting of the cafe. She added a bicycle. How french is that!

And here is my painting of the cafe.

Each of us with our own perspective.

I had a FABULOUS time in Paris, Fifi! Thank you! We must do it again soon!

A painting by Fifi

I just had to show you the painting Fifi painted for me of Otis and Riley! Fifi, of Fifi Flowers Decor painted my little "couch loungers".

Fifi is a fabulous artist and I absolutely love her style of painting. I knew the first time I visited her blog that I would have to have some of her art. She does beautiful work.

Here is Otis and Riley, doing what they do most of the time ~ lounging on the living room couch.

And I asked her if she would do some note cards for me too, and look how cute they are!



I am so happy with my painting and note cards. I can't wait to frame and hang the painting.

Thank you, Fifi!