OH, SUZANI!
WELCOME TO MONDAY!
I hope that you had a good weekend. I was enjoying some beautiful & sunny 88 degree pool/beach weather here in Florida. I promise you that I am not trying to rub it in, just reminding myself to savor this cooler, humidity-free weather before our 6 months of intense heat and moisture set in. About the time things start getting pleasant for the rest of you, I am heading into steam room season. It's all good, though and I have SO very much to be thankful for. Everyone has Spring fever, it seems and I am working hard here in the studio to ship out your orders, finish commissions and churn out many new items.
Today I am offering my "Suzani Settee" print for the first time. You can find it here.
ANNECHOVIE IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Modern Jane in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Effortless Style in New York
Thanks to these bloggers for including some photos of my prints in their homes in recent posts!
I am honored to have a small role in your stylish decors!
Get your own special piece of art here.
SPRING CHINOISERIE FROM THE STUDIO
I hope that you enjoyed your weekend! It was beautiful here....again. Sunny and warm. I am so grateful to live in Florida - such a beautiful place with a mild climate. This time of year I can leave the doors and windows open and fill my place with fresh air and light - it does a lot to inspire the soul, believe me!
New from my studio for Spring is my "Lattice" Chinoiserie style chair silhouette available on canvas in 4 different colors that are abundant here in Florida- Aqua, Orchid, Tangerine and Key Lime.
This new work originates from a hand-cut silhouette of an antique Chinoiserie chair that I created a couple of years ago. They are all available HERE to bring some cheer and clean lines to your decor.
SPRING AT ANNECHOVIE
The calendar may not agree with me, but Spring has definitely sprung here at my studio!
I refuse to accept "colors" purely because they are dictated each season. I have my own color forecasts and like to go with the colors I am passionate about, rather than to try to fit in with something that may be acceptable but doesn't "light my fire" creatively speaking. Right now, I am infatuated with what I would call "cantaloupe" and "geranium" pink. My love for color hasn't always been understood or appreciated, but I am learning that there are always like-minded souls out there who "get" me and what I am doing and it's such fun to encounter so many of you through this blog.
These new collages are now available in my Etsy shop.
I hope that your weekend is filled with good things!
VISUAL VAMP STYLE IN NOLA
My spunky and stylish friend Valorie Hart is a designer and multi-talented woman who lives in New Orleans and authors the very popular blog Visual Vamp. This girl "takes a licking, but keeps on ticking" as they say. She and her husband and dance partner Alberto (they are international tango champions) have been through a lot recently, but you just can't keep them down. Valorie continues to triumph both personally and professionally and uses her touch to transform spaces for clients and bring her own je nais se quoi to homes. These photos are from her own home in NOLA and I was delighted to see one of my canvas prints as part of a tablescape on a console. I also love her take on a dance studio adjacent to her living room. Rather than having a large mirror running the length of the wall, she created a gallery of mirrors. Genius!
NEW FROM MY STUDIO
How was your weekend? Mine was especially enjoyable.
Temps in the 70's, sunshine, some great company, sushi and a little bossa nova & relaxation.
Here's the latest from my studio, an original painting of more blue and white porcelain. This piece was painted on gessoed board with painted blue 1 inch edges. It's all ready to hang or set on a shelf or table. If you don't want the original, a print is also available in 2 different sizes - all are here in my shop. I know that a lot of you have requested more blue and white, so here's proof that I am listening and aim to please!!
NEEDLEPOINT IS CHIC!
A special thanks to Kelly Market for featuring a post on my needlepoint kits. Needlepoint is experiencing a revival in this generation and it's not just for grannies anymore!! It's a timeless craft and now you can find kits with a contemporary twist to pep up your decor. There are an endless variety available here.
HAVE A SUPAH WEEKEND!!
HAVE A SUPAH WEEKEND!!
ROYAL PROFILE
Blame it on my English blood (one of many strains this "mutt" - me has, including Italian, French, Irish and Native American), but I have a fascination with the Queen Elizabeth II's profile. I have had some fun pairing colors with these silhouette collages I created. They are both available now in my shop.
**Don't forget that I will also gladly create a custom silhouette of someone you love! You can buy a custom silhouette package in my Etsy store as well, specifying your color preferences. Time to get scissor-happy, kids!!
ANNECHOVIE GIVE-AWAY TODAY ON HGTV BLOG
Design Happens, an HGTV blog is featuring a give-away of one of my canvas prints (above) this weekend.
Go here to enter and have a great weekend!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FLORIDA!!
While celebrating Christmas last weekend at my sister's home, I snapped this photo with a 10 foot marlin that hangs in her entrance hall - I loved the Santa hat on its fin.
Decorating ceases to be fun when it gets too serious.....
Thanks to all of you for your support throughout 2010. I so enjoy sharing life with you and getting to know so many of you! Here's to 2011 and a lot of fun, ideas and camaraderie ahead.
Have a safe and Happy New Years celebration!
See you in 2011!!!
BLUE and WHITE GINGER JAR MUG
Ginger Jar Mug by Anne Harwell by Annechovie features 3 chinoiserie ginger jars.
(Click on photo or name of product to purchase)
IVY & PIPER
Another fabulous online design mag, Ivy and Piper, has made it's debut and you can check it out here.
The photo above is taken from their feature on Kimberlee Brown's charming home and you can spot my chair print in her gallery vignette above.
A STITCHIN' TIME
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but we had a glorious Fall weekend here with beautiful blue skies and perfect temperatures. I hope your week is off to a good start.
For the needlework enthusiast or those looking ahead for holiday gifts, here is my "Suzani Settee" available as a needlepoint canvas now from Art Needlepoint. The original painting is also still for sale here.
NEW PRINT - TEA CUP TOPIARIES
Another week and a brand new print! Beautiful, humidity-free weather has arrived here in South Florida and I am reminded why the price of some pretty hot weather in the Summer here is so worth it to have a phenomenally perfect Fall/Winter/Spring season. I hope you had a great weekend!
This print, as well as the original painting, are available in my etsy shop here.
INTRODUCING.....ANNECHOVIE PERSONALIZED CALLING CARDS
The latest addition to my line of prints and stationery are personalized calling cards available now in my shop.
Happy Monday.
CUSTOM SILHOUETTES
These are two custom silhouettes that I created for a client in Chicago of her two dogs, Bernie and Henry. I am also happy to capture your children or a loved one in any size or color combination. These would make a great gift for a birthday or the holidays. Contact me for more info here.
I hope that you all have an outstanding weekend and I will see you on Monday!
NEW CHINOISERIE PRINT!
Now my Red Chinoiserie Chair is available with a black background. Check it out here
I hope that you all enjoy the last weekend of August!
STITCH YOUR OWN "KEEP CALM"
If you like my Keep Calm and Carry On posters and mugs, then you might be interested in my needlepoint kits that are now available at Art Needlepoint. There are many other styles as well - these would make a great gift for someone who enjoys needlework!
Have a FAN-TASTIC WEEKEND!!