JEWEL TONES
When it comes to jewelry, it's so nice to see something distinctively different. I thought that these
Paolo Costagli rings in exquisite color combinations were especially beautiful. Do you like?
FRIDAY, AGAIN!
Aesthetic Oiseau
Wow, another week has flown by and it's time to wish you a terrific weekend. If you get a chance, check out these great blogs who have featured my work recently! Thanks again to all of you who have graciously blogged your support. I truly appreciate all of you fellow bloggers, readers and customers who inspire me to keep at it. Have a SPEC-TAC-U-LAR WEEKEND!!
Wow, another week has flown by and it's time to wish you a terrific weekend. If you get a chance, check out these great blogs who have featured my work recently! Thanks again to all of you who have graciously blogged your support. I truly appreciate all of you fellow bloggers, readers and customers who inspire me to keep at it. Have a SPEC-TAC-U-LAR WEEKEND!!
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.
ARTIST'S PORTRAIT * KERRI SHIPP
I want to introduce to you the lovely and talented Australian artist and blogger, Kerri Shipp.
I met Kerri online via blogging and asked if she'd like to share with us her creative space, work and a bit about herself. She graciously obliged and took time out of her busy creative life to be featured here.
Where were you born?
I was born in Sydney, Australia, and lived there until I was 22. The day after my husband and I were married, we packed up our campervan with all our worldy possessions and moved to Brisbane, Queensland. We’ve been here for the past 21 years and absolutely love it!
What would you take if your house was burning down?
Besides my family of course, without a doubt it would be my gorgeous Labrador, Darcy, and our bird, Storm. Besides a few pieces of my grandmother’s jewellery, which mean the world to me, everything else can be replaced.
Your favorite book?
That’s such a hard one for me, as I’ve always been an avid reader. From the age of five, my mother used to buy me Enid Blyton books, and I’d lose myself in the characters for hours. I do love ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, but choosing a favourite book would be like asking me to choose a favourite child!
If you could have only 1 last meal, what would you want on the menu?
Living in Queensland means we have access to fantastic seafood, so I’d say a banquet of fresh prawns, lobster and reef fish, followed by crème brulee for dessert. Divine.
Do you prefer hot weather or cold?
Definitely hot weather – summer can’t come soon enough for me.
Favorite artists?
Another really hard question to answer! I love Claude Monet’s use of colour, and I love Australian artist Ben Quilty’s unique style. Again, there are so many fabulous artists out there, and each one is so individual with such an array of talents. You only have to browse through Etsy to realise that the world is full of very talented people.
Pet peeve?
Injustice, and ignorance.
Best childhood memory?
Summer holidays. No school for six whole weeks, lots of trips to the beach and hanging out with friends. I went to school with the most fantastic group of girls, and we’re still friends all these years later. I’ve come to realise how lucky I am to have such wonderful friendships.
Favorite travel destination?
Whitehaven beach is in the Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland, and would have to be the most beautiful place on earth. Crystal clear water, the whitest sand imaginable, all set on an island in the middle of the reef. Stunning.
Favorite shop?
Again, such a hard one! In Queensland we have some amazing designers, and I have to say I love visiting Anna Spiro’s stunning shop, Black and Spiro. Lily-G and Magnolia Interiors are also favourites, as is Signature on Hastings in Noosa.
Kerri is featuring a great give-away until November 10th on her blog and also 20% off sale at her Etsy shop, Driftwood Interiors until December 21st, so head over to check them both out now and let her know you read about her on Annechovie.
Thanks so much, Kerri!
A RECENT COMMISSION
This is a custom commissioned piece that I recently completed for a Chinoiserie decor-loving client in San Francisco per her unique specifications. This piece was larger than most of my commissions at 30" x 40".
If you have interest in commissioning your own special piece or giving a one-of-a-kind work of art as a gift, please don't hesitate to contact me here.
Hope you have a relaxing weekend!
ARTISTS ARE EVERYWHERE.....
Staples could use this phenomenal video capturing artist
Peter Root with a slogan something like
Peter Root with a slogan something like
"It's amazing what can be done when you have the right supplies"
STAPLES.
Have an amazing Wednesday and Happy Birthday to my terrific Dad!
Have an amazing Wednesday and Happy Birthday to my terrific Dad!
BLUE EYED BAKERS
I'd like to introduce you to some clients of mine who love to bake and happen to have a fabulous blog as well!
BLUE-EYED BAKERS is the creation of two sisters, one based in NYC and the other in London. They grew up in a home with a British mum who was an expert baker and so baking is in their genes. Both LOVE to make sweets and have some pretty mouth-watering recipes. They hired me to create the illustrations for their blog and it was great fun to work with them, since I am quite the food-lover myself. I hope that you will click the link (in orange) and let them know I sent you!
CHICK LIT
My artist/blogger friend, the talented Jamie Shelman and her fashion illustrator husband, Tom Meyer, have kindly featured my favorite children's book in their series "Chick Lit". It's on a new project blog they have started called "Chick Likes Meatball" that incorporates both their great sense of humor and Jamie's witty illustrations. Thanks Jamie and Tom!
Hope that everybody has an enjoyable weekend!
HARRISON HOWARD PRINT SALE!!
Take advantage of this great offer HERE.
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.
THE LATEST FROM LIZA
On the Patio by Liza Hirst, my VERY talented artist friend based in France. Check out her latest here.
Have an amazing weekend!
COLOR FOR WEEKDAY BLAHS
I am trying to get a lot of work done after having been a bit behind due to a large commission I was working on, so today I am posting a photo of a great room by Jamie Drake via Odi et Amo with no comments - I need to catch up on leaving all of you wonderful readers comments before I get any more!
Happy Wednesday!
PERSPECTIVES ON DESIGN CALIFORNIA
Perspectives on Design California is a great new coffee table book by Panache Partners featuring the work of some of California's most talented creative professionals.
The 272-page book features the stylistically diverse work and fascinating philosophies of architects, homebuilders, stone experts, blacksmiths, woodworkers, interior designers, textile professionals, audio-visual consultants, landscape architects, pool specialists, and more. This book would make a terrific gift for the design enthusiast and West Coast fan- I thoroughly enjoyed leafing through it and am sure you'd love it, too! Find it at your local bookstore or order here.
ADORE MAGAZINE
(photo courtesy of Adore magazine)
You have to check out a brand-new online magazine called ADORE.
I am loving all of the great Australian design that is out there....and this magazine captures the colorful, youthful style of some of my Aussie blogging friends, as well as some very talented American designers. It's amazing to me how the internet has made distance a completely null barrier, especially in the world of design and decor. About 50% of my readers and clients are Australians now and I think it's beyond amazing how we all feed off of each other and with no real time delays anymore - pretty cool!
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.
FUN WITH SUNNY
Talk about breaking away from boring and creating something fun! These floors were painted using my friend Sunny Goode's stencils. I am inspired by the great colors and patterns. Check out Sunny's entire line on her website here.
Have a terrific weekend, everyone!
FIRST THURSDAY IN KEY WEST
Summer is over and the Caroline Street Art & Design District In Key West, Florida is having First Thursday again.
My friends, Jo and Terry Coveny at Style Key West have new arrivals and more on the way
...rugs, garden seats, lamps, bedding, upholstery, casegoods...
All Seda France candles half price to make room for our new candle line Hillhouse Naturals
Visit them Thursday, October 7 from 6-9
Style Key West
313 Margaret St.
Key West, FL 33040
305.292.4004
