IN THE BAG - HERMES
Here's my new print for all of you Francophiles and lovers of Hermes!
Now available in several different colors and even an option to have it framed with a watercolored mat, handpainted by me.
green
light french blue
pink
tiffany blue
I hope you have a terrific weekend!
ANNECHOVIE IN ATLANTA WEDDINGS
I was very happy and honored to have one of my custom commissions featured in Atlanta Weddings Spring/Summer issue, on newstands March 1st. This particular painting I did is of Druid Hills United Methodist Church.
My uber-talented photographer brother, Jeremy Harwell, shot the painting and the main bridal fashion feature.
The gorgeous flowers are by Amy Osaba
If you're looking for an award-winning and versatile photographer, check out his website here.
A huge thanks to Jeremy and the editors at Atlanta Weddings!
To commission a commemorative wedding watercolor for yourself or as a thoughtful and unique gift, contact me here.
Check out this fun behind the scenes video for the photoshoot (courtesy of Mike Henry here)
Atlanta Weddings Magazine - Behind the Scenes from Mike Henry on Vimeo.
GALLERY WALL MAKE-OVER
So fun to see Jennifer (of Pink Pagoda) put together a great gallery wall comprised of colorful prints. Honored to have my "Anna Spiro" chair print included. Check out her post here.
How do you like gallery walls?
I AM A BONAFIDE PINHEAD
Are you a pinhead? Do you find yourself making excuses to check your latest Pinterest notifications to make sure you aren't missing any juicy images or inspiration? I do not consider myself prone to addictions, as I am fairly laid-back and moderate about most things. I can make a single bag of Nestle toll house chips into dessert for about 5 months. I am going to have to watch myself here, though. I never got into Facebook much, as I consider it more of a necessity for business than an outlet for entertainment or enjoyment (all of those petty status notifications seem very narcissistic and ludicrous) but Pinterest is seriously addictive, especially for the highly visual individual (ME!). I think it's an absolutely genius invention and I know I am going to have to curb myself so that it doesn't take over TOO big a slice of my time pie.
What about you? Do you love it or what? Follow me here.
MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER
If you're fond of monograms and aqua/orange combos, then my new custom match design is perfect for you!
Find them here
BROADHURST BANDWAGON
Photo courtesy Kate Spade New York
I was pleased to see that Kate Spade has partnered with Australian design house Florence Broadhurst this Spring. I loved the ad campaign and it was fun to spot the "Japanese Floral" pattern as the lead design. I am pretty familiar with it as a few years ago I painted, in painstaking detail, a Frances Elkins designed chair that was upholstered in the pattern. These two versions have been available in my shop for the past few years and you can find them here. I have also added iPhone covers here.
EVENING RADIANCE
I cannot remember where I got this photo from - I have had it for so long, but I love the vibe it gives off when I look at it! Magical!
Have a wonderful weekend.
ANNECHOVIE IN ALBERTA HOME
I was excited to see my Anna Spiro chair print hung in designer/blogger Sarah Swanson's lovely home that was featured in Alberta Magazine. We artists sometimes get to piggy back on our talented customers and, once in a while, end up in a shelter publication. Kind of fun!
CHICAGO FAMILY HOME
Here's another home portrait that I created for a client recently. These make a great one-of-a-kind gift or a keepsake of a special time in your life. Rates are reasonable and sizes are flexible, so contact me here for more info.
JULES REID AND MATCHBOOK
Is everyone else drooling over designer Jules Reid's Virginia home?
Her home and many other amazing spaces are featured in this month's online issue of Matchbook Magazine.
Matchbook design mag just keeps getting better and better.......sigh.
Have a lovely weekend!
MERCI, BLOGGERS!
A big thank you to the bloggers above for their recent features on my work!
Merci beaucoup!
ABC HOME'S REVEAL AND ERIN GATES
Boston-based Erin Gates is a fellow blogger who created Elements of Style blog a few years back and was kind enough to feature my work early on. It's been a lot of fun to witness the dynamic growth of her blog and design firm. Check out ABC Home's "Reveal" blog feature on her this week here.
Have a fantastic weekend!
TANGERINE QUEEN
I'm loving this tangerine classic chair available today on Joss and Main at a great discount. Join here for free and check it out!
ALYS PALACE
Some of you may have read past posts where I mentioned Alys Beach, a spectacular little jewel of a resort community on Florida's Gulf Coast. This place is an idyllic spot for vacationing or even living year-round.
This home is an example of the charming homes available for sale and rent. Get a load of that courtyard....
I have a distinct weakness for white stucco, fountains, classic pools and a sugar white beach....
Not your typical resort rental interiors, either. I don't see any velour, fluffy lazy boy recliners or oversized psuedo Tommy Bahama print fabrics, thank God!
and I couldn't resist showing a photo of my nephew, taken by my brother, that headlined the community
e-newsletter this month. Pretty cute, eh?
Find out more about this property here.
VALENTINES DAY @ ETSY
Romantic message in a bottle sent to your sweetheart here
Dainty heart tag style necklace from Juliana W Jewelry on etsy here
Ditch the predictable box of generic chocolates and opt for something unique like these artisanal chocolates made to look like mushrooms here
or for the lovelorn or disgusted with valentine's day, a "Boyfriend in a Bottle" here
"Scrabble" pillows here
Here's wishing you a terrific and relaxing weekend!
RETAIL THERAPY
I have to admit that, from an early age, I have had more than a slight interest in the retail world and shopping in general. I used to have a fantasy of being accidentally locked in a department store overnight, free to roam with the place all to myself. I am not sure, but perhaps that dream was fueled by the children's book,"Corduroy" (ever read it?)
I grew up mostly in Detroit, famous for some pretty phenomenally large and varied department stores at one time, before the town hit the skids and turned into not such a pretty place. Those stores moved into the burbs and so did I and some very happy times were spent on trips to department stores for things like school clothes and general entertainment. The good old department store, replete with multiple restaurants and extensive home furnishing departments is an endangered, if not extinct, specie. Nowadays, "proper" department stores are a dying breed and so the long-lived and celebrated ones remain cultural icons.
This new release by Vendome covers this amazing world and catalogs its history with fascinating historical photos and text, accompanied by up-to-date looks at both the interiors and exteriors of these amazing places. Author Jan Whitaker has done a masterful job of drawing you in while she presents an educational and enthralling look into this wonder of the urban culture.
the men's shop at Bergdorf Goodman in New York
Harrod's butcher shop in 1920's London (not exactly understocked!)
My all-time favorite store, Printemps, Paris in earlier days
The famous facades of Harrods, London and Galeries LaFayette, Paris
The book department at Bon Marche, Paris
Obika Bar in Selfridges, London
You can find more on World of Department Stores here.
A NEW ADDITION
The ever popular blue and white ginger jar is now available on stretched canvas with a fetching pink background that matches this other classic below. Find both HERE
VALENTINES DAY GOODIES
Here are a few new card and match designs (as well as some classic annechovie prints) from my studio that are perfect for your sweetheart.
Let them know you appreciate them this Valentine's Day (less than 4 weeks away!)
Find them all in the special "Valentine's" section of my etsy store here
Have a cozy weekend!