Wednesday, April 20, 2011

house proud sketch ( 3 winners)

Congrats to the winners. You see, I could not just choose one. The above house owner, sent me this charming photo of her cottage, "The Gardener's cottage" in fact. In her e-mail, she said, I have always wondered what my home would look like, painted white with a black and white awning over the 3 front windows. If you know Janet from her blog, you know she has great style and loves black and white.
The next winner is Whitney who sent me her home and asked -"What if I take down the front tree and the bush in the middle blocking the window and paint the shutters black...and add some landscaping? I can see it now and think how proud this home will be with just a few changes.

The third winner was Stephanie Sabbe and she asked to "Pick Kim" and so Kim, I would love to honor your home and your mother with a sketch of your home and garden in full bloom. Here is Kim's lovely comment and wish!

What a fabulous giveaway! My mother has lived with me for the past six years and she always says that she so wants her lasting legacy for me to be a beautiful yard with flowers that bloom year after year so I will always be reminded of her. While our backyard is coming along nicely the front still lacks quite a bit. Perhaps you could paint some of your magic our way and help her dreams become a little more real. ~Kim K

I will work on these in the coming weeks and post the house proud illustrations. Can I tell you what a joy it is to create each day and have such wonderful readers. In the midst of a renovation and twins senior year, my blog keeps me motivated.

19 comments:

Summer is a Verb said...

The bush, yes, but I like Whitney's tree! Both places pictured are perf selections to be PVE'd...XXOO

pve design said...

Alice,
Yes, I am not one for cutting trees, more of a tree hugger so I may not cut that large tree but landscape around it like the May pole!
pve

The Buzz Blog said...

Congratulations to all three and can't wait to see your artistic touch!
xxoo

the gardener's cottage said...

hi patricia,

my heart actually stopped a beat! i am so excited and thrilled beyond words to have won. i cannot wait to see what you come up with!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh happy day.

xo
janet

I Dream Of said...

Lucky winners! Can't wait to see the PVE effect on their lovely homes.
Jeanne

Stephanie Sabbe said...

yay for Kim! her comment really did make me tear up. post-pregnancy hormones??:)

LindsB said...

I have tears in my eyes over what Kim wrote- Stephanie was right, pick Kim!

I cant wait to see what you do with her home!

Joyce said...

I can visualize the illustrations you will create for these 3 lucky winners. I just wish I could see their faces when they see what you do to their homes. Congrats to the winners!! xo...

Leah H. Grier said...

Lucky Ladies!!! Can't wait to see the finished products.

the gardener's cottage said...

i just came back to make sure i wasn't dreaming. i'm sooooooooo excited patricia.

xo

Southern Lady said...

Lucky winners! I somehow missed the giveaway! Maybe next time! Have a wonderful Easter. Carla

Unknown said...

Congratulations to all the winners! As a proud owner of a home illustration by Patricia, I can tell you.....it will be a thrill to receive!

xo Elizabeth

LPC said...

I look forward to seeing these. And Janet is one of my absolute favorites.

red ticking said...

congratulations to all of these lucky winners... and esp sweet kim... my heart was rooting for her...xx

Kim said...

I'm overwhelmed by Stephanie's random act of kindness in gifting me her win! Mere words cannot express my gratitude! My mother will celebrate her 70th birthday in June and this will be the icing on the cake for her! Thank you Stephanie and Patricia! I can't wait to see Patricia's vision spring to life!~Kim K.

24 Corners said...

Congratulations to all three lucky ladies!!! It will be so fun to see what loveliness you come up with!
You and your creative, giving spirit are a daily joy and inspiration for us Patricia...what a heart you have!
xo J~

quintessence said...

Congratulations to the winners - can't wait to see their homes' artistic transformations!!

Unknown said...

I can't wait to see what you do with these two adorable homes. Hope you are well! See you Thursday!

Whitney and the Preppy Puppies said...

Patricia, thank you SO very much for selecting me!!!! I feel like I won the lottery. :-)