gratitude

Taking a moment to express my gratitude for your support of my artwork.  The above artwork was painted a few years ago for Anna over at Absolutely Beautiful Things and there are note-cards in my etsy shop which have been selling this week.  Each order, sale and inquiry does truly make me feel so loved.  Thank-you.  Wishing each of you a wonderful weekend.

progress

It is thursday and all I can strive for is progress.  Anyone else ok with progress.  Keep moving forward is my motto.  Enjoy this perfect day.  Thought you could all benefit from this unknown quote.

bunk-up

The twin bunk beds that served our twins well are available. 

 We bought them years ago from Crate and Barrel and they are in excellent condition.  Solid Ash with a clear lacquer finish.  Twin Bunk beds, includes Ladder and Guard Rails.  Best offer and pick up only.  Anyone interested, kindly leave me a comment or e-mail me on my site at pve contact above.

My apologies, I rarely would do this type of thing, but there must be a set of twins or siblings who would love these as much as our sons did.

nearly there

finished "nearly there" just a moment ago.

It has been a busy few weeks and I keep telling myself that I am almost there.  Getting back into a good routine after summer always takes a little adjusting to.  I long for it and then when the day arrives, I honestly do not know where to start.   After walking around in circles and half finishing things, I take pleasure in knowing that part of the journey is not arriving but the joy of getting there.  That said, I plod onward, paintbrush in hand.

This house commission is nearly there.  I still have to water color the shrubs to the left, add color to the trees and to the house.  I thought I would share something that is almost finished. With each commission, I start, I give thanks to each of you for keeping me busy and always trying a new route while getting a little lost in my work in the midst of the daily routine of life.  I completed this one today.
It feels good to finish something.

manhattan love

 Although I came to the city many years ago, my love for Manhattan runs deep, and it is hard to put it in words but these items might help.   I thought a little Manhattan love was appropriate today.

 Especially of lower Manhattan.

It's true, I love you from here to New York.
 All of you and all of those that love Manhattan too.

Take a moment today and think of New York.
It was ten -no, make that eleven years ago, September 11th.
We are strong and still in love with our city.
I love New York.

all NY items found on etsy

monday motivation - break time

I don't know about you but once the school year starts, I always must remind myself to find the time for a break.  It seems before I know it, the school day is nearly over and I have been rushing around to meet a deadline or finish a project.

It might be something as simple as taking time for a glass of water with lemon or it might even be the time to read.  I love this cozy nook designed by Melissa Warner Interior design, with the painting of the bus.  Although my daughter does not live far enough away from the middle school to require the bus, it does remind me to stop and take a break.   Even 15 minutes can be very motivating.  Do you take breaks during the day?

mad about

 I have mentioned that I am mad about this new shoppe, maisonette shoppe in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Maria (the fabulous shoppe keeper) is mad about chairs and has a keen eye for terrific textiles.

How about a floral wing chair.

I might feel like the mad hatter if I had this chair.

Perhaps a mod scribble for happy hour might make a martini or a mojito right at home.

Please pop in to maisonette shop and please tell the shoppe keeper Maria that pve sent you in!

cachepot

I happen to have several cachepots that were given to me over the years and they do indeed hide all sorts of mundane plastic pots as well as provide such a lovely ornament of design.  Do you have a cachepot that you love?

pve design illustration of cachepot

table lamps

monaco vignette I - pve design illustration

monaco vignette II - pve design illustration

As I was going through some of my sketchbooks, I noticed that I had a series of table lamps.  I love how time can very often bring our attention to the light.  Do you have a favorite table lamp?

fare-thee-well

Today is the day to have a little fare-thee-well wishes celebration.  I much prefer that than saying good bye to summer.  A "fare-well" sounds like a nice little send-off.  As I clean out the sand from my shoes, beach bags and other crevices in my car, I want to keep the sparkle and freedom of summer alive in my heart.  Wishing each of you a sparkly day today.  Let's all try to keep the spirit of summer alive.

Will you be having a little summer fare-thee-well wishes party?  How do you bid summer adieu?

images from pinterest