New Landscapes

WOW!!!  What a beautiful day it is today! The sun is bright and warm, and the wind gives just a soft chill to the air. Jonathan has been outside cleaning up our back porch and garage. And I have been soaking up some free time.

After re-doing my dining room walls last week, we have done some further updates, with new framed landscapes of Jonathan's. Enjoy!

 Here's some landscapes framed in gold.

 I placed them above a seating chair in my Living Room, one above the other.

(Please excuse the mess;)

 Then we have a series of natural wood frames:

 These I put in the little alcove that leads to the bedrooms:

Yes, she's still determined to be in all the pictures! What a poser ;)

Then two smaller 8x10" paintings which are added to the walls in my dining room:

 And I exchanged the large "Clifftops" painting above my buffet, for this new one, since the previous one has been juried into a show at the end of this month!

 

That's all folks! Thanks for visiting. Also, please visit these link parties, and the "Welcome Wednesday" Party!

Linking with  Lisa at "Coastal Charm", 
Fireflies and Jelly Beans ,
Paisley Passions,
House of Hepworths
Someday Crafts,
Blue Cricket Design,


and at the "Trendy TreeHouse"

Something Different

Jonathan's done a couple paintings with slightly new concepts.

They are so unique, they draw you into a beautiful place.

"Misty Mountain" 40x60

"Through the Frost" 20x30

And then this one, which has a different flair:

"Organic" 30x40

Dinner is Served!

Thanks to my new friend Shelia (my moms' name is Sheila..Ha! Fun! ), I have decided to brave up, and share the dirty (it was hubby's turn to do the dishes, I went on strike *joking*,,, and sadly, that's easily seen), bright, retro details of my kitchen, and link to her Heart of the Home party.

But, instead of focusing on my kitchen, I figure I will distract my wonderful friends with my cooking "skills" (what skills I can muster). So, with no further ado........ 


Be distracted!

I decided to do a mix and match dinner.... noodles... Italian, spicy sausage.... squash, zucchini, and tomatoes.... some spices.... YUM!

*cough* here's my kitchen.... moving on!

Sausage balls roasting in my mini cast-iron skillet!

Yummy cherry tomatos...

My kitchen again....

How about a homemade loaf of bread?!  It's a delicious, easy recipee from my amazing cook of an aunt!

Mix it together and PRESTO!!!  And easy, healthy, wholesome dinner!

And how about my handy little kitchen aid?!  Fits my retro style just perfect!


Thanks for visiting, and Bon Appetite!

More of Our 8x10 Original Series

Here's more in the 8x10 original series my husband finished this winter! Such a fun collection.

These trees are lit so beautifully!

This is a view from the Smokey Mountains. You may actually see some scenes in my previous blog that will look similar to this!

Original Series

Jonathan recently devoted some time to a small 8x10 landscape series. Framed, these paintings look beautiful in a collage on a wall. No need to match the frames either. But here are some of them in a couple frame choices Jonathan was keen on!

And there are many more, but if I shared all of them today there would be less anticipation right?!

Thanks for visiting!

A Designers Haven

The special event Designers and homeowners anticipate every year here in Tennessee:

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Showhouse:

The Knoxville Symphony League requests the pleasure of your company at the

2011 SHOW HOUSE

 

 

12313 Mallard Bay Drive

April 8-24, 2011

Directions: Take I-40 west to Campbell Station Road exit.
Turn left on Campbell Station. Continue on Campbell Station until you reach the turn-a-round at Northshore Drive. Turn right at turn-a-round and go about two miles to caution light at Choto Road. Turn right on Choto and travel about 1/2 mile to entrance to Mallard Bay on right. Turn on Mallard Bay and go about 1/2 mile to Showhouse on left.

Parking on site

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. and Sunday 1 - 5 P.M.

Admission: $15 at the door

Season Pass: $25

Lakeside Tea Room open for lunch 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Monday through Saturday

Symphony Gift Show open when Showhouse is open

Proceeds benefit the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Special Group Tours, contact: Mary Lou Kanipe (865) 922-7021 mkanipe@tds.net

For information contact Sondra Nanney or Loretta Crowder (865) 986-3411

We invite you to join us at this event, as Jonathan and I will be there to represent his portraiture and landscapes used to decorate this beautiful home!

A Call to the Interior Designer

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Attention All Designers!!!

What is our current business venture? To pursue the interior design industry. Why? Because for those who are specifically pursuing a new home design, true art is a priceless addition. And it is highly sought after as well! Here in Tennessee, there aren't many artists who's work show so much detail. The unfortunate truth is: MOST "original" paintings are by the hands of SOMEONE in China... no one knows who... no one knows their story... no one knows what inspired them. MUCH LESS will they ever meet or have the opportunity to speak with the mystery artist.

The wonderful reality of a true art investment from an American artist, and from Jonathan in particular, is HE HAS  a story... well not A story, but STORIES. Every painting has a story, and an inspiration, every painting has a purpose. This is what people are looking for: DEPTH. A reason to pursue real art. Stories hanging within their homes, lining their walls, penetrating their lives. Sadly, not many "China" paintings will offer such intimacy. And it definitely doesn't offer any real reason to treasure the painting they've spent so much money on. Jonathan's art gives pride to the owner.

Art is a heritage, to be passed down.

A designer who offers that with their work is a priceless investment, and a high commodity.

Jonathan and I are not designers. We cannot do produce the full effect of such beauty. It is up to the GIFTED, and we want to be your resource.

Come and visit the website, and then lets talk!

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