We Copy to Learn

That's what Sarah tells us. It makes sense too. You find an artist whose work you love, and copy one of their paintings to learn how to create the same effect. So, I copied this Kenton Nelson painting (original here. It was also in Something's Gotta Give - above the fireplace in the bedroom!).

I'm really happy with the way it turned out. It's hanging over my fireplace mantel now!

Also, Sandi has been learning to paint like Kelly Reemtsen. She has done some wonderful stuff, but decided she would try something totally original. So I modeled for her!

Then she gave it to me! It's in my dining room!

I've been enjoying my painting classes so much! Of course, it helps that I have such a wonderful teacher! Check out the Lemley House Art Guild blog to see works by some of the other wonderful artists!

Happy Memorial Day, Y'all!

I'll be sunbathing in my swimming pool (which does not look like this), sipping on a Coke Zero (yum!), and eating grilled chicken!

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Have a good one!

TGI Art on the Wall

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Pin(ch) Me!

So I've been "pinning for a few weeks now, and I can't stop! Oh the things you can find on Pinterest!

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And there's so much more to be found! Not a member? Let me know and I'll send you an invite! Already a member? Look me up here. And don't forget to let me know where you are - I just love to find inspiration!

Classic Southern Design

Can my next house puh-lease look like this?

At least on the outside - I could SO put that on the ocean. Um...assuming I do get to move there one day.

AND a white kitchen with an antler chandelier? Be still my heart....

found via A Life's Design

Go check out the Southern Living Article. The rest of the house is beautiful too!

TGI Art on the Wall

Coastal Living

Country Chic

Elle Decor May 2008

And yes, I totally want that pig! (But maybe I would spray paint him white...)

Bienvenidos a La Fiesta! (Welcome to the Party!)

I love Anthropologies newest fashion set...I think.

I mean, in part it reminds me of summer barbecues....

But then, it also reminds me a little bit of mission trips to Mexico when I was in high school.

Had a lot of fun on those!

Also reminds me of a sorority luau we had my freshman year. Also fun!

So I want to go to Anthropologie's party. In that shack on the beach.

Join the party here.

See other Anthropologie posts here!

Quote Me

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....or you can buy a dog!

Happy Place

I wish I had this view everyday!

via My Home Ideas

TGI Art on the Wall

Coastal Style Living

Fashions to Furnishings: Under the Sun with Anthropologie

All fashions (and then some) available here. All furnishings here.

View all Fashions to Furnishings here!

The Chandelier You Can Sit On

Yep. At Coastal Living.

Modern-Day Ariel?

I found this in my morgue the other day. So in love with it! Sometimes I'm afraid to paint something I love so much (what if I mess up?).

Took me forever to remember where it came from, but I finally found it here (the other images are incredible too!).

Keri Russell's Naturally Chic Home

I'm loving Keri Russell's home with all it's natural elements and clean, easy vibe. It's in the June Elle Decor. I keep checking my mailbox hoping my new issue will be there!

All photos courtesy of Elle Decor.

TGI Art on the Wall

Southern Accents via Nest Egg

Tropical Vintage with a Bohemian Twist

I love how this room feels totally modern and retro at the same time!

via Coastal Living

Shoot!

I'm constantly inspired by my collection of vintage cameras, and I've been saving images of fabulous ladies and their cameras for a while, so I thought I'd share them. Enjoy!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our beach house over on Completely Coastal today!