Back in mid July I happened upon an Etsy shop called Brushstrokes and More. The owner’s name is Carol and she is an artist with a very special touch. The listing in her shop that caught my eye was that of this porch.
Wouldn’t you love to live here? I think it’s the coziest porch I’ve ever seen. Anyway, before I knew it I was emailing Carol asking if she would paint my front porch…an original watercolor just for me. After a few emails back and forth, including pictures, she agreed. Fast forward to last week when I received the finished piece in the mail.
I really don’t have words to describe how much I love it. Carol took my photos, applied her knowledge and talent, and the end result is perfection. I have wanted to do something like this for years.
Seriously…forever.
I felt such a sense of accomplishment when I hung this treasure on my wall.
Carol has a blog of her own called The Red Painted Cottage. When she was sure I was happy and satisfied (how could I not be?) she devoted an entire post to my picture.
If you want to learn more about Carol just visit her blog or her Etsy shop. Tell her Ann sent you…
When I was hanging the watercolor I decided to add some touches of Autumn to the entry.
More bittersweet, (shocker I know) pumpkins and new pillows did the trick.
The weeks are flying by. One more week of September and then it will be time to welcome October. Right now it’s time to welcome the weekend. Have a good one…
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I’ve always loved house portraits. She did a good job! You should have your back porch done, now, too!
Hi Ann,
Wow, I love your painted house! I see why this artist caught your eye, very talented. She really captured your porch in her work. I feel like I could walk up and knock on the door. I think the foyer is the perfect spot to hang it.
Happy Weekend Ann………
~Emily
The French Hutch
Ann, this painting is just beautiful and looks so nice in your foyer. I love your chair and the fall touches. I wish I could find some bittersweet here. I’m going to check out Carol’s blog now. Have a great weekend and Happy Fall to you. Blessings, Pamela
The painting caught my eye immediately! The colors are so pretty and it’s just perfect hanging there.
Oh my gosh Ann, this watercolour is just gorgeous and what a treasure indeed! You have placed in it a perfect spot for all to see when they enter your home. I would treasure this forever. Happy, Happy weekend. Love your pumpkins.
(((Hugs)))
that is just great. i love the painting. so cute. going to check out her blog now. thanks for the info. (:
Ann – How special and what a precious thing to have. She did a wonderful job. Going to visit her blog.
Judy
Ann, that painting is so good. She did a wonderful job. I love how you have decorated your entry.
Ann, what a lovely painting of your home! What a wonderful accent for your entry. You should be thrilled…it is beautiful!
Ann that painting is beautiful! She did an amazing job, can’t wait to go over and see more of her work. Your entry looks FABULOUS!!
What a beautiful painting! What a treasure!
I have a painting of our home & it has always been one of my most favorite pieces ever.
Lovely painting!
It truly is a treasure! I absolutely LOVE it. For whatever reason I usually only hang things in my home that have a special meaning to me. This is something that will only grow more special as the years pass.
Gorgeous Ann – just gorgeous. I love where you hung it too.
How sweet of her! I love it! I think it’s perfect hanging there in your foyer. I know you will treasure that always!
Ann…it’s beautiful and looks great hanging in the foyer. Someone my husband works with did a black and white drawing of our home and gave it to us as a Christmas gift this past year…and I love it.
Have a great weekend.
~Cindy
Just lovely! She did a beautiful work of art for you. Love the foyer autumn decor too!
Ooooh, Ann! What a gorgeous painting!!! I just love it! It looks beautiful in your home! Beautiful!!!
Hi Ann, What a great idea and a beautiful picture! I love your fall decorating too. You have such great style!
Absolute perfection Ann. What a beautiful painting of your beautiful porch!
Ann, that is priceless. I love it.
What a wonderful painting! I am off to visit her now.
Beautiful painting…and just perfect in your entry. Going to pay her a visit now! ;)
These are gorgeous paintings just simply beautiful. I will have to check her shop out.
Love the fall touches going up your stairs,
Cynthia
What a wonderful keepsake, Ann….I really like it! I admire watercolor artists a lot….watercolors aren’t nearly as forgiving as oils!
It looks great on your entry, too.
She captured your porch beautifully. The colors are so perfect and I still wish I lived on your street so I could see your beautiful porch every day! I am visiting her blog right now.
Ann, I love this! I grew up “On Sutton Place” and my parents had one painted of their porch back when we lived there. They still display it in their new home! This one is beautiful! I’m sure you will enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for sharing!
I’m a friend of Carol’s (who couldn’t love her work!) and headed here to see what you thought. Great post! Loved seeing the art framed and hanging. And you have a lovely blog.
Ann, what a beautiful gift you gave yourself. She did an excellent job, and I’m sure you will treasure it forever. I’m off to visit her blog now.
I don’t blame you for being thrilled! Carol did a great job. Love it and love your porch, too.
Babs
It”s a great picture Anne. She is really good. It’s a memory maker. Teresa
House beautiful Ann, you will treasure these forever. Linda
Happy Fall!
What a treasure! You must be so thrilled with it. Thanks for sharing, heading over to her site right now!
What a beautiful painting! I’ve always admired those that can paint like that.
Brenda
It is perfect, Ann. I know it will be a forever treasure in your home.♥
Wow Ann- how fabulous is that!! That’s a real keeper and a treasure. I wish I could paint! I’m terrible…not steady enough either! The bittersweet looks great on the steps and in the entryway! What a great fall touch!
I’ll have to check out the blog post about your picture!
Oh Ann, what a treasure! That water colour is just beautiful! How lovely to hang it in your entry and your Fall touches are gorgeous. I love the Bittersweet, I wish it grew here.
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
Hugs, Cindy
What a treasure to have of your front porch! The watercolor is so lovely!
Mary Alice
Ann, it is a true treasure and so you! I know that you will enjoy it for many, many years. Carol is truly a talented lady.
My husband commissioned a watercolor of our home for one of my ‘big’ birthdays. What makes it more special now is that we added on to our home so the painting is a remembrance of what once was.
Your little entryway vignette reminds me of the entry in our former home – so lovely!
I love this! My sister has dabbled a little in watercolors and I’ve asked her several times to do one of our house but she has yet to attempt it. I’m going to go visit Carol’s etsy store!
That is one beautiful painting!
Ann…what a gorgeous painting of your porch!!…I am definitely going over to pay her a visit…and your foyer is so pretty…love the baskets on the stairs!!
Ann,
That watercolor of your porch is simply stunning! Carol is a serious talent … and your fall touches are perfection!
:)
Linda
(Oh, and thanks for that HARO tip … though, I don’t think I’m “extreme” enough for what they are looking for!)