So, this is part 2 of yesterday’s post.
I remember taking these pictures and it was a cloudy day. I also remember thinking that I would retake them once the sun popped out so I would have some really great ones for the blog post. I vaguely remember thinking Did I ever get any good shots of Claire’s art?? after I shipped it off. I can answer that with a NO! because I just went through every file on my computer looking for them!
Dangit!
Do you remember the Penelope bedding from Pottery Barn Kids??? Another big hit that they kept for longer-than-usual. After a few months, they actually popped out a pink and brown little number so that you had a choice between the pink and green or pink and brown. Both are cute … but I really like the pink and green!
{I’m positive this was taken before I even sealed it!}
I used tons of pearlized paint on this one. From the background to the letters, the canvas has that sheen. When I first started painting 7 years ago, the background was always pearlized. And then there was always a stain or another form of aging done to the finished canvas before I sealed it. I loved the look of the pearlized paint, but then I would totally wash it out by aging the canvas ???? That was my “trying to figure out what the heck I’m doing” years. Not that I’m too far from that now, only I’ve been around a little longer and have a couple of more paintings under my belt {compared to then!}
Okay, now seriously, how cute is this upholstered headboard?!?!?
It did not come from Pottery Barn, but the color looks to be dead on! So cute!!!
And on another note ….. Gabriel and Claire’s dad just got back from deployment yesterday!
{Laura might kill me for posting this picture! I’ll take my chances!!}
For the people who aren’t familiar with this sort of stuff, I just wanted to post a picture of the children’s outfits because really, this is nothing but cuteness.
Now, I’m not trying to play down how cute these outfits are, but my favorite thing is how Laura has on a yellow dress! How cute is that dress?!? And I’m sure the color was flashy enough that she was seen in a crowd!!
Laura, I had to post these pictures to show the world how adorable you and your family are. You were a peach to work with and I’m so excited that your husband is back home!! Hoping you stay in Tennessee a little while!
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oh you are too sweet and you know what? I promised you good pictures with my “nice” camera instead of phone and never sent them! I will do that today as long as it is nice outside and e-mail them to you! Thank you so much for your time and attention to detail, for working so closely with us and being so encouraging. I’m looking forward to working with you again one day in the probably-not-too-far-away future!
P.S. The dress is this one from J.Crew: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/sleevelessandoneshoulder/PRDOVR~64991/64991.jsp and you were absolutely right- wore the yellow so he could find us faster!
I hope I can work with you again soon – NOW, get busy!!! haha! You have been busy, so I let you slide on the nice pictures for now. And the day looks crappy here, so I’m thinking you might have the same there too. I do love that dress!!!!
Love, love, love this family!! One of my dearest and most precious friends and love how it worked out you did these posts as Aaron was coming home.
Love Gabe and Claire’s art!
I know!!! And it was a total accident!!! And thank you – Laura just told me what she wanted and I went with it!