Saturday, July 30, 2011

Salt water…

Standing at the salty edge of the ocean… looking out… I always see so much color.





Yet when I look down at my feet the liquid is as clear as gin.





Sometimes I wonder if two of us standing at the same placeand the same time truly even see the same colors the water holds.





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Art in the moment…each movement and ripple depicts another color. None the same.I imagine





Water can present a special challenge for artists. Having no consistent shape or color.





It doesn’t reflect light or cast shadows the way solid objects do.





I so admire when artists capture the soul of the ocean.





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Surf Baby wave of the future 36x24 acrylic






Florida Artist Marie DeCosta beautifully depicts





different examples of the oceans temperament





…and it’s color…In her work.






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Blue Crush 30x40 acrylic on canvas






Sister to landlocked but equally talented designer and shop owner and blogger Maryanne of





Beadboard Upcountry



**and...btw...check out her FAB knitwear trunkshow. I drool!**





Marie finds inspiration in much of nature





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A1A Blues 20x16 inches acrylic on canvas






But her Florida tribute





moves my soul.








find more of her work and style here.





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Celebrate Wet 18x36 acrylic on canvas

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Embrace the heat…



Like they tend to in Harbor Island Bahamas



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Fans whiring lazily…inside and out


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Screen doors even open to catch the ocean breeze…


I can hear the creak…and the slam...you?


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Palm fronds and fruit off the tree as the only ornamentation…


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Maybe a few found shells…a few inspiration pics tacked on a wall. effortlessley


Life is easy breezy here, people.



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Yep…Embrace the heat.


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See ya on the other side of the warm front.



stay cool.









Images: David Flint Wood for India Hicks

Sunday, July 17, 2011

I need some…

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cute little John Derian tray, eh?


So… I get a bee in my bonnet, and try to paint a wall


in our library the color of the ocean


just before the sun rises…


a moody color.


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well…as the paint dried it didn’t look like that. blech.


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Ignore disheveled books and art and pillows…focus on the color, folks…the color.


It became a happy color…sweet color…


no likey.


Ideas for the color I want?? That gray/green/blue combo I cannot put my finger on.


also…while you are handing out your always fabulous ideas…


what can I do with these leather hides


that look like snakeskin purchased at a garage sale for 6 clams?


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Any and ALL input much appreciated….


much.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

So…

Maybe in the scheme of things


our roof


isnt


so bad…


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just wonderin’ out loud.


carry on.



Image from pinterest

Sunday, July 10, 2011

These muggy days of summer…

Strolling outside with coffee cup in hand



I am reminded of soooo



much work to do.



thegrassneedsseedingthebananasneedcleaningre-mulchcleanbeds,clearweedstraintreespickfruitOY….



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So. I do what any smart soul would do. Turn on my heel and take my coffee back inside.



running.



But along the way back



Maybe I look up



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and over



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and through



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and I slow down



just a tad



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Sometimes it seems the ever-increasing list of things to do



can leave one feeling totally undone.



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To accepting an undone Sunday



and enjoying the coffee.



Cheers

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Ocean dream…

I recognize, and appreciate how close we live to the Atlantic ocean


But how amazing would it be to


brush your teeth


here……


shower


…and hang out here...


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Don’t think I could leave.



more of the home here

Friday, July 1, 2011

To a wonderful weekend…

Doin’ what you love…



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Trying something new…



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Little watermelon cubes with balsamic glaze on a basil leave. Easy peasy. now those are just plain fun!



Enjoying YOUR scenery…



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and YOUR family and friends



ok...you have to admit my kidlets are cuuute. and patriotic.



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Happy Birthday America!!



Make a wish before you blow out your candles.

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