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Our New Little Lady

By Janette | Things We Bought

Author:  Autumn (Janette)

I like original art, and I take my purchases seriously.  Recently, I met a little lady, and I had to bring her home with me.

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Isn’t she charming?  This is an 8 x 10 folk art oil done by Janice Miller, an artist who lives in a nearby town.

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She used a technique in this painting that gives it lots of texture and layers.

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She uses “found” frames and paints them to complement the painting.

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See that thermostat in the middle of the wall there?  Let’s just say it was a battle that I lost during the remodeling of our new place.  My husband hired a specialist to serve as a consultant  to make sure all of our changes were as energy efficient as possible. Evidently, in order to get a true reading on a room’s temperature, the thermostat cannot be hidden away in a corner. Whomp, whomp.

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Our newest painting is hanging in the foyer with the oil painting by my mother.  She loves to paint old buildings and barns.

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This little piece was in my home when I was a little girl.  I have no idea if it has anything other than sentimental value for me.  I added the frame.  Even though each frame is different, the three work together because of their blue backgrounds.

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Notice anything different?  After I hung the painting, I decided the frame needed to be wider.  This one looks much better.  The foyer is somewhat narrow in this part, but I think that I need two more paintings to fill in above and below.  I don’t want to rush out and just buy something to be buying.  It will have to “speak” to me and be the right size.  Till that time comes, I am happy with our new purchase.

Take care.

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  1. classiccasualhome.com says

    October 18, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I was enjoying your artwork display so much that I didn’t even notice the thermostat until you mentioned. Really lovely.

  2. Kim says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I love your new purchase and I really love the barn painting. I think all thermostats are in a bad place. I hate them. thanks for joining the party.

  3. Cindy says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Beautiful painting and I love your wall of art. So pretty! (even with the thermostat! :))

  4. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Your new little lady is just darling. I saw on Pinterest where someone put a small frame around the thermostat. I think that would look great on your wall of art.

    • Autumn says

      October 18, 2011 at 7:42 pm

      What a great idea. I will definitely do that!

  5. Marigene says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    I love original paintings and have several…really like your little flower gatherer. The layering really adds so much detail…

  6. Sarah says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Your new little lady is charming. Like you, I appreciate original art. It’s fun to live with pieces that make your heart sing. ~ Sarah

  7. vickie says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Love your new painting, it makes me smile to look at it.

  8. Anita @ Cedar Hill says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Love all of that original artwork and I think the barn your mom painted is priceless.

  9. Beth says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:48 am

    She is charming, what a delightful scene for your guests to see when they enter Chez Janette et Mike!!

  10. Kelly @ Corner of Main says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I was going to say put a frame around the thermostat, but I noticed someone already suggested it…that would definitely be cute =) That is a pretty little lady!

  11. Rosemary says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Love your little lady, and your moms painting is gorgeous.

  12. Beth Harper says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Perfect! But I thought you might have gotten another Favor!!

  13. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Really like your new painting but also really like the one of the barn! Wow your mom is really talented!

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