"peace on canvas" KH

There is something about a tree blowing in the wind... the beauty and the grace. So like my sweet friend, Marcy, and her "to-be" baby Scarlet!

hoo-hoo doesn't love a modern owl?

Future Pilot

Boys love their airplanes! Shout out to future pilot, Henry! Painted with love by Auntie Mare.

ps- how cute are those clouds? tooooo cute!

timeless...

This three-some gives a peek into the past with the elegant rose buds and soft hues. I custom painted these to accompany the lovely crib bedding my friend chose for her darling daughter. One of my very first paintings:)

Let all that you do...

8 months ago, sweet friends of mine celebrated the birth of their sweet son while mourning the loss of their other precious son. Both boys have brightened my life and touched hundreds of hearts with their stories. I wanted this painting to let this family know how much we love them, and honor the life of their kids. Carolina blue!

Dear P, even from the other side of the country, you are loved. Prayed for. And adored.
And C, you are loved and missed by all, see you in Heaven.

E-dotes Classic

Loving yellow- this pop of lemon chiffon in the background of this reaching white tree is just my fave. And as always, dump on some paisley shaped leaves. I love this 12 x 12 canvas- a perfect addition to a gender neutral nursery! All parts of this design can be re-created in any color combination to suit your fancy. Every canvas by mares-e-dotes is original, and I'd love to create something custom for you. If you want to win this very painting, head over to Leigh's blog and enter the giveaway she's hosting to bring her babies home from Ethiopia! http://bringingourbabyhome-onedayatatime.blogspot.com/

Presents for Paisley

A fluffy pink nigh-nigh for your darling little lady bundle! I sewed this adorable fabric onto the cozy blanket to add a fun, yet simple pop. I love how it turned out and hope to decorate more cute blankets in the future with my favorite fabrics. My cousin's cutie-pie baby, Paisley, was the recipient of these gifts.
I know full well the daily battle these pretty little burp cloths endure on the shoulder of a new parent! But as a mama, I also know full well the necessity for cute and beautiful wherever you can get it. And what is more appropriate not only for defending your favorite sweater, but for wiping the mouth of the tiny angel who had aimed to destroy that sweater just seconds before?! The cloths are organic cotton and can be adorned with any and every assortment of beautiful ribbons you can think of.

Circus Circus!

The Circus came to town! We threw a "Circus shower" to honor baby Henry and this is some art I did for decoration. This is actually water color and it is not painted on canvas. I was surprised after all these years that I enjoyed watercolor again, and this was really fun. We were going for a vintage look so I knew canvas wasn't my best option for the vision I had in my head. But really, elephants are so awesome- and this one entertaining in the circus tent is the reason they call it "The Greatest Show On Earth!" We just need to pop a super cool frame on this baby to finish the job.

Catch a wave!

I created this painting for my nephew's "surfer" theme bedroom- his initials are JG and he's been "making waves since '07". So fun to customize wherever possible. If only we all lived in Hawaii! Can't you just smell the plumeria?

Emo art for mares...

This piece is hung in my own home. We needed something huge to balance the dining room wall that would tie in with the attached living space in our small apartment. I really enjoy this style. I am always a fan of black and white, and gray is so "in" these days. With pops of yellow throughout, I am loving our new decor! One day I imagine hanging this mondo canvas on a bright, blood-red wall...wouldn't that be fantastic?!