09 March 2011

New On My Desk


Ta-da! Personally introducing you to Kelley, my recently acquired Michelle Armas painting and new favorite thing in the house. I wasn't sure where I was going to hang her, but once I saw her in person, I knew she needed to be the focal point of my workspace in the living room. I relocated my gold globe to complete the vignette.

I smile every time I enter the room. Which is approximately 8,946,023 times each day.

Reiterating the moral of this whole story?

Buy original art. Do it. It's worth it.
Because it will make you happy.

And that's reason enough.
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22 comments:

  1. SusanMarch 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I second that advice! We started collecting (small) pieces a few years ago...slowly but surely we are building a collection.

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  2. Eva @ Four Leaf CloverMarch 9, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    It's so colorful and I'm sure it would make anyone smile! I can't wait to have my own place to decorate in original artwork!

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  3. Jane FlanaganMarch 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Lucky, lucky girl! It's so beautiful.

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  4. BrandiMarch 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    It's gorgeous. I agree with you completely: nothing is better than original art (especially if it makes you smile).

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  5. Gabriella {sensiblyluxe}March 9, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    My eyes were drawn to the painting immediately. I love the colors.

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  6. hip hip gin ginMarch 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    She looks fabulous on your desk!! So glad you are still madly in love with Kelley =)

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  7. Erin {pughs' news}March 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Fabulous. And how inspiring to have it right there where you work!

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  8. Will @ Bright.BazaarMarch 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So pretty!

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  9. A Crimson KissMarch 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This is such a beautiful piece, and you've found the most perfect place for it!

    John and I recently hung a large piece that lives over our bed (a 5x5 canvas that my parents are "loaning" from their "collection"), and our bedroom didn't feel like ours until it was up!

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  10. Emily {Rue de France}March 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    So lovely! I am looking at my extremely messy, non-art-adorned desk right now. Sigh.

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  11. marjorie roseMarch 9, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I couldn't stop smiling when I saw the photographs, then I read your post and I smiled some more.

    That's just from seeing it on the Internet. I can only imagine how giddy it makes you when you walk into that room. Great choice!

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  12. kimbirdyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    yay! i love original art. i remember my very first art purchase was such a ridiculously exciting event. i felt like i was finally an adult! plus, you get to support a real person {as opposed to mass produced goods}, and for someone with a lot of artist friends, that means a lot to me. congrats on your gorgeous piece!

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  13. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

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  14. Justine @ Urban ScarletMarch 10, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    great art pice! i agree, original art work is the best. so worth it...!

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  15. Kimia KlineMarch 10, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    amen to that!

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  16. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    So Pretty!!!

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  17. ashley // chasing heartbeatsMarch 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    LOVE! I definitely agree in the power of surrounding yourself in art, Sadly because canvases don't fit so well into a suitcase I had to leave most of mine back in California for right now, but in place I photographed some of my best girlfriend's amazing paintings and framed my pictures ;) the next best thing.
    p.s. i love your desk!

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  18. alli/hoorayMarch 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    It looks so bright and cheery there! I love your little gold globe too.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    congrats!! i love michelle armas!

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  20. MichelleMarch 11, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Ah! Looks fab...blogging it now...

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  21. nelyaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    It's beautiful. As is your vignette.

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  22. Oh, My DarlingMarch 16, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! What a stunning piece! And major kudos for supporting the handmade community!

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