Well, Catherine Holman of Catherine Holman Folk Artist made my dream come true. I sent Catherine the picture above. I asked if she could paint my "studio" for me in the future. Like I want it to be someday. I asked for flower boxes, landscaping and a Lavender Truck....
When I received my painting today, I starting crying. It is so PERFECT! I just love it!
Look at the lovely landscaping....the amazing "mosaic" sign on the building and my dream Lavender Truck. (Click on any picture to enlarge for details)
I want to jump right into that painting and live there!
Another amazing thing about Catherine is that she creates wonderful stories about all of her paintings. Even the non real ones! Here is the wonderful story that came with my painting:
"Penny is the artful owner of Lavender Hill Studio Mosaics. She repurposes old furniture, teapots, trays, birdhouses, old windows and much more into functional works of art. Her loving husband, Kent, is her right hand man repairing, gluing and electrifying her flea market and antique finds. He also loves to create mirrors and birdhouses for her to apply her work to. They love each other dearly and work together like a well oiled machine."
Thank you so much Catherine! I am so honored to have this piece of art in my home and will treasure it always.
If you have a dream...or you are living in your dream house...go visit Catherine. She will create an amazing painting for you! She also paints wonderful paintings of sweet cupcakes, wonderful villages and so much more. Please click here to visit her blog and see more of her wonderful work. You will be so happy you did!
78 comments:
Oooooh, Penny, that is sooooo adorable, my sweet lavender lady!! I'd cry too if that happened to me...
Smoochies, dear lady,
Connie
That is so very special!! Thank you for sharing!! :)
How perfect! I was thinking about having Catherine do a painting of our property for my husband and after seeing your painting I KNOW I'm going to now!
What a wonderful studio. You know, "they" always say if you can see it, you can do it...looking at the studio (and the lavender truck) just makes it all seem possible. Good luck with your plans!
I love it, Penny. That little purple truck is too cute.
Isn't that the most wonderful thing! It makes your dream all the more real, doesn't it?! Catherine is a very talented gal...it's always good to be able to visualize a dream.
Penny,
This is so beautiful and precious - I can't get over every little detail! I can only imagine how even nicer it must look in person. I'm sure that one day this dream will become a reality for you. Enjoy and never stop dreaming!
Debbie V.
What a talent Catherine has! The picture is so charming and sweet, and I am sure your dreams will come true with this constant reminder to look at and inspire you:>)
Penny I do see you in this absolutely
perfect painting made especially for you!
I am sure that your dream shall come true sooner than later!Love the lavender truck!
Sweet lavender dreams my friend!
Glad that your're back! hugs aNNa
P.S. we are still plugging away at our dream plans to Italy!
This is the most fantastic idea…
I love it and I just may have to have my dream painted as well..
Love the antique pick up truck, too cute…
Glad to see you back, you have been missed…
Louise
Oh Penny, what a lovely studio she created. What a vision she has for you. Every time you look at it you will bring it one step closer to reality. I wouldn't change a thing. Just perfect!
Love the truck too!
Oh Penny..How darling!!!! Just tooo cute for words...I would wanna jump in there to live too!!!
I'll have to jump over & see her site....You've given us so much goodies!!!
LOL I have to tell ya..I had lavender hill withdrawls...glad your back hon!!
Hugs..
Deb:)
Oh, Penny I love this studio and truck! You found another kindred spirit. I just visited her etsy shop and you are so right, her work is stunning and I love all the stories too. Her blog looks like fun too. Have a lovely day. Karen I saw the Mamas and Papas perform this at the Ed Sullivan Show. My dad was the cameraman...such a great group!
That is so adorable. I bet you really want to make your dream become reality now!
Hi Penny -
Your studio is gorgeous. I love the picture and the pickup. It's better than a landscape designer's drawing! So special.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. I'll be back soon to see what you have to share.
~Adrienne~
Hi Penny, what a wonderful painting by Catherine of your future studio. She got it just right and the truck is perfect. I would have been moved to tears too. What a grand blessing.
Thank you for sharing.
hugs, Celestina
la rea rose
Hi Penny,
I appreciate you sharing this painting with all your blog friends! It was so much fun to paint. I have to admit that this is the first lavender truck that I've ever painted. I look forward to seeing pictures of the real live studio when you get it finished!
Hugs,
Cathie
Hi Penny, I hope you rested and welcome back. Missed all of your post. The painting is gorgeous. Catherine hit it right on. Now you need to make this dream come true. I can just see a truck somewhere waiting for Miss Penny to drive it around. Thank you for sharing. Catherine site is great.
Hugs,
Bonnie
Hi Penny, I just love your Mosaic studio that Catherine painted for you. And the purple truck, just darling! She is quite the artist and I especially love the sign she made in mosaic!
Love, Ann
Oh penny it is absolutely adorable! The lavender truck is the sweetest!
Smiles...
Beverly
Penny
She captures you beautifully!
Hi Penny!
Ohhh it´s lovley..Catherine made a great job!
I can picture myself the dream coming true..and you are going fleemarket-shopping in your beautiful landelder-truck!!!
Have a lovely weekend
Big hug
Mia
Hey you, that is too amazing. I've squarely planted my you know what in that vintage truck. I'm headed to CA. Catch me if you can! See ya is Vegas baby! (Or before I run out of money and gas.) Hurry.
XO
Also, see you "in" Vegas. Jezzzzzzzzzz.
How fantastic!! I have always wanted someone to paint our little cabin in the woods.
The lavender truck is oh so special. Ever since I saw Lynette Jenning's red truck, I have wanted on of my very own.
((hugs)) Rosie
Just perfect. No wonder you were so happy with Catherine's work.It's beautiful.We are always delighted when someone just "gets us" aren't we.What a wonderful work to have by such a talented person.
Penny, What a pretty painting! So cute!
And...I scrolled on down ...and I absolutely adore your kitchen! Talking about a dream, now your kitchen would be mine! You did a wonderful job coordinating the whole room! I can't find a favorite element, cause I think it all is just so quaint and beautiful! What color are your walls, may I ask?
Hugs, Rhonda
Oh wow!! That's really great! Such a pretty painting. And I would sooo love to ride around in that truck!
I am purple with envy! Can you imagine seeing your reflection in all those little shops while you drive down Main Street in your lavender truck?
The painting and words are beautiful...I am inspired and getting up to make something right now!
denise
I LOVE it Penny.
Kathy :")
Oh Penny how adorable!! I want a picture done now!
My precious brother built me a beautiful art studio three years ago and it changed my life. It has been a true joy to have in so many ways. A wonderful place to keep all of my old china too. Pictures of it were posted on Kimberly Ryan's blog last year. I think I'll post pics of it on mine again. I've been cleaning it the past few days.
Have a great weekend.
Brook
Oh it's just beautiful! And I love your future studio - I have a dream like that - building a large room away from the house that's filled with french doors and light and the scent of lavender and all my creative stuff. sigh. One day! ::Jill
oh Penny, how BEAUTIFUL!!
Have a great day!!!!!!
Blessins',Lib
Oh how cute is that..... now all you have to do is make it look just like the painting.... I love it...it is just so perfect
I too wish I had a vintage pick-up ... but in blue...
HUgs
Linda
Oh my! How lovely! I know you can hardly wait to make that dream come true. I love the idea of the lavender vintage truck!
Beautiful painting, Penny. Catherine is an amazing artist! I am so happy to have a couple of her wonderful notecards. I may have to commission a painting one day.
This painting is absolutely perfect, right down to the lavender pick up. I hope your dream comes true, one day soon!
Pat
That is beautiful, Penny! I love it! Catherine has done a wonderful job in creating your dream studio (I would want to jump right into the painting too). It's fabulous and it is so you!
Hugs,
Donna
It is so absolutely darling and charming! I love the idea of the vintage truck too - I can just see you tooling around...
Karla
Oh my gosh, I am a huge fan of Catherine Holman's work!!! That is wonderful, oh Penny, I love it!!!! So sweet, she did a beautiful job!
Hugs,
Amy
It is absolutely perfect in every way. Now, what can we do to help make it a reality?
I'm glad to see that you are back, and I hope you enjoyed your time. I will get your book in the mail now that I know you are home.
Thanks so much for the link. I'm going to look right now.
LOVE IT~!!(:) Maybe someday huh?? glad you came over Penny~~ hugs Patty
Oh, how wonderful! You must feel so honored!
Brenda
Its beautiful! What an awesome place to work at. I hope that dream come a reality.
Hi Penny,
I love Catherine's work but this one that she made for you I believe is the cutest. I just love the truck sign.
It is something so sweet to hang in your studio.
Have a great day. Suzy
Penny.... that is beautiful!!! I love it!!
Love hearing Cass on your player too....
Hugs,
Robin
Penny, Now, that painting is some inspiration! It is beautiful, thanks for telling us about her, I'm off to check her out. Nancy
That painting is absolutely adorable! I hope your dream comes true very soon, Penny!
Hugs, Pat
Catherine's paintings are always such a joy but this one is particularly wonderful because it represents everything you dream of! Thank you so much for sharing this, Penny. I can just picture you riding around in a vintage truck painted lavender with all your finds in the back. So perfect!
Hugs,
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Oh Penny,
What a wonderful dream you have (you'd look great in an old lavender truck girl!). I think it's great for all of us to have a dream - something to look towards... really makes life worthwhile ;)
Catherine's creation is beautiful and I love the little true story that goes along with it - how charming!
This post nearly made me cry. You'll get your dream and be part of your cheering section if you'll be part of mine ;)
Happy weekend!
xo~Tracie
That is one sweet painting. No wonder you cried when you got it.
Hugs,
Joanne
Welcome back Penny; I have missed reading your posts. And what a lovely friend you have to paint you the beautiful print. She is very talented artists. I just love that purple truck, my dream old truck would be red though. I have always wanted one. Some day I might get it. Have a great weekend.
hugs;
Alaura
Beautiful. You would be a doll diving that truck. I can just see it know.
What a wonderfully thoughtful gesture and she did a great job.. she really represented YOU!!! Love it!!
Just wonderful - what a great studio she depicted - and i hope it becomes reality for you soon!
You have something at my place! please come by.
Penny,
I am huge fan of Catherine's work. Your painting is perfect! You even have my dream truck, only mine is red! Best of luck getting that studio space up and running soon. By the way, your work is fantastic too!
Hi Penny!
Long time ago I used to blog and visit....
I love your "dream" painting and I have faith that it will someday be a reality!
Love,
Julie
p.s. - I loved Mama Cass!
Oh Penny how truely wonderful that looks...I'd have it enlarged and framed and hung on the bedroom wall as an incentive to get it done! When you do get it done, I'm coming to see you...if Lee makes it out from Texas, we'll come together!
hugs
Sandi
hey there doll,
wow that is so so cute.
i would never leave that studio.
and the lavender truck. so fab!!
im on my way over. haha
oxoxox,
jessi
not sure if my first comment got thru, anyway, Catherine did a great job on your dream studio. thanks for sharing, penny.
Hi Penny,
It makes you want to play "Alice Through the Looking Glass" and jump right into that parallel world where every dream is a blink away, and all you have to do is wish it to be it. An incredible job!
Theresa @ Cottage Violets
That painting is absolutely adorable! What a wonderful job she did putting your dream down on canvas. She sure understands your vision!
Kady
HI Penny- I just discovered your fabulous BLOG and your talented eye for decorating! WOW!! Your home looks so warm and inviting! :0)
-pamela
Oh Penny, how wonderful! I hope your dream is realized soon, and until then you have such a great piece of art to remind you. Happy weekend. :)
xoxo,
Mary
Perfection - need I say more? Well, OK then...I LOVE IT! It's too perfect for a perfectly lovely lady - Glas tosee you back - did you get some rest?
Colleen
Penny, I'm a huge fan of Catherine's work, she did a beautiful job of your studio. Love the vintage lavender truck as well. Just lovely. I'm sure you'll be in there before you know it.
Dear Penny
I love your dream!! And Catherine captured it so perfectly. I think a purple truck would be so fabulous! How fun!!
Hope your dream comes true soon.
HuGs, Rhondi
Hi penny! thanks for stopping by! I love the picture of your dream and the song playing too~! cute!
Oh, Miss Penny!
That painting really is so beautiful! Being able to always have that visual may make it easier to make that dream come true even quicker! And isn't it fun to be able to show others what you've envisioned?!
I want a vintage pick-up, too!
A 1950's Chevy....painted either red (my favorite!) or turqoise (I'll probably outgrow that color, though!) Fun, fun!
Blessings,
Julie
OH Wait just a second while I pick up my jaw! That is just toooo~~~~ sweet. I love them both. They are just so perfect!
Take care,
ginger
What a wonderful dream to reality painting this is penny! It's so YOU! I'm off to visit this wonderful artists site-THANK YOU for sharing these fabulous photos! xo chris
P.S. The story of penny & her dear hubby kent is charming & adorable! I love how this artist fits the painting to the owners of the cottages in her paintings! :) xo chris
What a glorious interpretation of your vission. Off to visit the artist.
OH Penny, it is Beautiful...!! And the lavender truck...How Fun..
Catherine did an amazing job. I know you LOVE IT..!!!
Hugs to you,
Dianne
Penny,
Catherine is amazing, what a treat to be able to see your dream before it becomes reality! I love love love it!
Happy dreaming!
Melissa
Hi Penny, Thank you for stopping by me blog, yours is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your vacation photos, I feel like I had a mini vacation and could almost feel the sand between my toes:)Did you bring home some sea shells? Thanks for sharing your decorating before and after pics. Looking forward to our new blogging friendship. Warmly, Deb
This is sooo cute! what a talented artist. I will have to read her blog. Congrats on your beautiful painting.
What a perfect painting of your studio! Cute truck, Penny. I hope you get a real purple truck someday.
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