I recently received the most gorgeous gift from the most wonderful and giving person. And, you all know this person. It's our very own Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration. Have you ever thought about the title of Karen's blog? It is so very appropriate because if is filled with beauty, joy and inspiration which she shares with an open heart.
I just had to share this beautiful gift that Karen painted me. She used my green pottery pitcher that I fill with hydrangeas when they are in bloom as her inspiration. And of course, I knew that the appropriate spot for it was right next to my green pitcher.
Isn't it beautiful?
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Karen.
I will treasure this forever.
I hope you like the way I had it framed. I had a hard time getting a good picture because of the glare on the glass.
I thought Blue Monday at Smiling Sally's
was the perfect day to show you my new treasure.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Karen.
I will treasure this forever.
I hope you like the way I had it framed. I had a hard time getting a good picture because of the glare on the glass.
I thought Blue Monday at Smiling Sally's
was the perfect day to show you my new treasure.
What a beautiful gift from Karen. Her work is gorgeous
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | July 20, 2009 at 05:44 AM
Alison, What a lovely new treasure! How sweet of Karen.
The frame is perfect..
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}
Posted by: IsabellasCloset | July 20, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Oops!!!! I'm so sorry Beverly I called you Alison.. LOL..
have a great day!
Posted by: IsabellasCloset | July 20, 2009 at 05:56 AM
What a beautiful painting of blue hydrangeas. Very sweet gift. Like how you are displaying it as well.
Happy Blue Monday!
Mary :)
Posted by: Mary | July 20, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Your gift of blue hydrangeas is sooo lovely, Beverly! Karen has such amazing talent! Happy Day ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | July 20, 2009 at 07:37 AM
That is so beautiful! Karen is just amazing. Everything she creates is so personal. Have a great week!
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home | July 20, 2009 at 08:10 AM
The gift of Blue = Saying goodbye to negativity and embrace all that is positive. Isn't it? Thanks to Karen for her efforts to create this beauty for someone so Special both inside and outside -yes you are:)
Posted by: CrossRoads | July 20, 2009 at 08:30 AM
What a wonderful gift! I love blue hydrangeas. Yours will 'bloom' all year long! ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | July 20, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Should you EVER find that you REALLY no longer have a spot for it, I'll take it off your hands! I have just loaded your link. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | July 20, 2009 at 09:19 AM
What a beautiful gift. I believe that what you do with all your heart n soul is done with Lots of Love. Geri
Posted by: Geri@heartnsoulcooking | July 20, 2009 at 10:05 AM
I love the color blue, as you probably know by now, your frame shows such creativity. It looks like a perfect match.
Posted by: Marg | July 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Oh, Karen is so talented, and what a perfect gift for you, Beverly! She is so sweet, but so is the recipient of that gift! I'm happy she gave this to you, and I'm happy you shared it on Blue Monday. Here's wishing you a very happy one, indeed!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | July 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM
What a wonderful gift and token of friendship! Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Mary | July 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Isn't that pretty and it looks so perfect where you placed it.
I am having a blue giveaway so you may want to come on by and sign up to win.
Posted by: Joan@anythinggoeshere | July 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I do love it, honey. That is the most gorgeous blue I've ever seen. You did good, chickee!
xoxo,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | July 20, 2009 at 12:07 PM
What a beautiful painting and what a telented painter Karen is!...Christine
Posted by: Christine | July 20, 2009 at 12:09 PM
That is just beautiful Beverly!! I like where you put it too. You have lots of thoughtful friends.
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
What a beautiful gift. I love the flowers, they are my favorite.
Posted by: Coloradolady | July 20, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Oh, how perfect! it is a beautiful gift!
Posted by: Mary T. | July 20, 2009 at 04:03 PM
It is a beautiful painting. I love these flowers and have them in my garden.
Have a nice blue monday, Annemieke
Posted by: Annemieke | July 20, 2009 at 04:04 PM
What a beautiful gift of blue, Beverly. I just love it, too. The way you framed it is just perfect..
xo bj
Posted by: bj | July 20, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Beautiful gift of blue, you're just lucky Beverly
Have a nice day
♥Ita♥
Posted by: Itajeff | July 20, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Oh Bev,
You made my day with your kind words. I wasn't having a very good day today, so I just popped into the library and picked up a movie. You know one of those days that you just want to snuggle up underneath the covers and hope tomorrow will better. Then I popped over here to see what you were up to, only to discover this beautiful post. Oh, and that frame really makes the painting shine. I love frames. I am so glad that you like it Bev. Thank you for making my day so much nicer.
Karen
Posted by: karen cox | July 20, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Aren't Karens watercolors just gorgeous?' I want every single one I've seen! I love these blue hydrangeas just as much as my pretty pink hollyhocks. Karen has such a generous heart and is so very talented:>)
Posted by: Kathy | July 23, 2009 at 01:04 PM