It’s snowing (again!) and I’m having a quiet afternoon to write and work. I’ve been home from my corporate job for about a week a half and my new way of life is still sinking in. (I resigned from my social media job to run Fat and Appy and help Jonathan’s career; you can read more about it here.)
The house isn’t perfect: clothes are strewn about and stubs of crayons the baby has chewed litter the floor. But there are signposts of peace–small pieces of art around the house that tell me I am home. They make me happy. I thought I might share a few with you.
1. Elephant Tea Pot
I realized I loved design and decor when I got out of college. I was in possession of my first apartment outside of Asheville. On a cool, fall Saturday, I wandered into an antique store in Asheville. I spied this elephant tea pot and bought it, relishing in the freedom that came with having a little money in my pocket. (I am sure it was a small amount of money, but still, it was mine!). This little pot has been packed and repacked a half-dozen times…it always goes with me.
2. Blurry Pop
I love this painting by Mr. Jonathan Fenske. One humid summer day in Atlanta, Jonathan decided to lay out some popsicles on a board in the front yard. As they melted, he took pictures every 15 minutes or so. The art project came to an end when Kemp, our Australian shepherd, discovered the pops and ate them. (Want your own Pop? We have a Giclee print version inspired by Blurry Pop in our online store.)
3. Swinging Bird Timestone Clock
We picked up this clock for super cheap at a thrift store. This hangs in our kitchen and is just delightful. It makes me happy just to look at it. You have to see it in action for the full effect (I took a five-second video).
That’s it from here for today…what pieces of art do you have that you love and make you happy? If you liked this post, you may enjoy our blog post, Art on a Budget: Six Ways to Find Art That’s Affordable.
I Love Your Work, Jonathan Fenske 