Sunday, July 19, 2009

Creative Idea

"Use the power of your imagination to create
what you want in your life."
An artist first has an idea..

or inspiration..

then creates a painting.. not necessarily on canvas
ENLARGE this image to fully appreciate the
the painted mural.
I can see that the owner of this charming cottage style house
believes in the language of flowers!

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51 comments:

guild-rez said...

What a wonderful mural..a basket filled with lovely flowers. No need to water! No slugs to be concerned about!
Anna,
very nice pictures.
We are back from our trip to Manitoulin Island. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful country.
Hope you are o.k.?
Gisela

Lorna said...

I want to live there! A fine example of inspiring functional beauty -- that which pleases the eye and the heart.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

NG: Flowers really do add to the beauty of an area.

Lisa at Greenbow said...

What a unique home.

Denise said...

That's such a lovely mural and very pretty photos. Certainly a very talented artist. Thanks for sharing them.

Rose said...

This is such an inviting cottage; it reminds me of something out of a fairy tale. I like the way the paintings on the house echo the plantings in front of it. You know at once an artist and a gardener lives here!

Maria Berg said...

I like that, to also paint the flowers to the wall, I my do it here at home also.

The shipwreck photo is good. MB

Monica the Garden Faerie said...

I love not only the mural but the house itself, just my style, especially the yellow! :)

Reader Wil said...

What a lovely house and pretty mural, which is created by someone very artistic! Did you do it? I love your kitties!

Happily Retired Gal said...

Lovely photo series with a marvelous message ;--)
Hugs and blessings,

Ruth said...

That home is so inviting! The mural just adds to its charm. Your shipwreck picture is very well composed albeit less inviting as a destination :-)

Sandy Kessler said...

you had me at first- special

April said...

Lovely mural and "cottage"! Very pretty pictures!

Luiz Ramos said...

Some photo Art and beautiful flowers.

Pat - Arkansas said...

What a charming place! Thanks for sharing your photos of this unique cottage and its flower garden.

Bonnie Bonsai said...

A beautiful cottage home and the mural almost looks like it is natural. Been a while I haven't visited you. Thanks for the visit. By the way, I wish I can do a hanging garden. But there's no one to ask around to do the nailing on the wall for me. I doubt if we are allowed either. :) Have a safe week, Madam.

You are painted here. :)

Cottage Rose said...

Hey Anna; wow what a gorgeous house, I love the mural on the house, and her garden... It is so cute and cottage y. Have a great week.

Hugs;
Alaura

gemma said...

What a darling story book house. I believe in the language of flowers too and send you a bouquet of forget-me-nots!
Love
x

SandyCarlson said...

That is a wonderful set of photos. What a gorgeous garden.

Wendy said...

What a cool idea. I did not realize the hanging basket was painted on until I read somebody's comment. Ha! Sure fooled me.
Love the garden. I was thinking of having a wild garden in my front yard too.

Willa said...

sweet painting!

Ebie said...

Love it! Very intricate and dainty.

Becky and Gary said...

This is absolutely beautiful and how clever. I would love something like this on my house. Thanks so much for sharing.
B.

thecozyretreat said...

Great photos of a beautiful house. Whoever owns that cottage is very creative.

Arija said...

aNNa, that is so delightful, one could fancy oneself back in Austria or Bavaria only this is done with so much delicacy and a simple nature these rather than saints.
You know you have me as a cheer squad my dear and it is not at all easy to type with crossed fngers, but for you I do it anyway.

Grace Olsson said...

nice art....love it...
I wish to u a nice week
graceolsson.com/blog

Jeanne said...

Lovely indeed.
I hope all is well.
Love and blessings
Jeanne

Abe Lincoln said...

Nice idea. It really stands out doesn't it.

Your visit will count and help me Make History.
Pick a Peck of Pixels

Tracy said...

That is very clever...I love that! And the words here are so inspiring--thanks, Anna :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

Beverly said...

It is lovely. I have a cousin that paints things like this.

It allows flowers in our lives every day.

Regina said...

Very lovely house and shots!

Have a wonderful week.

Dan n Kai said...

Aloha Anna,
what a wonderful idea :) TY for sharing.
peace, Kai

PEA said...

Oh what a lovely cottage, complete with its own mural of flowers! I love how original some people can be:-) Have been thinking of you so much lately. xoxo

Tyra in Vaxholm said...

Hi Anna

Very creative, I just love it!
I do it indoors but why stop there?

xoxo Tyra

Deborah Godin said...

At first I thought the lilies were painted too, til I scrolled down to the next photo. That's fool-the-eye in reverse!!

Cheryl said...

That is just so pretty......would fit into the English countryside just perfectly......

Gail said...

That is a beautiful mural...the talent people have is a joy to see. gail

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Gorgeous mural, Anna... Wouldn't it be neat to own that little home?????

Hugs,
Betsy

Shellmo said...

A beautiful mural on such a charming cottage! I can picture having some tea there!

garden girl said...

That is gorgeous!

Tricia said...

I was too busy focusing on the painted basket of flowers & didn't even notice the painted flowers around the windows until I enlarged the photo. Niiice! I really like it - So quaint & cozy!

Janie said...

I love that quaint cottage and the flower mural is lovely!

Prospero said...

I've seen some very nice flower-painted furniture, too. It's more unusual to see it on a house, though.

Q said...

Sending blessings!
This is a lovely post.
Hugs,
Sherry

Pietro said...

Beautiful set of pictures, a really enjoyable post!

ayamlin said...

Hello!
is it your house?
What a lovery house!
I wish I lived near your house!

JC said...

That's just too cool !!!

Becky said...

i also love how she has planted cottage style all around her home.

Jeanie said...

So beautiful -- I wish I had the guts to do that tomy house!

Linnea W said...

What a charming house...carefree flowers and color all year round!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderfully eye-fooling mural. Lovely job of painting. :) I've been thoroughly enjoying all the lovely pictures and articles on your fine blog. Your cat, Praise, look like a twin to our male cat, Shadow. Only our cat is older and much paunchier than the sleek Paisley. We had another kitty, also named Baby, but she was very old and went to kitty heaven this past May. We love cats and gardens here too.