Friday, June 17, 2011

Girl power



I don't know when I first noticed her artwork, but from the first time I saw it, I was in love. It was the simplicity and the colors that attracted me and I loved that she painted them herself. I am talking about Jen Ramos of Made By Girl and also now, Cocoa and Hearts where she is selling her paintings. 




I had purchased her 'LOVE' posters a while ago ...



But what I really wanted was one of her paintings. I had noticed them from photos of her home. I even blogged about it here.



I cannot tell you how excited I was when she decided to start selling the paintings. And how even more excited I was when mine arrived yesterday!





I went to see my niece graduate from high school today. In fact, it was graduation for both my nieces. One graduated from middle school ...


And the other from high school. They both graduated with honors. The youngest in the top 17 in her class!



The graduation from Huntington Beach High School had a fun surprise at the end:

13 comments:

  1. Amy ChalmersJune 17, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Love that painting, loaded with luscious pinks. Reminds me of lipstick swatch tests!

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  2. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I love her artwork! It is gorgeous. So simple, so subtle and so pretty. Love.

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  3. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Congrats to your nieces!

    The painting are pretty! Have a lovely weekend.

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  4. Luciane at HomeBunch.comJune 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Your nieces are adorable!

    I love Jen's arts. She's so talented and I admire her for so many reasons.

    She just made a post saying her "Love" print is on sale from$15, instead of $25! :-)

    Enjoy your weekend, my friend!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  5. SHERRY HARTJune 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That painting looks perfect in that spot! I need...need to go over and "get" me something.

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  6. Town and Country GalsJune 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Sherri,
    Those paintings are fabulous! Love all the wonderful colors. Your nieces are adorable! Time flys so fast and the next thing we know, they are all grown up!
    Have a fun weekend!
    Rebecca

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  7. MarianneJune 17, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    LOVE your painting you bought from Jen! She is so talented.

    Congrats to both of your nieces on their graduations. Such an exciting time for them and how fun what their dance at the end. Priceless! xo

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  8. Prizler PhotographyJune 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love the paintings! Love Love LOVE your nieces! LOL Thanks for posting the show at the end.

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  9. Jen of MadeByGirlJune 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks so much Sherri for featuring my work! :) Posted a little something for you on my blog in return! :))))

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  10. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks Jen! My little blog feels very popular today!!! ;)

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  11. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseJune 20, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love the painting you chose. You have a good eye!

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  12. Gawgus things...June 21, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I love how you've displayed the painting - it really is gorgeous! XX

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  13. The Cuban In My CoffeeJune 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I found your blog through your new painting purchase and I love it! Such an adorable way to display it, and the other posters you have as well from Cocoa & Hearts. Can't wait to see more of your blog, and will be back!

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