I had to take a moment to officially thank Patricia, the talent behind PVE Designs, for a beautiful illustration she did of my parents' house. I had sent her a picture of it just to inquire about her services, and she surprised me with a beautiful gift that I was able to give to my mom and dad for Christmas.
I gave her this photograph. . . .
And, she created this wonderful piece of art for their home:
I'm amazed at her attention to every last detail. And, best of all, my parents loved it, and thought I had gone all out on their gift this year! :)
You've probably seen Patricia's work floating around the blog world. You can see more of her beautiful portfolio on her website and find her blog here.
This gift was great timing since my parents have put alot of time into updating their home in the last year or so. While I was growing up there, the garage was actually the stone part (now the family room) that you see in the middle. The new garage and upstairs attic were additions after I left for college.
They only recently added stone to the middle part of the house and to the chimney. I really like the mix of stone and siding. I make all of my friends and family members swear to document any home improvement projects for "the blog", and my dad complied:
Before:
During:
After:
I am so glad that this gift will last a lifetime and serve as a memory of all the love that goes into creating a home! "To design, create, inspire an artful life" all starts at home!
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Too cute! You're parents house reminds me of the house in Father of the Bride (I think it's that picket fence on the left). Very special gift. M.
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Thanks for highlighting PVE, Emily -- I'm going to remember this and keep it in my files for my own house. That's such a great gift, by both givers!
ReplyDeleteThey illustration is wonderful! I love the stone addition...very classic.
ReplyDeleteThat's is a pretty thoughtful gift! I love your parent's home...it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Patricia's work! Having a few pieces created for clients as gifts! They are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteShe is soooo beyond talented! What a beautiful gift!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous. I was thinking about doing this for my husband because he worked so hard building our house. You've convinced me it will be the perfect birthday present.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an amazing gift. The house is stunning. My parents have a hallway in their home with paintings done of each of the houses they have had {three}. It's so special to have that. Your parents will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteI just bookmarked PVE Design as I think she would be perfect for my parents upcoming anniversary. I will be emailing her shortly to get a price quote! Thanks for the reference!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a great idea...I just wish I loved the outside of my house :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful house and what a lovely gift!
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What a wonderful gift!! Janell
ReplyDeleteI love Patricia's work! I actually would love for her to do a header for my blog! I guess it's just a matter of me contacting her, huh?
ReplyDeleteI love the painting for your parents. And I can just imagine their excitement after reciving it! Such a sweet daughter you are Emily;-)
How lovely and generous! Patricia is so talented. I really want to have her do my house one day!
ReplyDeletePatricia is very talented! And it's such an incredible gift. Beautiful house of course
ReplyDeleteI think that's a really thoughtful gift! I am sure they will love it.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing! I love these types of drawings, hopefully I'll be able to do them after I get out of school (:
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