NEW!! ANNECHOVIE DECORATIVE CUSHIONS

I am excited to introduce a new line of decorative pillows featuring many of my designs. 

These are made of 100% grade A woven cotton, all natural fibers and are made in the USA by sustainably employed single moms. Pillows are machine washable, have a hidden zipper enclosure and include pillow insert.

Every purchase is a contribution to breaking the cycle of poverty for single moms and their children.

The square cushions all measure 20 x 20 inches and the rectangular lumbar cushion's dimensions are 13 x 21 inches. 

Find the entire selection, as well as some dining napkins and placemats here.

GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!

Welcome to Wednesday, folks....I hope your week is shaping up to be a good one!

Things in my own life have been pretty challenging and stressful in every area lately, but I am trying to focus on all I have to be thankful for, which is a lot.....

I believe that, ultimately, everything that happens in our lives is for a reason and that God can bring good out of all things. I apologize to my loyal commenters for being behind in responding. I promise to get back to you when everything has calmed down. 

I hope that will be sooner rather than later.

I happen to have 2 of these large 18x24 stretched canvases in my "Porcelain Jar on Pink" available to ship now for a special price here in my shop.  These are sure to bring a burst of Spring to your space!

LILY PULITZER HOME

photo via life-love-laughter.tumblr.com

Like any South Florida girl who loves classics and bright-colors, I am crazy about the Lilly Pulitzer Home Collection and can't wait to be able to view the whole range soon.  I am one antsy fan (or is that "anne-tsy"?)

In the meantime, I must content myself with bits and pieces I've been able to scrounge off the internet like this photo from the showroom (above) or this photo tour here.

I am especially loving that white lacquered entertainment center with a sky blue interior. 

Perfect for my dream beach cottage! 

MY MANTRA......

image via Carol Hays on Pinterest

Couldn't resist posting this because it's SO me. 

Have a great weekend!

ECLAIRS, ANYONE?

I found myself salivating over some beautiful eclairs from Fauchon, another famous Parisian patisserie, so I was driven to paint them. I decided to create a print in several different colors. Iris (a hybrid of blue and purple), buttah yellow, orange and mint green. I think that artfully crafted foods are some of the most beautiful objects in existence!  I not only love eating, but I also love shopping for food and admiring photos of tasty morsels. Both prints and the whole framed/hand-striped mat enchilada are available in my etsy shop now.

A close-up of the Fauchon eclairs

Eclairs with tangerine background

The mint green.

Find them HERE!

IVY AND PIPER BRIGHTS

Welcome to the first Monday of March!

LOVING the latest issue of Ivy & Piper that just debuted, esp. this spread - right up my alley!

Devour it all here

IN THE BAG - HERMES

Here's my new print for all of you Francophiles and lovers of Hermes!

Now available in several different colors and even an option to have it framed with a watercolored mat, handpainted by me.

green

light french blue

pink

tiffany blue

Prints are available here and contact me here to buy framed.

I hope you have a terrific weekend!

ANNECHOVIE IN ATLANTA WEDDINGS

I was very happy and honored to have one of my custom commissions featured in Atlanta Weddings Spring/Summer issue, on newstands March 1st. This particular painting I did is of Druid Hills United Methodist Church. 

My uber-talented photographer brother, Jeremy Harwell, shot the painting and the main bridal fashion feature.

The gorgeous flowers are by Amy Osaba

If you're looking for an award-winning and versatile photographer, check out his website here.

A huge thanks to Jeremy and the editors at Atlanta Weddings!

To commission a commemorative wedding watercolor for yourself or as a thoughtful and unique gift, contact me here. 

Check out this fun behind the scenes video for the photoshoot (courtesy of Mike Henry here)

Atlanta Weddings Magazine - Behind the Scenes from Mike Henry on Vimeo.

GALLERY WALL MAKE-OVER

So fun to see Jennifer (of Pink Pagoda) put together a great gallery wall comprised of colorful prints. Honored to have my "Anna Spiro" chair print included. Check out her post here.  

How do you like gallery walls?

I AM A BONAFIDE PINHEAD

Are you a pinhead?  Do you find yourself  making excuses to check your latest Pinterest notifications to make sure you aren't missing any juicy images or inspiration?  I do not consider myself prone to addictions, as I am fairly laid-back and moderate about most things. I can make a single bag of Nestle toll house chips into dessert for about 5 months. I am going to have to watch myself here, though. I never got into Facebook much, as I consider it more of a necessity for business than an outlet for entertainment or enjoyment (all of those petty status notifications seem very narcissistic and ludicrous) but Pinterest is seriously addictive, especially for the highly visual individual (ME!).  I think it's an absolutely genius invention and I know I am going to have to curb myself so that it doesn't take over TOO big a slice of my time pie.

What about you? Do you love it or what? Follow me here.

MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER

If you're fond of monograms and aqua/orange combos, then my new custom match design is perfect for you!

Find them here

BROADHURST BANDWAGON

Photo courtesy Kate Spade New York

I was pleased to see that Kate Spade has partnered with Australian design house Florence Broadhurst this Spring. I loved the ad campaign and it was fun to spot the "Japanese Floral" pattern as the lead design. I am pretty familiar with it as a few years ago I painted, in painstaking detail, a Frances Elkins designed chair that was upholstered in the pattern. These two versions have been available in my shop for the past few years and you can find them here. I have also added iPhone covers here.

EVENING RADIANCE

I cannot remember where I got this photo from - I have had it for so long, but I love the vibe it gives off when I look at it! Magical! 

Have a wonderful weekend.

ANNECHOVIE IN ALBERTA HOME

I was excited to see my Anna Spiro chair print hung in designer/blogger Sarah Swanson's lovely home that was featured in Alberta Magazine. We artists sometimes get to piggy back on our talented customers and, once in a while, end up in a shelter publication. Kind of fun! 

CHICAGO FAMILY HOME

Here's another home portrait that I created for a client recently.  These make a great one-of-a-kind gift or a keepsake of a special time in your life. Rates are reasonable and sizes are flexible, so contact me here for more info.

JULES REID AND MATCHBOOK

Is everyone else drooling over designer Jules Reid's Virginia home?

Her home and many other amazing spaces are featured in this month's online issue of Matchbook Magazine.

Matchbook design mag just keeps getting better and better.......sigh. 

Have a lovely weekend!

MERCI, BLOGGERS!

Adella Avenue

Frugal Finds 

Carrie's Creations 

Happy Lady Decorates

House of Marlowe

A big thank you to the bloggers above for their recent features on my work!

Merci beaucoup! 

Design Chic

ANNECHOVIE 20% OFF SALE - DON'T BE KOI

Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?  

I am running a 20% off Valentine's sale on everything in my etsy shop, including originals, now through Wednesday. Just type in VDAY20 in the coupon section at checkout.

Check out the shop here and this, my latest print (above) available here .

ABC HOME'S REVEAL AND ERIN GATES

Boston-based Erin Gates is a fellow blogger who created Elements of Style blog a few years back and was kind enough to feature my work early on. It's been a lot of fun to witness the dynamic growth of her blog and design firm. Check out ABC Home's "Reveal" blog feature on her this week here.

Have a fantastic weekend!

TANGERINE QUEEN

I'm loving this tangerine classic chair available today on Joss and Main at a great discount. Join here for free and check it out!