tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post4212547541618261331..comments2023-12-29T14:38:24.304-08:00Comments on Create Beauty: The Art of Home ~ a never finished canvas"Create Beauty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-78580839178867584292017-04-25T03:11:39.164-07:002017-04-25T03:11:39.164-07:00beautiful.....beautiful.....architectviewshttp://architectviews.com/avs/how-to-decorate-your-rooms/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-77305220042935626492017-01-11T13:48:57.493-08:002017-01-11T13:48:57.493-08:00Just now had time to realize you have a new additi...Just now had time to realize you have a new addition to your blog and came to see your AMAZING kitchen make over. You and Randy give new meaning to the word amazing. Now that I've seen your kitchen, I understand why I found no Violet Skiles artwork on Etsy when searching recently. <br /><br />Do I even need to say that just when I thought I was used to your creativity and talent, I am awed once again. My chin is on the floor! More beautiful than anything I've seen on Pinterest, Houzz, etc.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MarthaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066556354753264657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-53995663178615755012016-12-20T19:08:13.519-08:002016-12-20T19:08:13.519-08:00Dear Violet,
How sweet of you to come for a visit....Dear Violet,<br />How sweet of you to come for a visit. It was so nice to see you there. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.. I keep you in my thoughts.<br />blessings,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-87058451574261656032016-09-29T21:37:37.865-07:002016-09-29T21:37:37.865-07:00Hi Violet...popped in here via Anita's blog an...Hi Violet...popped in here via Anita's blog and have so enjoyed seeing all your home renovations, l especially love the wall mural you've painted in the dining room, so pretty and really makes a statement whilst still being subtle.<br />Your kitchen is beautiful, and all that you've done in there looks fabulous...love the pink and aqua accents.vintageandarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675311203154161920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-9654256475266907012016-09-29T12:03:48.044-07:002016-09-29T12:03:48.044-07:00What a beautiful home you have. I especially love...What a beautiful home you have. I especially love the breakfast nook. That mural is simply gorgeous!<br /><br />Maria @ Mint Hill<br />http://maria-baer.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-87983963789320627092016-09-29T06:22:20.140-07:002016-09-29T06:22:20.140-07:00Violet, I'm so happy to have found your beauti...Violet, I'm so happy to have found your beautiful site through Anita's post. Love what you did to the kitchen, looking forward to the next post!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-44308539958851462082016-09-26T08:57:32.070-07:002016-09-26T08:57:32.070-07:00Hi Violet. I'm visiting after reading dear Ani...Hi Violet. I'm visiting after reading dear Anita's post. I love her! It's so inspiring to see what the two of you have accomplished in your respective homes. What a difference you made in the exterior look of your home by adding that window. You knew exactly what was needed. And now your home's front yard and entrance is so charming and inviting. Same with the kitchen. I love your restrained use of color. It only makes the color so much. . .MORE. You have great taste (as does Anita). And obviously, great talent. I'll be back to see more of your home and art. xo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-53226003156920561192016-09-25T16:22:48.176-07:002016-09-25T16:22:48.176-07:00Hello Violet....popping in from Anita's blog! ...Hello Violet....popping in from Anita's blog! Wow you have done such a lot of transformation on your new home! I can see a lot of similarities with you both. What an awesome Friendship you and Anita have....just beautiful!Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcherieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450454650624806716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-12680370315855303712016-09-25T10:17:34.258-07:002016-09-25T10:17:34.258-07:00Hello Violet, I remember your move and to now see ...Hello Violet, I remember your move and to now see all that has transpired is nothing short of everything that's you!<br />Love the elevation of your exterior of your bricked cottage wonderful casings around the windows that allow them to pop against the brick, really a welcoming home.<br />As for the mural dusted in tones that feel like grey clouds it's amazing, and I can so relate to this kind of design art as I have lost count through the many years of faux painting composit columns into marbles and stone cracks given to them and all, as well as creating faded murals of Trompe L'oeil so much different then painting in the fashion of signs and wood piece I do now!<br />It's this kind of magic that wow anyone who enters and I am most certain one gasp when they see this corner of tour lovely kitchen.<br /><br />You not only have the have and beauty in your dogs one would only imagine you would do the same in your home.<br />It's a home to love...<br />I have fifi's latest Romantic Country magazine and all the country homes are inspiring, it was a good fit for Anitas home.<br />What about Angela's 700 sq foot home can you imagine creating this much colorful charm and sweetness in such a small space? Living small can be so creative. I also was inspired by Gina's use in Shabby Sanctuary home with all the doors, windows and mirrors wow!<br />Something in this issue for everyone.<br /><br />I can't wait to see the chandelier you hang over your center island... I picked up that antique iron hand forged lantern in Malibu Ca. Looking over the sea....its the start of my now passion for old world France and the use of lanterns. I and having to redo my ceiling and center island before it can be hung their, but it hit me in the mean time here or my next move why not use it as a lamp and I eaqually love it....how about a great lantern over your center island, there are so many with the whimsy you reach for in your home, and Imcan so,see one with the mix of your bling in chandeliers. There is enchantment in a lantern like fairies who carry them about in the dark wooded nights.....<br /><br />For me it's back to my roots of living with all things old, nothing not known to be French influenced with the language of French, and I am hooked on who or what ever inspires uniqueness. You my dear do just that here in your white kitchen.<br /><br />Off to go hang a shop keepers sign today that I just finished up painting<br />enjoy all that inspires the best from you.<br />You have a home to love Violet.<br /><br />Xx<br />Doré Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-74597910702489720162016-09-25T09:08:23.245-07:002016-09-25T09:08:23.245-07:00Hello my dear, dear friend! I am having a blast lo...Hello my dear, dear friend! I am having a blast looking at your post yet again, and seeing that you too came by again! YES, what is missing now from both our landscapes and homes are EACH OTHER! I just know we'd be antique hunting, thrift store perusing, French bakery invading, sewing, painting, getting into something creative! And of course, glitter or chandeliers would be in the picture! Yes, you are correct: there is so much more to say about the things we share in common, and all I can say is that it's a gift to know you. What's up for Sunday?Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-72572965796226598312016-09-25T09:03:29.581-07:002016-09-25T09:03:29.581-07:00You took an ugly duckling with good bones and turn...You took an ugly duckling with good bones and turned it into a beautiful swan.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-35528738782312659292016-09-25T05:18:19.116-07:002016-09-25T05:18:19.116-07:00GOOD MORNING, sunshine!
I had to come back again ...GOOD MORNING, sunshine!<br /><br />I had to come back again to soak in all the beauty of this fabulous kitchen. It is really surreal to look at it, especially that wonderful seating area where you drink your coffee and email MOI! To think that from that space, you write me, and we can share many laughs, exciting moments of IDEAS, and then carry on with our day. I so love what you and your handyman have done in this kitchen. It takes a lot of boldness to move a kitchen sink space and reconfigure such a function. Well, I guess we did the same thing when we moved the stove space to where the old refrigerator once was!<br /><br />I see so many similarities once again even with the exterior of our homes. Brick, grass that had to be loved to get green again, the taking down of trees, the planting of hope. This summer, it was a joy to talk about the roses that give us so much happiness, to share ideas for your Fairy Island and our little transition. It all worked out, didn't it?<br /><br />Carry on sweet friend. Autumn has much for us to do. From Cinderella pumpkins and carriages, theatres (and yet another thing we have in common!) to faux cakes for winter, we are connected in this life, and the next.<br /><br />LOVE!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-11359710743401056272016-09-25T01:01:36.199-07:002016-09-25T01:01:36.199-07:00Hello Violet, I'm just over from Anita's b...Hello Violet, I'm just over from Anita's blog, and am looking forward to getting to know you. Your kitchen is beautiful, and I love the aqua and pink accents.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-73947077381770320382016-09-24T19:01:11.042-07:002016-09-24T19:01:11.042-07:00Be still my beating heart. Your home is truly stu...Be still my beating heart. Your home is truly stunning with you and your husband's magic you have worked. I am breathless seeing what you have done. I shall be visiting to see more of your Creative Bliss. Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-72049922396460188742016-09-24T18:32:24.678-07:002016-09-24T18:32:24.678-07:00Violet, nice to meet you. I came by from Anita'...Violet, nice to meet you. I came by from Anita's blog and love what you've done. I wish I was younger and still had the get up and at it. I think I've just about done everything, but can't anymore;( But, that doesn't stop me from looking and thank you for showing us.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-25334567723800678482016-09-24T18:08:35.184-07:002016-09-24T18:08:35.184-07:00Hello Violet. So nice to meet you and your beauti...Hello Violet. So nice to meet you and your beautiful blog and home. I have known Anita only a short while in blog land but connected with her sweet and creative soul right away. I can see where you too kindred spirits would unite in blog land. Your transformations of your home are stunning. Such a wonderful kitchen. The heart of the home so pretty.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-17905200304332156102016-09-24T16:24:29.191-07:002016-09-24T16:24:29.191-07:00Greetings Violet:
You and Anita are both so blesse...Greetings Violet:<br />You and Anita are both so blessed to have such beautiful homes, supportive husbands and artistic vision! It is a treat to see your before and after photos and a treat as well to share in the virtual ring of friendship forming on these pages. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your home and your heart.<br />Also, I shared with Anita a few moments ago that my very sweet, youngest granddaughter just had her first birthday on Sunday and her name is Violet Jane (swoon.)<br />Cheers,<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04311467095769581657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-43476136022218274442016-09-24T16:07:12.596-07:002016-09-24T16:07:12.596-07:00Beautiful transformation Violet. I love your whims...Beautiful transformation Violet. I love your whimsical style of artistic expression from your heart. I love your fairy island and between the magical feel and the essence of sheer beauty it is a joy to see your style in photos. Oh and that mural in your kitchen is breathtaking and for me, an artist who paints murals it's saying volumnes.<br />xoxo,<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-97982804405395022016-09-24T15:59:44.613-07:002016-09-24T15:59:44.613-07:00Hi Violet,
I'm visiting from Anita's blo...Hi Violet, <br /><br />I'm visiting from Anita's blog and I can see why you have become such good friends! You both have such a similar aesthetic and your love for beautiful things is evident everywhere. <br />Your home is a true treasure and I can feel the warmth and love you have invested in it.<br />How wonderful to find your fabulous blog. I am a new follower and look forward to exploring!<br />Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292663805829818012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558224521825826737.post-61099685067367042872016-09-24T15:51:12.435-07:002016-09-24T15:51:12.435-07:00Ohhhhhh I amm so thrilled to see this! And to even...Ohhhhhh I amm so thrilled to see this! And to even see more in your next installation! Violet, that kitchen of yours, it sparkles with the love of white and sleek, shabby and whimsy and all that is missing is me in your kitchen. teeeheheheeee<br /><br />I know that if we met, I would sob. Your daily support, laughter, ideas, caring spirit, etc, has meant the world to me. OH! And our love of white horses, roses, gowns, the list goes on! Well done my friend; this estate is a masterpiece and not to mention the Fairy Island, a place I want to dwell in beside those waters!<br /><br />The kitchen really took on such character. I can't wait to see the chandelier when it goes up! My congratulation to you and your man for having put in so much love and sweat equity. Believe me, I've thought of you and giggle when Ruben and I are in the middle of hanging a chandelier, me holding it, him trying to figure out how to get it attached! And there's Home Depot, Lowes.....you go with me everywhere.<br /><br />LOVE!!!!!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.com