Artful Additions

Hello Friends over the last year I brought some special pieces of Art into the Chalet. As we step into this new year I wanted to take a moment of reflection and share these talented artists with you.


Claire Tanner: I have the wonderful watercolor of President Lincoln and the sweetest Little Bird. Claire uses unexpected hues in her works and each piece is truly unlike anyone’s I’ve ever seen. Read my feature of Claire here.

Instagram: @clairetannerart and her Website: Claire Tanner Art

Claire Tanner - President Lincoln

Claire Tanner - Little Bird


Paige Ledom: I’ve loved Paige’s unique collage art since first seeing them on Instagram. I already owned a Goldfinch and was thrilled to add The Sailor. Read my feature of Paige here.

Instagram: @theovergrownhome and her Website: The Overgrown Home

Paige Ledom: Sailor Study


Brittany Smith: I have been besotted with Brittany’s gorgeous florals for a long long time and finally made a decision - friends it was hard! I love the colors in Respite IV makes me think of peonies and the field of flowers in Meadow I makes me want to run barefoot. Both these pieces bring me joy.

Instagram: @brittanysmithstudio and her Website: Brittany Smith Studio

Brittany Smith: Respite IV

Brittany Smith: Meadow I


Mel Remmers: Mel has a large varied body of amazing work but, I was always drawn to her nudes. I still need to frame and decide where she’ll live.

Instagram: @melremmers and her Website: Mel Remmers Studio

I encourage you to check these wonderful creatives out and find a piece for your home too!

Til next time be well and I hope you are finding the start of 2024 good.

Cheers to 2023!

Like so many I take a gazillion photos on my iPhone.

Whenever I catch one of these CHEERS moments on my camera roll I’m immediately brought back to WHERE, WHY AND WHO and I am filled with joy at the memory. Even inside sadness - we can find happiness.

Be the glasses raised or sitting in wait!

These images are from Lunches, a Repass, Birthdays, Mothers Day, Thrifting Trips, Disney, a milestone Anniversary, Dinners for no reason, a Bridal Shower, Visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Cheers:
used as a toast
used to express thanks
used to bid another farewell
— Merriam-Webster

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CHEERS to 2023 a year of good, sad, growth and fun - all the things.

I raise my glass to you dear reader. Thank you for your support and being a part of this community. Have a wonderful New Years! CHEERS to 2024!

xo