House Portrait

Thankfully, I'm finally to the point in my life where I am able to get my family members "good" Christmas gifts.  You know what I'm talking about- In college, a candle for my mom and maybe a set of golfballs for my dad would be as far as my wallet could stretch.  I'm so happy I'm able to finally get gifts I'm excited about giving (and I LOVE giving gifts!)  This year, my two sisters and I chipped in and gave my mom one of my favorite gifts I've ever given!


My mom and I both follow Laura Trevey's blog, Bold Bright Beautiful, and we love love love her water color paintings.  (Click here to browse her Etsy shop.)  I sent Laura a picture of my parent's home they moved into last year and had her paint it.  They have a painting of their old home from a different artist, so I thought it'd be perfect to have one of their new house.  I was so pleased with the end result and my mom was thrilled and surprised!  Laura even blogged about it here.

After our wedding I think it would be so fun to have Laura paint a portrait of my bouquet or even my dress.