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Visit to the White House in Washington, DC
Our visit to the White House in DC on June 5th was amazing and memorable! Seeing the extraordinary architecture of this historic building in person was truly breathtaking. The tour included the main floor and each room had a guide highlighting the points of interest and answering questions – all so interesting! The exquisite period furniture, gorgeous chandeliers, and ornately framed portrait artwork were awe-inspiring to see. The long wait in line while going through three separate security checkpoints was worth it! Tour tickets can be obtained by going to the White House website.
Another Fascinating Trip to Washington, DC
My husband and I just returned from another fascinating trip to Washington, DC visiting our youngest son Chaz and his wife Katie! This time we brought our daughter Lauren and two grandchildren and everyone had a terrific time! We took them to national museums and magnificent monuments in DC and saw the recently renovated historic fountains – all amazing to see. My husband and I even toured the White House – it’s architecture is impressive and so beautiful! Saw the spectacular Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, VA too! Given the 250 Year Anniversary of our Independence Day is coming up in just a few weeks, it was a very exciting and extraordinary time to be there!
Portrait of Family’s Home in Shrewsbury, Missouri
This watercolor house portrait of a family’s home in Shrewsbury, Missouri will be treasured! This was the First Home of a young couple, Sam and Lauren, and they were soon moving to a larger home. So, Lauren decided to order this house portrait as a gift for Sam and gave it to him on the day it was sold. It was a perfect gift and he was surprised and delighted! Best wishes to them as they make new memories with their new baby in the new, larger house! For a custom house portrait of your own family’s home, send me a message here.
Visit to Historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Recently returned from a trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas and I loved the older Victorian style architecture throughout the town! The many charming cottages, stately manors, and storefront boutiques built between 1880 and 1920 are nestled among the steep and winding streets of the Ozark landscape and are rich in Victorian-era character. The city itself was founded in 1879 around natural springs that were thought to have healing properties since the Civil War two decades earlier. It very quickly became a destination resort town for visitors seeking the therapeutic benefits of the springs and today the historic commercial downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places. If you make a trip there, be sure to visit the rooftop restaurant atop the Crescent Hotel, the gorgeous Basin Spa Hotel, the small but beautiful Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church, and many charming boutiques — all very memorable! I took plenty of photos of the abundant interesting, older stone architecture — so much inspiration for a watercolor custom house portrait in the future!
Capture the Springtime Beauty of Your Home
Capture the Springtime beauty of your home with an exquisite original watercolor house portrait! Colorful seasonal flowers and ornamental trees are beginning to bloom now — tulips, azaleas, peonies, dogwood and redbud trees are so lovely and add interest! Your flowers will be depicted in full bloom to achieve your desired look and a custom watercolor house portrait will allow you to admire your gorgeous garden and landscape all year long! Makes a wonderful gift for your family or a special occasion for a loved one or friend. With questions or to order, message me here.
