Doing art pieces has been my first love. But I'd say I've had a love affair with interiors since I was a child. To me the idea of home and the interest in personal spaces goes hand in hand with an artists perspective.
My home is always a mix of West Coast artist originals, folk art and traditional textiles from all over the world and a few of my own pieces. I can't resist modern goodies, foreign relics, and good old bohemian flair. I've tried to limit my palette at times but have since given in to my cornucopia of interests and visual loves.
This is a new home for me. We just moved in last week and I'm enjoying having such a deep, historical house to play with. It feels good to have a sturdy home after my year in Belize. I've transplanted many of my paintings from the island and given them a place within the moody, Northwest bungalow.
You can be sure I'll be tinkering away on new PAPAYA! designs from my office wearing pajamas and sliding around in my socks! How does your inner perspective and love of Earthly goods translate in your home?
Many of my altered pieces lay right next to a shell, a ribbon, a quartz crystal from a friend. I really love combining eclectic joy and setting it out so when I walk by with my toddler in my arms he will point and we can pause and talk about the new things. It is a slow down in the mind and gives me peace to have a painting of mine or a friend's displayed with the findings of serendipity. This was lovely, as is everything all of your and your co-workers fingers create! Love coming to your different places now that I know about PaPaYa! Blessings and light, Amy Sperry Faldet
Posted by: amy sperry faldet | 03/09/2010 at 11:17 AM
Are you back in Ashland?
Posted by: Wendy | 12/14/2009 at 04:38 PM
Such a beautiful home reflecting the loves of the owner!!!
I have trinkets from family,art I've made and just a hodgepodge of beauty in my little cottagelike home as well!
Posted by: Eileen | 11/16/2009 at 07:02 AM
Your bungalow decor is divine! I arrived here after your quote being featured as Quote of the Week from Where Women Create. I adore your art and designs. Thank you for sharing your bliss!
Posted by: Sandy | 11/15/2009 at 06:34 AM
Ashley:
The bedspread is actually an old cloth from the Hilltribe. I found it in an antique store but I bet you can find some textiles from The famousd Hilltribe's through google.
Posted by: anahata | 11/14/2009 at 01:25 PM
did you make your bedspread? It's beautiful! That is exactly what I have been looking for.
Posted by: ashley | 11/14/2009 at 12:01 PM