For those of you who are uneducated in such things, a pallet is a a construction of multiple layers of your very softest, cushiest and most beloved quilts and blankets, used for the purpose of laying around on the floor to watch movies, or to sleep when you are visiting your cousins in Alabama. There's really nothing better than when your aunt walks into the shag-carpeted sunken den with the stack of slightly musty-smelling, but neatly folded blankets.
It signals more than just bedtime. It signals FUN.
Anyway - the fun is over. My pretty blue sofa has taken the pallet spot and a nice cushy shag rug sits in front of it - ready for movie watching.
The TV and internet are supposed to be hooked up tomorrow, and then I will really feel like we're home.
Today, it was rainy and cold again, so we stayed home all day. The boys had a pajama day. After school, and after the sofa delivery, I sat in the living room and drew what I could see out our front window.
I love the combination of slate roof and red brick. It's such a lovely color palette. Which is a completely different kind of palette.
First completed urban landscape. Check.
gouache and ink in large Moleskine sketchbook
Happy to hear things are returning to normal.
ReplyDeletePretty view and wonderful painting!
Niiiice!
ReplyDeleteI love the sofa -- perfectly cozy!
And we all look forward to many more urban landscapes.
:-)
I absolutely love, love, love the painting! I want it...wrap it up, I'll take it, said Robert Palmer. Love you!
ReplyDeleteThe sofa and rug are fantastic. And your painting is really good. I hope the weather improves there. Today the sun came out here. It was almost like seeing it for the first time, since it's been raining now for so long. The ground squishes when you step on it.
ReplyDeleteLove your "urban sketch" and continue to follow your move with interest!
ReplyDeleteHello there,
ReplyDeleteIts been a busy start to the year for you. Lots of adventures ahead for 09 too by the sounds of it.
I was sad to read about Ben. How unexpected, it makes you think doesnt it. Life, love and little spots of sunshine must be treasured everyday for they are so ephemeral.
I have been looking for the Perfect couch for months now. How did you find yours? Perhaps I shouldnt look for perfection and it would be a whole lot easier.
Beautiful color combination. Even this rental is going to look smashing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful sketch! The colors are so warm and soft. A pretty memory to keep, and better than a photo!
Your journey is a blast to watch. Your urban sketch is every bit as wonderful as your organic ones. Keep on keeping us etertained (no pressure!) And, happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteLisa
well, melinda and i are going to have quite a fuss over thia painting as i want it as well. love, love, love it! you're right about the color combination -- it's great.
ReplyDeleteglad to know you are settling in. keep the urban landscapes coming!
Love the sketch and the sofa. We had a white sofa with two teenagers and I've got to say, you may have made a mistake, Diahn...
ReplyDelete(Actually, that's why there are furniture and carpet cleaning companies in the world, right?)
Your wall color is just yummy. Warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteLol, Sharon. We have an off-white couch at our Tennessee home. But it is leather, and easily wiped down. The new couch has a stain protector and a 5 year stain warranty...2 boys AND 2 dogs...gotta have insurance :-).
ReplyDeleteJulie and Melinda - you're going to have to take your brawl outside, girls. :-)