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 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? (Credits: 1st Picture- Original Painting by Flora S. Bowley,
4th photo in kitchen- Original Painting by Kelly Tunstall, Small original from Lynne Whipple,)
Love your "home" which it most assuredly is and not just a house - reflects your spirit to be sure
Posted by: gina armfield | November 13, 2009 at 05:38 PM
I love your new place, welcome home!! I am always torn between the art, color, and texture that I love, and the need for the calm, monotone space my mind needs.
Posted by: Dede Warren | November 13, 2009 at 06:07 PM
And I love your new place dear. I admire every single place on your new home. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Chess | November 13, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Beautiful! You have made this wonderful place your very own. Enjoy and be happy here. Create many memories for years to come.
Posted by: Kimberly | November 14, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Thanks for sharing...I'm a nester, I could spend days tweaking this or that around the house or yard to achieve a feel that is just right. I also love to travel and collect things. I hate clutter and knick knacks, so my biggest dilemma in my home is to achieve balance. I also love pink way too much. I'm happiest when I look around me and see all the things that remind me of where I've been, and a style that I hope is my very own.
Posted by: alicia | November 15, 2009 at 02:00 AM
oh, what a beautiful place to live, i love the painting in the first shot-- truly gorgeous!
Posted by: Shelley | November 15, 2009 at 10:47 AM
oh anahata! your home and your art and your words are the links to such a beautiful world. i LOVE your new house, really, could it be more beautiful? yes, yes it can be. you are in it, complimenting every wall and finding art in its originality & design. such a joy, such a joy joy joy. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: stephanie alaine | November 15, 2009 at 04:55 PM
I totally agree that our homes are an extension of our creative selves. I love your new place and the celebration of color and texture. I am constantly redecorating, and rearranging my home as though it were a canvas.
Posted by: kerri jean | November 17, 2009 at 09:14 AM
i loved that you shared these. you home is beautiful. such a lovely and cozy representation of you. i am terrible with interiors, and for a long time i felt bad about that. now i just call my style 'eclectic' as my home is a mix of things i love and things i need. i love the color too... such a dreamy blue. xo
Posted by: mindy | November 20, 2009 at 04:35 AM
What a beautiful, colorful home!
Posted by: liz | November 20, 2009 at 08:12 AM
you got your home together in a week?!!! that's crazy, I am totally impressed. I have been in my new space for five months and still have a lot to unpack. how do you do it so fast?
Posted by: Meenu | November 21, 2009 at 01:24 AM
What a beautiful world when you have a beautiful house. This place is what I fall inlove with.
Deirdre G
Posted by: homes for sale philippines | December 07, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Dear Anahata, your beautiful series for PaPaYa! found its way to Ulm, Germany, just when I was started flirting with collages. Your work is a beautiful inspiration. Your create such wonders. Keep the art pouring and keep up your blog! Lots of Love, Ritti Soncco
Posted by: Ritti Soncco | December 18, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Anahata,
Is that painting in the first photo by you? I love, love love it, as I love all your work.
Your house looks blazingly fantastic!
Julie Fillo
Posted by: Julie Fillo | December 23, 2009 at 08:40 PM
I wanted to have my own house as beautiful as that. Your house gives me an inspiration to work harder in order to own a house as stunning as that.
Posted by: Stop snoring | February 19, 2010 at 03:21 AM