MUSE

When an artist sees something that inspires

a piece of artwork or an illustration,

that "something" or "someone" becomes the artist's muse.

Last week on Instagram, Katie Armour
(of the neo-traditionalist and Matchbook Magazine)

posted this image of her darling pug, Alfred,

and her pretty new coral x-bench from Target

(of which I'm now lusting!).

Katie Armour's Instagram of Alfred and the Coral X-Bench

Little did Alfred know when he awoke that day

that he would become a muse

for a quick watercolor study

(photos below are all i-phone snaps as I worked)

Oh, Alfred, you're oh-so-charming ...

and if you're looking for a girl to hang with,

I know a chic one named Lily!

A note on the Target Threshold X-Bench:
I couldn't find it on line,
so it must be available only in stores right now ...
I did find this image, however ...
apparently Target has a whole Coral Collection ...
such a spring happy color ...

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Speaking of home decor and Target,
this was my latest purchase this weekend
for my own home, which I'm decorating
in a glamorous beach house style
 (since it's on the water) ...



It's the Nate Berkus Tortoise Shell in a creamy white!
The living room is being painted now, and can't wait
to add it to the mix!

Happy Monday, everyone!
Have a fabulous week and I'll see you Wednesday!