A Beautiful Surprise!

Wow time flies! I was waiting and waiting to put this post up as I was trying to coordinate a very busy friend, my son and I for a perfect picture moment. However, every time Lise made it over to the house Alistair promptly went to sleep! So I've decided the waiting has to stop! Anyhow as some of you may have read in my last blog I had a suprise gift given to me with a very touching story attached to it.

Some of you may recognize this painting as back in December 2009 I blogged about a very similar painting that I had come across while Alistair, Mom and I were down in Vancouver going through a slew of appointments for Alistair. We were staying at the HolidayInn on Broadway and I would go down each morning to Coffee Blenz and grab us a cup of coffee. While waiting I would admire Catherine Adamson's artwork that she had displayed there. I just loved it as there was so much life in it along with a whimsical sense to it being so unstructured. Anyhow, I took a couple of pictures and dreamed of the day I'd have such artwork in my own home.
Well just about a month ago my buddy Lise Dahlstrom came back from Vancouver and she told me she had a house warming gift for me. So lo and behold what does she bring but this stunning picture all wrapped up just for me! But the story gets so much more touching! When Lise got in touch with Catherine she sent her Alistair's blog address to indicate which one she was hoping to get her hands on. So from what I understand it wasn't available but Catherine was happy to make a similar one up for her. Well when Lise met up with Catherine in Vancouver, Catherine told her she was so touched by the blog that she wanted to give the painting as a gift to Alistair! To top it off she wrote on the back of the painting "Alistair's Salsa". It makes an already beautiful painting that much more beautiful when not only has a special friend sought out this gorgeous painting for me but then the artist herself gives it so generously to Alistair.
I have put it up in the center of our home so that I have the opportunity to be touched by the painting on a regular basis. It truly lights up our home. I LOVE IT!
This morning when I googled Catherines website I found out that she presently has a show at the "Jericho Arts Center" in Vancouver from April 28th to May 22nd. So if you want to check out some beautiful work and you are in the area you should definitely take the opportunity. But if that doesn't work out check out her Catherine's website . There are so many stunning pieces in her website gallery make sure you take the time to look at them individually as she captures so much life in each one! Well the grass is turning green here, the birds are chirping this morning and the sunshine is pouring in the window. Life is good! : D