My Mother is a voracious art collector and her beautiful home certainly reflects that passion. Today I thought I'd share a peek at a few of the art pieces you can find in the heart of any home: the kitchen.
One of my favorite pieces in my Mother's kitchen is the glass piece hanging in the window above.
It's gorgeous handmade glass mixed with two real fossils.
This is an Ammonite from Madagascar, and is supposed to be 100 million years old (from the Cretaceous Period).
This is a fossilized fish from Wyoming and the Eocene Age (40-60 million years ago). This piece was made by Hibbs Art Glass.
I love the tiles she chose for her backsplash.
They're Arts & Crafts style tiles from Motawi Tileworks. Motawi tiles are individually crafted and hand-glazed so that no two tiles are exactly alike.
This is my Mom's computer area.
She does our "Adventures in Arting" podcasts from her kitchen! You can see the headphones on the table, as well as a little painting that I did. Speaking of the table, it was made by Hudson River Inlay. As you might suspect based on the maker's name, there is gorgeous inlay in the table.
One of the nice things about Hudson River Inlay is that for every tree they use, they plant ten more trees through the "Hardwood Forestry Fund."
The rug is from Stickley.
And the painting above the desk is by my brother!
There are about a thousand more beautiful pieces of art in her kitchen — each one with a story of how it was chosen and where she found it. Here's a peek at just a few of my favorites:
When I grow up I hope to have a home that is just as filled with wonderful artist-made treasures! Hope you enjoyed this little tour.
Thanks for stopping by!
I love all the craftsman feel of your mother’s house. It must feel nice to come home to visit. I am sure your home will be just as lovely.
I love all the craftsman feel of your mother’s house. It must feel nice to come home to visit. I am sure your home will be just as lovely.
I love all the craftsman feel of your mother’s house. It must feel nice to come home to visit. I am sure your home will be just as lovely.
I love all the craftsman feel of your mother’s house. It must feel nice to come home to visit. I am sure your home will be just as lovely.
I love all the craftsman feel of your mother’s house. It must feel nice to come home to visit. I am sure your home will be just as lovely.
awesome artsy mom. Love her creative mind. how wonderful.
hugs
awesome artsy mom. Love her creative mind. how wonderful.
hugs
awesome artsy mom. Love her creative mind. how wonderful.
hugs
awesome artsy mom. Love her creative mind. how wonderful.
hugs
awesome artsy mom. Love her creative mind. how wonderful.
hugs
Wow – such a beautiful place! With such wonderful pieces!
Wow – such a beautiful place! With such wonderful pieces!
Wow – such a beautiful place! With such wonderful pieces!
Wow – such a beautiful place! With such wonderful pieces!
Wow – such a beautiful place! With such wonderful pieces!
Your Mom’s kitchen is wonderful…love all the Arts & Crafts Movement designs! I too would love to have kitchen & artwork like this 😉
Your Mom’s kitchen is wonderful…love all the Arts & Crafts Movement designs! I too would love to have kitchen & artwork like this 😉
Your Mom’s kitchen is wonderful…love all the Arts & Crafts Movement designs! I too would love to have kitchen & artwork like this 😉
Your Mom’s kitchen is wonderful…love all the Arts & Crafts Movement designs! I too would love to have kitchen & artwork like this 😉
Your Mom’s kitchen is wonderful…love all the Arts & Crafts Movement designs! I too would love to have kitchen & artwork like this 😉
Thanks for the tour. Such a warm kitchen, a place where everyone surely feels comfortable. I alos like having art in my kitchen, though it is not the same precious art.
Thanks for the tour. Such a warm kitchen, a place where everyone surely feels comfortable. I alos like having art in my kitchen, though it is not the same precious art.
Thanks for the tour. Such a warm kitchen, a place where everyone surely feels comfortable. I alos like having art in my kitchen, though it is not the same precious art.
Thanks for the tour. Such a warm kitchen, a place where everyone surely feels comfortable. I alos like having art in my kitchen, though it is not the same precious art.
Thanks for the tour. Such a warm kitchen, a place where everyone surely feels comfortable. I alos like having art in my kitchen, though it is not the same precious art.
Loved the art especially the glass panel. Thanks too for the link for the creators. I can see where you get your talent/inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the art especially the glass panel. Thanks too for the link for the creators. I can see where you get your talent/inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the art especially the glass panel. Thanks too for the link for the creators. I can see where you get your talent/inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the art especially the glass panel. Thanks too for the link for the creators. I can see where you get your talent/inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the art especially the glass panel. Thanks too for the link for the creators. I can see where you get your talent/inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, some amazing pieces. Thanks for the tour!
Wow, some amazing pieces. Thanks for the tour!
Wow, some amazing pieces. Thanks for the tour!
Wow, some amazing pieces. Thanks for the tour!
Wow, some amazing pieces. Thanks for the tour!
Great pieces! Your mother’s home is beautiful! And your apartment now is filled with great pieces of art – YOURS!
Great pieces! Your mother’s home is beautiful! And your apartment now is filled with great pieces of art – YOURS!
Great pieces! Your mother’s home is beautiful! And your apartment now is filled with great pieces of art – YOURS!
Great pieces! Your mother’s home is beautiful! And your apartment now is filled with great pieces of art – YOURS!
Great pieces! Your mother’s home is beautiful! And your apartment now is filled with great pieces of art – YOURS!
Lovely,lovely,lovely. The glass panel is breathtaking. I love that she has art displayed made by her children. Her home is just beautiful and at the same time seems very comfortable.
Well done Mom!
Lovely,lovely,lovely. The glass panel is breathtaking. I love that she has art displayed made by her children. Her home is just beautiful and at the same time seems very comfortable.
Well done Mom!
Lovely,lovely,lovely. The glass panel is breathtaking. I love that she has art displayed made by her children. Her home is just beautiful and at the same time seems very comfortable.
Well done Mom!
Lovely,lovely,lovely. The glass panel is breathtaking. I love that she has art displayed made by her children. Her home is just beautiful and at the same time seems very comfortable.
Well done Mom!
Lovely,lovely,lovely. The glass panel is breathtaking. I love that she has art displayed made by her children. Her home is just beautiful and at the same time seems very comfortable.
Well done Mom!
INCREDIBLY cool ! As lovely as your mom!
INCREDIBLY cool ! As lovely as your mom!
INCREDIBLY cool ! As lovely as your mom!
INCREDIBLY cool ! As lovely as your mom!
INCREDIBLY cool ! As lovely as your mom!
What an inviting place to come home to! Thanks for sharing these Julie!
What an inviting place to come home to! Thanks for sharing these Julie!
What an inviting place to come home to! Thanks for sharing these Julie!
What an inviting place to come home to! Thanks for sharing these Julie!
What an inviting place to come home to! Thanks for sharing these Julie!
How lucky and wonderful to be surrounded by so many incredible creations. I saw inlay tables like the one your Mom has at an art fair years ago and have been lusting for one every since. (I couldn’t afford it then and can’t now either). Thanks for sharing a peek into your Mom’s world.
How lucky and wonderful to be surrounded by so many incredible creations. I saw inlay tables like the one your Mom has at an art fair years ago and have been lusting for one every since. (I couldn’t afford it then and can’t now either). Thanks for sharing a peek into your Mom’s world.
How lucky and wonderful to be surrounded by so many incredible creations. I saw inlay tables like the one your Mom has at an art fair years ago and have been lusting for one every since. (I couldn’t afford it then and can’t now either). Thanks for sharing a peek into your Mom’s world.
How lucky and wonderful to be surrounded by so many incredible creations. I saw inlay tables like the one your Mom has at an art fair years ago and have been lusting for one every since. (I couldn’t afford it then and can’t now either). Thanks for sharing a peek into your Mom’s world.
How lucky and wonderful to be surrounded by so many incredible creations. I saw inlay tables like the one your Mom has at an art fair years ago and have been lusting for one every since. (I couldn’t afford it then and can’t now either). Thanks for sharing a peek into your Mom’s world.
Going home is so comforting, isn’t it. How wonderful to share your glimpses of mom’s home and art. You will carry that with you in your new home.. I’m sure of it. Thank you.
Going home is so comforting, isn’t it. How wonderful to share your glimpses of mom’s home and art. You will carry that with you in your new home.. I’m sure of it. Thank you.
Going home is so comforting, isn’t it. How wonderful to share your glimpses of mom’s home and art. You will carry that with you in your new home.. I’m sure of it. Thank you.
Going home is so comforting, isn’t it. How wonderful to share your glimpses of mom’s home and art. You will carry that with you in your new home.. I’m sure of it. Thank you.
Going home is so comforting, isn’t it. How wonderful to share your glimpses of mom’s home and art. You will carry that with you in your new home.. I’m sure of it. Thank you.
Now we see where your artistic nature comes from! Has your mom read Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures”? A historical novel about a 19th century woman collecting prehistoric Ammonite fossils and making a name for herself in the scientific world. A great read and your mom’s first piece above reminded me of it.
Now we see where your artistic nature comes from! Has your mom read Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures”? A historical novel about a 19th century woman collecting prehistoric Ammonite fossils and making a name for herself in the scientific world. A great read and your mom’s first piece above reminded me of it.
Now we see where your artistic nature comes from! Has your mom read Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures”? A historical novel about a 19th century woman collecting prehistoric Ammonite fossils and making a name for herself in the scientific world. A great read and your mom’s first piece above reminded me of it.
Now we see where your artistic nature comes from! Has your mom read Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures”? A historical novel about a 19th century woman collecting prehistoric Ammonite fossils and making a name for herself in the scientific world. A great read and your mom’s first piece above reminded me of it.
Now we see where your artistic nature comes from! Has your mom read Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures”? A historical novel about a 19th century woman collecting prehistoric Ammonite fossils and making a name for herself in the scientific world. A great read and your mom’s first piece above reminded me of it.
Thank you for the tour! And that’s just a portion of one room–fantastic treasures and whimsy! Love your brother’s painting; does he create often? Did you make the art quilt as well? 🙂
Thank you for the tour! And that’s just a portion of one room–fantastic treasures and whimsy! Love your brother’s painting; does he create often? Did you make the art quilt as well? 🙂
Thank you for the tour! And that’s just a portion of one room–fantastic treasures and whimsy! Love your brother’s painting; does he create often? Did you make the art quilt as well? 🙂
Thank you for the tour! And that’s just a portion of one room–fantastic treasures and whimsy! Love your brother’s painting; does he create often? Did you make the art quilt as well? 🙂
Thank you for the tour! And that’s just a portion of one room–fantastic treasures and whimsy! Love your brother’s painting; does he create often? Did you make the art quilt as well? 🙂
Can you please post the “lady” in the front foyer? I think she’s a treasure as well!!
Can you please post the “lady” in the front foyer? I think she’s a treasure as well!!
Can you please post the “lady” in the front foyer? I think she’s a treasure as well!!
Can you please post the “lady” in the front foyer? I think she’s a treasure as well!!
Can you please post the “lady” in the front foyer? I think she’s a treasure as well!!
Growing up in an environment like that, it would have been a crime is you would have become an accountant!!! hihihihi Now I know where you’re coming from! Wonderful!!!!!
Growing up in an environment like that, it would have been a crime is you would have become an accountant!!! hihihihi Now I know where you’re coming from! Wonderful!!!!!
Growing up in an environment like that, it would have been a crime is you would have become an accountant!!! hihihihi Now I know where you’re coming from! Wonderful!!!!!
Growing up in an environment like that, it would have been a crime is you would have become an accountant!!! hihihihi Now I know where you’re coming from! Wonderful!!!!!
Growing up in an environment like that, it would have been a crime is you would have become an accountant!!! hihihihi Now I know where you’re coming from! Wonderful!!!!!
Your mom is just so cool! I really love that glass piece. I had no idea that your brother was artsy too. Thanks for the tour of the kitchen.
Your mom is just so cool! I really love that glass piece. I had no idea that your brother was artsy too. Thanks for the tour of the kitchen.
Your mom is just so cool! I really love that glass piece. I had no idea that your brother was artsy too. Thanks for the tour of the kitchen.
Your mom is just so cool! I really love that glass piece. I had no idea that your brother was artsy too. Thanks for the tour of the kitchen.
Your mom is just so cool! I really love that glass piece. I had no idea that your brother was artsy too. Thanks for the tour of the kitchen.
I love peeking into other people spaces, especially the kitchen. your Mom must be an interesting person and I bet she’s a wonderful cook. Surrounded by all of her beautiful art – her cooking is probably very creative. great idea for a post. How about a series: artist’s kitchens, studios, bathrooms, etc.
I love peeking into other people spaces, especially the kitchen. your Mom must be an interesting person and I bet she’s a wonderful cook. Surrounded by all of her beautiful art – her cooking is probably very creative. great idea for a post. How about a series: artist’s kitchens, studios, bathrooms, etc.
I love peeking into other people spaces, especially the kitchen. your Mom must be an interesting person and I bet she’s a wonderful cook. Surrounded by all of her beautiful art – her cooking is probably very creative. great idea for a post. How about a series: artist’s kitchens, studios, bathrooms, etc.
I love peeking into other people spaces, especially the kitchen. your Mom must be an interesting person and I bet she’s a wonderful cook. Surrounded by all of her beautiful art – her cooking is probably very creative. great idea for a post. How about a series: artist’s kitchens, studios, bathrooms, etc.
I love peeking into other people spaces, especially the kitchen. your Mom must be an interesting person and I bet she’s a wonderful cook. Surrounded by all of her beautiful art – her cooking is probably very creative. great idea for a post. How about a series: artist’s kitchens, studios, bathrooms, etc.
Wonderful way to grow up and it must have “seeped” into your brother too! LOVE her Misery piece!
Wonderful way to grow up and it must have “seeped” into your brother too! LOVE her Misery piece!
Wonderful way to grow up and it must have “seeped” into your brother too! LOVE her Misery piece!
Wonderful way to grow up and it must have “seeped” into your brother too! LOVE her Misery piece!
Wonderful way to grow up and it must have “seeped” into your brother too! LOVE her Misery piece!
No wonder you are ‘arty’. A wonderful collection of treasures.
No wonder you are ‘arty’. A wonderful collection of treasures.
No wonder you are ‘arty’. A wonderful collection of treasures.
No wonder you are ‘arty’. A wonderful collection of treasures.
No wonder you are ‘arty’. A wonderful collection of treasures.
My brother is a very occasional artist. And yes, I did make the art quilt. 🙂
My brother is a very occasional artist. And yes, I did make the art quilt. 🙂
My brother is a very occasional artist. And yes, I did make the art quilt. 🙂
My brother is a very occasional artist. And yes, I did make the art quilt. 🙂
My brother is a very occasional artist. And yes, I did make the art quilt. 🙂
LOVE that spider vase!! Eclectic collections put together with memories and love are so much better than the tableaus that designers do. . .
LOVE that spider vase!! Eclectic collections put together with memories and love are so much better than the tableaus that designers do. . .
LOVE that spider vase!! Eclectic collections put together with memories and love are so much better than the tableaus that designers do. . .
LOVE that spider vase!! Eclectic collections put together with memories and love are so much better than the tableaus that designers do. . .
LOVE that spider vase!! Eclectic collections put together with memories and love are so much better than the tableaus that designers do. . .
I just knew that your mother would have such great taste!
I see that your brother is also artsy. Love the quilt on perfection and the tile backsplash area.
I just knew that your mother would have such great taste!
I see that your brother is also artsy. Love the quilt on perfection and the tile backsplash area.
I just knew that your mother would have such great taste!
I see that your brother is also artsy. Love the quilt on perfection and the tile backsplash area.
I just knew that your mother would have such great taste!
I see that your brother is also artsy. Love the quilt on perfection and the tile backsplash area.
I just knew that your mother would have such great taste!
I see that your brother is also artsy. Love the quilt on perfection and the tile backsplash area.
What a warm and inviting home. It makes me want to reach out and touch everything. Cozy, loving and inspiring, I’d love to see the other rooms, she definitely has an eye and love for art and it is so wonderful that she was able to pass it on to her children!
What a warm and inviting home. It makes me want to reach out and touch everything. Cozy, loving and inspiring, I’d love to see the other rooms, she definitely has an eye and love for art and it is so wonderful that she was able to pass it on to her children!
What a warm and inviting home. It makes me want to reach out and touch everything. Cozy, loving and inspiring, I’d love to see the other rooms, she definitely has an eye and love for art and it is so wonderful that she was able to pass it on to her children!
What a warm and inviting home. It makes me want to reach out and touch everything. Cozy, loving and inspiring, I’d love to see the other rooms, she definitely has an eye and love for art and it is so wonderful that she was able to pass it on to her children!
What a warm and inviting home. It makes me want to reach out and touch everything. Cozy, loving and inspiring, I’d love to see the other rooms, she definitely has an eye and love for art and it is so wonderful that she was able to pass it on to her children!
Lucky
Lucky
Lucky
Lucky
Lucky
Oh, Julie….I love your Mom’s art collection…the glass is amazing. Love the Stickley rug. And oh my, the tile over her stove….wow!! Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie….I love your Mom’s art collection…the glass is amazing. Love the Stickley rug. And oh my, the tile over her stove….wow!! Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie….I love your Mom’s art collection…the glass is amazing. Love the Stickley rug. And oh my, the tile over her stove….wow!! Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie….I love your Mom’s art collection…the glass is amazing. Love the Stickley rug. And oh my, the tile over her stove….wow!! Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie….I love your Mom’s art collection…the glass is amazing. Love the Stickley rug. And oh my, the tile over her stove….wow!! Thank you for sharing!
Your mother has exquisite taste. I love the bat. Is that a window or a glass panel?
Your mother has exquisite taste. I love the bat. Is that a window or a glass panel?
Your mother has exquisite taste. I love the bat. Is that a window or a glass panel?
Your mother has exquisite taste. I love the bat. Is that a window or a glass panel?
Your mother has exquisite taste. I love the bat. Is that a window or a glass panel?
Glass panel.
Glass panel.
Glass panel.
Glass panel.
Glass panel.
Julie, what a beautifull home your mom made. I specially love the window panel and the tiles in the kitchen. I can imagine that growing up in a beautifull home like this you must be having a special place for art in your heart. Lucky you!
Julie, what a beautifull home your mom made. I specially love the window panel and the tiles in the kitchen. I can imagine that growing up in a beautifull home like this you must be having a special place for art in your heart. Lucky you!
Julie, what a beautifull home your mom made. I specially love the window panel and the tiles in the kitchen. I can imagine that growing up in a beautifull home like this you must be having a special place for art in your heart. Lucky you!
Julie, what a beautifull home your mom made. I specially love the window panel and the tiles in the kitchen. I can imagine that growing up in a beautifull home like this you must be having a special place for art in your heart. Lucky you!
Julie, what a beautifull home your mom made. I specially love the window panel and the tiles in the kitchen. I can imagine that growing up in a beautifull home like this you must be having a special place for art in your heart. Lucky you!
Does your Mom live close to you???
Does your Mom live close to you???
Does your Mom live close to you???
Does your Mom live close to you???
Does your Mom live close to you???
About 4 hours.
About 4 hours.
About 4 hours.
About 4 hours.
About 4 hours.
OH the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Your Mom (a terrific eye for all things beautiful) begat a fab artistic daughter. Just Awesome!
OH the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Your Mom (a terrific eye for all things beautiful) begat a fab artistic daughter. Just Awesome!
OH the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Your Mom (a terrific eye for all things beautiful) begat a fab artistic daughter. Just Awesome!
OH the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Your Mom (a terrific eye for all things beautiful) begat a fab artistic daughter. Just Awesome!
OH the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Your Mom (a terrific eye for all things beautiful) begat a fab artistic daughter. Just Awesome!
It´s just great to be invited to a New York kitchen when one is living in the Swedish countryside and never ever will get the opportunity to come to New York. I do appreciate getting the mails from you.It almost feels like we are friends. My great interest is creative embroidery. That´s how I happened to find you blog. Lots of Swedish love to you!
It´s just great to be invited to a New York kitchen when one is living in the Swedish countryside and never ever will get the opportunity to come to New York. I do appreciate getting the mails from you.It almost feels like we are friends. My great interest is creative embroidery. That´s how I happened to find you blog. Lots of Swedish love to you!
It´s just great to be invited to a New York kitchen when one is living in the Swedish countryside and never ever will get the opportunity to come to New York. I do appreciate getting the mails from you.It almost feels like we are friends. My great interest is creative embroidery. That´s how I happened to find you blog. Lots of Swedish love to you!
It´s just great to be invited to a New York kitchen when one is living in the Swedish countryside and never ever will get the opportunity to come to New York. I do appreciate getting the mails from you.It almost feels like we are friends. My great interest is creative embroidery. That´s how I happened to find you blog. Lots of Swedish love to you!
It´s just great to be invited to a New York kitchen when one is living in the Swedish countryside and never ever will get the opportunity to come to New York. I do appreciate getting the mails from you.It almost feels like we are friends. My great interest is creative embroidery. That´s how I happened to find you blog. Lots of Swedish love to you!