The Cover, Finally!!!
A sneak peek inside...
I took a photo of this abandon house on Deer Island NB Canada. My son Andrew thought I was crazy as the windows were broken and looked haunted to him. But I still saw its beauty. For some odd reason this old house speaks to me. I wrote a poem about it that will be in the magazine.
See this house, absent and worn
Once full of laughter and smiles
Rests forlorn and dim
Curtains left on the windows
shows good memories were there
Flowers in the garden
allowed to bloom without care
Summer will rest and winter will fall
But beauty will harvest, in spite of it all
For this house, tho tattered and old
resides the soul
of a place once called home...
Decorative Artist Jo-Anne Coletti specializes in everything Roses, and has a special fondness for beautiful things that are faded, worn and well loved. She looks to old Rose paintings for her inspiration in all of her work and finds that things from the past were made with elegance, care and detail. For over a decade, Jo-Anne's passion for art has turned into a thriving business. Named after her love of roses, Vintage Rose Collection specializes in painting of antique items, vintage furniture, old and used objects, as well as floral wall painting and cottage style decorating.



















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17 comments:
Oooh Jo~Anne... I am so happy you chose that cover, it was my favorite one! Your poem is wonderful and the old house reminds me of the little abandoned place that draws me to it... the one where the beautiful roses bloom always, even though it is abandoned, I believe "someone" still cares for them... the ones you painted for me... I can totally understand your feelings for this little place... something, or someone draws you to it as well... so many memories live in there... of a dear soul who once called it home... I cannot wait to receive my copy of your magazine... love to you!... xoxo Julie Marie PS Doggie kisses to Jessy!
Oh My Gosh!!...Jo!...This is gonna be SO gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!...You are SO talented!!!! Love you!
Sigh...looks just lovely! That house sort of reminds of the one Mary fell in love with in It's A Wonderful Life. She saw the beauty right away too! Can't wait to see more!
absolutely stunning Jo-Anne! Both the previews and the poem. Can't wait till it comes out!!!
I love the cover ~ so soft and romantic.
I look forward to when this becomes available.
~ Blessings ~
Oh my goodness-I am a neighbour to Deer Island-you must have had to drive through my town to get there!I used to ride the ferry every day to Deer Island.This is so awesome to see this on a blog!
Dearest Jo-Anne,
Today is a special date for you... Just want to let you know I was thinking about you and your beloved Dad!
As for the cover, that is so romantic and there would be nothing to ad!
Sunny greetings from Georgia with a special hug...
MariettesBacktoBasics
I found your blog via Julie Marie, and I just love it. I love your cover too, it's gorgeous!! I can see why you like the old house I think it's wonderful, and your poem is too! When will your magazine be out, and where can we get one? I would love to know... Blessings~~~ Daphne
Oh Jo-Anne this is gorgeous! Only you could make a house like this look gorgeous. Love the poem too.
How do I order one of these?
Debbie
The cover is so beautiful. I hope I know when the magazine is available. I love everything you do. So peaceful! xo rachel
WOW, your blog is amazing..!
The picture are gorgeous...I want to jump right into them ::)
I´m so happy I found you..I´ll definately come back (soon!)
Mia
Hi Jo,
That's the cover I wanted you to choose ~ yay! Everything you touch is filled with beauty. I can't wait to get my copy and I'm happy to post about it on my blog if you say it's okay. Love to you, sweet friend... sorry I've been away so long, we've just lost one of the four-legged members of our family & the maison's a bit sad.
Let me know about the post, sweetheart.
xoxo~Tracie
Hi Jo-Anne! I found your website 5 years ago and I love everything you do. Your poem is beautiful. Have a wonderful day and a pink rose from me to you.
Jo Anne, I love your work! I have for years! I think the old house is very cool!
Hugs,
Olivia
That's so moving -- I CAN'T wait to see your 'baby'!
xo
Sandy
Beautiful!!
DEAR JO ANNE I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU CHOSE THE COVER THAT IS MY FAVORITE TO ,WHERE EVER YOU GO THERE WILL BE CARE FREE ROSES BECOUSE OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT...BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR DARLING BOOK....SANDRA
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