Cocoa & Hearts News....

Hello everyone....it's the middle of the week & we decided to launch the new Cocoa & Hearts paintings today. 

So, for those of you who subscribe to the mailing list, you heard about it first!

We added 14 paintings (1 large & 13  8"x10")  to the gallery & they sold out in about 59 minutes! Yowza!

I'm always SHOCKED at how quick they go! This time we thought we'd try something different & add a timer during the checkout - which gave you 15 minutes to purchase it. When the timer ran out, it would be released to the site again & available for purchase. Not sure what everyone thought of this, but I think next time we're going to shorten the timer to 5-10 minutes. 

For those emailing me if I have anymore pieces available, I should have more next month.

Thank you to all those who have supported my work. Have a great Wednesday! 

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Your Weekend

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New at MadeByGirl....

Map prints at MadeByGirl designed by Bold & Noble. These are soo cute and they look great anywhere in the home! Buy them here.

New at Cocoa & Hearts....

I added 2 large paintings & 15 (8x10) pieces about an hour ago. If you subscribed to the Cocoa & Hearts mailing list here, you were the first to get to them. 

What is left - is what's available until....

3/12 update: Paintings all SOLD out.

By the way, did you know there's boxed note cards available now?
 Buy them at MadeByGirl

Thank you for your support...

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The Antiques Garage in NYC

It's funny, the last time I was in New York City vacationing, I went to the Antiques Garage. It's a 2 floor car garage in the Chelsea area, that's now converted into an antique market. How cool is that? 

Well, it was def interesting....and there were plenty of vendor booths to check out on both floors. I took some snapshots so you all could see how much they had! I think I was there for about 2 hours!!!!

I loved visiting & hope to go again soon!  If you're in the city, stop by there...you never know what you'll find!
 

The Antiques Garage 

112 W 25th St (between Sixth & Seventh Ave) Chelsea

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Design: Abstract Art

Hello lovelies!! It's Brooke from The Modern Sophisticate to share with you my love of abstract art. 

There is not another single item you can add to your home that screams "I have taste" more than a gorgeous piece of abstract.  They fit in traditional settings just as well as they do in uber modern spaces (which can be a God-send sometimes).  

Lately, I've even started to see a lot of abstract-inspired fashion, as well!

1. Room by Nicole Cohen

2. Abstract by Nicole Cohen, Dress by Lela Rose

3.  Room by Jan Showers

4. Dress by Alice+Olivia, Abstract by Richard Aldrich

Do you like the look but not sure how to style abstracts for your own space?

Here are a few tips:

1. 'Camellia' Original Painting by Jen Ramos 

2.  Field Bench with Back by Dering Hall

3. 6 Light Chandelier by Currey&Company

4. Side Table from One Kings Lane

5. Polyedres by Hubert le Gall via 1st Dibs

6. Suzy Gold Leaf & White Marble Side Table by Worlds Away

7. Estelle Display Lamp from Circa Lighting

8. Colors 97 Original Painting by Jen Ramos

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Coming in January to Cocoa & Hearts

.....this LARGE 48"x48" inch painting.

-image by jen ramos via Cocoa & Hearts

New At Made By Girl....!!

The NEW Silver LOVE print is now available!! It's a metallic silver foil (different than the previous silver one we had launched, much nicer!) & would look perfect this Holiday in your home!! 

Get yours now for 20% OFF with the discount code: HOLIDAY20

Buy it at MadeByGirl.

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Guest Post: By Chassity

Hi there! Chassity here from Look Linger Love popping in to talk about my art fetish.  We all know and desperately love Jen's Cocoa & Hearts shop, so today I thought I would introduce you to some more amazing artists that I think you'll love as well.  


These pieces are fabulous, and naturally, they're all "made by girls".  Very talented ones.  In fact, I think you'll highly approve of this first artist!

Kate Long Stevenson:

Kate is a Charleston, SC girl (like me!) and I just so happen to have the privilege of calling her a friend.  She was one of the very first artists that really struck my fancy, and my love for her art has only grown. 


I recently did a Q&A with Kate on my blog that you might want to check out if you're liking what you see.  {It's definitely not one of those boring "tell me what inspired this piece" type of interviews!}.

Jenny Andrews-Anderson:

You might be familiar with her hystericaly awesome blog, My Favorite & My Best aka MFAMB, but have you seen her paintings?  Jenny recently started sharing her work, and I'm a huge fan already.  And considering she's new, I'd say right about now is the time to invest if you know what I mean.



Leigh Viner:

If you need to glam up your space on a limited budget then Leigh Viner's etsy shop is great place to peruse.  She sells originals and prints so there is something there for everyone.  And don't you just feel prettier looking at these?

Kate Merritt Davis:

I love Kate's softness in the background that is then overlapped with scribbles (I'm sure she wouldn't describe them that way though, ha! Sorry Kate).

My daughter Lilly is lucky enough to have a couple of pieces by Kate in her nursery.  Someday she'll thank me.

Sally King Benedict:

I started an impressive little collection of Sally's paintings.  She is another Charleston girl, another friend of mine, and seriously rocks my world.  I pretty much adore everything that she turns out.  I also did a Q&A with Sally {it's not the sucky boring type either} that you should definitely check out as she is one stylish girl to get to know.

Here I am along side the lovely Sally with a piece of hers that my husband purchased for me at one of Sally's shows.

Lilly Evans:

Lastly, what kind of mother would I be if I didn't share some of my baby girls' abstract masterpieces? I'm her biggest fan.

So I think I've taken over Jen's blog long enough.  I hope you've enjoyed this art tour today and have found some new artists to love.  I hope ya'll come see me sometime.  

Thanks for inviting me today, Jen.  xoxox, Chassity.

Cocoa & Hearts News....

Hello everyone! Yesterday morning I added 13 (8x10) paintings to Cocoa & Hearts - and then added 2 more (8x10) & a large one today! Wow, that's a lot of paintings!

Anyway, all have SOLD except for 4 of them. Thank you so much to those people who purchased - we'll be sending them before I leave to NYC this wknd!!

Here are some of the ones still available! Enjoy! 
 

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Art Filled Home....

The NEW Made By Girl site design is almost ready.... & guess what?!?!? We'll be launching the GOLD LOVE prints along with it! Can't wait!!

Along with all of that - I'll be adding more Cocoa & Hearts paintings & this time you'll be able to access C & H right through a link on Made By Girl! 

This week I came across this home on Deco Dir and was immediately inspired. The artwork on the walls in this home really got me back in the mood to paint!

I LOVE art....and it's fascinating to see it on a large scale. Of course this is miniature in comparison to the artwork great artists like Picasso painted - those things THINGS were HUMONGOUS!!  I was lucky enough to stand in front of a few at the Getty & MOMA this year. 

Do you like large scale art? Would you ever consider adding some large pieces to your home??

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