The Tree Grows Leaves

June 4th, 2008 by

Inspired by your positive comments, I came home after work yesterday and my feet were already aching, but I wanted to get the leaves on the mural so that Jeff could paint the monkey and we could finish up tonight!Here’s the mural with the leaves on, only the monkey left to do now..

Funny how different it looks with the leaves. Seeing it this way I think there are a few places we would have shaped the tree differently, but as our old Antiguan friend Randi used to say “In 9 days you won’t even notice!”

Pics of completed project, monkey and all tomorrow morning..

Filed under: becoming-mom, decorating, nursery, painting by ariana
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12 Responses to “The Tree Grows Leaves”

  1. Mrs. Limestone, on June 4th, 2008 at 7:40 am Said:

    Looking great. Im completely amazed at your free hand ability…it looks so perfect.


  2. julia, on June 4th, 2008 at 8:03 am Said:

    I think it looks wonderful! And how cool for your baby to someday know his mom and dad put so much thought and work into his room. Best wishes as your little one’s arrival approaches!


  3. Dawn, on June 4th, 2008 at 8:13 am Said:

    It’s beautiful! And yes, even you will realize it’s perfect – even if it is in 9 days.


  4. Artsy Fartsy, on June 4th, 2008 at 9:05 am Said:

    This looks great! Do you think that you could give us a tutorial on how you guys painted this? Any tricks, tools, or suggestions that others looking to paint at home could use?

    That is, if you have time before the little one arrives!


  5. ariana, on June 4th, 2008 at 9:08 am Said:

    Thanks guys.
    Artsy, when I post the completed pic tomorrow I’ll try to give some tips! ;)


  6. angelica, on June 4th, 2008 at 9:38 am Said:

    looks great!


  7. Chantal, on June 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm Said:

    Looks awesome! You guys should be really proud!


  8. Terri, on June 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm Said:

    I think the tree is gorgeous. Just discovered your blog and have had fun surfing around. Your home is lovely! :)
    Terri


  9. iloveupstate, on June 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pm Said:

    I know I’m going to sound like Bill & Ted…but….

    DUDE! It’s totally awesome!


  10. heartartz, on June 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm Said:

    Positively perfect!!!
    and it was done by his mommy and Daddy


  11. Misty, on June 4th, 2008 at 8:05 pm Said:

    I just found your blog from one of my friends blogs, and I guess trees must be all the rage. I had my sister and brother in law paint a tree for our nursery about 2 months ago! I like your tree!


  12. lsaspacey, on June 5th, 2008 at 2:02 am Said:

    Yay!!! It looks so great!


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