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Monday, June 1, 2009

A Boat Load of Boats

Birthday Boats - 27 individual 6" x 6" paintings
Here are all of the paintings that I gave away at my 50th party on Saturday night! They were a hit and certainly worth every hour it took to create them. It was an an amazing evening and I had an absolutely wonderful time! Thank you to my adorable husband and three boys for everything ... not to mention the 50 friends who joined us! I am so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends and as I said on Saturday night ... you all make my life complete!

P.S. Actually I should mention that I am not even 50 yet ... I have another week!
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20 comments:

  1. Paintings by Irit BourlaJune 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Absolutely an amazing joband you are an amazing person!
    See you tonight?

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  2. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Well done Leslie on finishing the paintings. It is always pleasurable to give, just to see the delight on their faces:)

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  3. L.HolmJune 1, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    You are an amazing woman, leslie!! congratulations on your (upcoming) 50th. A true inspiration to give such gorgeous gifts in celebration.

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  4. KarenJune 1, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I am SO impressed, and love that you posted them all together. They look fantastic. Enjoy your week!

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  5. Elizabeth SeaverJune 1, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Ok. you should take this boat show on the road. Surely your friends wouldn't mind loaning them back! Or maybe, you might paint another 27! Seriously, they are fabulous, and I love seeing them all side by side!

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  6. Jennifer McChristianJune 1, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Giving away paintings at your birthday celebration is such a cool, thoughtful and wonderful gersture! Glad you had a delightful time. Have a Happy early Birthday!

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  7. Elizabeth McCrindleJune 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    They look fabulous when you see them altogether. Glad you had a good time and happy birthday when it comes :)

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  8. Kathleen KrucoffJune 2, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    What a wonderful thing to do. Your paintings are so lovely. Early birthday greetings to you!

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  9. Sandra GaldaJune 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Happy Pre-Birthday!!! I love the paintings all lined up like that! What an accomplishment to have done all that in time for your very special party!

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  10. Becky BrocatoJune 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Love the paintings! I'm so proud of you for setting that goal and following through! I'm inspired....

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  11. Jane HuntJune 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    It's great to see them all together! Glad the party was wonderful!

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  12. susan hong-sammonsJune 2, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    What a great way to celebrate 50 years. And what blessed friends and family to have such a giving friend.

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  13. Janet TernoffJune 2, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Leslie, I have been coming to your blog almost every day now and the excitement is like opening a gift!

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  14. CarolinaJune 2, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Wow, Leslie, thank you for posting all your paintings. It's amazing, what else can I say?
    How did you decide who would get what? Did your guests decided themselves? Was is a matter of chance? (how silly are these questions? I'm very curious, that's it!)
    Congratulations again and again!

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  15. Edward BurtonJune 2, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Stunning job, Leslie! What a generous gift to give. Congratulations on your upcoming birthday!

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  16. Dana CooperJune 3, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Congratulations on turning 50 with the energy to paint all of those beautiful paintings, they look wonderful as a grouping too...I'm sure the recipients were thrilled!

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  17. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJune 3, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    First of all, Happy Birthday! Second - you WAY don't looke 50! Third - I promise you'll LOVE your 50's! Fourth - how clever are YOU? This was a great idea, and the paintings are terrific!

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  18. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJune 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I would be thrilled to receive any of them, as I am sure your guests were. That is quite a feat, you should be proud, they are lovely!

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  19. Jala PfaffJune 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    SO cool to see them all together!
    Happy b-day soon!

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  20. Diane HoeptnerJune 7, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    How wonderful!

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