Artist 101 - Artist Number 4

This week we are heading west!

Although this artist hailed from the northern half of the country, her most famous artwork celebrates the southwest.

Born in the late 1800's, she changed not only how people viewed nature, up close and personal...

she also changed the attitude about women 

in the world of art.

This week's challenge question-

Where is "the faraway"?

Good luck to all!

Once again, here are those pesky contest rules!

"like" AND "share" 

each week's contest announcement post on 

our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/maggieandreese

(a lot of you are good at the "like" but are 

falling short on the sharing!)

  

This earns you a coupon for use at 

www.maggieandreese.com

Next, FOLLOW our blog (again, a very important step!)

and in addition to the coupon you will receive free shipping on one item purchased from Maggie & Reese.

Finally, the first person to correctly identify all five artists and answer the challenge questions will receive all of the above and a free gift from our on-line boutique!

We will give you instructions on where to send your answers at the end of the contest, for now, just 

"like", "share" and "follow"!

Earth Day 2012

Happy Earth Day!!

Some of Maggie & Reese's favorite things are ones we find that are made from recycled/repurposed materials or

ones that are reusable!

1. Linen Luncheon Napkins ~ On a Roll!  Our linen blend napkins can be laundered up to 6 times and are both recycable & biodegradable!

2. Washable "Paper" Plates - Melamine washable plates that are the perfect style for a picnic or backyard bar-b-que without the waste!  We also have melamine red "solo" cups!

3. Grove Bowl - These beautiful bowls are made of repurposed gnarled roots and twisted trunks.

4. Carved Wood Stool - Repurposed fir branches are transformed into these handsome carved stools.  Use as a side table or as an extra seat!

5. Shaggy Dog - Paper from newspaper overruns is repurposed to create this adorable wirey canine!

6. Sanblasted Marble Top Side Table - The base of recycled railroad ties combined with the white sandblasted marble top create the beauitful, rustic elegance of this side table.

Visit www.maggieandreese.com for these and other

Earth friendly, yet stylish, items for your home!





Artist 101 - Artist number 3

Can't believe it is week 3 in our

Artist Challenge!

This artist's talent was recognized at an early age.  His father was a painter, art educator and curator.  When he took an assignment in Spain he convinced the School of Fine Arts to allow his son to take the entrance exam at 13.  Although most applicants took a month to finish the process, our artist completed the work in less than a week and so impressed the judges, he was accepted.

His long life allowed for him to experiment 

with multiple creative styles.

Today, most of his works are

categorized into periods, i.e. blue and rose.

Trying to duplicate his creativity with my camera

...maybe I should stick to vertical views!

Ready for the challenge question?

Name the canine who wiggled his way into not only our artist work, but his art!

Once again, here are the contest rules... 

"like" AND "share" 

each week's contest announcement post on 

our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/maggieandreese

(a lot of you are good at the "like" but are 

falling short on the sharing!)

  

This earns you a coupon for use at 

www.maggieandreese.com

Next, FOLLOW our blog (again, a very important step!)

and in addition to the coupon you will receive free shipping on one item purchased from Maggie & Reese.

Finally, the first person to correctly identify all five artists and answer the challenge questions will receive all of the above and a free gift from our on-line boutique!

We will give you instructions on where to send your answers at the end of the contest, for now, just 

"like", "share" and "follow"!

GOOD LUCK!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

While sitting here listening to April showers,

I realized that May is right around the corner and that means Mother's Day is coming up fast! 

Here are just a few wonderful gift ideas for Mom

from Maggie & Reese!

And, to help you get that perfect gift for Mom,

Maggie & Reese is offering $20 off any purchase of $50

or more* from now until Mother's Day! 

Just use the coupon code "Mother" at checkout!

So visit www.maggieandreese.com for these and many

other beautiful gifts for your amazing Mom!!

*Discount can not be combined with any other offers.





New Arrivals at Maggie & Reese!

We are always excited for new products to

arrive at Maggie & Reese!

These items are a beautiful blend of rustic elegance

which makes them a perfect fit for any home!

All are now available at

www.maggieandreese.com!!



Patch Your World Together with a little Bohemian Flair!

Last fall, Romney Leader wrote an article that 

appeared on the Ford Model Shopping website that stated the trend for Fall 2011 was patchwork!

     As usual, the trend has now hit the interior design world              (see Traditional Home's April 2012 issue,

Patched to Perfection).

At Maggie & Reese, we like to think we are 

savvy designers who not only keep up with the 

latest trends but are actual trend setters!  

We introduced this patchwork pillow in January,

(well ahead of the media hype) on 

www.maggieandreese.com

 

another trendy find...

one more bit of bohemian style we offer, 

perfect for adding that little bit of down home comfort

to your decor...

 

 

So remember to visit 

www.maggieandreese.com

and stitch a little style into your home!

Artist 101- Artist number 2

Well, here it is Wednesday and time for the second artist in our Artist 101 Challenge!

This artist (unlike the first artist in our series who has an entire movement named after his style of work) 

 was relatively unknown in his time.  

The cottage below depicts how his home 

might have looked in France.

Clue number 1 - check out the flowers!

As Reese and I entered the cottage, we found we had been transported into one of him most famous paintings:

This almost seems too easy, but just in case you need another clue, here is the painting....

Guessed him yet?

Now this week's challenge question...

What medical condition causes one to see light in circles around objects? This symptom is thought to have influenced one of this week's artist most famous paintings!

So remember, to be eligible for the contest,

"like" AND "share" 

each week's contest announcement post on 

our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/maggieandreese

(a lot of you are good at the "like" but are 

falling short on the sharing!)

  

This earns you a coupon for use at 

www.maggieandreese.com

Next, FOLLOW our blog (again, a very important step!)

and in addition to the coupon you will receive free shipping on one item purchased from Maggie & Reese.

Finally, the first person to correctly identify all five artists and answer the challenge questions will receive all of the above and a free gift from our on-line boutique!

We will give you instructions on where to send your answers at the end of the contest, for now, just 

"like", "share" and "follow"!

Opening Day + Prelude to Summer

It's opening day for the Texas Rangers! 

The weather couldn't be more perfect for that first pitch!

The start of baseball season means Summer is just around the corner, especially in Texas. 

We've had some fun new items arrive at Maggie & Reese just in time to kick off the season! 

These red, white, & blue items are perfect for watching the game, a backyard bar-b-q, or a picnic by the lake. 

They also fit any occasion from Opening Day to Labor Day and some would even be perfect for tailgating in the fall! 

Be sure to go to www.maggieandreese.com for your summer fun items and embrace the season!

GO RANGERS!!!



Artist 101 at the Dallas Arboretum

With spring color starting to pop up all over town, Maggie and Reese decided to visit the Dallas Arboretum and see their artistic take on spring blooms for 2012.  The day was slightly overcast but it was quickly determined to be ideal for capturing both the brilliant and subtle hues of the gardens.   As we were strolling along a garden path, all of the sudden we noticed a pretty little cottage ahead.....

and right next to it, a small arched bridge...

Hm mm,  this looks vaguely familiar!

Maggie pulled out her guide and quickly discovered that the Dallas Arboretum is celebrating the life of 5 selected artist from March 3 - December 31.  Local architects, builders and interior designers have created the exhibit of small houses with interiors that reflect the style of the artist, a few of their works and how they might have lived.  Each house has a 'book" outside that reveals a little bit 

about the life of each artist.

We thought it would be fun to see how many art aficionados we have out there so here is our Artist 101 Challenge:

Today and for the next 4 Wednesdays, we will post pictures of an artist house and a few clues, if you "like" AND "share" the contest announcement post on our facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/maggieandreese, 

you will receive a coupon for use at

www.maggieandreese.com

If you "follow" our blog, in addition to the coupon, 

you will receive free shipping on one item 

purchased from Maggie & Reese.

Finally, the first person to correctly identify all five artist and answer the challenge question will receive all of the above AND a free gift from our on-line boutique!

So put on your thinking caps, here is

the challenge question for this week's artist: 

Name the painting that not only defined this artist but named an entire art movement?

In closing, here are a few pictures from our trip as they might have been interpreted by this artist:

GOOD LUCK!