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So, there is this lady, this artist, named Lesli Devito. 
I started reading her blog months and months ago because it made me so happy.
She used these fun yet calming colors in her rooms, colors that, if I were brave, would use myself.

Gorgeous right?
Yep, if  I was brave, I would paint my house and decorate with these fun colors too.
She’s gifted, I tell ya.

Then one day I realized that not only is she a gifted decorator, but she is a real life artist and the most
amazing painter.
Check out some of her work:

{and it’s not limited to pets!}
This girl bleeds talent I am pretty sure.

Back in November, Lesli emailed me wondering if she could have my address so she could send me a Christmas card.
So, I gave it to her and forgot about it.

Several weeks later I came home to find a package on my doorstep.
I opened it up and cried.
Cried like a baby for a good 45 minutes,
then I cried some more.

Sneaky gal that she is, wasn’t needing my address for a Christmas card, she had painted a picture of our beloved Harley that disappeared in August. 
She found the photo on my blog and painted it from there.

I cannot tell you how much this looks like Harley. My husband honestly had a hard time even looking at it because it is so dead on. 
My daughters friends said that the woman who painted this surely has Harley because it looks so much like him!

It was one of the sweetest gestures ever, and I will treasure my painting forever.

Well, now it’s your turn.
Lesli has graciously offered a custom pet portrait for a my sweet savannah reader!
She is giving away a 16 x 16 painting valued at $390.00.

Not only does she paint dogs, but any animal.
Horses, chickens, pigs, cats, you name it, she can paint it.

Please read the instructions carefully as there are several chances to win this.
You must include your email address if you do not have a blog that links back to one.

You must leave a separate comment for each entry on this post.

Entry #1~ Follow Lesli’s blog, my old country house
Entry #2~Like my old country house on Facebook 

Entry #3~Follow her on twitter

Entry #4~ follow Lesli on Pinterest

Entry #5~ Pin any image from this post

That is 5 different chances to win!
{shipping to US and Canada only please}

I will pick a winner on Friday and announce back here.

Happy Monday friends!

xoxo
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    9. Jane@Bluebird1959 says

      Wow! She is one talented lady. Love here blog….she has a great post today of her boy's bedroom! I like her on Facebook!

    19. Jodi says

      I love this! Oh and how sweet Harley looks…what a sweet memory of him. 🙂
      What a awesome giveaway, I would love a portrait of Bailey. 🙂
      I follow on Pinterest and subscribed to her blog and also pinned the portrait of Harley to my Products I love board. 🙂
      Jodi

    47. Gypsy Heart says

      I love her blog and use of color. I'm now following her and so happy to do so.

      Thanks for the opportunity to win something so special!

      xo
      Pat

    51. Lynn @whispersfromwildwood says

      Love her work and would love a painting of my Lucy girl!

      Followed Leslie's blog

    76. AntiqueChase says

      If I was ever going to win something, I hope it will be this. We lost our precious dog "B" in December at the age of almost 12 and it was been so sad around here.

      Following My Old Country House

    80. Seawashed says

      What a beautiful artist and kind giveaway. The gift she gave you reveals her heart and how beautiful her heart is.

    96. Unknown says

      Good morning,
      While sneaking a moment from "Family Day" in B.C. I am now a follower of Lesli on Pinterest. Thank you both for sharing. Have a wonderful week.

    99. Cheryl says

      I'm following Lesli on Pinterest now. I can't wait to browse all of her wonderful boards for inspiration.

    117. Unknown says

      I would love to win this…I have 3 dogs, 2 labs and a rat terrier, and any of them would be such a memento. We never have our fur hounds long enough. I am now following Lesli's blog. Thanks for the chance.

    121. Unknown says

      I of course, pinned the yellow lab that is your Harley. I have a chocolate named Harley as well and a page devoted just to labs. I love them all. Thanks again for the opportunity to win this treasure.

    128. Vintage Novella says

      Subscribed to her blog via email. I hope I win; just had to put my dog down three weeks ago. It's been devastating.

    162. Unknown says

      I pinned the cute lab on Pinterest and have to add that I am in LOVE with her Cashmere painting! 🙂

    168. pballard says

      Pinned as well.
      http://www.pinterest.com/pin/86835099039417707/
      My scruffy dog is blind and deaf and very old. Not sure how much longer we will have him. He has been the best rescue dog we have ever had. We got him in 2006 advised not to by the vet as he had so many problems. I said I would cut out my mocha's everyday to take care of him, we decided if it was just a day, month, year we would give him the best we could. Story behind it is he had given us so much more. Thanks for the chance.

    183. Unknown says

      I read your blog post this morning and have been boobin' like a baby all day. I write this not to be considered a recipient of the giveaway but simply to express my profound respect for the beautiful example of human spirit shown by Lesli DeVito. This loving gift of kindness and compassion, given to you and your family during a time of such devastating loss, takes my breath away. Thank you so much for sharing.

      Michele S.

      lmschack04@gmail.com

    184. gloie1 says

      I absolutely love that she did this painting for you. This is a woman who paints from the heart. I too cried when I saw the painting of Harley because his story has just haunted me. Thank you for the link to her and her art. I am following her now on Pintrest and her blog, pinned Harley on one of my boards, liked her on FB too. Thank you for the chance to win a portraite of our sweet old boy, Orrin. He looks a lot like Harley.

    190. Anonymous says

      AND, I pinned an image. I'm swooning over that blue bench. How perfect for a foyer or mud room?!

    206. Deb mcK says

      My granddog has had two cancer operations. I would love to give them a portrait of Ranger. Thanks for the opportunity! I followed Lesli's blog.

    212. Deb mcK says

      I liked on FB. Thanks again for the opportunity. Hoping to win a portrait of my granddog Ranger (suffering from cancer) to give to his 'parents'.

    220. Cecilia says

      That was very thoughtful and kind of her. Her house looks like fun and her pet portraits are beautiful. I love the painting of your sweet Harley. I know you will always treasure it.

    221. Unknown says

      Yay! I love Leslie's blog and paintings! And how great to discover your blog.
      I've subscribed, followed, liked, followed and pinned!
      Fingers crossed!

      Thanks,
      Annie

    222. Unknown says

      Yay! I love Leslie's work. What an amazing giveaway!
      I've subscribed, followed, liked, liked and pinned!

      Fingers crossed!

    223. Unknown says

      I subscribed to her blog. Thanks for pointing out this new to me blog…I like her choice of color in this post. Different, but beautiful.

    248. Lesli at My Old Country House says

      What is the word for "sitting in a coffee shop full of people and blubbering like a baby…." well, that is me, reading these beautiful comments…the kind words, the stories of beloved pets… And I wish I could paint every single one of you a portrait!!! Good luck to everyone and keep checking my blog because I think I might have to run some kind of sale after this just to show my gratitude!! xoxoxox

    298. Annette says

      I followed Lesli DeVito on Pinterest (pinterest.com/polishedgirl)
      waytoomanycats (@) gmail (dot) com

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      These are wonderful! I will follow her blog, follow her on Pinterest, follow on Twitter, and pin an image from this post!

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