My husband and I had to travel to Detroit, Michigan recently.
I messaged my blogging friend, Patty Anne who I knew lived in the area for suggestions on good restaurants.
Not only did Patty Anne have some great food ideas, she rearranged her schedule so we could meet in person! I was thrilled!!
Hello friend!!
We met for dinner and each of us brought an art journal or two to share. We had a blast! I so LOVE Patty Anne’s art!! Seeing her creativity in person was an extra special treat!
And speaking of treats, she made me this sweet little birdy in watercolor:
She even tied it with a bow and added a couple of her special flowers!
I am so touched by her kindness.
We were having so much fun that we forgot to take a photo of us together which just means we have to get together again!
I have been practicing art in “Patty Anne’s style” so I can make her a little gift.
Thanks Patty Anne for such an enjoyable evening. Your friendship across the miles was the highlight of my trip!
Cheers to Blogging Friendships! π
PS. I do hope you check out Patty Anne’s art if you aren’t familiar with it! She paints with JOY!
Wow! Sharing via the internet is fun, but as you highlight, there’s nothing like person-to-person direct interaction. I love the paintings, both yours and Patty Anne’s. They both are so bright and cheery.
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Thanks Mike! π It was a special treat for me! π¨
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HOW FUNNNN that you two talented sweet ladies got to meet up!!! β€ β€
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Yes! β€οΈ It was a very special evening! Thanks Jodi! π
I look forward to meeting you in person too! πxo
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Yes! One of these days!! β€οΈ
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I love her style of painting and her little birdy! What a treat to meet a fellow blogger! I hope you do get a chance to meet up again.
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Hi Deborah, it truly was the highlight of my trip! π It is so wonderful to have blogging friends in so many states and other countries as well! π
I would love to meet you some day as well! π
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And, I you! I’ve met a few over the years it’s so neat.
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Beverly! π
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Love your flowers Jill, and Patty Ann’s birdy is sweet! I would like to see more!
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Thank you Julie! πΌπΈπ» I hope Patty Anne will paint more birds! π¦π
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Hello friend!! ππΈπ·π
Oh what a lovely post, Jill!!
I love your beautiful painting! π It was really awesome to be able to meet in person and share a wonderful evening together. Thank you, my friend!! ππΈπ
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Thank you Patty!! ππΌπ Your friendship is such a blessing to me! π
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π big hugs your way π€π
I feel the same. ππ
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That is great that you got to meet in person! Love the art!!!
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Thank you Maranda! π I love Patty Anneβs painting style! π¨πΈβ€οΈ
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What a treat! in all ways. (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! π
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Lovely in all ways!
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Thanks so much!! πΌπΈπ»
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Oh how much fun Jill! So sweet to give each other art! I love Patty Anne’s style, her delicate drawings and paintings look so effortless! I love the sketch/painting you did in “her” style!!
Jenna
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Thank you Jenna, it was such a treat to meet her in person! π It is fun to βtryβ painting in someone elseβs style although I do think our own style is mixed in! π
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How exciting to meet each other! I am a fan of both of you and your art and can imagine how much fun you had together. What a sweet gift too! I cherish my blogging friendships as well! π
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Hi Carol, it was super fun to meet in person! π The time flew by… I hope I can meet more blogging friends, like YOU some day! ππΈπΌ
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That would be soooo awesome!! π€π»
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Lovely story, and the paintings you’ve both done are lovely too!
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Thank you Liz! ππ¨
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That’s awesome π
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