There’s no denying the power of love at first sight …
I fell head over heels in love with this cow art canvas when I first spotted it here. Funny thing? The blog post wasn’t about cow art. It was about a turquoise dresser. Which, undeniably, is amazing. But me? I was completely distracted by that cow …
I took one look into those big brown eyes and my heart skipped a beat …
And all I could think about was getting my hands on one. How my life could never be complete without one. I emailed the blogger and she generously shared her source but … woe is me … they were sold out.
… and my heart broke.
But I wasn’t ready to give up on true love. So I started a search for an equally fabulous cow canvas. I even started a cow art pin board ….
… and the canvases pinned there are fun. And fabulous. But my heart just couldn’t forget it’s first love. No other cow print could measure up. I mean, look at those bold colors. The oranges. The blues. And those brush strokes …
* Sigh *
In my love sick craze, I even contemplating re-creating this canvas on my own. But I never pulled the trigger. I know my limitations. I knew I would never be happy in the end. That it would turn out more Charles Shultz than Henri Matisse …
So I did what they say you should do when love is unrequited. I let it go.
I set it free …
And I thought that was that. I stopped dreaming the dream …
But you know what they say when you set something free, right? How if it comes back to you it’s meant to be? How it’s really and truly yours?
This past weekend I had an opportunity to get together with bloggers from the Midwest. I traveled beyond the comfort zone of my city zip code and ventured to the Western suburbs. We gathered at an amazing shop in Naperville called Room 363. And in-between hanging out with old friends …
… and making new, amazing friends …
… I spotted this …
… on the shop’s wall.
Be still my heart.
How could it be that my true love was here. For sale. And when I asked shop owner Mark the price, I held my breath. My head was spinning. My hands were shaking …
“Forty-five dollars,” he said. “Plus the special 20% discount for the Midwest Meet-up bloggers.”
And my heart exploded with joy …
I grabbed that glorious cow print. I paid my $38 including tax. And I scurried it away to my car …
True love conquers all!
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Hi there! My name is Linda and I’m a Jersey-born-and-bred Midwestern transplant who lives in Chicago with my husband and two children. We've lived in our home since 1995 and over the years our style has changed and evolved. I wouldn't call my home a work-in-progress -- more like a rework-in-progress as I refresh and remodel things around here ... one room at a time.
Oh… this just makes me happy. I so happy you found your cow again.
A match made in heaven. I love happy endings.
You know I love your cow
thanks for the mention!
xo,
Debbie
NO WAY! What an incredible deal. It was meant to be!
Its a pretty special cow Id be excited too, I love the orange and red detail in it
Woo hoo!! Way to go, Linda!! She was definitely worth waiting for.
xo Heidi
Those eyes pull you right in. And the orange / blue tones are great. Can we talk about the incredibly inexpensive price tag?! It’s hard to purchase a raw artist canvas of a larger size for that price at the art supply store. A local store that is a venue for some original art handles an artist that specializes in “mooart” {cow portraits} and those price tags are close to 4 digits, unframed.
That may be the happiest blog post I have ever read. Horray for happy endings.
What are the odds, you lucky cow lover you.
Bliss
I was thrilled to see you have found this sweet portrait! And an amazing price too!!!!!! Cannot wait to see where you put it.Any ideas yet????
Anne
YAY! So happy for you! I LOVE it when I find the thing I am looking for!! Can’t wait to see where you hang it!
I think the cow print is amazing! You go girl! Don’t you love happy endings!
Have a wonderful day!
If you ever find another!!!!!!!!! My son’s room is begging for that picture!!!!! Love it!!
It really is a cute print and you were destined to be together. I live close to Naperville, but couldn’t make the event, sniff, sniff. I would have loved to have met you!
XO,
Jane
Yup, it’s awesome! Don’t you love it when things work out that way? Yay for you! Can’t wait to see where you put it. In the elusive dining room, perhaps??
Debbie
Kismet. It was clearly cow-kismet! (So jealous I missed the meet-up!)
–Elena
Cow-kismet! This cracked me up.
Traci
I hear you crying sister, I love this cow picture. I saw it on another blog and have been on my own search. Can’t wait to see where you hang it.
Traci
I couldn’t call Room 363 fast enough to see if they had another one. I am so jealous … I love it! No such luck – but there might be another love in my future. They are texting me a pic. Cross your fingers!
What a happy ending, and in your colors! Yippee!
That’s a pretty fabulous cow. Congratulations on finding it!
Oh, she is so beautiful!!! I’m so glad that your love was requited. I’m currently in love with the sheep art that is the similar style and crazy colors…I may have to try my own…I’ve been collecting “go bys” from the internet. I’m glad that you found your true love!
I love it! So glad you two were reunited!
Linda~you cracked me up as you were heading out the door with “mY” treasure, and your post got me again!
Clearly–she was meant to go home with yOU~nOt mE! But can I visist–?!
Catherine
btw~I still don’t see any sharing of your gREAt blog-name story! You’ve really got to share it!
No way! I remember that post, and I also couldn’t look past the cow art. I can’t believe you got one of your own! And for $38?!! STEAL! Yay!
Oh Wow, how Fun! I wanted to go to that meet-up. Bummed I missed it.
What that is a crazy price! I love it.
I know how you feel! So glad you snagged it up….. I am LOVING my large globe and a few other things I purchased there!!! Glad to have met you! ~ Kim
Hey….does(S) he have a name yet? Given that (s)he’s a new member of your family and will be spending holidays and summers with you, I’d like to know how to address him/her when I visit. I do feel like I kinda know him/her since our walk to the car bonding over things like the woman who almost hit us. I do think that she may have been tempted…had it not been for the fact that we had a cow with us…you don’t see that often here in suburgatory…just sayin’. xo
I LOVE HAPPY ENDINGS!! I TOO AM ON A “HUNT” FOR A COW PRINT…I LOVE YOURS!
There is a companion piece to this, Linda. I have both and can send you a pic if you like!
She is a pretty girl, isn’t she? I bought the pig in this series, too. The colors are really too bold for my house…I had hoped they were brown like they looked online but really have a lot of red in them. Red and I aren’t friends.
I’m so happy for you and your sweet faced moo girl.
I also have companion pieces to this awesome cow — would you believe three others!! While on vacation, I purchased them at Hood’s in Foley, Alabama. Last year I found one, and this year three others. I scooped them up, as I absolutely love them, and the prices were so reasonable!
You aren’t going to believe this… I have been searching for this COW too! I found her at a craft mall in Texas over 2 yrs ago and there was actually this picture and another one that was a “sister” pic with a bright hot pink nose. I debated on buying them and when I went back to finalize my purchase they were gone! I hope my quest is as successful as yours! I am just happy I finally found a google image of it! Glad to know someone else is as enamored with that cow as I am!