As a teenager and young adult, I dreamed of being an architect or interior designer. I LOVE home design, and still very much enjoy pouring over floorplans, daydreaming through model homes, and flipping though home décor magazines.
Since 2010 I have offered custom home illustrations—a meaningful and unique gift to celebrate a first home, a new home, the family homestead, cottage, or even a sentimental establishment like a hotel, restaurant, or shop! Such a thoughtful way to honour Home.
Illustrations come ready to frame in 8 x 10″ size. They are created on heavy cold-pressed watercolour card using black archival ink and watercolour to bring the illustration to life. Your order includes up to ten (10) handlettered words, such as the family name or address. Please allow 8–10 weeks prior to shipping.
No refunds will be issued upon completion of the illustration. Pencil sketches may be requested prior to the ink + watercolour stages. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Once your payment is received, you will be receive a link to a House Order Submission page, where you can upload the photos and provide more information. Upon receipt of your photo(s), I reserve the right to decline the commission, and will refund your payment in full if this is the case.
Thank you so much for your order… I’m excited to create this special memento for you!
![: If you noticed the fine ink lines on the watercolour cherries 🍒 card I shared on Wednesday, and wondered what pen I used, this is it… The Uniball Signo DX in 0.38mm black. I reach for this pen constantly—sketchbooks, cards, doodling, journaling—any time I want a clean confident line that doesn’t bleed into watercolour or smear when you breathe on it wrong. It’s smooth, consistent, under $5, and when it’s out of ink, it just stops—no trying to convince it to squeeze out another few strokes. I buy these by the box so I can quickly grab a new one and carry on without missing a mark. What’s your go-to pen for line work? 🖊️Is it the same pen you love for writing? ✍🏼[ If you’d like to receive a collection of Sparks like this one ✨ in your inbox every Sunday, the link to subscribe is in my bio ]](https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/674925512_1555357536597583_3500172632623670821_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=1R1sqeQK78sQ7kNvwErP1KR&_nc_oc=AdqGe-DGYYEH7ivyn76EE-yPvFqKyjGStBjLr3JNtMJEGRrZqxiLTYD3-vMkochjUVU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=elL7l7HNQBHgeSGZ34gJBQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGbXvIUlruiKO1Kh7fgSvUPDDYQrecQZMX91aPzJ7z16U8fOASjoNssDEp4HxWIBJH2m8Vf8988&oh=00_Af4MNCK3ru5Dvc4kIUvosRvn9cx3abQP5UIpzkrx7ZcWmA&oe=6A07B9A4)
![: A walk along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa last weekend had me seeking signs of Spring. It was a warmish day, but nothing had quite yet popped. Tree buds were still tightly bundled, gardens still covered in leaves and fall debris with few to no signs of bulbs sprouting and peeking through… Everything looked dull, grey, or brown, with the exception of the clear blue sky.Then I saw this shock of green moss growing in a most unexpected place—the concrete footing of the guardrail along the canal’s edge. We’ve seen this before… plants seemingly growing out of concrete, rocks, and pavement. Moss, like this, weeds, flowers, and even some trees. The spores and seeds which happen to land on what appears to be inhospitable property—in just the right crevice, with just enough moisture and light—take hold, establish roots, and thrive. I feel like there is a life lesson here… Message received, Mother Nature! Where could you practice a little more resilience?[ If you’d like to receive a collection of Sparks like this one ✨ in your inbox every Sunday, the link to subscribe is in my bio ]](https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/678688324_1555346463265357_7698488493868185789_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=x_73o1qdHIsQ7kNvwF99nCF&_nc_oc=AdpidHtFB0wOIUNEUTCdjL8KmgQMzsn7IpkXR2-Z1utVmSbJxATZ2xU7jRG80aZMM_A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=elL7l7HNQBHgeSGZ34gJBQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFMAjaVCh9eJCdEuhmvbWNg63nUi8cUhK4lialKehUHTd-F8EhYp94aU5q9_G-U-udLln3KygcM&oh=00_Af5LB7CraSA_bcmfkxQdKu5ZKBOxsKJmyhuGK3eyS0uq0g&oe=6A07D72F)
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