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Ellen Leigh

Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

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Three Quarter Pi Farm

A Slice of Paradise~feels like home

Posted on March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 by Ellen Leigh

With all of the spring like weather we’ve been having lately here on Three Quarter Pi Farm, it feels like a slice of paradise here. We’ve been getting out on the property to get a head start on some of [ . . . ]

Posted in PersonalTagged business, Clinton Art Center, Three Quarter Pi Farm2 Comments
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Big Changes! finding Three Quarter Pi Farm

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Ellen Leigh

About a year ago, Al and I got the ball rolling for some big changes in our lives. Set to retire at the end of the year, Al wanted to move out away from the hustle and bustle of city [ . . . ]

Posted in PersonalTagged Clinton, Lenawee, Tecumseh, Three Quarter Pi Farm3 Comments
Decorative floral painting on kitchen cart by Ellen Leigh

Kitchen Storage ~ favorite pieces, beautified

Posted on November 10, 2014February 11, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

There’s always that one very useful piece of furniture in every cook’s kitchen. It may not have a lot of monetary value, but it is priceless in it’s function, and it fits just right in it’s assigned place. I was [ . . . ]

Posted in furniture, PersonalTagged furniture, kitchenLeave a comment
Colorful and knitted scarves using a variety of different yarns and stitches by Ellen Leigh.

I’m a Knit Wit ~ knitted scarves project

Posted on November 8, 2014February 7, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Late last winter the manager of  The Art House gift shop admired a knitted scarf I was wearing and asked if I would be willing to knit a few for their gift shop in the fall. It seemed like a [ . . . ]

Posted in For Sale, PersonalTagged fiber, knitting, scarves, yarnLeave a comment
Just one of the murals I've been painting this year, I've been busy!

Whew! I’ve been busy!

Posted on July 14, 2014February 9, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Long time no blogpost! It’s been a busy, busy, busy spring and summer for me here so far, lots of different projects from murals to fine art, garden design, drafting, big sewing projects, design and color consults and lots and [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, PersonalTagged business1 Comment

Master Bath Magic

Posted on February 4, 2014February 9, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Al had this really nice condo when we met, complete with an enormous master bath- I love the size of it, we are spoiled. It was in need of a bit of an update- the wallpaper installed by one of [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, PersonalTagged bathroom, paint, remodel4 Comments
What a difference after eye surgery! How I see without any glasses or contact lens for my right eye.

Modern Miracles ~ eye surgery

Posted on June 28, 2013February 10, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Some people have been aware of my eyesight issues in recent years, most not. It is what it is, I have tried not to let it get in the way of my work, but over the past several months it [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, PersonalTagged cataract, lens implant8 Comments
Upper Peninsula photography by Ellen Leigh

‘Up North’~ Upper Peninsula Photography

Posted on August 2, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Last month Al and I had the opportunity to take a much needed vacation. The company he works for is shut down during the 4th of July week and my clients seldom want work done that week. We selected the [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, Personal, PhotographyTagged Photography, research, travel, vacation2 Comments
fine art prints of original photographs by Ellen Leigh man cave decor ideas

Finishing the Man Cave~ decor ideas

Posted on April 7, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Whew! We finally finished up the decor in the ‘Man Cave’ bathroom. Al likes to take photos of roads along the way in our travels. He has a nice sized collection of them. It was always my intent to display [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspiration, murals, Personal, PhotographyTagged faux, garage, grunge, man cave, Photography2 Comments
handpainted border in a small powder room. Chocolate ceiling and down the 9 foot wall a foot, soft ocean blue below. By Ellen Leigh

Powder Room

Posted on November 9, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

People ask me if my home has lots of murals and fancy finishes in it. The truth is, this one doesn’t. Lots of artwork, yes, but not directly on the walls.  I have added some color to the home though [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, PersonalTagged bathroom, border, custom, faux, paint, powder roomLeave a comment

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