01 July, 2010

The Ahhhmazing Patricia van Essche

I opened my email Sunday night to find theee most beautiful illustrations from the most talented Patricia van Essche...

And finally, an Hermes beach towel pour moi!

But best of all, something money can't buy, skinny minny, long legs...

If all of those gifts weren't beeeyond enough, look at the custom MRR Design frame she had Marnie make for me as well. Who's the lucky girl?

Kindness of PVE, the most talented illustrator in all the land. And, the most generous! I mean, who doesn't want to be immortalized in Lilly and a white bikini looking all svelte? And, my own virtual Hermes beach towel to boot! I can die happy...XXOO
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  1. raedJuly 1, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Oh, Allie, they are beautiful. I know you will enjoy them.

    Miss Patricia, you are brilliant and generous. Bless you!

    Here's to Lilly, long legs, and an even longer Summer!

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  2. mary anneJuly 1, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    Ooohh! I love her work! Love your new header, but I already miss the one of you and kitties. This new one is outdoor-sy. Very, very nice!

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  3. kpJuly 1, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Love the header so much and I told you I am pea green and pink with envy over your fab PVE little paintings. I want one so badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. SandraJuly 1, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    That is darling! Love, love, love. xoxo

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  5. caknitterJuly 1, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    So cute. :-)

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  6. pve designJuly 1, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Happy July first. You are a dear to post.
    Thanks, I am all red-white and blue!
    pve

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  7. BethanyJuly 1, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Wow! These are gorgeous. I love everything.

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  8. SueJuly 1, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    I guess so!!! Amazing...lucky, lucky, adorable girl.

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  9. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreJuly 1, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    These illustrations are so very SIAV! I love the one of you in your Lilly dress and Varinas…classic. I am going to make a request that a UPS truck be in the background of the next illustration! xx

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  10. MarnieJuly 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    patricia's work is wonderful - so cheerful and fresh - looks like she captured you perfectly! my header is done by pve too - it always makes me smile...thanks for pop - the frame was fun to create!

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  11. North of 25AJuly 1, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    PVE has wings, I have no doubt. You look marvelous, truly. Love the new header too.
    Best,
    Colleen

    PS - the PX-whatever is still in the box watching me...gain weight

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  12. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesJuly 1, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Gorgeous illustrations! Love the frame, too. xo xo

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  13. Sweet Southern PrepJuly 1, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    LOVE! The one of you in the adirondack chair is beautiful. Heading over there now.

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  14. Suburban PrincessJuly 1, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I love love love her work! One of these days I need to decide which look I want for myself!

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  15. Anne LakeJuly 1, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Welll, those look like your legs to me.

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  16. Miss Southern PrepJuly 1, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Those illustrations are gorgeous! I love the Hermes beach towel!

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  17. KeriJuly 1, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    These are beyond fabulous - she totally captured you! Thank you for sharing!

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  18. Living Life in the LowcountryJuly 1, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    You're right, AMAZING! I love her work!

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  19. Mrs. ZJuly 1, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Absolutely fabulous!!!! :)

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  20. Nelle SomervilleJuly 1, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    PVE, you are a rock star. Allie Von Long Legs, how lucky to have such a talented friend to make all virtual dreams come true. Love Pilgie in the basket + the Hermes!

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  21. rosiecampbellJuly 1, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Fabulous illustration! What a great gift.

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  22. UnknownJuly 1, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Magical - all of them. And how fab to have that new beach towel, to boot! Love the new look!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Is it wrong that I'm jealous (in the best possible way) about those illustrations? The one in the chair - To. Die. For. The profile. The attitude. The skinny legs. All completely fabulous.

    I've been toying with getting her to do an illustration of my family and this seals the deal. J'dore PVE.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, I love her stuff! She did a beautiful job on your images :)

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  25. Sydney Carver SnyderJuly 2, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Love it! PVE is SO talented, I love all of her designs! You are one lucky lady! I also love your new header!

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  26. JMWJuly 2, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    I LOVE Patricia's work! How cute that she worked in the Hermes beach towel. I really need to commission her for an illustration of our new home.

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  27. Meg TrainerJuly 2, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    love, love. love her work...i am seeing wedding invites!

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  28. QueenBeeSwainJuly 2, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    oooooohmigod, these are perfection, I am going to have to commission a little piece by PVE too!

    xoox

    kHm

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  29. AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Loved the old one, but this is even better. So talented, she!

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  30. Jessica RyanJuly 4, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    the towel is. PERFECT!!!!!! Love them both! She is fabulously talented.

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  31. MayaJuly 6, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Such great illustrations!! Just posted about the Hermes beach towels..., to indulge virtually is the best!

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