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Colorful Art – Matlacha Style

01.22.2009 by Kim //

art - Lovegrove art gallery

Matlacha (Matt-la-shay) is a colorful little town full of big, colorful art! Lovegrove Gallery is always on my list of stops! This has been one of my favorite places to find art for years now! We are talking “Island Art“ at its finest around here! It’s located on Pine Island, Florida, and you might miss it if you’re not looking for it!

It’s about 25 minutes from Punta Gorda and today was a pretty nice day to visit…a little cold for me, but nice. Jacob and I even had some ice cream. I know I said it was cold out, but they had homemade ice cream! Girl Scout Thin Mint Ice Cream! It wasn’t too cold to have a little!

art - gallery backyard

The photo above was taken in the Lovegrove backyard! As we entered the gallery today they were passing out marshmallows for roasting around their firepit! Jacob really enjoyed that! The town is swarming with visitors at this time of the year and the shops and galleries are extremely busy! I thought it was wonderful to see this art community thriving!

Pine Bay Art and Antiques has a great selection of local art, and they have wonderful books by Robert Macomber that Tim loves! He lives on Pine Island and writes great historical fiction novels. I happened to find a cute little purse here today…wearable art!

art - gallery

There’s a great hotel to stay at located right in the heart of everything.  It’s actually built out OVER the water, with fishing just out the door to your room! That’s right…you walk out your door onto the dock with chairs waiting for you to sit down and “catch the big one” for dinner! Bridge Water Inn is great for families! Can you tell I practically grew up in my Mom’s travel agency?

art - hotel

Here’s one of my favorite things from Matlacha…The Giant Fish! We really should name him because he hangs out on the wall in the kitchen everyday! This is one of the many “colorful art” pieces that decorate the inside and outside of our house.

art -fish

Here’s another one of my earlier purchases…

art - paradise sign

Here’s more backyard art at the gallery…a reminder of Hurricane Charley that did so much damage in this area.

art - hurricane signs

Colorful art really does brighten everything up a bit!

LIVE IN COLOR!

Stop by Hooked on Houses to see what others have to share.  It’s “Hooked on Fridays!”

Today at The Inspired Room  you can find links for all the others participating in “A Wonderful Life!” 

There are so many great ideas at Hooked on Houses and The Inspired Room!  

 

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Categories // Decorating, Florida Trips, Things That Make Ya Say "Yay!", Travel Tales Tags // Art, Bright, Colors, Matlacha, Pretty

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  1. Sue says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    that’s a fun looking place to be…so colorful during this cold dreary winter weather….I could use a trip there..

  2. maya | springtree road says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    oh, just gorgeous! i love all that color. 🙂

    maya | springtree road’s last blog post..Color in winter

  3. Gigi says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    That bottle tree is so charming! Love your fish. Let us know what you name him 🙂

    Gigi’s last blog post..Hooked on Trader Joe’s

  4. Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home says

    January 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    What beautiful colors, and I especially love their cheerfulness in the middle of winter! ~Arleen

    Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home’s last blog post..Decorating at The White House ~ Private Dining Room

  5. Michelle says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:50 am

    I am jealous!

    Michelle’s last blog post..Hooked On?

  6. Mom in High Heels says

    January 23, 2009 at 2:27 am

    Wow! That is bright! Thanks for showing that.

    Mom in High Heels’s last blog post..The artist downstais

  7. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    January 23, 2009 at 9:05 am

    What a fun and colorful post! Loved it! Now I’ve got a hankering for some of that Thin Mint ice cream, too. Those are my favorite Girl Scout cookies. Yum.

    Thanks for joining my party! 🙂

    Julia @ Hooked on Houses’s last blog post..“The American President:” The West Wing on the Big Screen

  8. Shannon says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Love the art! Especially that fish. I will definitely have to remember this place if we ever vacation nearby.

    Shannon’s last blog post..Counters and Floors

  9. Alana @ Gray Matters says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Wow! What an incredible place. All that color is amazing and it makes me feel warm on this winter day just looking at the pictures.

    Alana @ Gray Matters’s last blog post..Reversible Apron: Take One

  10. Gayle says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Kim, it’s so nice to see so much color! Sounds like a great vacation spot!

    Gayle’s last blog post..Rug Shopping, Help!

  11. Tiffany says

    January 23, 2009 at 11:31 am

    What great colors! It looks like a very happy place to be.

    (I came over from The Inspired Room)

  12. PamperingBeki says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    All that color is FAB!

  13. Pretty Organizer says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    Oh my word. I love color. I’m the daughter of a commercial painter and I used to spend HOURS with his color wheel (sample stick) and plan. Then I moved to L.A. after I was married and lived in a little neighborhood with a lot of families from Mexico… now they KNOW color! The houses were similar to your post… and on the inside, every wall was a different color! So lively, so welcoming, my children loved to visit. I think the influence has rubbed off because my sons are asking for a tie-dye room!

  14. Ann Kroeker says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    You’re making me crave some sunshine and brightly painted chairs while sit and stare out at this dull, gray, Midwestern winter.

    You’re making me crave Florida, too.

    And ice cream.

    Such luxury of color!

    Ann Kroeker’s last blog post..Food on Fridays

  15. melissa @ the inspired room says

    January 23, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    The colors! AMAZING!!! Beautiful post,

    blessings,
    melissa

    melissa @ the inspired room’s last blog post..Finding Inspiration When You are Feeling Overwhelmed

  16. Steph says

    January 23, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Oh man! Love those vibrant colors. That hotel sounds really neat. That fish that hangs out at your house is really cool too.

    Steph’s last blog post..A quick project..

  17. Laurie says

    January 23, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Wow! That is a very colorful place, how could you possibly miss it! I love it!

    Laurie’s last blog post..The Remains Of The Day

  18. Live.Love.Eat says

    January 23, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I LOVE places like this!!!!!!!! Reminds me of the Keys, Amelia Island, Cedar Key, FL. Love those types of coastal towns. You have come by a couple of times and I am playing catchup and wanted to say hello!!!!!

    Live.Love.Eat’s last blog post..Coconut Curry Chicken Soup – Not So Fat Fridays

  19. Tamra @ It all started with a kiss says

    January 23, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    This post was a sight for sore eyes! Winter in the Midwest can be so dreary. I could almost feel the sunshine.

    Tamra @ It all started with a kiss’s last blog post..A time to rest

  20. Ms.Tee says

    January 23, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    What a great place it must be to visit – though these pictures are a fun substitute! My son is very arsty and would *love* this place. Thanks for sharing it!

    Ms.Tee’s last blog post..A Family Home Tour

  21. Indiana Keetha says

    January 23, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Hubby used to take me to this FABULOUS restaurant in Matlatcha – – – “The Matlatcha Oyster Bar” It was our FAVORITE. The last time we tried to go, had closed down. 🙁

    Oh yah – – – and the first time he took me there, he made me try to pronounce the name, and of course I pronounced it like it looks and he laughed his head off at me. Now I KNOW how to say it!!!

    Indiana Keetha’s last blog post..I’m Becoming a Domestic Diva – – –

  22. Rhonda says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    What a cheerful place to hang out and visit! 🙂

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving encouraging comments of prayer for my family last week! We really appreciated them! ~Rhonda 🙂

    Rhonda’s last blog post..When It Rains {Snows}, It Pours…

  23. Myrnie says

    January 23, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    Thanks for stopping by today!
    Wow, what fantastic colors! Sure brightens up this drab Pacific NW winter day, thanks for sharing :o)

    Myrnie’s last blog post..How are you doing?

  24. kari & kijsa says

    January 24, 2009 at 12:40 am

    Wonderful color! Such creative and cheerful art!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

    kari & kijsa’s last blog post..Another Great Cover-up!

  25. dawn-Hydrangea Home says

    January 24, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Great colorful photos and art! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    dawn-Hydrangea Home’s last blog post..A Beautiful Life – Hooked on Tassels!

  26. Jena-Not So Shabby says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Love your BRIGHT & COLORFUL pics……so much FUN…I would love to visit that place! Thanks for visiting my blog! You “brightened” my day!

    Jena-Not So Shabby’s last blog post..Enjoy what you have been BLESSED with….

  27. Pat Layton says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    I LOVE this little town also!
    Thank you for taking me there for a visit. I actually have some of these same shots saved as memories and remember the ice cream too!
    Love you,
    MomL

  28. Gina says

    January 26, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Thanks for sharing such amamzing colors! It brightens this gray, snowy day we’re having here!

    Thanks for stopping in too!
    Gina

    Gina’s last blog post..Hope

  29. karen rapport says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    If you look at the PINTEREST boards I work on, the first thing to notice is the colors I so love! Your blog sure showed some terrific places to go visit. Our Hug tee shirts are in bright colors too and would fit right into this town. What is it about color that attracts people so and makes us all smile? Thanks for your lovely blog!! xo

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