Kelli, over at There Is No Place Like Home, hosts this neat Show and Tell Friday, every Friday. I would like to participate this week by sharing a special piece of artwork. A few years ago, I found this painting tucked away in my Mom’s closet. It didn’t even have a frame on it. I asked where she got it. She told me that it had been painted by her cousin, Mickie. Mom didn’t really know what to do with it. I wanted it! All my Mom’s family is from Oklahoma, and this picture so perfectly depicts a part of my family’s roots. It brings back fond memories of visits to my grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ farms. I thought that a simple barnwood frame was the perfect finishing touch. I have it hanging on my bedroom wall, and I never get tired of seeing it. I only wish my Mom’s cousin could have known how much this painting would mean to me, but she had already passed away from ovarian cancer when it came to live with me. Thank you, Mickie, for this special piece of art.
I think she did a wonderful job. Thank you for stopping by to visit. I hope you enjoyed my Show and Tell Friday post.
Ramblings From Randi, The Wild Rose Quilter 
Hi! What a great find!
I think I will come back and visit you again.
I love your theme too. 😉 I use the same one. LOL
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Fantastic! I always love it when I go to someone’s home and ask about a piece of art and there’s a great story behind it.
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I love barns. The picture is very nice Randi. I’m glad you are enjoying it.
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Randi, I love the picture and the frame is perfect for it. It’s wonderful that you have it to enjoy and I’m sure your cousin would be thrilled that it found the right home.
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What a nice picture to have – its subject gives a reminder of your ancestry and the painter was a family member!
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Wow – lucky you, Randi! Display it with pride and pass it and the wonderful memories on to your son!
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How wonderful! It’s a great painting, but the family connections and sentimental value make it priceless.
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A lovely painting and the frame you selected was just perfect.
Susan
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Randi – it’s a great picture and the frame is perfect. I have some wonderful paintings by my favorite great aunt that I wouldn’t part with for a million bucks.
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Randi what a great piece of art AND family history! It is beautiful and your frame is perfect! Your cousin Mickie left a wonderful piece behind…how lucky for both of you, that you found it and appreciate it’s value.
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Wonderful!
sammi
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How wonderful that you were finally able to frame this precious painting! It’s a very special family treasure indeed! I’d love to see that old barn in reality!
By the way, I very much like the snow fakes on your site, too!
Best wishes from Germany and Happy New Year!
Anita
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It’s lovely, and I think you made the right choice for a frame!
Amanda
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What wonderful art work – and even more wonderful memoires.
Blessings
~Martie
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What a wonderful show and tell! The picture is a beautiful reminder of your childhood memories! I’m so glad you found it!
Kelli
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