Sunday, February 22, 2026

Sunday Smiles and Sunday in the Art Room - Favourite Painting

 

For SITAR

I am showing a favourite painting I have in my house.  It is actually a framed postcard my departed mother brought me from a trip she made to Paris back in the day. I love it.

Sharing Tom's comment on the postcard (who knows, perhaps):
...the iconic white-washed architecture of Santorini, Greece. The photo features characteristic Cycladic houses with arched ceilings, white exterior walls, and a prominent exterior staircase, reminiscent of the village of Oia?

34 comments:

Elkes Lebensglück said...

Beautiful photograph, a lovely memory of your mother!

Katerinas Blog said...

Wonderful card and very beautiful that reminds you of your mother's trip to Paris!!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Beautiful. Have a nice Sunday.

Kathylorraine said...

Good morning, thank you for sharing

Angie's Recipes said...

That's pretty nice.

Linda Hoye said...

I love the simplicity of that painting. It’s intriguing and invites one to linger and imagine at the same time. Just lovely!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I love it, too, Christine. Such a sentimental keepsake!

My name is Erika. said...

I really like that piece too. I can see why you framed it. Have a great rest of your weekend.

ellie said...

Such inspiration and a beautiful history. Wonderful to this postcard made into art. Lovely shadows. Thanks so much!

Caitlin&Megan said...

So great to know the story behind this art. Such a fantastic Sunday art room post. Awesome to know. Beautiful and inspiring postcard.

Ananka said...

It's nice :-D

Tom said...

...the iconic white-washed architecture of Santorini, Greece. The photo features characteristic Cycladic houses with arched ceilings, white exterior walls, and a prominent exterior staircase, reminiscent of the village of Oia?

Busy Bee Suz said...

Christine, it is lovely. How sweet that you can cherish this memory of your sweet mother daily.

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Rostrose said...

Dear Christine, this picture is certainly a lovely reminder of your mother.

All the best from Austria, Traude
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Christine said...

Tom thanks for this information!

Lisabella Russo said...

It is very lovely, thank you for sharing!

Gillena Cox said...

Lovely keepsake, Christine
Thanks for linking to SundaySmiles

Much love

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Gorgeous and subtle shadow work on that painting! I can see why you love it!

Carola Bartz said...

I totally understand how this can become a favorite painting. It would have found a special spot in my home as well.

Stefania said...

Hai fatto bene a incorniciare questa cartolina, perché è favolosa

DVArtist said...

Tom described it perfectly. This is one I would frame and keep as well. Thank you for sharing with SITAR and have a very nice Sunday.

morfeas said...

Καλησπερα απο Ελλάδα, πολυ ωραιος πινακας!

DeniseinVA said...

What a treasure from your mother. It makes a beautiful wall painting. Thank you Christine for sharing your mom's lovely post card and Tom's interesting comment.

LoveT. said...


This is a very nice postcard.

Cheerful Monk said...

I love the photo and the story behind it. 😊❤️

jabblog said...

A lovely memento.

The Happy Whisk said...

I'm sorry she's gone and glad you have something special like this to remind you of her.

Lowcarb team member said...

So special Christine, a lovely memory of your mother.

All the best Jan

Iris Flavia said...

Great memory and nice card. Mine of Santorini.. mixed ;-)

peppylady (Dora) said...

Quite lovely.

J.P. Alexander said...

Genial. Te mando un beso.

Gene Black said...

It is a sweet and lovely memory keeper.

baili said...

Gift of Postcard that you framed is beautiful!
Your description of certain beauty of place is captivating