Last month when my family moved from Southern California to the desert, it was a tough transition for a group of people who have Southern California running through their veins. My husband, children and I were all born in beach climate and were use to moisture, sand and sun.
When we moved into our new home our walls were bare and I was on a hunt for art. I scoured the stores, visiting every possible option. Nothing and I mean nothing was good. I refused to buy some generic flowers I'd seen a million times (seriously every store had the same flowers or watercolor french scene).
Now enter Jim Amos Photos on Etsy. I discovered this store, recommended by one of my very best friends and presto, I suddenly had the two things I was missing in my new desert oasis: art for the walls and stunning images of everything I love in Southern California. I was inspired by his colors, impressed by his technique and intrigued by the shots he captured with utter perfection. I felt his photos deep in my soul.
Head on over and discover the Jim Amos store on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JimAmosPhotos22
And now because Jason Bogs, the man behind Jim Amos Photos is one of the best people I know, he is giving CRAZY MOMS EVERYWHERE a chance to win one of his photos. Leave a comment here with your email address or email me at amanda@litfestmagazine.com and you too can hang the best parts of Cali in your home. This image will be yours in a 5x5 size! You have until Noon, Wednesday August 3 to enter! Good Luck!!!
Too bad it is now August 9th... especially since my husband and I (and our 2 kids) moved from Southern Cali last year to Oregon... yes, Oregon. I have my entire house touched by tasteful hues of beach scenery colors... sand, aqua, buttery yellows, and coral... because we miss it down there so much. I have been wanting some art of beach scenes and palm trees and I LOVE his art work! Thank you for at least sending me in the right direction (to Etsy) to find some of S. Cal art to remind me of the land I love.
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