A Texas Dilemma

Matt and I began a sort of "tradition". For each place/area/city/region we live in, we collect a piece of art that represents (to us) that time in our life.

Iowa

We didn't actually begin this "tradition" in Iowa, but we have plenty of artwork that represents Iowa to us.... it was our beginning. Each photo in our home of family, friends, and loved ones reminds us of where we come from and all the amazing people we have in our lives. The most important art in our home that represents Iowa is this. It is the beginning of our story. It's a reminder of where we fell in love and where this wild journey together began

Now our next move was to the Chicago area, but technically this "tradition" didn't begin until our move to La La La La La La La Louisiana.

Louisiana

This move was our first culture shock. We were in a region of the country both of us were very unfamiliar with. We had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a different culture... the food, the language, the s l o w pace. Although we didn't technically live in New Orleans (we were Lake Charles residents) we chose to purchase our Louisiana artwork in New Orleans. While we were living in Lake Charles we didn't really get to experience a whole lot of what they had to offer. Matt worked 70 days straight and the area was still recuperating from Hurricane Rita. However, during one of Matt's free weekends, we traveled to N'awlins and we got a heavy helping of Louisiana culture. The food, the people, the music, the entertainment, and the art. The French Quarter showcases some amazing architecture and can be such a beautiful place (if you can get past the smell and the intoxicated tourists). Therefore we chose to buy a piece that represented that first visit to us.

Pirate's Alley is located in the French Quarter next to Saint Louis Cathedral, which is the oldest cathedral in the United States (and absolutely gorgeous). When Matt's parents traveled to New Orleans with us this spring, we created our own Pirate's Alley piece of art...

Okay, the fire hydrant didn't make it into the painting, but you get the point... After our southern adventure we returned back to the mid-west to Aurora, Illinois.

Illinois

Living in the Chicago 'burbs was amazing. Some of our closest, dearest friends just a hop, skip, & a jump away in the city where there was always something fabulous going on... amazing. We found this modern painting which reminded us of this time in our lives. Then when we saw the title, we knew it was meant to be. "Moving Right Along" Thats how we roll.

Pretty eclectic artwork so far right. This brings me to my dilemma. I am beginning to brainstorm a piece that represents our Texan lifestyle... and I am at a loss. I mean obviously I have seen plenty of this kind of stuff:
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Yeah, that's not gonna fly. So my search for inspiration continues.

Although I think this may sum up my inspiration for the weekend...