The Canvas Chronicles - September 2022 Edition

September Inspiration:

Each month we consistently find ourselves looking to the outdoors with September being no different. As the seasons begin to shift and our favorite plant, hydrangeas, start turning a moody golden brown we are embracing the pops of color this season brings. Warm, grounded neutrals with layers of jewel tones mirror the new bloom of Zinnias. We have seen this reflected in our interiors. In the studio this month we have also been working with several neutral palettes while bringing green from the outside in.  We are looking forward to the cooler weather and pops of color this season brings!

Designer tip:

To grid or not to grid… This has been the question lately. 

We have been working on lots of new construction homes and found ourselves having lots of conversations on the desire to have window grids or not to have window grids- also known as grilles or muntins. Our experience is that our clients love natural light. We love natural light! Who doesn’t?  It brings so much joy! While looking at inspiration images, one of the common themes are lots of windows and 9 times out of 10 those windows will have grids.  These grids add so much charm to each space. The more modern homes will eliminate the grids and sometimes a client will eliminate based off budget; however, Canvas & Clay will always vote YES to grids.  We love the added character and charm that the muntins bring into the home! Do us a favor and have a look at your inspiration images.  In the breakfast, living, bright room images that you see, what draws you to that room? Do the windows have grids?  We bet they do! Invest in your windows! They can make a home! 

Our Friends: 

This month we would love to introduce you to our friends at Esperanza House.  Esperanza House is a Christian non-profit organization here in East Alabama. 

The goal of Esperanza House is to walk alongside and strive to improve the quality of life for Hispanic and/or low income children and families in the Auburn/ Opelika area. They hold countless events for the community such as food and clothing distributions, after school tutoring, Wednesday night Worship, and so much more.  They are truly and extension of family! 

Their mission is to improve the quality of life for the children and families by helping them successfully integrate into society through our faith in Jesus Christ.  

Prayerful needs:

·Tutors for children

·Help with ways to get children more involved in community life (ie youth groups, football games etc)

·A permanent home for Esperanza House- we are praying for an office/home location to serve our local families and meet with parents and children.

·Prayers over Board Members and Odalys (the fearless leader of Esperanza House) to sustain the ministry long term

·Prayers for current and future interns

How can YOU help? 

·Prayers, prayers, and more prayers! 

·Donations are accepted and are needed at the moment.  Specifically, gift cards to Kohls, TJ Maxx, and clothing stores.

·Do you know someone who has a space for Esperanza House to Operate?They are currently serving over 200 children in East Alabama without a home base. 

·Do you or know someone who enjoys tutoring?We need you!

“When you pray, things change. You change. Others change. The atmosphere changes. Communication with the Father shifts everything as you remember that all must answer to Him and that HE IS GOOD.” Cleerely

“Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.”

Jeremiah 29:12