Sunshine on a cloudy day

I don’t know about you, but months and months without sunshine is hard on me, and Iowa winters can be pretty brutal. As we are inching our way into the darker, cozy months, we need to bring a little bit of that sunshine indoors.

A happy lamp can add a lot to a space. A happy lamp is a lamp that produces light that mimics the sunshine we get in the warmer months. By replicating the effects of the sun, these little lamps (that you can find on Amazonand local retailers) improve mood, energy level and the overall ambiance of the room. If you are not feeling like a happy lamp is something you want to have in your home, even just putting a couple more lamps in heavily trafficked areas can really add life to the space!

Buy yourself flowers or keep a plant at your desk at work (whether that be the kitchen table or your office). Having that extra living thing in your space brings a brightness to the space.

Lastly, there's a few special pieces at the gallery that will definitely add that splash of sunshine to your home on a dark winter day. And, it's an investment that brings joy all-year-round!

This piece just screams sunshine to me. It is bright and vibrant and filled with summer nostalgia. The colors are fun and inviting and the subject matter is simple and sweet. Slonem’s work often includes soft and sweet, sunshine-y subject matter with an edgy twist, and this piece paves the way.

I love Jimmy’s brush strokes and timeless interpretation of the subject matter really draw the viewer in and invite them to be present. This Iowa farmscape is a wonderful example of this. The way he made the sun dance with the clouds and reflect along the field makes one almost believe they can smell the soft summer breeze and feel the warm earth beneath their feet.

The shine, variance in golden pigment, and the beautiful layering is reminiscent of sunshine dancing off a body of water. The movement of the golden hues reflect movement and exciting things to come.

Part of a handful of new arrivals at the gallery, Jaime McCarrier’s collectionscreams the ultimate beach girl. Her coastal colors and scenery make you dream of stepping right into the painting. The warmth radiating in each of her paintings is exactly what I need during the winter season.

And, finally—right there in the title—Logan Ledford's Summer Color is the perfect pop of color to keep the warm tones shining all-year-round. The combination of mauves, nudes and yellows is so beautiful and such a happy piece to spend time with all day.