Temple Bookends

When we went to the Nauvoo Pageant last summer, I was moved to hear Pres. Hinckley's voice at the end of it.  This is what he said, "Today, facing west, on the high bluff overlooking the city of Nauvoo, thence across the Mississippi, and over the plains of Iowa, there stands Joseph’s temple, a magnificent house of God. Here in theSalt Lake Valley, facing east to that beautiful temple in Nauvoo, stands Brigham’s temple, the Salt Lake Temple. They look toward one another as bookends between which there are volumes that speak of the suffering, the sorrow, the sacrifice, even the deaths of thousands who made the long journey from the Mississippi River to the valley of the Great Salt Lake."

The Nauvoo Mercantile & Gallery offers this framed version with pictures of the temples.

Indie Mats - Part 2

Today is my niece's birthday!  I put together this picture for her using a photo that I took and an Indie Mat that I bought at the Best of Missouri Market.  I think these are a fun idea.  I hope she likes it!

Latter-Day Home

Have you heard of Latter-Day Home?  It's a fantastic online shop of LDS-themed art and home decor.  It was started by Owen Mortensen, an artist friend of Joe's.  I love this simple seagull tray and this fun beehive pillow.  I also love this Salt Lake Temple doorknob etching made by my sister, Sara Alleman! 

Friday Featured Art: Salt Lake Temple Model

Have you been to Temple Square lately?  The South Visitors' Center has an incredible scaled model of the Salt Lake Temple.  Go here to read more about it.  Peter McCann Architectural Models Inc. created the model.  It is very informative and beautiful.  Here are some pictures from the Peter McCann web site: the whole model, the side cutaway, the celestial room, and the baptistry.