Harvest Time

I did not plant a garden this year.  The photo above was taken of produce from my garden four years ago.  For the last three years, I've participated in a CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) with a local farm---but not this year.  This year, however, I have wonderful friends who have been sharing their extra garden produce with me, including beautiful fresh eggs!

Character of Entries

 Photo:  Via 79 Ideas

 Photo:  Via Desire to Inspire

 Photo:  Desdemventana Bjorkliden

 Photo:  Source unknown

 Photo:  Donald Street Prahran

 Photo:  Michelle James via Remodelista

Photo:  Tria Giovan

Camping Chic Decor?

Yes, camping chic decor...

During a research period for raised dog beds for outside summer lounging, I ran across a wood and canvas camping cot at a local thrift store.  I bought the cot for a song.  Though the two end pieces were missing, I knew I could make replacements in my woodworking shop.  I got on the internet to see examples of the end pieces and surprisingly ran across examples of Army/camping cots used as camping chic interior decor.  The prices for vintage cots are also surprisingly high.  Here are a few of the images I discovered.

OK, so the search for raised dog beds will continue.  I've decided not to use the chic cot for the hound beds, after all.  ;o)

Utah Watercolor Society Small Works Exhibit 2013

 Above:  JUROR'S AWARD:  Fred's Cake, Toni Youngblood, 2013

Above:  HONORABLE MENTION:   Amalfi Hillside, Toni Youngblood, 2013

Pet Portrait: German Short-hair Pointer Puppy

Blue, Acrylic on canvas, 12"x12", Toni Youngblood  2013

Pet Portrait: Morning with Ebony Cat

Ebony Cat, Acrylic on Canvas 12"x12", Toni Youngblood 2013

Pet Portrait: Garrett the red Greyhound

Garrett, Acrylic on canvas, 12"x12" 2013