Saturday, August 31, 2013

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)

Friday, August 30, 2013

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

Thursday, July 11, 2013

For Anna Mariea

For Anna Mariea, Acrylic on canvas, 36"x24" - Toni Youngblood 2013

I had been meaning  to paint this picture for a couple of years, as well as others of the sunflowers in my garden.  In May, I lost a dear and wonderful woman who has been in my life for my whole life and was like a mother in the love she showed to me and all those dear ones in her life.  Upon losing her, I began this overdue painting.  While working on it, I was able to think of her with love and cry and smile and paint.  Anna Mariea's favorite flower:  The Sunflower.  Anna Mariea, you brought so much joy and love into our lives with your expansive, inclusive heart.  xToni

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Mallorca Finca Remodel

I love pretty much everything about this place and more so because it includes a painting studio. 
This is the home of  Danish fashion designer, Malene Birger.  The article is featured in Est Magazine and the original photos were taken by Gori Salva,  The full story on the home and more photographs can be seen here.
I would only change the painted white wood floors to natural wood finish, if the place were mine.  I'm aware of the trend of white painted floors, but I'm just not a fan of white floors.



 Entering the painting studio
 Yes, I could paint here.

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