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Showing posts with label interior design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interior design. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Delightful Doggie Decor

Hi. I’m Joanna, a writer for Design Shuffle, an online portal for interior designers to share their portfolios of beautiful homes and work spaces. I search the web daily for the most beautiful interior design ideas and share them on blogs such as this one. Thank you to A Vintage Touch for allowing me to share today. The doggies pictured here are pampered by their owners with cushy digs around the house. From built-in dog boxes to plump dog beds, these pups have it made. How do you pamper your own dog? Doggie Decor
 These two pooches are sitting pretty in ornately carved antique chairs with modern dog bowls at the ready. Doggie Decor
 This regal pup looks chic and sophisticated on its decadent velvet covered dog bed. A bed such as this one blends well with the rest of the furnishings in the room. Doggie Decor
 A turquoise acrylic daybed and bowl is the perfect style for the modern dog in this modern bedroom design. Doggie Decor
 From its own drawer, a precious pug guards her owner's sacred shoe collection from other looting hounds. Doggie Decor
 A plush dressing room provides the perfect setting for this frou frou little poodle and owner to primp and play. How about this space for inspiring lots of decorating ideas? Doggie Decor
 Built-in dog boxes offer these hounds an out of the way play to spend the day napping and relaxing. Doggie Decor
 A portrait of a hunting dog looks lovely hung with hunting scenes and landscapes. The rich green on the walls provides the perfect backdrop for these framed pieces. Doggie Decor
 Looking for kitchen design ideas with a delightful doggie point of view? You can tell this canine companion was in on the design planning process. He gets his own spot in the kitchen built into the island with a comfy cushion. Images1|2|3|4|5|6|7| 8 Can't get enough of the various interior design styles out there? Then check out Design Shuffle to get endless inspiration from Boston interior designers and more!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

It's Official! I will be a part of Matthew Mead's HOLIDAY!

I can't say a great deal more than I will be designing something special for the upcoming issue of HOLIDAY with Matthew Mead! I'm such a fan of his amazing work, 
as well as Linda MacDonald of Restyled Home, 
and was also thrilled to find out 
  
 will be included in the issue as well!They are taking PRE-ORDERS NOW and if you order either today or tomorrow you will be entered into a wonderful GIVEAWAY of one of the flower holders below! So hop, skip, & jump on over today!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Another Flea Market Style Magazine Giveaway x2!!

 

**The 2 WINNERS of my Flea Market Style Magazine Giveaway 
& Fine Art Giclee Print are:

Thank you to everyone who entered...tweeted...posted...& are following! Have a wonderful, family filled weekend!!


Look what just arrived in my mailbox! Two free issues of Flea Market Style Magazine! And being that I already have a coveted copy of my own, I am going to give both of these copies away along with a Giclee Print of your choice from my store on Etsy!
(*Note: Please be sure your choice is a Giclee Print.)
To enter:
1) Visit my store on etsy and leave a comment on this post telling me which print you would like!
2) For 2 entries, become a follower of my blog and leave another comment telling me so!
3) For 3 entries, write a post about this giveaway on your own blog, leave a comment telling me so & provide the link.
4) For 4 entries, tweet about the giveaway on twitter, leave a comment telling me so & provide me with your twitter id name.
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! THANK YOU!!

Friday, September 25, 2009

*Artist's Portrait* Anne Harwell

What a small world we live in! I learned just a few weeks ago that Anne Harwell is not only an artist like myself, but a Michigan native as well! It is a true pleasure having her share her story here...

Where were you born?
I was born in Detroit, Michigan.

What are your earliest memories of being involved in making art or wanting to be an artist?
From an early age, I was obsessed with any and all kinds of art and office supplies. I would spend my compulsory "nap time" as a kid, creating things from paper cuttings, mucilage and crayons. I would then use a wet cloth to dampen the hair around my hairline and rub my cheeks to convince my mom that I had actually slept a little.

What type of subject matter inspires you most?
I am drawn to design and interiors, in particular.

Tell us a little about your family and where you live.
I am single and live in Bonita Springs, FL on the Gulf Coast. I love the mild climate and living near the beach. It's a perfect, laid-back setting that is great for day-to-day living, far from the urban angst I have experienced living in large cities elsewhere.

What are some of your favorite things or things that are essential to your success/well-being as a person and an artist?
My relationship with God is the most essential thing to keeping me centered, content and sane in this crazy world. My family is also a great source of support and I am very grateful for a close relationship with them. I love being outside, frequenting bookstores, cooking, keeping up with my friends, getting quiet time and plenty of sleep. I also always have a bottle of water with me....always!

Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
That is a hard question - I would probably live here in Florida most of the time, but would also love to live in Paris, London, or Barcelona for part of the year.

What are the most challenging things for you being an artist?
Probably the fact that I am entirely responsible for every aspect of my own business and I have to be a self-starter. Building up a client base and a consistent income can be a challenge as well, but hard work and perseverance pay off. I wouldn't trade the joy and satisfaction that I derive from being an artist for the mundane security of a predictable job, though.

Here are some examples of her work...the first, an intricately hand-cut silhouette of a classic Chinese Chippendale chair is one of my favorites by far!
(Currently available in her Etsy store.)



And I really love her framed quotes!
Be sure to visit Anne's Blog . She also does commissioned work as well. (click here to contact her)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

NEW Magazine Blog from Ki Nassauer & Matthew Mead Just Launched!

I wanted to be sure to pass on a bit of exciting news from Linda MacDonald over at Restyled Home, who is their Editor-at-Large for the new Flea Market Style Magazine!:
"I just wanted to share that the new
Flea Market Style magazine blog
(from style experts Ki Nassauer and Matthew Mead)
has just been launched and I would like to invite you all to come check it out!
The blog is a behind-the-scenes look
at the making of the magazine

and some of the features include:
A Fly on the Wall, Comings and Goings,
Flea marketing tips and inspiration,
past projects and future inspirations,
and an introduction to the Flea Market Style team."


They are planning on including the blogging community in this venture, so be sure to grab their blog button & add it to your blog to help promote the magazine! You can also ask to be added to their blog roll! So, be sure to check it out!
(*AND you can follow them on Facebook as well!)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

An American in Paris...(Madame X, after Sargent) & Another Winner's Painting!


"An American in Paris...(Madame X, after Sargent)", 8"x 10",
oil on stretched canvas,
(SOLD,thank you!)



I cannot begin to tell you just how much fun this piece was to paint! As soon as I saw this painting I immediately envisioned a scene depicting a quiet corner of what might have been Madame's bedroom or parlor...she looks so regal in her black, velvet dress...ready for the opera perhaps or a glamorous ball. And if she were around today I think she just might have a pair of Christian Louboutin heels gracing her feet!

(*I am adding this to the Hooked on Fridays Blog Party because I am hooked on doing these little Master Portrait Studies!I SO enjoy doing each and every one!:o)
To see one I recently did of Mary Cassatt's, "The Bath," click here.
(**Be sure to check out the AWESOME ART GIVEAWAY on Laura Trevey's Blog, she does beautiful, beach inspired watercolor paintings!)

And here is another winner's painting from my recent Blog Art Giveaway! Meet 'Mini Mason' as I like to call this piece as it is a little 3"x 4" gem of an adorable Golden Retriever named Mason, from "Who Says Dogs Don't Blog...the Day and the Life of Mason Dixie"...I will be announcing the next winner soon, so stay tuned! :o)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A Special Thank-You from Matthew Mead to ME!!

What a great message to wake up to this morning from none other than designer/stylist/author/editor Matthew Mead!:

Lara,
Words cannot express the deep appreciation Jenny and I feel for the absolutely amazing portrait of Oscar. You have perfectly captured his essence in color and proportion and I was overwhelmed opening such a thoughtful gift upon arriving at Linda's. We just adore the painting and have shared it with family and friends alike who have had the same reaction. Thank you for sharing our special doggie with so many of your fans.
Best, Matthew and Jenny Mead

How good is that?? And then Linda MacDonald over at Restyled Home did a wonderful write up about my work as well! It's not everyday that an artist is recognized by their peers, so thank you Matthew and Linda! You have truly made my day! And be sure to stay tuned to their new magazine coming out soon called
Flea Market Style!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Meet Mathew Mead's Pup, "Oscar"...& A Giveaway at A Gift Wrapped Life!

Oscar, 11"x 14", oil on canvas (nfs)

I just wanted to share some awesome news! I recently was commissioned to do a surprise painting for none other than interior designer/stylist/author/editor Matthew Mead! Linda MacDonald over at Restyled Home asked me to do a painting of his pup, Oscar, for him and his wife as they were coming to her home for a photo shoot as they are launching a new magazine soon called Flea Market Style! You can read more about it here. Linda will be sending me a photo of Matthew and his wife with my painting very soon! Just so thrilled to hear that they are pleased with how it turned out! It was a true pleasure...thank you Linda! :o)
To have a portrait done of your precious pup feel free to contact me!

** Also!! A GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY will be taking place at
A Gift Wrapped Life! Click Here to learn more!


**AND I just selected the next lucky WINNER from those who originally entered my 1st ever Blog Art Giveaway...and can I tell you I had actually selected this one person but was sad to find that they are no longer following me for whatever reason :o( and I kind of felt like, well that's going against the rules of the original contest...so, I thought about it, re-checked again to see if maybe I was wrong, but no this person is no longer a follower so I chose another entry...and the winner is!!!Mason Dixie of
Who Says Dogs Don't Blog: the Day and the Life of Mason Dixie


***I also wanted to give a very SPECIAL THANK-YOU to my husband, Jonathan, it is his birthday today and I want him to know just how much he means to me...he has been so supportive of my work, loves me at my best & at my worst, and is my very best friend in life...someone once told me I'd never find my 'Prince Charming'....well they were wrong....mine came by way of the land down under, and yes he is my prince! :o)



Thursday, July 30, 2009

Here Ye! Here Ye! Design Contest!!3 Prizes up for Grabs!

(nfs, custom painting for Kate Coveny Hood)

No new paintings today, I was out on a golf course driving around one of those crazy carts while my soon-to-be 35 year old husband played a round of golf(his B-Day is tomorrow)...luckily it was a beautiful day and I'll admit kind of fun racing around the course in the little cart.

Anyway, just thought I'd mention that over at Daisy Pink Cupcake
there is a DESIGN CONTEST going on until August 5th and there will be THREE wonderful prizes given away which include:
1) a Personalized Burlap Runner by Grace Sorenson
2) 3 Miniature Silk Lanterns by Karen Gaffney
and last, but not least
3) a Custom Miniature 3"x4" Painting by Yours Truly (ME!)
(*and a surprise gift from Daisy!)
So, be sure to check out how to enter here and good luck!

(**ALSO: I will be picking another winner from those who entered my 1st ever Blog Art Giveaway tomorrow! So be sure to check back now! ;o)