I am honoured to share her Artist Profile here today. Toni always has something lovely to say, and the pics on her blog (both her own, and ones she showcases) often inspire my new creative thought. Love that!
So, here is to happy reading... and don't forget to pop on over and say hi to Toni yourself!
What is the one essential thing you demand for making your art?
I am very fortunate to have my nights to myself – meaning my children are asleep in bed and Ben loves his computer games, so we sit together in a room we made for two. I am at my craft table, Ben is at his computer table. We are together, but also doing things we love. You do need time to craft, but if you find it hard to find a large block of it, it can be found. Crocheting in the passenger seat of the car, filling in time with an embroidery hoop waiting for the doctor, knitting waiting for the kids to come out of school.......
I am a winter girl. I love everything about it. I love the silence and the rain, the way the green in our garden stands out on the grey days. I love drives and feeling warm when everything else is cold. I think the clothes are special because I love layering and scarves are my staple outfit. Also good for covering up little grubby fingerprints. J
What is your fave colour?
My favourite colour is Tiffany Blue. Not quite blue and not quite green.
What is your fave chocolate bar and why?
I love dark chocolate, so anything dark – like Old Gold.
What is your fave time of day, and why?
My favourite time of the day is early morning. It’s so quiet and you don’t know what is ahead of you yet. It’s new.
I am sweet. I love baking and I think desserts and treats are so beautiful. All those colours and the way they are put together – it’s art to me. My favourite treats are macarons from the Lindt cafe. They are the best things I have ever tasted. Ever!
Fave thing to do in the whole wide world?
Our favourite thing to do is to take a drive up the hill (we live in the Dandenong Ranges) to Olinda and walk along the little streets looking at the shops. We then stop at the Pie In The Sky Cafe and have lunch. It’s our happy place.
Fave book at the minute?
The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I just adored this book and couldn’t stop thinking about it. I have not seen the movie, because I don’t want to ruin the book!
I don’t like celery. Ben used to put it in his Pea Soup and I didn’t have the heart to tell him. He caught me fishing it out, so the secret was out.
I hate dancing. I will dance in front of Ben and the kids – daggy dancing, but if I go out, there is no way you will catch me dancing. I just feel so awkward.
If I see a man degrading a woman in public, I always come to the woman’s defence. I went out once with a couple I barely knew (I was in town for a holiday and they were friends of friends) and the guy was so rude to the girl. I had a go at him and he left me stranded in the middle of nowhere. The sad part was the girl went with him.
Goals for the next 10 years....
I get scared making large goals. I always feel if I make them I will jinx myself or something silly like that. Ben and I would like to live in Paris....but that could be longer then a 10 year goal!
I like little goals. We write a list of yearly goals and then break them down. Our goals this year were to find a babysitter, drive around Tasmania and make it to Perth for Christmas to see our family. We also have a goal to help guide our son through his first year at Kindy and his program at Irabina. Elton is Autistic and he is doing so well. We are really proud of him.
Thank you for sharing with us, Toni! I love love love your embroidery hoop art! It is deliciously cute!
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