katiedid: Ribbit

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Ribbit

Veranda, March 2011, Photo by Melanie Acevedo

Nancy Braithwaite cooks up an Alice in Wonderland moment with toads by Robert Kuo

Me....I feel a little vulnerable.

How are you feeling?

35 comments:

Boxwood Terrace said...: I'm with you.; February 1, 2011 12:44 PM
gbf... said...: oh dear...? i live in qld, aust and our part of the state is plagued by cane toads - they are ugly & have poison in their backs that can kill! we have almost lost our jrussell dog twice to these hideous toads....so i would have to say i am not a big fan! dayle; February 1, 2011 12:59 PM
Pamela Terry and Edward said...: Just think of all the princes that could materialize if you kissed these fellows.; February 1, 2011 1:00 PM
anita @ a dreamer's den said...: Um....I find them a tad bit creepy.; February 1, 2011 1:09 PM
The enchanted home said...: That picture is so hilarious...I think its fun and whimsical. BUT not sure if I would tire (or get scared) of seeing a huge toad starting at my while I am taking a shower or bath...I have seen it all now in bath design:)
And as far as moods...feeling wiped, sick sick sick of this winter and ready for some sun and green grass and trees!; February 1, 2011 1:52 PM
Karena said...: Katie, truthfully they kind of scare me!! Like nightmarish.

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Karena
Art by Karena; February 1, 2011 1:57 PM
My Notting Hill said...: A little worried that the one on the ceiling would eventually fall on my head. One on the wall might be whimsical, four feel like a bit of an invasion. I must be in a critical mood because the snails in the hall grossed me out. Anyway, I did think overall it was a really strong Veranda issue.; February 1, 2011 2:08 PM
katiedid said...: gbf, thanks so much for the visit! So scary to almost lose your dog! WHen I was looking up "toads" online, info about these cane toads came up, and I do not envy you!

Hi everyone! I have to say....when I was flipping through the Veranda, I was excited to see another issue that is so interesting. I am a fan of the magazine, of course, but the last couple of issues have been great!

I am a huge admirer of Nancy Braithwaite's work, and I really like this house in general. I am also a fan of Robert Kuo. His metal work is fantastic. I am just not sure I could relax in that particular tub. But who knows....maybe the toads and I would eventually come to an understanding.; February 1, 2011 2:41 PM
Acanthus and Acorn said...: Katie,
This is so funny because I just saw these yesterday and thought 4 is too many and the one on the celing would make me crazy!!! One up the wall...sure why not it's her house and her idea of fun!But the snails? Nope.; February 1, 2011 3:02 PM
Carla@DesignintheWoods said...: I kind of liked them, but they overwhelm the space. I think their size makes them a little intimidating.; February 1, 2011 4:54 PM
My Interior Life said...: Um, no. Frogs are not my thing. Especially in my bathroom and particularly on my ceiling. Each to his own, I guess.; February 1, 2011 5:12 PM
Laura Casey Interiors said...: I have a thing for miniature frogs, have one on my keychain, but think I am bit overwhelmed. Possibly would like the two small ones on the floor. But then again, this is why I love what we all do and to see it another way with the frogs on the wall and ceiling is refreshing and stepping outside the safe zone.; February 1, 2011 5:13 PM
zincdesign said...: EEW! I like my toads/frogs in the garden...definitely not in the bath...invasion of reptiles is not for me!; February 1, 2011 5:17 PM
Debra Phillips said...: a strong design statement gone wrong!; February 1, 2011 5:28 PM
Alcira Molina-Ali said...: I'm a big fan of whimsy and subversion, but honestly, these are a little much -- makes the space too top-heavy.
Cheers, Alcira

nerochronicles.com; February 1, 2011 6:40 PM
HoHumCards.com said...: I have been following nancy Brathwaite's work for years, she always does something completely unexpected. I loved her bedroom where she painted the walls with large Dalmation spots. I love all of this quirkiness mixed with early American, old world colors and furniture choices. She makes me think.; February 1, 2011 6:43 PM
cmmnaus said...: Very sad about the doggies... not nice to have to worry so much but here in Canada most toads are harmless. I spent many a happy hour playing with them as a child but, alas, my mother would not allow them in the house so to make a long story short...I think they are GORGEOUS!!; February 1, 2011 7:10 PM
camdesign said...: weird, creepy & I'm not sure what else... not for me...; February 1, 2011 8:34 PM
maison21 said...: i like it!; February 1, 2011 9:37 PM
mary said...: I think I probably wouldn't want to take a bath by myself with those toads looking down on me.....they look aggressive and a little uncomfortable with their choice of perch.; February 1, 2011 10:40 PM
HOBAC said...: Even I would not do this.; February 1, 2011 11:05 PM
Snippets/Sarah said...: Oh how fun. This why blogging is so much fun. Where in the world in my ordinary life, would I come across this photo? Not my cup of tea, but I do enjoy seeing what is in everyone else's cup!; February 2, 2011 11:18 AM
Claudia Juestel said...: I totally agree with you Katie. Although I am big fan of both I am not a fan of this. In theory it is interesting, but in reality a bit disturbing.

Cheers,

Claudia; February 2, 2011 11:18 AM
Party Resources said...: I love it!!!; February 2, 2011 11:22 AM
quintessence said...: Absolutely fabulous to look at - not sure how I'd feel actually being in the space. So creative!; February 2, 2011 1:09 PM
Anonymous said...: No thanks, not me, oh no. I don't do cold blooded critters in my bathroom thanks just the same. Ugh.; February 2, 2011 6:18 PM
Renée Finberg said...: wow.
fun stuff.
i could live with it....
especially if it's in the guest bath.; February 2, 2011 7:00 PM
Christina said...: I can appreciate the humor of these frogs, but I can envision myself laying back in the tub of warm water and bubbles all around, eyes closed just letting my cares just melt away, when I open my eyes and GAAAAAAH! Oh yeah - I put those there on purpose!! LOL!!

Thanks for sharing!! ;-)
~Christina

http://christinaville.wordpress.com/; February 2, 2011 8:40 PM
EFT Manual said...: I'm not into frogs but the bathroom looks definitely great!; February 3, 2011 1:08 AM
Lovely Home said...: Welcome!
Frogs are great but I was afraid that I'd fall on my head ((;

Cheers
Patrycja; February 3, 2011 4:07 AM
Kitchen Studio of Naples said...: I like them for a guest bath. What I'm really loving is the terry chair. Where can I get that?; February 3, 2011 4:47 AM
Kristine~Lakeshore Cottage Living said...: like I want to run and hide! that is horrible! I certainly wouldn't get in that shower without clothes on! lol; February 3, 2011 7:23 PM
Linda Merrill said...: ew - no thanks!; February 4, 2011 8:37 AM
kathi said...: I think everything Robert Kuo does is spectacular........an eye like no other........LOVE!; February 6, 2011 6:06 AM
Merlin said...: Say it isn't so...warts and all...NOT MY taste.... franki; March 9, 2011 8:30 AM