Weekend Wanderings

Last Saturday saw the opening of our annual art show, which has now been running for 10 years. A great feat for all the volunteers involved.

No 1 son and I, headed into town for the usual weekend brekky of raisin toast and coffee and to do the newspaper quiz with a couple of friends. Then we headed over to the old court house to be inspired by the wide variety of art on display.

I certainly wasn't disappointed.

It was 10.15 when I arrived, the doors had been open for only 15 mins but there were already a number of red SOLD dots on a few pictures including Ruby Rose.

I must say I was a little surprised but very happy.

So, my sense of humour has obviously appealed to at least one other person.....

Actually, I shall tell you a little secret if you promise not to tell anyone else.........Promise.

Ok, then.

There was a little bit of insider trading going on .

The sponsor of the
art show dropped in prior to 10am as she had to go to work that morning and she snapped up my picture.

Am I going to argue?

By the official opening on Saturday night, my other 3 pieces which included two book covers and a softee had all sold, yippee.

So, I thought I would treat myself to an oil painting of the nearby waterhole.

No.1 and I often head down there for a picnic lunch.

It was painted by local artist Carol Walsh and I just love it.

I had taken a few other photos but was a little worried about posting them as I had not spoken to all the artists and gotten their permission. Thought I better err on the side of caution, not wanting to upset anyone.
Sunday morning I visited an open garden and did get permission to take photos.
Isn't the rose over the arbour just stunning, it's called Zephrine Drouin. The garden was a mix of Natives out the front and English style out the back.

Want to make a garden shed beautiful. Grow a rose over the side of it and hang framed succulents.

Isn't this a great idea?

The owner of the garden told me she has to 'replant' the frame every couple of years as it gets a bit overgrown.

And from my garden, these lovelies have just bloomed. They were from my mums garden and I think they are Species Gladioli. Any gardeners out there, please feel free to correct me.

They are making a splash of colour underneath the roses.

Just to make you all go "oh, they're so cute" I spied these two wire haired terriers on Saturday afternoon. Mum is on the right and her son on the left and yes I did ask permission to take a photos.

Oh, I actually asked the owner, not the dogs!!

Aren't they lovely just like those little ornaments that are so cute, but I never seem to find in this corner of the globe.

I could quite easily have 'dog napped' these two but I think there would be one very upset Tigger when he saw them!!

I have had a great week, all over my ills. Sorry to have a moan about it all last post.

Thankyou for your concern and lovely comments.

The Spring weather has had me out in the garden this week, trying to subdue the weeds. I think I am finally winning the battle.........

The roses are a picture, in fact, I have just picked a basketful and have a problem........not enough vases, so, I have enlisted the services of an olive jar.

It was sitting in the pantry and I thought it just the right size, despite it still having it's label on, it's doing an admiral job.

I have also tidied the spare bedroom in preparation for a visitor over the weekend.

Apparently, we are going to get some more rain, may be a couple of inches, so I don't think we will be venturing too far.

I hope to get back into a bit of crafting next week, as there are ideas for more pictures that need to be explored.

I hope you have all had a good week and all the best for a great weekend, wherever you are.

Thankyou for dropping by and leaving such supportive and thoughtful comments. I love reading them and do try and reply to them all.

Take care, unti next time,

Claire X