You know it's really been raining when ducks take refuge on next door's roof.

So much sunshine, so little weekend.  Quite a few things to show you this week.

You know it's been raining when the ducks take refuge on next door's roof.

 

I weeded garden bed #1 today, in preparation for planting.  I've hired a new lawn mower man, who managed to cut the lawns and trim the edges without making a huge mess or doing my head in. He seemed to grasp that the lawns are to be cut once a month and not whenever he's short of cash - the reason for the demise of the previous arrangement.  So far, so good. (Relative) garden normality has resumed.

Various outgoings this week: one of my fave fish drawings went to live in Tasmania, in an unexpected but pleasant symmetry.  Handed on some clothing to a friend for use or re-purpose, depending on her mood.  A glimpse of the spare bed, with less spare clothing storage.

I made some Mad Men-type necklaces - really a quick re-purpose of some vintage finds into a more wearable length.  I also found some finished pieces which I'd forgotten I had, while sorting out the 'in progress' drawer. I found a positive pile of sterling silver jewellery this week.  Some of it will no doubt surface later on this page.

I found, repaired and repainted a bookcase to match one I had - thus reducing the tottering tower of acquisitions. It wasn't a big job but not bad for 50 cents.

Before...

Sometimes I find something that just wins my heart, and this week it was a dear little hand carved rustic boat, and an old sieve, which I found in the rubbish pile outside a house where there was a garage sale.  One man's sieve is another woman's hanging shadow box.      I. Love. This.

There were a few other must-haves which arrived this week:  glass squirrel bowl, anyone? 

The room divider will be a work in progress, I suspect.  The girl child has already remarked that she would like it in white in her room.  It needs some TLC on the improvised hinges but otherwise is in good condition, if a little over-varnished. It goes to that vintage 60's/70's decorating theme.

 

But stop, what are these interesting round ceramic plates marked "Edison", I hear you ask?  I'm glad you noticed them.  They were the tops to Edison battery jars, and will make nice trivets.  There was also another old wooden crate, to go towards a larger crate construction in the planning and development stage.

I found a tin of wooden puzzle pieces, destined for re-purposing for jewellery and other things, and a friend who collects kitschy religious pics will just love this one in 3D.

Don't forget Father's Day is fast approaching and you can find my original art for sale here.

Gallery Sale for Fathers' Day!!!

1st ever Fathers’ Day SALE of drawings and prints!

I always have trouble with photographing glass, so sorry about the reflections.

These are all framed, but I also have several as yet unframed original drawings on both charts and maps, as well as various other prints - if you are interested let me know. If you’re local in Albany, Western Australia you can come see them, or I can email photos. 

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, (total size 52x52cm) Black frame, white mat. $75

All shipping/post is at your expense. (I’m not sure of postage costs, as sizes and weights vary, will provide exact amount before you need to commit and I only charge what the post costs.)  I’m making this album publicly visible so you can share it with your friends. They are advertised elsewhere, and first to indicate interest will get the item. Happy to reserve/layby/whatever, just contact me here.

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, solid wooden frame (prob jarrah)( total size 60cmx50cm)  $165

SOLD

   

Archival print of original drawing,  single fish (total size 37x30 cm) $40

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, “Off Naturaliste Channel” (total size 47x37cm) $65
SOLD

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, “Shell Harbour”( total size 36x45cm) $75

Archival print of original drawing,  “see caution #6” (total size 44x38 cm) $50

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, “Tasman Sea” (total size 42x33cm) $75

Drawing, archival ink on vintage maritime chart, “Florida” recycled frame (total size 50x40cm)  $75

Drawing, archival  ink on watercolour paint, watercolour paper, (total size 25x20cm) $30

Archival print of original drawing, “Duo” (total size 35x52cm) $45

 Here are some samples of some of the actual drawings, to give you a better idea of the detail.