Hello and thanks for coming over
I've been very picky with my Treasure Hunting lately, I'm constantly trying to declutter, the house, my little corner studio and I guess my mind .. as in always thinking I need to do this that and the other thing!
So I've been pondering every purchase I make:
You know - Am I just buying it cause it's cheap?, Will I use it?, Can I sell it?, Can I give it a revamp and paint something on it and make a profit? Do I need it? (although daughter Ellie tells me it's not about need, it's about want)
I did fully justify these Sea Shells I found at the Trash and Treasure Market on the weekend.
Not sure about everywhere else, but around here, it is illegal to take shells from the beach.....ssshhhh....don't let on.... that most of us, at sometime have been guilty of slipping the odd shell into our beach bag or pocket. Do you remember as kids, when we didn't have all the rules and regulations, collecting bucket fulls of beautiful shells even sea horses and sea urchins not forgetting starfish, I never see anything interesting on my beach walks these days...do you?...maybe drift wood and sea glass, which is interesting I might add
So for 20 cents each I couldn't pass these up.
The vintage silver cake stand I've displayed them on, is one I've had stored at the back of a cupboard for years - I must have known ages ago that I loved the tarnished look - that's why I haven't been polishing it!....sounds good to me
So for 20 cents each I couldn't pass these up.The lady I bought them from had lived in Portland, Victoria...
I'm going to display and enjoy them, better still I'll use them for subjects when I paint - done and justified!
The vintage silver cake stand I've displayed them on, is one I've had stored at the back of a cupboard for years - I must have known ages ago that I loved the tarnished look - that's why I haven't been polishing it!....sounds good to me
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I haven't been neglecting my Roses
I've finished quite a few timber boxes and storage/display thingies this week. I'm thrilled to say they have all been very popular, the latest one in the photo above is "On Hold". I'm pleased to say I've pretty much exhausted my supply of boxes at the moment - another declutter project crossed off the list, so will be on the look out for more to revamp, mental note to myself to get Tony on the job too - but we need to be selective!
That's about it for me - Take care
~ Gail ~
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Who hasn't pocketed a shell or two while on a beach walk?? Sshhh... I won't tell if you don't Gail.
Lovely painted boxes - no wonder they are selling quickly.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hi Gail,
Funny to read about you wanting to declutter. I awoke this morning thinking will I start on the kitchen draws or hall cupboard?
Oh no, I have a work conference to attend instead.
The latest roses are great.
Hugs,
Anna
Hi Gail, it's funny but I ask myself those same questions when treasure hunting. I suppose you just get to a stage where you get more picky. Love the seashells and can't believe it's illegal to collect them there! They look great in your silver stand! bye for now, take care, Maryann
That silver Cake stand is just perfect to display the shells on. Amazing how much better they look tarnished - I think when they are all polished up and shiny they look fake!! Well thats my story and I'm sticking to it.
The roses look fabulous
Alison
Hi Gail,
I LOVE the shells and cakestand! so opposite but work so well together!... I hear you about the declutter... OMG I serioulsy have to get into it....
hope it goes well for you!
Love
Vic xxxxx
ps I love your roses they always look like a burst of joy and a pleasure to look at!
Beautiful rose box Gail and those shells...they are gorgeous and look so pretty on display.
Ruth
Hi Gail,
Happy New Year doll! I haven't been over in awhile, and shame on me, Ive missed so much!
I can totally relate to being selective, and I too ask myself the same questions. What now to paint on!
I see you love the silver grudge too. Now If only my die-hard rose customers would cross over to this style.
Keep up with your beautiful roses, they are the prettiest.
Jo
xo
Hi Gail love the seashells. I didn't know it was illeagal to take shells my kids take heaps home to put around the garden when we go to the beach. They are not big ones just the smallish type that look nice. OOOOppppps. Good luck with the decluttering I should think about doing some of that one day. Take care Carol
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