Road Trip

Our favourite road trip stops (apart from cafes and walks on the beach) in no particular order; art galleries, art supply shops, antique and second hand shops, sewing/patchwork/quilting supply shops and book shops.

Up cycled, recycled, pre loved, revived, restored, secondhand, vintage.

So much character, so many stories to tell.

Something for him, something for her. Something that sparks an idea, a connection, a memory, a new project, a gift.

Some of our best finds have been in Hospice, Salvation Army and SPCA outlets.

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We've developed a renewed interest in lace, brocades, buttons and stamps.

Attention to detail; an eye for hidden treasures; searching for patterns. Always on the look out.

Learning new techniques, exploring new pathways and stretching the comfort zone.

Can't wait to get started on the next project.

- Karen

Planning a New Journal

 I felt the anticipation building as I headed home with

new treasures I'd discovered at local stores this morning.

I fossicked through cupboards, boxes and drawers,

pulling out old favourites and adding them to the mix.

Cottons, linens, lace, doilies, ribbons, mesh and more.

 Once my collection was spread across the floor of the lounge

it was easy to make the final selection.

A delicate mix of old and new, pinks and creams

lace and linen.

My next journal cover is just around the corner . . . 

- Karen