We attended the art exhibit "Building Bridges" at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre.
Victoria Artist Tanya Bub
Paper Mache Rooster
~ Grace ~
Tanya Bub created this "chair" using a variety of reclaimed and recycled pieces.
Walmart carry bags, cardboard, and papers among them.
Can you see the boots hanging underneath the chair?
A documentary "Sitting With Grace" has been screened locally.
Tanya has such a great eye for detail...
the face is exquisite.
Tanya is well known locally for her amazing driftwood sculptures.
~ OOTD ~
Thrifted Black Kirkland Tee
Artisan necklace
Thrifted ankle length pants black with small white dots.
(label missing but I think they are by INC)
Coach Loafers that I bought new last Spring.
We shared dinner with friends...
on the menu:
Appies ~ Olives, Dried Apricots, Dates, Smoked cheese and Blue Cheese
Salad ~ Arugula, sweet red pepper mini pearls, chopped pecans, thinly sliced white radishes and a French Vinaigrette.
Main course ~ Chicken Breasts stuffed with feta and topped with red pepper pesto
Spinach Gnocchi with cheese sauce, garnished with snipped fresh basil
Dessert ~ Olive Oil Citrus Cake with fresh blackberries and whipped cream
Our guests brought a lovely Maidenhair Fern.
(Thank you!)
I popped it into our Vintage Arts and Crafts Weller Jardiniere.
Chester, our smaller cat, was quite taken with the fern!
It is a pet friendly plant so if he nibbles a wee bit no harm done.
I absolutely LOVE Vintage Sherman Rhinestones.
I have a small collection of brooches.
If you have been reading my Blog awhile you know I wear these pieces often...
If you are REALLY lucky you might find some in a thrift shop.
Most of the ones that I see are now sold in The Antique Malls.
Denim shirtdress...was purchased on sale, not thrifted.
(Lands' End)
The Baroque strand of Pearls add some interest.
Dress by H&M
Second Hand Hope Thrift Store.
I went thrift shopping with Annie, a woman I have connected with on Instagram.
She is starting up a business where she plans to take people to the thrift shops and consignment stores here in Victoria.
Her instagram page is Victoria Thrifting Tours.
If you pop over to check out her site, please say I sent you :-))
Ralph Lauren reversible leather belt from WIN Thrift Shop.
Small Patterns work better for me as I am a curvy gal...
I like the small metal button details at the neck and on the cuffs.
The fabric is a jersey knit so this will be a great Spring and Summer Dress.
Found one of my favourite author's books in a wee Book Nook.
It just so happens that the Book Nook is in the front yard of my childhood home.
I keep finding the BEST books there...
if I ever see the owners I am going to introduce myself.
Tell them that I grew up in the house.
Well that about wraps up my news...
until next time.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
6 comments:
Is that Annie who owns Pocket? She's a sweetheart. Giving thrifting tours is such a good idea - we have such great stores here.
What cool and interesting art that is! Your maidenhair fern brought back memories - my grandparents owned a huge one for decades. My mom still has a section of it.
Lots of lovely news today. The blue rooster has stolen my heart! What a nice art show. Your artisan necklace is lovely, and I am sure it is worn often. Lovely photo of the Maidenhair fern in the light. Your jardiniere is absolutely perfect for it. I like the sound of Annie's business - what a fun way to go shopping. You found some great pieces.
What great outfits - and a wonderful art show! Your menu for dinner sounded yummy. So nice to share a good meal with friends. Have not read that book, but will look for it !
Great post! Love the Lands End denim shirt dress with that belt. Your dinner sounds wonderful!
Bonjour de France. They are making Moonflower Murders into a tv series, just as they did with Magpie Murders. Have you seen this ?
Sheila ~ Annie is an entrepreneur who is starting a new business of thrifting tours, I don't know that she has any affiliation with Pocket.
I found the cutest pair of shoes today at Twice is Nice on Estevan.
I hope I can keep the fern alive a long time too :-))
Patricia ~ I have had that artisan necklace for many years and it has come in handy so often...my basic small wardrobe is mostly black and white with denim items. A simple accessory that does not involve any extra effort.
Ann ~ The book has already "hooked" me...I am savouring it though as I really enjoy his writing style. Hope you are keeping well.
Jeannine ~ Lands' End have really good sales...I have a few of their pieces over the years and my swimsuit for Aqua Fit class was a sale item too!
Kerrie Robert ~ Thank you!
We have not watched The Magpie Murders...we watch a LOT of murder mystery series on Acorn TV...currently watching Brokenwood Mystery Series from New Zealand...very good. Will look forward to seeing if we can stream the Horowitz series here soon!
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