Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Holiday treasures

I love to collect new treasures on holiday and this is what I found this year:  seashells collected at Mount Maunganui; new plates from a gorgeous vintage shop - one to hold the shells in the bathroom and one to go in the master bedroom; and a new painting which will eventually hang in the lounge.  We were pretty excited about this painting, it was discounted from $500 to $50 and is the first original art we own.  We love the soft grey we painted our bedroom so much that we intend to paint our lounge and living areas the same colour and the painting looks beautiful against it.  I'm joining Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill for Tuesday's Treasures.
Another new to me treasure is the lovely thread catcher sent to me by Fiona.  Thanks so much Fiona, it is in position at my favourite seat on the couch ready for when I get a chance to stitch.  Thank you for the yummy chocolate too!  Wendy xx
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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 February 2013 at 15:55

    lovely finds Wendy and that painting is a ripper,well done and Fiona is so gorgeous,enjoy your week Wendy.xx

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  2. Leeanne12 February 2013 at 16:18

    Great treasures! All of them.

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  3. Christine M12 February 2013 at 16:21

    Lovely treasures Wendy. I love the floral plate.

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  4. Raewyn12 February 2013 at 16:46

    Beautiful treasures - and lovely peaceful photos!! Isn't the light in the paining incredible - great find. In fact all are great finds - both old and new! (very handy thread catcher, too!)

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  5. Julie12 February 2013 at 17:21

    Hi Wendy - beautiful pictures. I have a plate just like yours only mine has soft green where yours has the lemon colour. I love that design. Love your stitchery you are working on too :-) Happy week, Julie

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  6. Michelle12 February 2013 at 17:43

    Hi Wendy, great way to show off your shell collection, and I have a shelf like that too, except mine isn't painted... yet;O)

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  7. Quilt Kitty12 February 2013 at 17:49

    I agree Wendy, something lovely from the places we visit keeps those fun memories alive and with us. The plate is glorious & I am loving the painting. Great choice of fabrics in Fiona's thread catcher. Tracee xx

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  8. Susan12 February 2013 at 18:06

    Lovely treasures to remind you of your holiday. It is exciting when you get your first "real" art, it's so much better than anything mass produced........just like our sewn projects.

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  9. marina12 February 2013 at 20:12

    love your new treasures. the seashells look so pretty too.
    some more progress on your vignette?

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  10. AnitaS12 February 2013 at 21:17

    Lovely things to remind you of a lovely holliday. The fabric of Fiona's thread catcher is very nice.

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  11. Mistea12 February 2013 at 23:48

    Beautiful treasures - love the painting. Bargain.
    The bowl of shells is gorgeous.
    Enjoy stitching.

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  12. Melody13 February 2013 at 00:35

    Gorgeous treasures here. Your stitching near sweet Fiona's thread catcher is lovely

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  13. Noela13 February 2013 at 02:34

    Lots of great finds whilst you were on holiday. Your Vignette quilt is coming along nicely. Hugs.....

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  14. lousnewsandcraftycreations13 February 2013 at 08:09

    Lovely treasures.The artwork is gorgeous,very vibrant I love it.
    Laura xx

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  15. Fiona13 February 2013 at 09:57

    love the pumpkin painting.... the artist caught the colours so well.... and such a pretty plate.... the threadcatcher matches your vignette work!!
    Hugz

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  16. Leanne13 February 2013 at 11:29

    Lots of lovely treasures Wendy, they will bring you special memories. Your vignette quilt is looking great.

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  17. Kristen King13 February 2013 at 12:34

    I love collecting shells too...they are such a beautiful thing to find! What a lovely painting...my grandfather was an artist and I have a few of his paintings, definitely treasures!

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  18. Bev C13 February 2013 at 20:20

    Hello Wendy,

    I love your shells,we have lots of beautiful shells from New Zealand too. Your plate you purchased is just so beautiful as is your own artwork. Great stitching too.

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  19. Cat14 February 2013 at 00:14

    Wendy that collection of shells are beautiful. When we go visiting beaches it is so very rare to find large shells like you've found. And that painting is really beautiful and will look lovely up against a soft grey wall. Have a wonderful week Wendy. xx

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