A stall at the local market
I felt rather old and jaded about having a market stall. There’s the packing, the unpacking, the sitting, the wondering will I sell anything. This video is of the first stall I had after 20…
The inspirational paintings of Criss Canning
Another book! I can’t help myself! This one is so exciting! ‘The paintings of Criss Canning’ – The house and garden at Lambley is a book I only came across by accident. My son and…
The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne
In 2026 I will be part of a joint exhibition at Surat on Balonne Art Gallery. The other artists in the show, Kathy Ellem and Catherine Clark Dowden, both have a lot more brush miles…
Indespensible plain cake recipe
Here is the other indispensable recipe in my baking repertoire. Once again it is one recipe that makes many different cakes. This particular time, it was a banana cake, as our homegrown bananas got a…
Let the kids be in it
There is something about collaborating with children that I find a lot of fun. I think it’s their enthusiasm and engagement. This video is of painting a backdrop for my sister with her children and…
Mind Blown- women painters paving the way
I didn’t know I needed female heroes until I found some. These days I live in the bush. The city is a place I visit for my son’s medical appointments. I am usually to exhausted…
Delicious go to recipe for biccies
I am a huge believer in comfort food. I am only skinny when I am really stressed so skinny is not something I aspire to – comfort is! My mother and sister effortlessly throw together…
My house isn’t clean
The last couple of days I have felt pretty flat and been cracking the sads. This morning I realized its mostly just frustration and impatience. My life isn’t moving as fast towards my goals as…
The satisfaction of growing my own food
Growing my own food is always a thrill. My garden is often beset by lack of rain and surplus of grubs. When it produces something I can eat, even just spinach, I enjoy cooking and…
Pottery
“Butterfly Bliss” Handmade Stoneware “Dragon Fly” Handmade Stoneware “Zinnia Blue” Handmade Stoneware “The Depths” Handmade Stoneware “Seagulls” Once Fired Stoneware “Interwoven” Bowl- Once Fired Stoneware “Grevillea Blue” Once Fired Stoneware “Blue Twist” Once Fired Stoneware