short holiday

it seems like forever ago now, but at the beginning of February borris otto and i went on a short holiday. 

we drove south to goolwa and hired a converted paddle steamer for our accommodation. it was perfect. set back from the road and not near any neighbours. 

Otto and kombi parked near the paddle steamer. 

it was on air bnb. it is an old boat that is not on stilts in the water. so you get the feeling you are on the water without the movement of the boat.  

and you get the boat vibe with upper and lower decks and steep stairways.

borris looking out from the lounge room

 

view of the lounge area inside

pretty well set up kitchen

with a deck all the way around the boat

we had some visitors

but it was very relaxing

and the birds kept their distance.

otto really liked being on board with us

the view of the neighbourhood.

we also went to the beach near by, it was so nice and quiet (school holidays had just ended)

we had the place to ourselves

and just enjoyed being outside near the water

it was too cold to swim but we still had fun 

only wish we had more time and money so our holiday could have lasted a little while longer

but it was nice to get out of the city and see some new horizons for a change.

walk with otto

yesterday otto and i went for our daily walk. we decided to go to the park and river near our place, and walk into the city center. this is one of my favorite walks, as it is close by, near town, but surrounded by nature. if i am having a bad day a walk in the parklands always makes me feel better.

and when walking with this cute little friend his little prancing steps always make me smile.

 

i love how he stops to see if i am still following him.

 

i brought my camera with a goal of looking up at the trees.

 

there are many beautiful gum trees along the river

 

there was no shortage of amazing tree forms.

 

i am looking for just the right image to try to use for a new artwork.

 

without even looking up some of the bark patterns are pretty beautiful

not bad for some quick snap shots to find a good model tree

again the bark patterns are amazing

 

half way through the walk otto got tired and hot

 

he decided to have a roll in the shady grass

 

he paddles along the grass

 

and rolls all around

 

happy tired hot dog

 

the view from where we had our rest in the grass.

 

the look i got when i said time for more walking

 

a few more up images on the walk home

 

it was almost mid day, 11 am or so, getting a bit warm out

 

but a lovely way to start the day, otto and me.

fabric

something about the warmer weather makes me want to sew. as a result i went fabric shopping the other week.

i bought this cotton print to make a shirt or simple shift dress out of. love the colours of this.

 

i found this velvety cat fabric in the sale rack and could not say no. the image is made from water colour paintings of cats. i might buy more if there is still some left next time i go back.

 

i bought a kizillion meters of this fabric, to make new curtains for my home. more on that project as it happens

 

and i bought these quilting bits 

 

the white has a bit of paisley print on it in an off white

 

these will go together for a new quilting project i am starting

 

more on that as it happens, but the green stripes will be the binding and the grey and white circles the backing. 

i have already used up my cat fabric. i made 2 new dog beds

 

one for otto, he loves it

and one for his pal banjo, who also seems to like his new bed.

easter walk

it has been busy here, with lots of work on lately, but over the easter break we did get a chance to get to the beach and go for a walk.

it was overcast but a lovely day.

 

otto had a great time with the frisbee.

 

borris and i on the beach

 

otto a bit pooped from all the running around.

 

the sky was beautiful

 

the ocean a lovely green blue

 

a lovely afternoon!