Farewell to The Nook

As of today I am officially no longer a member of The (amazing) Nook craft co-operative in Leura.

(Although my stock will still be there until we can go and pick it up on Sunday)

Being a member of The Nook was one of the best things I ever did for my jewellery business.
Being a co-operative we shared the costs and the tasks of running a retail business.

We take it in turns to man or woman the shop, so that we only need to be there one or two days a month.

The shop is in a great location - if you're not familiar with Leura, it is the best shopping village in the scenic Blue Mountains.

There were about 25 members when I first joined over 16 years ago, there are more than 35 now!

So farewell to The Nook and to all members past and present who have contributed to its success.
I have made such fabulous friends there.
It's been a blast.

PS. I forgot to say that the reason I have left is that we are leaving the beautiful Blue Mountains, for a travelling/retirement lifestyle!

Finding joy every day.

There is something to find enjoyment in every day, you just have to look.

Having good coffee nearby.

Tuna salad wrap for lunch. So much nicer than stodgy bread!

You have to use your imagination for this one - the smell of my little crafty shop The Nook Leura when I open the door.
A combination of lavender, camphor laurel, soap scents, and tea.

Getting out again and walking, this time with a very tame magpie.

Red cabbage, raw mostly. Yep.

And another bushwalk to lift my spirits (it does work!)
Blue skies, smell of eucalypts, gentle hum of cicadas.

Family skype.
(What did we do before skype?)

Sunday afternoon movies seem to be becoming a bit of a habit.

How was your week?
Did you manage to find joy in some of the small things in life?

Wordless Wednesday - Where I spent my day. Blogtoberfest 2013 day 9.

I spent today behind the counter of The Nook.
"What is that?" you say.

Well - The Nook is an excellent little art and craft co-operative in the leafy town of Leura in the beautiful Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

And this is some of what I saw there today -

 You can find The Nook Leura at 133A Leura Mall (upstairs), Leura.
Or at thenookleura.com.au
Or on facebook facebook.com/thenookleura 

Who I met at the weekend!

Introducing......at Leura Fair -

Lynne Lade's really comfy pants -

 Wondrous textiles from Janet of feloffa -

Delicious candles from Wyck -

Amazing children's clothing from Danette at Sami Bop -

The most beautiful ceramics from master potter Lyn Hart -

The prettiest wearable art from Suzie Webster Art Studio -

and the colourful and diverse display from The Nook Leura artisans -

Don't forget my weekly blogtoberfest giveaway.
To have the chance of scoring a pair of planettreaures earrings leave a comment.
I'll be drawing the winner next tomorrow, Tuesday 9th .

What have I been up to this week?

 You know how it sometimes seems that a whole week has gone past and you feel like you have acheived nothing?

Then you look back and - why, yes! you have got stuff done, been places, talked to people!

So this week was a bit like that - and here is what I found when I looked back.

 We went for a walk at Katoomba, which involved descending some steps (as is the way with the Blue Mountains!).
Because of all the rain lately the waterfalls were in full flow - very impressive!

 Just along the bottom of the cliff was a sculpture exhibition - a bit like a mini version of the sculptures by the sea in sydney, but these were sculptures in the bush!

A couple of my favorites - wombats -

 and flowers -

 There were some very abstract ones and the best part is reading the artists statements form the guide book!

I also made stuff - some cards for The Nook @ Leura as I mentioned in my creative space post yesterday.
Here are some of the finished products.

And I was thrilled to have found a source of dominos for my domino brooches.
These are a little smaller than the previous ones, but they are that lovely ivory colour, and I think that perhaps they are a better size for a brooch.

How has your week been? Productive? or frustrating?