Winter warmer

Greetings from the studio above the discount shop, on the High street in East Kew, Victoria, Australia!

I've been in this lovely space, with north facing windows which is wonderful in winter, for nine years now. The shop downstairs has changed hands recently and while I miss my previous "land-lady" the new owner is happy for a low-rent paying artist to scratch away in her 'bower' upstairs.  

Posting a few photos of the studio filled with the materials I use for my artwork and other objects I also collect in the local charity shops, which inspire and "embower" my creative space.

View to the fireplace and the "collection" 

of inspirational objects and materials

A window ledge holding a fraction of the 

"mad Haberdasher's" collection and Australiana 

View to one corner of the studio, with

experimental wall pieces and a growing

collection of porcelain flowers

Vintage needlepoint firescreen, with

vintage tea-towels found in Boston USA

and a bundle of my needlework finds,

the raw materials for my assemblages

A close up view of the window ledge

and various 'treasures' from bygone eras