Forever House #37

Friday 15th November 2013 (cont)

Thank you Susan x

I unpacked after Brisbane, repacked for the farm, stopped at Bunnings on the way out here, realised I'd left my work boots at home, met Jeff on the Bruxner Hwy to collect them (he's very kind to me). Stopped at Casino for food shopping and fuel, and then at Susan's at Mallanganee to collect a magnifique mosaic she has made to donate to the Forever House. Such a lovely gift. It is glued and grouted onto a large paver, so will be part of the pathways or garden. Such a lovely thing.

You're beautiful Dan x

I've been to Melbourne for several days since last trip to Currawinya. Had some quality time with my daughter Danika. Such a treat. It's the second visit since she went there to live and study in February this year. I'm getting to know and really enjoy Melbourne. 

While there I couldn't resist hunting down a recycled building materials outlet. I was on the look out for some original old hearth tiles to include in the design which will frame the post belly stove. I went to Steptoe and Son's at Collingwood (the website does not reflect the experience at all). 

I was like a kid in a lolly shop with the huge array of beautiful old items. From terra cotta vents, to hearth tiles, lights, mantlepieces. Lucky I couldn't go too mad because I had to be able to fly home with my purchases. 

I've bought a stack of ten hand made 1920's tiles, and two unmatched but similar wall lights which will go  either side of the bed in the main bedroom - pink to match the windows in that room, which I salvaged fom the aforementioned original homestead where the jacaranda stands, down the slope from the Forever House.

So, a bit of Dan, and Melbourne will feature in the biographical story of the house. I trust there will be an opportunity to collect something relevant to my son Spence to incorporate in the work.

So after a lovely stirfry veg with smoked salmon - I'm ready to have a read and sleep ahead of two days mudding.