Category Archives: Treasures

Monday Morning Musings……..

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Gwynn Smith

Ah, yes, another Monday and we move ever closer to the end of the year. I cannot believe that we are roaring through October and I have not yet got the year under control, in fact it seems like it … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Gwynn Smith

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou I will never forget what you said or did as well as … Continue reading →

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Sea Treasure #2

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Gwynn Smith

A while ago, back in 2011 I wrote about my fascination/obsession with sea glass. Since then my humble collection has grown, we only seem to get green, brown, clear and occasionally green and then very rarely blue here. I do … Continue reading →

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A Picture.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

I am always drawn to these sorts of images, I think it is the calmness, the quiet repose and the timelessness of statuery that entrances me.  

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Happy Birthday Freddie.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

In lieu of Monday Morning Musings I am going to wish Freddie a happy 65th birthday. This has to be the most wonderful Google Doodle yet. It lifts the spirits and Monday is off to a rollicking start. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Friday Favourites.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

It is Friday and before the weekend distracts me totally I thought I would start a new regular…………….Friday Favourites…………. a random collection that I regard as worthy of being on a “favourites” list. I hope you enjoy them, and may … Continue reading →

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New Project

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

Being the Magpie that I am I have a dozen or more projects on the go in various stages of incompletion. Now I have a NEW one, you will agree with me it is one worth pursuing. It will take … Continue reading →

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Aaaah Figs…….

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

When I was little we lived on a small holding which abounded with fruit trees. My memories of fruit always involve biting into ripe, sun-warmed bursts of flavour picked straight from the tree – no pesticides, just pure straight from … Continue reading →

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Hendrik Stroebel – Recollect

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

I recently visited the KZNSA Gallery especially to see the exhibition by Hendrik Stroebel, it had received excellent reviews and a friend of mine had taught him as a student at DUT. The exhibition was all and more than I … Continue reading →

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Images That Resonate.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Gwynn Smith

Sometimes an image just moves you. This is one of those. I really love this image, although it makes me feel sad.  image via pinterest and……… on a happy, lighthearted note this little bit of street installation is just the … Continue reading →

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