My Week On A Page #3 (PPF)

It's party time once again and I'm happy to say I've managed to bring something to the party this week.

Although it's titled My Week On A Page #3, which isn't actually true... because it's taken me longer than a week to complete.

 I'm happy with the outcome.

Each item is chosen for a particular reason for that week.

Like a painting journal instead of a written one.

Week #3 has a dog lead (leash)

My favourite mug,

New glasses

Pewter and gold pill pot

and yellow jasmine

(There's no particular importance to the order).

I must say that I have enormous pleasure in producing these paintings.

 I also have to admit that with each one I learn at least one or two things, either about my paints, shading or whatever... it's a huge learning curve.

So thank you Tracey Fletcher King for putting me on to this project.

If you want to see the master at work then click on her name and enter her studio.

I've taken this shot from a different angle, because the silver doesn't show up if taken from the usual angle.

I hope it shows up enough.

There have been times with each one of these weekly paintings that I've reached that terrible teenage stage, where I am unsure I'm going to produce anything worth looking...and nearly bin it but then something happens and it begins to come together. It's a very strange feeling.

So why did I chose these items... well the dog lead is easy. 

This particular lead has been on so many adventures both here and in Australia... it may even have had a life in Qatar, but I can't remember for sure when we bought it. 

I was away last week and missed my morning walks, so that was the first thing that came to mind on my return. Also whilst I was away I went to get my glasses out of my bag, only to have half appear. It's not a great look to have your glasses sort of perched half on and half off your face.

It certainly gets you noticed.

I had a very helpful young man come to my aid from an optician shop, but it made me realise that to be a good girl guide (always to be prepared) I shouldn't rely on only one pair.

So, I had to buy an emergency pair from a chemist shop... and they were so cheap but I love them. 

I only need magnifying glasses for reading or detail work, so they're ideal and they are so light you don't even know that they're on your face. 

Okay, I'll confess (much to my embarrassment) that I spent quite some time retracing my steps trying to find my glasses one day and yes, you've guessed it... they were on my face!!!

Enough... I can hear your laughter from here!

Moving on swiftly... to my little pewter pill pot. 

I purchased quite a few items of pewter when we lived in Brunei, but when I chose this lovely little pot I didn't even know it was a pill pot... and when I did I certainly didn't think I'd ever use one.

Until recently that is. 

I'll not go into detail but that little pot is with me each and every day. 

It's quite a heavy wee thing to lug around in your bag, but I love it and it keeps me right on where I am with medication.

The jasmine was another surprise when we arrived back to our house here from Australia. I'd forgotten that we had white jasmine growing around the front door, but I certainly didn't remember the lovely yellow jasmine in a large container. I suspect that someone might have left it behind.

Whenever I look at it or see those lovely little sunshine flowers, it reminds me of a friend in Australia.

How brave of it to flower here?

And lastly... my favourite Denby mug.

I've shown and talked about my mug (hehe) numerous times before on my blog.

How I love HOT tea and that this mug is the best I've found that keeps my tea hot enough.

Now you'll think I'm spoilt and maybe I am, but I have a cup of tea brought to me every morning. 

Sometimes, I'm ready to receive but sometimes it can be really early and I'm not quite awake... so my hubby came up with this plastic top which makes a seal over the top of the cup.

Not only does it save the slops and spills on it's precarious journey from our kitchen to my bedside but it keeps the tea hot until I'm awake enough to drink it.

It's brilliant!!!

(hubby's not bad either)

I'm not sure about my editing this morning... it's rather dark here but it gives you the idea.

I'm heading over to join the Paint Party Friday link, so if you'd like to see more then click here.

So that's it for this week... I'm away next week (again!) so I've got lots to get organised.

Thanks for visiting my place and I hope you have a great weekend and I'll see you again soon.

Have fun 

xoxo