We felt very rested after our overnight stay at the
beach at a friend’s house. Lovely. Saw penguins, dassies, and a seal sunning itself on a
rock.
The view towards Muizenberg.
Created several beaded cabochon necklaces using
stones I painstakingly sifted through at Scratch Patch.
The hubby enjoying his morning tea and the view.
I had a telephone interview for a small job in the
next few months, helping coordinate a 3-day program in January or February. I’m
pretty sure I got it, but don’t know when I start.
Verifying that I will get a discount on tuition for
my PhD.
Going for a hike on Saturday and loving the open
air, pine trees, and ocean views. It ended too quickly!
Dassie poop, if you were interested...
Lows:
Trying to figure out who to talk with to get started
on my PhD. Apparently they call it the “new student shuffle.”
Majestic seal.
I’m missing some of my favorite American foods. I
have not found many of the traditional holiday pre-made foods here, and I’m trying
to figure out what to make for Thanksgiving. I might have to make a chicken, my
own pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin (here is a great tutorial for making your own pumpkin puree), and homemade stuffing. A big undertaking
for a wannabe cook like me!
And me....
Pretty good week if I do say so! I hope yours was as good!
Song of the Post: Wrong for You by Loyiso, a South African music artist! I
kept hearing this song on the radio and I thought it was an American singer; I
was so surprised and happy to hear he was South African. I really hope that I
get to see him in concert!
This post is Part Two of my time at the Kamers vol geskenke art/craft fair in Somerset West; make sure to check out Part One so that you don't miss anything!
Here are more pictures for you to be inspired by and drool over...
Enjoy!
Africa of beads, I think they used glue on canvas as the base.
Protea of beads
I've never seen soap packaged this way.
This tent sold the items for the sellers (kind of like a consignment shop).
Loved the shape. Reminds me of toucans for some reason.
Paper covered body shape.
These are just darling! Each one is different.
Their eyes are so lively.
Colorful belts.
These prints are gorgeous. Love how they pillows with the designs.
Hand printed fabric. Such a "country" feel.
Love this bunting. Doxies rule!
Printed satchels. I love bags like this.
Chandelier made with wooden beads. So whimsical!
I want this baby doll bed! I've seen a few around...
Love these carved spoons! Sorry for the bad picture.
Fun, big felted balls. The seller sternly told me not to take an more pictures of their booth.
Beautiful King Proteas.
The view of all the tents. I love mountains!
The End!
I hope to go next year!
And if you're in the Jo'burg area, try to go becasue there is one occuring at theThe Open Window
School of Visual Communication in Irene. Dates and
times are November 29 – December 3, 2011, 9am to 6pm. The opening night is
November 28th, 5-8 pm. And no, they are not paying me to say that!
Song of the post: Janet Jackson medley as sung by Afro Blue. My
friend is on the NBC show The Sing Off and the group is progressing well! Janet
Jackson is performing in South Africa this month. I’m hoping to win free
tickets from oprahmag.co.za. I’m holding my thumbs (AKA crossing my fingers)!
I truly enjoyed the Kamers craft event! I took so
many pictures (as you will see), but didn’t buy anything except yummy food. The vendors and
artists are amazingly talented. It was so colorful and creative. Loved it.
LOVED IT! I was so inspired creatively. I can’t wait to go again next year.
There is another one occurring at The Open Window School
of Visual Communication in Irene. Dates and times are 29 November – 3 December 2011, 9am to 6pm daily. The opening night is 28 November 5:00 – 8:00.
You should go if
you can. And no, they are not paying me to say that!
This will be a very image-heavy post, so I’ve
actually split it into two posts. The second will go up tomorrow…
The building up on the hill. Nicely renovated.
Loved this kitschy booth! Look at the crocheted pillow...
It's actually a design printed on fabric!
I love little bowls/plates like this!
Fun fascinators! The owner (male) is really friendly.
Mounted moose head. I think the plaque is lined with native leaves.
Not loving these trees, but they look simple to make.
These doggies were so cute! One is covered in newspaper comics and the other in making tape.
Peonies- apparently kinda rare to find here.
Mmm...strawberry plants!
Chef's baking twine wrapped around playing cards.
These were mini cups and trophies hung on cotton as necklaces or decoration.
Beautiful silver tea pots.
This lady had just bout this 1965 travel trailer to use at shows.
Inside the trailer.
She is a retailer of Gogo Olive hand-knitted, one of a kind animals made by women in Zimbabwe.
The darling smocks make with shwe shwe, traditional African fabric.
These are teenie tiny. Many street sellers make these.
Loved these painted wire lights made to look like protea flowers.
These Wola Nani bowls are made of paper and sold to raise money for those affected by HIV/Aids.
Very cute beaded ornaments made of felt. You can also see some of the Gogo Olive animals too.
