“A bench with a message” is the requirement for Jude’s Bench Series this month. I hope these two lovely mosaic benches seen at ‘Glass Cuttings Gallery’ at the Piggly Wiggly country village on the Midlands Meander route, will qualify.
These pretty benches are a couple of creations from the “Fragments of Africa” collection by Sarah Pryke.
They still have their price tags attached, and this one of a “Pied and Malachite Kingfisher” will cost you R4,800.
I wish you all a very happy and relaxing weekend. I’m happy to report that my sister is back home and recovering well. Her surgeon says that she is allowed to paint for limited amounts of time once she feels up to it, but at the moment she’s sleeping quite a lot and just getting her strength back.
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Oh, I love these benches, Sylvia! Very beautiful creations 🙂 X
Thanks, Helen. 🙂
so happy to know your sister is doing well. 🙂 colorful benches! 🙂
I missed that these were in rand, not dollars, but having worked out the exchange rate they seem a bit more reasonably priced though still out of my reach, sadly. These would grace a garden quite beautifully.
Thank you, Violet. They certainly would.
Very creative benches Sylvia.
Glad you enjoyed them, DellaAnna. 🙂
Ah! They are so beautiful 🙂
Thanks so much. 🙂
Beautiful, colourful benches and I’m pleased to hear your sister is recovering and will soon be able to paint again
Thanks so much. My sister is still in a lot of pain. I hope it will ease soon.
Hope the pain eases soon for her
Thanks so much. She’s seeing the consultant again tomorrow morning.
gorgeous benches- not sure I want to sit on them!! So glad your sister is recovering!
Thanks so much, Cybele. 🙂
Beautiful and colorful benches. Best wishes to your sister and hope she gets her strength back sooner than later.
Thank you so much. 🙂
I didn’t know about your sis either, Ad. Glad things are looking up for her. Now to start saving 🙂
Thanks, Jo. 🙂
Oh Sylvia, I would absolutely love the kingfisher bench, just beautiful. And I’m so glad to hear the news of your sister. Sending love & hugs :xx
Me too, Sherri, on both counts. 🙂 xx
Very lovely art in these benches ! Good to hear your sister is improving and will be back to painting soon x Enjoy your weekend !
Thanks so much, Poppy.
una più bella dell’altra!
sarebbe un vero peccato sedercisi sopra!
felice giorno Sylvia
Buongiorno caro amico. Thank you for your lovely comment. xx
These are cool designs on the bench… the details on the birds look very good. What is the US dollars amount for R4,800.?
Thanks, YC. The Rand is very weak at the moment so you can get the bench for $340.
Thank you.
Of course the shipping would probably cost you more than the bench. 😃
Glad to know about your sister’s recovery!
These benches are really beautiful!
Thank you so much. 🙂
Fine youre sister is feeling better.Beautiful benches,great artwork.To beautiful to sit on.
Thanks so much, Marylou. 🙂
These benches are gorgeous. I’m not surprised at the price. There must be hours of work in them. Glad your sister is on the mend.
Thanks so much. I think the benches are very well priced considering all the hours of work. 🙂
a beautiful work of art….far too good for sitting on!!
Thanks, Seonaid. Yes, it would be a shame to hide the birds from view. 🙂
Good news on your sister! Thanks for letting us know. Perhaps she could paint a bench during her recuperation and give you another one for the Bench Challenge. 🙂
Thanks, Torrie. She’s more into painting portraits at the moment. 🙂
The benches are fabulous and I’ve never seen any like them before. I’ve obviously missed something but whatever happened I’m glad your sister is doing well, hugs G.
Thanks, Gilly. My sister had a neck op to release a trapped nerve. She’s been in a lot of pain for ages, so I’m glad she’s over this hurdle.
Brave lady, here’s to a pain free future and better flexibility I imagine!
Hopefully. It’s the second time she’s had the op. 😦
They are absolutely beautiful. My husband makes us tiled tables, I believe I will have to have him build and tile a bench for the yard.
Thanks, Cathy. They certainly caught my eye. I’m sure your husband could do a mosaic one if you gave him the design. 🙂
I will definitely show him your page and put a bug in his ear. 🙂
😀 He’ll not like me very much.
Oh he will. 🙂
Glad your sister is doing well, Sylvia. Beautiful benches. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks so much, Geralyn. 🙂
So glad to hear your sister is recovering well Sylvia. I will be sending extra positive energy her way. Lovely benches. I am always dazzled by those who have such artistic talents.
Thanks, Sue. All energy donations will be gratefully received, I’m sure. 🙂
First of all, I’m glad to hear your sister is better. I also wanted to say those benches look great, but I’d probably be too scared to sit on them myself in case I broke a bit. 🙂
Thanks you so much. I think the benches are more for show than to sit on, but I’m sure they’re quite strong. 🙂
Well, they’re certainly nice to look at. 🙂
Glad to hear sister is doing great.
Those benches are labors of love.
Thanks so much, Mona Liza. 🙂
Works of art for sure! Happy to hear that your sister can get back to painting a bit when she’s ready. Sleep is good!
Thanks, Suzanne. Yes, I’m sure she’ll soon be good to go again. 🙂
Sold! Both have a lovely African message, and I am glad your sis is doing well.
Have a lovely weekend Sylvia 🙂
Thanks, Jude. Glad you approve. 🙂
Good news about your sister. 🙂 Not sure I want to sit on a bench with a bunch of bird beaks ……… without a cushion. 😦
Hahaha Don’t you fancy being nipped in the butt. 😕
Is that what I said? lol
Though I’d make you laugh. 😀
Mission accomplished. 🙂
These benches are beautiful. A lot of love and attention when into their creation.
Glad to hear your sister is recovering well!
Thanks, Joanne. Yes, They really are works of art. 🙂
Boy, that’s fancy for the Piggly Wiggly. 🙂 I’m so happy to hear your sister is doing well, Sylvia.
Thanks so much, Jill. 🙂 x