Sunraysia...Mildura...Monday Morning...

On the Monday morning I waved goodbye to Jo and Tony (world's best hosts) and set off to play tourist around Mildura.  I had no idea what I was going to do or even if I was going to spend the whole day or set out back south...mmm...first thought was the Arts Centre...but it was too early so I went for a bit of walk around Mildura Station Homestead, the buildings weren't yet opened but I peeked in a window or two and that was good enough, it filled in the time to go for a wander around the site until the Arts Centre opened. The Arts Centre site includes the gallery space, Rio Vista and in the grounds a sculpture park.

I started with coffee and a scone in the cafe then I took a look at the exhibition in the gallery space which is on two levels...the exhibition was "Botanic", a variety of media and styles inspired by flora and botany.  Of course no photos were allowed of the exhibition but it was worth the look...

On into Rio Vista...I sat and watched the "on loop" documentary that was playing in one of the rooms which was interesting and included interviews with local family members of the Chaffey brothers, including (now deceased) grandchildren who actually remembered that generation, and I wandered at will through the lovely old house...a selection of the leadlight...

beautiful tiles...of course there are "oh that would make a nice patchwork" moments whenever I see lovely tiles...these ones are a fireplace hearth...

looking down the stairs to the front door...

the entry way tiles...looking down from the landing...nothing plain or simple about the tiling in this house...

and...of course the essential item in any well appointed home...

This short vimeo takes a walk through the house...the wallpapers...even on ceilings!...

That filled in the morning...

Happy Stitching...