Surf and Turf

Today, I visited my new favourite shop - Surf and Turf in Nowra, near Jervis Bay. Against a blank canvas of a white floor, walls and shelving is a riot of colour in a wide variety of eclectic furnishings. These range from dreamy romantic mosquito nets and patchwork quilts in gelato colours of watermelon and pistachio, to beachy-themed items in red, white and blue, to painted garden furniture in aqua and turquoise, to the clean lines of mid-century modern. Very French, very Bohemian, very beautiful. I don't know how they've achieved the look, but it all looks fantastic together. I'll be going back to have a better look as soon as I can.

The most impractical mosquito net ever

I've always wanted a mosquito net, which is in keeping with boatsheds in this part of the world. The only problem is that the fair dinkum ones used to actually be large enough to envelop the whole bed and, thus, to protect the sleeper from mosquitoes. I managed to find one at the op shop, so I've just put it up for fun. I do like the look of it, but unfortunately it won't keep out many mozzies. The photo at the bottom was taken looking out from the boatshed deck. It's of Ross and Christine having a sail this morning.