Art & Soul By The Sea

09/12/2025

This is type of home i have had in my head for 5 years . Work with the elements externally and utilization of space internally .

With a dream of returning home to the Sunshine Coast, Sandy and Scott approached Arcke to design them a small but mighty weekender by the beach. Here, Sandy shares their experiences of working with an architect.

15/05/2025

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06/08/2024

I live in Foster 30 mins to Wilsons Prom. Just over 2000 population but growing in numbers . It is wonderful to see this independant secondary school is starting next year and the ethos and small classes with an emphasis on creativity give wonderful opportunities for young families moving to this region .

11/12/2023

Amazing Vertical 3D printing machine for art and promo application for large walls . Food for thought

06/11/2023

Being yourself is the most important part of your life's journey .

21/06/2023

Oh this is so true . Part of grief in losing a partner/husband as you work through the grief other past griefs are triggered . I have been going through this as it is part of coming to terms with being single again and creating a new life for yourself.

07/06/2023

16/12/2022

Fabulous new adaption to Oh Christmas
I love it.

14/09/2022

A letter to my darling Bill who passed away today one year ago.
One year today Bill you went away , and I was devastated and lost for quite a while .
But after time I realised how blessed I was to have found you and the love you shared so freely with me.
Grief is a result of deep love and love never fades .
Slowly I am managing to live with grief , to accept it and allow myself these feelings. By doing this , I have been able to reflect and acknowledge our time together as a loving journey that has not ended. Yes you have passed over , but I know your spirit is watching over me and this has brought great comfort to me. I now focus on the loving memories and the time we shared ,and slowly and surely moments of joy and happiness are becoming a weekly affair . When I see something you would like or be of interest I speak to you and share with you these moments . Tears may well up or I perhaps I can laugh about it , whatever the emotion acknowledging my feelings is allowing me to find acceptance of my grief . Funny as it sounds my love for you has grown stronger and I love this feeling .
Bill you are forever in my heart and I thank you for your love and I now feel it is time to venture out. On the agenda is to go and see my dear friends in Perth who have never given up on me and to thank them so much for love and support throughout this year. I made a brief video of the life we shared Bill over the ten and half years. we were together. Forever in my heart DebXX

13/03/2022

Qantas decided to lift its embargo after McGowan changed the border opening date and offerered a very limited few places for animals to fly. With short notice and support from friends to house sit the house , Bubba and I made it to Melb Vic 8pm 23rd Feb. Finally on Sat 26th we arrived to see our new home Bill and I had bought a year before. I had planned to have a Memorial for Bill on the 6 month of his passing, which is tomorrow the 14th, followed by visiting his grave . The memorial was postponed due to initial Qantas embargo and Covid . The house in Geraldton will be on the market shortly but my planned trip back to finalise this in April has changed. I realised I had been running on adrenalin since Bill passed and once I landed I have found I am so exhausted both physically and emotionally . Bubba and I have been on our own since the 27th Feb and take each day as it comes. We walk everyday and have wonderful neighbours who have been a great support . I am amongst the Manna Gums and I hear the kookaburra's most days. To all WA friends Covid has struck and it is a great concern for all. Keep safe and look after each other. Xx