Angie Strauss Melamine Trays: "Romantic Memories"

Cathy bought a pair of these large melamine trays (12 by 9½ inches) at a charity shop for $4. The image is "Romantic Memories", by Canadian impressionist artist Angie Strauss,.

Jim Harkness Wood Carving: Blue Jay

Cathy bought this hand-crafted Blue Jay at a yard sale for $8. The artist is Jim Harkness, who works in Stayner Ontario. Many of his works are available at the Butter Gallery in Collingwood Ontario and he's a long-time participant in the Creemore Festival of the Arts. The Blue Jay is signed and dated 1988.