Pittwater LIfe December 2019 Issue

Peninsula Reflections
Do you need inspiration for
Christmas gift ideas? Peninsula
Reflections can help you design a
beautiful frame to show off that
special photograph, treasured family
memorabilia, or artwork purchased
whilst on that trip of a lifetime. Or
maybe you have created an artwork
for your loved one, and need a
way to present it perfectly. Bill and
Linda will assist you find the perfect
framing solution that suits the art,
your tastes, decor and budget.
Design isn’t the only consideration
when deciding how best to frame an item,
preservation of your artwork is extremely
important, and as Bill is a qualified Master
Picture Framer, you can rest assured the
materials and methods used in the framing
process will keep your art in its best condition
for many years. This year Peninsula Reflections
will be open until midday on Christmas Eve,
and happy to discuss your framing projects
as soon as you can visit them. Or you can
purchase a gift certificate for those lastminute
gift ideas. So bring in your important
piece and they will frame it for your special
someone, for a truly outstanding gift. Suite
2102, 4 Daydream St. P: 9979 4488
Three Peaks Photography
Professional landscape
photographer Peter Sedgwick
is back with great gift ideas
at Warriewood Square right
through until Christmas Eve.
On display are more
than 500 unique and
beautiful images,
with a full portfolio
of work featuring all
the Northern Beaches.
Another portfolio
showcases hidden
bays and beaches of
Pittwater, plus there’s
imagery from the north
coast, Central Coast, south
coast, the Blue Mountains
and a whole new section
featuring the Kimberlys. If
The Art Shop
The Local Voice Since 1991
you purchase a framed print
at one of the three standard
sizes the framing can be
done while you wait! Images
can be purchased to suit –
simply take a photo of your
wall space, email it to peter@
threepeaksphotography.com.
au and the image that you
like can be digitally hung on
The Art Shop Mona Vale is an independent
art and design supplies store serving and
supporting the creative community on the
Northern Beaches. Along with an extensive
range of materials for the artist, the student,
the designer and the child The Art Shop is
packed with creative and hard to find gift ideas
for Christmas and the holidays. Beautiful books
will inspire and fire the imagination. Paints,
pencils, pens, brushes, easels, papers, journals
and canvases and painting boards will bring
ideas to life. A wide range of art and modelmaking
kits for collage, print making, painting,
bead making, candle making and more make
for school holiday fun – as do wonderful
wooden kits to make working models based
on Leonardo’s 15th century drawings. This
cool, colourful and peaceful space filled with
inspiring and unusual gifts makes Christmas
shopping a simple pleasure. If choosing is
difficult, gift vouchers for any amount are
your wall! Peter also offers
one-on-one photography
tuition, comprising a full
day of learning (based on
your needs), at Narrabeen.
Plus he runs twoday
workshops held
locally or in the Blue
Mountains. Gift Cards
and Christmas Cards
featuring our bays and
beaches are available
in two sizes. Gift
Vouchers are available
for all products – it’s a
great way to give a gift if you
can’t decide what to get!
Find Peter in front of JB Hi-Fi;
visit threepeaksphotography.
com.au. P: 0409 049 745
available. Located inside the arcade at 20
Bungan Street, The Art Shop is open 9am to
5.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm
on Saturday. P: 9979 6559
Foleys Nursery
Foleys Nursery is a family
owned and run local business.
They pride themselves
on stocking the
latest plant trends and the
old favourites suited to the
local area. Horticulturist
Justin Foley says staff are
their main asset. “They
are friendly, helpful and
knowledgeable, you could
say a triple threat!” he
said. Thinking of a gift this
Christmas? Think plants…
Foleys have a large range
of water-savvy plants for
both indoors and outside,
a large selection of quality
pots, soils and mulch,
fertilisers and pest control.
Come in and see their
selection of Rhipsalis, the
plant of the moment – and
why not pick up a pot and
macramé pot hanger while
you are at it? Justin suggests
succulents, peace lily
or one of their herbs could
be a great teacher gift.
There might even be some
sunflowers almost ready
to flower. From December
14th until Christmas if
you spend $100 or more
and mention this editorial,
you’ll receive a bag
of planting compost for
free (one per customer).
Planting compost is vital
for drought-proofing your
garden. So come on in to
the nursery, open 7 days
16 Macpherson St, Warriewood
(entry via Brands
Lane). P: 9997 8573
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Gift Guide