Wonderful Wood

Another very creative and talented local resident is wood-turner extraordinaire, Les Rowe.

Les produces beautiful boxes, business card holders, clocks, pens, bottle stoppers, letter openers, bowls, tea light holders, banksia coasters and more.  He uses Western Australian Jarrah and Sheoak.

All pieces are carefully crafted and finished to perfection. 



Les's creations can also be found in several galleries in the south-west of Western Australia.

'Mazing Mosaics

Two Rocks is home to so many very talented and creative people and Rita Ahern is no exception.  Rita has lived in Two Rocks for 18 years and has been creating her incredible mosaic artworks for about 5 years.

Self-taught, Rita has a natural flair for combining different colours and mediums to produce amazing wall art.  Rita has entered a few shows in the last few years and won 1st, 2nd and best exhibit prizes.  Dolphins, frogs, lizards and fish are always a popular choice.

It's A Wrap

I'm still talking Australian made and this time we have some new gift wrap and greeting cards in store.

From Koala Publishing, these high-gloss, high-quality cards, wrapping and bags are absolutely stunning.  The colours are so vivid and bright, it is hard to believe they retail from just $1.00.  That's right, the gift wrap and greeting cards are $1.00 and the wine gift bags are $1.50.

Crystals

Whether you are a child who wants them because they are pretty or an adult who uses them for their healing qualities, collecting crystals has long been a very popular activity.Sunshiners Gifts Yanchep Two Rocks Gifts
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At Sunshiners we always try to have a good selection of tumbled stones, rough pieces and polished pieces.
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New in store is a great selection of tumbled stones that retail for $2.50 each.  Recent additions include:  Serpentine, Hematite, Apatite, Fluorite, Citrine, Budd Stone (African Jade), Gold Stone and Bloodstone.
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Added to our previous stock of Tree Agate, Tigers Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Pink Agate, Labradorite, Indian Agate, Carnelian and more, you have a rainbow smorgasbord of beautiful crystals.  Each one comes with a card with a brief explanation of its healing properties. two rocks gifts fresh flowers two rocks sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep fresh flowers two rocks yanchep gifts two rocks

Crystals in all colours of the rainbow

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We also have some unusual rough specimens including Malachite & Dolomite, Chrysacolla, Peacock Ore and Wulfenite. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep fresh flowers two rocks gifts sunshiners
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Malachite & Dolomite, Amethyst Cluster, Chyrsocolla

So whether you call them stones, rocks or crystals come on in and check out our selection.

WA Iron Ore Rocks!

Continuing my posts on the WA and Australian-made products sold in Sunshiners, today I am highlighting Vanessa Australia's Iron Ore jewellery. fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes
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The jewellery is made from 100% Western Australian Iron Ore from the Pilbara region, over 1600km north of Perth.  Iron ore is estimated to be around 2500 million years old. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes fresh flowers two rocks yanchep gift shop two rocks two rocks
We carry a great selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings. sunshiners gifts two rocks yanchep fresh flowers fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes photo cakes

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Customers who have seen this jewellery for the first time are struck by the brilliant shine of the polished ore and how it complements the freshwater pearls or gold sandstone partnered with it. sunshiners gifts two rocks
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With rings at just $6.95, earrings starting at $9.95, bracelets from $14.95 and necklaces from $19.95 there is a style and price to suit everyone.  sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks two rocks yanchep fresh flowers personalised mugs photo cakes photo cakes fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks
So come on in and pick up your own piece of Western Australia! two rocks fresh flowers sunshiners gifts

Family Fun Day in Yanchep

This Sunday (10/07/2011) we are heading to the Yanchep Districts Football Gala Day held at Oldham Oval in Yanchep. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks yanchep yanchep personalised
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Having taken our daughter to the event last year, we are definitely going to spend a few hours there again this year.  sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks yanchep yanchep personalised
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For just a minimal charge (I think last year was $5.00) kids purchase a wristband which then entitle them to go on most of the rides as many times as they want.  There are a couple of rides that you will have to pay a small fee for, such as the Pony Rides, but seeing our 3 year old daughter's face as she was led around on one of the adorable ponies was well worth the money we paid out 3 times for!sunshiners gifts fresh flowers edible photo edible photo gift shop two rocks edible photo

Pony Rides were a huge hit last year!

What also impressed me were the amount of rides that young ones could go on without an adult.  Hopefully these rides will be there again this year, as it was great to see amusements for all ages catered for.  edible

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And when you get a bit hungry support the Club by buying a hotdog, hamburger or whatever else takes your fancy. sunshiners gifts two rocks fresh flowers gift shop two rocks edible photo edible photo edible photo

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This is not a fundraising event, but a day the Football Club have organised for the Community to come along and enjoy.  two rocks gift shop fresh flowers fresh flowers edible photo edible photo edible photo gift shop

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So for a bit of inexpensive, local entertainment why not check out the Yanchep Districts Football Gala Day this Sunday from 8.00am. sunshiners gifts edible photo fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks

The Good Oil

Here at Sunshiners we do our best to promote local and Australian-made goodies.  So, over the course of the month I will highlight the home-grown products you can find instore.

A recent addition to our range is the Maclyn Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soaps.

These soaps are from Kirup in the south-west and all handcrafted using 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil and essential oils.

Beautifully packaged in recycled Indian saris these make a very special gift or a lovely indulgence when you want to spoil yourself.

Fragrances include: Rejuvamint, Vanilla Zing, Lemongrass, Sandalwood Forest, Lavender Fields and Bub's Own Soap, to name a few.

Retailing at just $6.50, these soaps are already a favourite with many customers.

Yanchep National Park



The kangaroos are out in force again



Wednesday I took my young daughter to the Yanchep National Park.  We often go there for a couple of hours as it is only 10 minutes away and we love it.

The 28's certainly aren't shy.

The weather was perfect, which meant the kangaroos that had previously been hiding in summer, were now out in force feeding on the green grasses.  My daughter loves kangaroos and she managed to get right up close to a young one who didn't realise she was there.  Thankfully she knows not to yell or chase them so the joey just got up and moved a few hops away.  She was thrilled.


Koala sleeping after a big lunch

Then we had a look through the Koala Walk, where our first encounter was this very sleepy fellow taking a nap after a lunchtime feed.  We saw another 3 koalas, but these were very hard to spot as they get up so high in the trees.  Balancing precariously on branches, it's a wonder they don't accidentally fall out of their tree when asleep.

One of the many Swamp Hens that wander around the Park

 And we can't forget the birdlife that calls the Park home.  From very game 28 Parrots to Swamp Hens, Ducks, Kookaburras, Black Cockatoos, Pelicans, Crows and more.  It was wonderful to see the rains had bought the Lake levels up and with the rain we've had since, it should be almost back to where it should be.

The Park has many grassy, shaded areas with seating and barbecue facilities, or you could try the Chocolate Drops Tea Rooms or Yanchep Inn for a delicious meal.

So, if you are looking for something to do one relaxing afternoon (or morning), then take a trip to the Yanchep National Park (followed by a stop in at Sunshiners Gifts & Souvenirs in Two Rocks!).