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Hook, line and sinker.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Watch out. These cheeky driftwood fish just might reel you in.

Driftwood fish, Bruce Westphall, Rockport

Wallwork Gallery in Rockport has cornered the current market for this particular species of funny fish from the whimsical local artist Bruce Westphal.

Driftwood fish, Bruce Westphall, Rockport

Wallwork has brought them in from their native habitat. (Swimming on the walls of Bruce Westphal’s Rockport Harbor cottage.)

Having navigated the high powered business world for a while, Westphal has decided to get his feet wet in the art world.

Gerry Millet, Wallwork Gallery, Rockport

And Gerry Millet of Wallwork is helping Bruce bait his hooks.

Driftwood fish, Bruce Westphall, Rockport

Stop in soon. This charming show will only be fresh until the end of this month.

Driftwood fish, Bruce Westphall, Rockport

Wallwork Gallery, 67 Pascal Avenue, Rockport, ME 04856, 617-990-6304.

(They’re right next to Rayr Wines, just off of Route One.

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Fail whale.

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Whale garden, Rockport, Maine, spring.

In the spring, this happy sea creature caught a leafy wave.

Whale garden, Rockport, Maine, summer.

And in the summer, it looks like it might be swallowed up by the garden.

Whale garden, Rockport, winter.

Maybe it was.

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One man’s trash . . .

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Some call it architectural salvage, others call it trash.

But if you’re looking for the charming character of peeling paint, rusty metal or old glass, you’ll find potential gems at Treasures & Trash in their classic old Maine barn on Route One in Searsport.

You can’t manufacture the weathered patina on their recycled tin ceilings, real wooden shutters, old wooden mullioned windows, old tools, sinks, bathtubs, chairs, tables, kitchen utensils, toys, books, road signs, advertising signs, etc.

And you might even come across some rusty childhood memories.

Trash and Treasures, barn in Searsport.

Maine’s frugal people and Mother Nature have been working together for centuries to achieve this look.

And when berries are in season, if you’re lucky, you might find a delicious basket or two for sale at the front counter.

Treasures & Trash Barn, Antiques, porcelain fixtures, claw foot tubs, kitchen sinks, tools, books, bottles, collectibles, memorabilia, etc. Adding new items weekly.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm or by appointment.

156 East Main St – US Route 1, Cell: 207-323-2000, Phone: 207-548-2787