WOYWW444
Hello my friends. Yes, I have been AWOL for the past two weeks – had time with my family, driving to Nottingham where both girls and the grandies were all assembled; had a day, on my own, in the Lake District – the last thing on my to-do-by-myself list following John’s death; done the after service refreshments of tea, coffee and fancy biscuits for a friend’s wedding; led worship… and yes, you’ve spotted the HUGE gap – no crafting at all!
So, my desk…
Awful, isn’t it? Everything just piled up – bits left over from the craft stall – which, incidentally, was most disappointing, as I only took £26 in two days! On the floor are the Christmas boxes which need to go back into the attic. That involves major furniture removal, so I don’t do it until I am sure I have finished with all the bits! You can see the lintel to the attic door right at the top of the picture. I took the picture at about 4pm on Tuesday afternoon, and you can see the sheep in the field opposite. No snow quite this close to the beach yet – but it was visible on the nearest mountains a couple of days ago, so it’s getting closer.
Just to confound and increase the chaos….
Yes, I have taken over John’s art space as well as my own… and it’s no neater in there! The cards are all ones I made for John over the years, which he kept on show – and I haven’t the heart yet to take them down and store them elsewhere.
But, I haven’t been totally idle (haha!). I finished a blanket for Uganda – and forgot to photograph it. Finished a cardigan for myself – and haven’t photographed that yet, either! Then I set to and wrote almost all of my cards, wrote my regular Christmas letter, and wrapped all the presents – I go away this weekend to the Midlands and the South East to deliver most of them so needed to get them ready for my trip! Then it will be back home to enjoy the products of my hard work…
… the house, decorated and en-fete for Christmas!
So nothing quite like my usual crafty-ness, but plenty going on here. Today I have been busy cooking – made myself a giant beef stew and put the rest down in the freezer for future days, and made lots of cream of mushroom soup ready for our Housegroup Christmas meal next Wednesday. That, too, is now in the freezer, having cooled nicely!
So that’s me, here in a cold and wild North Wales. Very thankful on really windy days for a lovely warm place to be. I trust you are snug and warm as winter sets in here in the Northern hemisphere.
Take care my friends. I will get round to visit you – but it may not be an early visit!!! Really need to tidy the place up before I go away!
God bless.
Margaret
29 IMPORTED COMMENTS
Jo
Better late than never! I don’t know where time goes! At least I have managed a bit of crafty fabric work for my cards this week. I hope the roads were Ok for your journey south. My road here is so icy I haven’t dare get the car off the drive! xx Jo
Sat, 09 Dec 2017 14:10:33
Shaz in Oz.x
Well late Margaret because I link over at the end of my day here, and only just coming up fir air after writing in cards for most of the day. You have been busy guess you’re visiting family with pressie s trust you enjoy it. Would love to send you some of the warm sunshine we’re havng duenunder, rain keeps being promised in forecast but gave up and watered today. Roses are doing well though, I’ve a bunch to take my sisters, tomorrow, after morning church, I’m taking our 88 y.o. Dad out there for BBQ lunch, ( I’d appreciate prayer my dad would come to know Lord, sis) he’s the one I’m often occupied with, blessed indeed to still have him with us, and thankful for each day. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Shaz in Oz.x {Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:31:29
Shaz in Oz.x
Well late Margaret because I link over at the end of my day here, and only just coming up fir air after writing in cards for most of the day. You have been busy guess you’re visiting family with pressie s trust you enjoy it. Would love to send you some of the warm sunshine we’re havng duenunder, rain keeps being promised in forecast but gave up and watered today. Roses are doing well though, I’ve a bunch to take my sisters, tomorrow, after morning church, I’m taking our 88 y.o. Dad out there for BBQ lunch, ( I’d appreciate prayer my dad would come to know Lord, sis) he’s the one I’m often occupied with, blessed indeed to still have him with us, and thankful for each day. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Shaz in Oz.x {Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:31:09
Shaz in Oz.x
Well late Margaret because I link over at the end of my day here, and only just coming up fir air after writing in cards for most of the day. You have been busy guess you’re visiting family with pressie s trust you enjoy it. Would love to send you some of the warm sunshine we’re havng duenunder, rain keeps being promised in forecast but gave up and watered today. Roses are doing well though, I’ve a bunch to take my sisters, tomorrow, after morning church, I’m taking our 88 y.o. Dad out there for BBQ lunch, ( I’d appreciate prayer my dad would come to know Lord, sis) he’s the one I’m often occupied with, blessed indeed to still have him with us, and thankful for each day. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Shaz in Oz.x {Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:31:05
Shaz in Oz.x
Well late Margaret because I link over at the end of my day here, and only just coming up fir air after writing in cards for most of the day. You have been busy guess you’re visiting family with pressie s trust you enjoy it. Would love to send you some of the warm sunshine we’re havng duenunder, rain keeps being promised in forecast but gave up and watered today. Roses are doing well though, I’ve a bunch to take my sisters, tomorrow, after morning church, I’m taking our 88 y.o. Dad out there for BBQ lunch, ( I’d appreciate prayer my dad would come to know Lord, sis) he’s the one I’m often occupied with, blessed indeed to still have him with us, and thankful for each day. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Shaz in Oz.x {Calligraphy Cards – Shaz in Oz}
Sat, 09 Dec 2017 10:31:04
neet
Well, I am late as I have just returned from my trip to Germany. Lovely photos of your beautiful home decorated for Christmas. So warm and inviting, ready for the group coming for their soup (yum yum). Interesting to see you have set up your Big Shot in John’s room, you could have one as your die-cutting room and one for stamping. Needless to say you have been busy with those fingers knitting etc – do hope we get to see the cardigan if nothing else. Enjoy your trip and stay safe in this weather. Sorry to hear your stall did not do much trading, perhaps there was a reason for it, He always has plans as you well know. God Bless Neet xx
Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:07:48
Dorlene
Your photos are lovely. I’m sorry to hear about your sales. I had one last weekend and it too was not very good. Now to sell or gift what I have leftover. Enjoy your week. Dorlene #29
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:43:18
Shoshi
Well Margaret, you may call it chaos but it all looks pretty organised to me! Sorry the craft stall didn’t yield as much as you’d hoped, but you certainly did a lot better than I did on my one and only attempt at such a thing – never again! You are very organised with your decorating and cooking too. Thank you for your lovely comment – we are doing OK and getting into a better routine now, and I’m trying to persuade my hubby not to do too much but to rest his leg and let it heal. Back to the fracture clinic tomorrow and we’ll see what they say after they’ve X-rayed it again. I’ve been pretty exhausted but things are improving now. Happy belated WOYWW, Shoshi #33
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:29:55
Nan G
Hello Margaret! Long time no chat. So glad to see you’re out & about. Love the Christmas decorations. I haven’t put up anything yet. I’m busy trying to paint a Christmas card then I’ll copy it to make all the cards I need. I was just thinking bout the WOYWW gang and thought I’d visit a few tonight. Take care. Hugs, Nan
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:20:34
stacy
Hi Margaret, oh boy have you been busy. I love that you made the soups and Stews for the freezer. I have a giant lasagna in the icebox cooling for the same reason. I am sorry the sale did not go well and have a good time with the trip 🙂 ~Stacy #27
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 23:36:24
Lindart
Love your collage of Christmas pics – so warm and inviting. Glad you were able to see family and have time on your own. regarding the cards – you could make them into a little book? Perhaps mixed in with photos of the times that the cards were given? Have a wonderful time delivering pressies! Thanks for your visit! Lindart #34
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:32:25
Sharon
So neat to actually see sheep out your window! And I tend to pile stuff on my desk, I just don’t photo that part! LOL I have been awol a lot this year! But actually here two weeks in a row! #36
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:32:39
Felicia
Margaret,you are ALWAYS so busy! I don’t know how you get it all done! Oh would have loved to see the blanket to Uganda! What a precious and special gift to be sure! I love your art room, in spite of what you call a mess and the CHristmas decorations are just beautiful! Blessings for your trip! Felicia #35
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:28:21
Julia
Very pleased dear gal, that the weather isn’t yet snowy on the roads. Much less to worry about you travelling all over if the weather isn’t beastly! Am sure you look forward to your present delivery job, it’s such a lovely thing to do. ANd I’d like very much to be making some of your mushroom soup – is it a basic recipe, or do you just throw stuff in and rely on your skills? I just loved it at Crop and now I see you’ve made some more, it sets a little yearning off! Sorry about the craft stall, it’s such a difficult thing to judge isn’t it. One stall, you cant keep up with demand, another, you cant get people to stand in front of the table long enough to look at what you’ve got. Weird. Your Christmas decorations look gorgeous. So did Jan’s. I feel I’m slacking, so thats my next job, a good clean and tidy and then..decorate. Hurrah!
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:34:36
May
Hi Margaret, you have been busy…Love your beautiful Christmas decorations, your home looks so cosy…Happy WOYWW…May #3
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:43:11
Sue
Hi Margaret, Oh dear your comments box is disappearing again. It was ok last time. Shame you didn’t sell more. You sure have been busy with everything. Hope you have a nice time away. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy WOYWW Sue #14
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:23:01
Angela
Hi Margaret. You sound as though you’ve hardly had time to think never mind craft Lol! I am sending you hugs. When you feel in the mood to craft have a very happy creative woyww, Angela x12x
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:54:44
BJ
Love Love love your decs. Writing this blind as every time I hit the space bar your page skips to the top again!!! – Just checking I’m on track. In fact it happens when I click ANY key. Best leave it there, this is more scary than reading music and playing the harp!!! Thanks for your visit BJ#28
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:09:49
Annie C
You have been busy Margaret, I love the feeling of putting ready-prepped meals in the freezer, jams in the larder, all that kind of thing. This week for me it was bottling the sloe gin for Chritmas. Your house looks beautiful for Christmas too. Happy WoYWWday and hope you gsqueeze in some crafting soon :o) Annie C #30
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:02:31
Carol N
Glad you’re having a great time with family and on your own! Beautiful decorations! We only have a tree up at this time. Not sure if I’ll do much more… maybe something outside. And cooking! We just replaced our freezer as the old one quit and we had a horrible mess to clean and lots to toss. Looking forward to making some goodies. Hope you have a great week! Carol N #21
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:00:21
Cheetarah
Your house looks so cozy for christmas! Happy WOYWW xo Cheetarah #26
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:25:26
Kim Young
I wish I could see sheep from my window! Your house looks lovey, and it looks and sounds like you have been very busy indeed. Safe travels! -K #23
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:17:23
LLJ
You’re in the same boat as me – so busy with other things that the crafting has definitely taken a back seat. Having said that, I did buy some Christmas fabric in Llandeilo yesterday and will make a runner for our coffee table with it, so hopefully will have that to show next week. I’m so pleased all your travelling, family and cooking has been going so well, you’re an inspiration! And the carolling has shifted up a gear for sure but no rugby matches…..yet! Hugs LLJ 10 xxx
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 13:11:41
shaz
Hi Margaret, you have been a busy bunny, so untidiness is allowed! No snow here in Redditch yet, but that may change with the forecast storm at the weekend. Have a lovely trip, drive safe. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #2 XxX
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:23:59
Christine
You have been busy! Love the thought of the stew all ready for another time …. mmmmm. Have a good week and safe journeying Christine #15
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:42:06
Anne
Hello Margaret you have been busy. I can understand how hard it is to take down the cards you made for John. I remember how delicious your mushroom soup is 🙂 Have fun on your visits. I am due to go visiting soon,God willing and if mum ok, due to see her soon as well. I am not very far on with my Christmas preparations unfortunately. No doubt all thta is vital will get done. Anne x #8
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:34:55
Sarah Brennan
Hi Margaret, I missed you! Nearly emailed to see if anything was wrong but realised you were probably on family duty. Sorry to hear that the craft show was so disappointing after all your hard work. If you’re in the area on your way home, let me know and I can stick the kettle on in the shed for a cuppa to break your journey. (I’m not at work after the 15th). Happy WOYWW Sarah #8
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:12:35
Helen
your comment box is disappearing again… good to see John kept your cards on show – they are lovely! Thanks for visiting already – just going to get up and head off for my shopping soon Helen #1
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:06:52
Ali Wade
Happy WOYWW. You certainly have been busy. What beautiful decorations. Still waiting for hubby to get our’s down from the loft. Shame about the Christmas stall. All of my friends who do Christmas fairs have said that sales are down this year. I think most people buy on-line now. Our underfloor heating stopped working on Monday, but thankfully it was repaired yesterday. We have radiators upstairs, but the house still got cold. Enjoy your next trip away. Ali x #6
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:54:45