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Hello my friends. Trust this finds you well, and not in a state of whirling frenzy. Less than a week to Christmas, presents wrapped, cards written and posted, menus planned, most shopping bought, would all be the ideal! So, no time to waste..
My desk is now tidy, the decoration boxes from two weeks ago are all put away in the attic until January, the dining table has been in full and proper use. My “workdesk” this past fortnight has varied position – so here goes!
Workdesk 1 – the dining table – “en fete” for our Housegroup Christmas dinner
Workdesk 2 – the jigsaw board – for when nothing interesting is on TV but I want a rest!
Having finished the snowy scene I decided a different, fun picture was necessary for any dedicated housegroup jigsaw fan! They had a good go at it, too – with one couple staying nearly an hour after everyone else had gone home! Of course, the biggest problem with buying jigsaws from a charity shop, second hand, is that you don’t know if all the pieces are there!
Workdesk 3 – the bedroom mirror – Finished the cardigan I had knitted some weeks back and can now model!
Back to the jigsaw board and a completely different image. A few days off for a change, just relaxing – wonderful!
Workdesk 4 – the settee – and a sweater to be knitted
So folks, that’s me 5 days before Christmas. Basically I’m all done apart from a few vegetables to buy and prepare on the day – I have two guests with me for Christmas dinner, folk from church who would otherwise be on their own, then, on Wednesday 27th I’m off for our family Christmas – both girls, their hubbies, all five grandies and me! I have a 200 mile drive, but it will be well worth the journey.
I’ll be missing next week as I shall need to be on the road just after 7am – I’d like to arrive in the daylight – so I’m going to take this opportunity to wish you a really blessed Christmas season. May you know and experience the love and joy our Father God so desires for each one of us. I’ll be around visiting folk at some point… got to do the shopping for the last step inside of 2017!
Take care my friends. God bless.
Margaret
24 IMPORTED COMMENTS
Annie Claxton
HI Margaret, you are always SO busy, I don’t know how you fit it all in!!Love the pretty colour of your new cardigan. Happy Christmas and see you in 2018 :o)xxx Annie C #18
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:49:45
BJ
Super tour of all your desks. I could do with doing as jigsaw…. Am listening to some Christian music, thought you might like it too, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy9nwe9_xzw Have been really blessed in my new church and really looking forward to Christmas there. Thanks for your visit and have a Happy Christmas and a Crafty New Year BJ#27
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:22:09
Angela
Hi Margaret, I really enjoyed your post. Fabulous cardigan you’ve made. Warm wishes for a wonderful Christmas time. Angela Angel Greetings #29
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:24:23
Sue
Hi Margaret, You are well organised tfror the big day. Love the colour of the sweater. Your cardi is nice. I’ve not dfone a puzzle for yonks. Hope you have a lovely time. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy WOYWW Sue #12
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:43:50
Anickoana
Love your table setting – looks so cosy. I adore jigsaws and know what you mean about charity bought ones. I always bag the pieces up and seal with sellotape before giving to charity and if a piece is missing write on the box. Thanks for visiting I took the food to the homeless last night and they were very grateful. A Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to you. Anickoana #20
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:02:30
monica
So organized. I am sure everyone will enjoy themselves. Lovely sweater. I do not like jigsaw puzzels as when I had cancer treatment they always had one set up in the treatment waiting room. Just an association tat always comes to mind. Can’t see too well as eyes dilated today for eye exam. Monica #22 Thanks for visiting
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:36:17
Angela
Hi Margaret, you’re right Mrs D is moving to Lincoln and I’m sure she will keep is informed of how she gets on. Your dining table looks lovely, I still have to sort mine out before my parents arrive for the weekend. Thanks for the visit to mine, have a good Christmas and a great woyww too, Angela x8x
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:27:02
Claire Grantham
Hi Margaret, thanks for the visit and the kind words. I love the multiple workstations, that is awesome. How sweet of you to have people over that would otherwise be on their own, that is truly the Christmas spirit. I like the sounds of your family Christmas all of you together – fun times. Merry Christmas to you and yours Claire #26
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:36:12
Carol N
Your different “workdesks” are so varied! And I love your “modeling” of your cardigan! Such a nice pastel color that will go with so much! And the sweater you’re working on is fabulous! Love the variety of colors! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a most wonderful and blessed Christmas! Carol N #22
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:11:59
Helen
Hi, in answer to your question, the All is calm is a Tim Holtz stamp from a set called Handwritten Holidays 2….
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:59:17
Julia
Ah Margaret, I recognise the table en fete…it looks wonderful, so welcoming, I’m sur you ad a wonderful evening. The trouble with a puzzle is that everyone wants to do it!! So glad you’re enjoying some quiet time, and what an Extended Christmas you’re having! Love the cardi, you do knit up a storm don’t you! Have a wonderful Christmas. Xxxx
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:43:20
Kim
Hi Margaret! I love all the puzzles! Funny, I was just thinking I need to make a place and start doing them. My Mother can’t anymore, and she has a ton she wants to pass on. I hope you have a wonderful, safe, Happy Christmas, with best wishes to you for the New Year! Hugs, -K #31
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:38:49
Annie
Hi Margaret. You look to be keeping busy. We usually make a jigsaw over Christmas too. Yours are lovely as is your knitting. I would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and hope you get lots of rest and pampering before next week. Hugs, Annie x #7
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:27:28
Stacy
Hi Margaret, oh the puzzles. My Husband used to be totally obsessed with doing those. so, it brought a smile to my face to see how you have been keeping busy. 🙂 Have a beautiful Christmas! 🙂 ~Stacy #27
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:05:11
Felicia
Margaret, your post today just tickled me!! I LOVE “ALL” your work desks!! Fabulous! Your dining table looks fit for a king….or queen….LOL and I LOVE your cardigan! I would love to wear that yummy thing! 🙂 Puzzles are my families fun time as well! We have contests! Merry, Merry Christmas to your and may God bless you abundantly in the new year! 🙂 Felicia, #25
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:31:02
SusanLotus
Nicely made table! My hubby always say he´d like to make a big puzzle/jigsaw but it´s hard to make place for it with a curious cat in the house. 😀 Merry Christmas and a happy WOYWW this week! Sussie nr 16
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:45:04
Sarah Brennan
Merry Christmas Margaret. I’ll be in Uttoxeter at my parents on the 27th, so if you want to break your journey there and it’s en route, feel free to text me and I’ll put the kettle on. I’m sure we’ll have a jigsaw on the go too. Happy WOYWW and New Year! Sarah #9
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:04:05
shaz
Hi Margaret,so glad it’s not just me who doesn’t know what day it is. It’s the problem with not being at work- I just get lost! Lovely jigsaw images, and I do like the colours in the sweater you are knitting. Have a lovely Christmas, Love & Hugs, Shaz #5 XxX
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:56:25
Christine
Love that table! It looks absolutely superb!Well done you. Great jigsawing time has been had by all, I bet several folks mentioned they don’t do jigsaws but then couldn’t help themselves ….!! Have a wonderful time with all your family, May God grant you journeying mercies, bringing you safely to all your destinations. Christine #10
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:50:43
Diana Taylor
You are organised Margaret, and I love your dining room – the red walls are gorgeous and it all looks very classy and festive! I love a Christmas jigsaw and have ours out at the moment – it’s only small as we need the table for Christmas dinner. The cardigan is fab and a very pretty colour. Hope you have a lovely Christmas with friends and family, Diana xx #13
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:47:58
LLJ
You win on the jigsaw front! I thought I was good doing one let alone three 😀 Shame we don’t live nearer, we could do a swap! That’s a lovely idea having Christmas dinner with those two others, you are a really kind soul Margaret. Your dining table looks a real treat all done up ready like that. Safe travelling and I hope you have a wonderful time with your family 🙂 Thanks for all the support this year – see you in 2018! Hugs LLJ 6 xxxx
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:32:44
neet
Well, Margaret I think we can safely assume you like doing jigsaws! What a lot you have done in such a short time, The first would have been there for ages had it been me. Love the cardigan and am thrilled to read you are entertaining people who would normally spend the day alone. God put you on this earth for a very good reason. You are a blessing in yourself. Have a wonderful time, enjoy your family as I know you will. Take are on the roads. God Bless, Neet 3 xx
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:01:59
Morti
Hi Margaret! Hope the season brings all you wish for and more! Love the cardi you’ve made…
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:59:25
Helen
Have a fabulous Christmas yourself, Margaret! I am down to the shopping to do which I will be doing in the next couple of days (surprising how much extra I need for just me on my own, but I like to do a nice dinner for Christmas!) Hope the trip to your family Christmas is kind to you! Much love. Helen #1 xx
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:20:32