Shame, actually. Am busy and fed up with the fire fighting type of management of my space. Even the stamp shelves have piles of stuff which shouldn't be on them. And you can see, I'm working on top of stuff.. such a danger when you're inking and sticking. What you can see is a wedge of lovely papers and such; I need them in front of me for colour matching and of course, there's just nowhere to put anything. So now I admit defeat - swing right to behind my desk and see the 'cutting' station. Piled high again. And again, now driving me mad.
So it'll be a scourge type clean-up for the weekend and hopefully some lovely tidy, inspired crafting instead of the feverish 'looking for something' that's been going on this week. I would start today, but I have an important appointment with a cafetiere and a friend I made off the interweb. Will spill all later! Have a great day and oh - do show and tell - be brave - if you look over previous posts you'll see - it's not about untidy shame - it's about letting us see what you've got and what you're doing. Leave a comment and a link so we can pop round to yours for a rummage. You can even have a WOYWW button for your blog if you'd like - code and such at top left margin. or when you get to Nicki's you can bag one of her gem like badges. Quite a few of you ask me how I manage to visit everyone that links in. I'm not the only one that does though, so don't rate me as special! Here's my secret: I don't get in a stitch about how long it takes - if I'm still visiting on Saturday, that's OK....it's meant to be fun, right?
I will pop by later Julia when I get back from Tatton Show at around 7pm. See you later, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm first this week! Will have to come back later though Julia and read your post, suppose I had better go to work! (boo)
ReplyDeleteWell I was first...
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Keep Calm and Carry On poster... and you desk is looking mightily inviting too hun... today I am showing my drawers!!! ROFL
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeletephew just in time gota leg it to work in mo, it's good to have good tidy, its keeping it that way thats hard! lol, luv the keep calm sign! Thank you so much for my easel hun, have great day, sue,x
Another lovely desk to snoop at desk this week, must get me that sign, def, need that to remind me to keep calm and carry on! back later!!
ReplyDeleteloving the mess.. see even organised people get messy! mind you that isn't messy, Hun, just organised chaos! Have a great coffee
ReplyDeleteHugs x
I was having a moment like you last week, could not find a thing, every thing on top of me, driving me cooo coo. But .. well big Butt ( not personaly, well some may disagree) I got more storage, lol .. soon run out of space.. not that I have a lot to start off with.. but yes, does drive you crazy .. hope youy get on top of it, and start to feel more in control hun xx
ReplyDeleteoh gosh so many piles! Enjoy your coffee date.xxx
ReplyDeleteI did it again. I lost the post I was trying to write. Third time. I was trying to comment on your firefighting management. It doesn't look like it would take you that long to unclutter things. It's not like you must take a shovel to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about that banner on your bookshelf. And speaking of shelves, are those a Mr. D special?
Very "creatively untidy" this week looks like you've been really busy. Love the new "Yellow machine". Have a great day!
ReplyDeletexx
LOL, when the piles on MY desk drive me mad, I'll try to remember your red sign which says "Keep calm and carry on"!
ReplyDeleteKeep calm and carry on should be on my desk too! Especially in the work desk of my day job! That's even worse than my craft room! Patsy from
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And fun it is! take advice from your poster and KEEP CALM! I have weeks like yours when everything gets on top of me because I am not organised - have a good sort out at the weekend and that will put you in good stead for the next few weeks (when no doubt you will be back in the same situation and have to do it again!). Keep smiling :)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm I must admit I can see it wont be easy to work in your space today. Shall I pop round in my spare 1/2 hour around midnight and help you tidy up? :-) Have a great time today meeting you friend for coffee :-)
ReplyDeleteA x
uh oh! added my link twice again this week! sorry folks! it seemed not to go through the first time. and you know how fast the list adds up!
ReplyDeleteYour just a Creative soul with lots on the go
ReplyDeletebut I can understand it driving you crazy
You'll like one of the new buttons Posted up :)
It fits you perfect this week then
have a great day
hugs Nikki
loving your gorgeous mess and hey I see you have the crafter's motto...Keep Calm and Carry On...do we have an option....big hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat Poster! lol xx
ReplyDeleteOh poor thing - you need one of those 36 hour clocks, but you know when thinks move as you look at them it's time to tidy down to the desktop.....
ReplyDeletethings not thinks - must learn to type
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia, lots to see today! Love your shelves, wow! I thought I would be first, but I am happy with 25th, lol! Peeps must sit waiting for you to upload yours, lol! Have a super week, hugs Heidi xx
ReplyDeleteLove your desk today, no matter how it makes you feel, it makes me feel good! Have a great day. Keep calm and carry on!!
ReplyDeleteYour desk is making me feel better (and you'll notice I cheated this week and photographed the dining room table). I'm in for trouble though- less then 24 hours till a houseguest needs to sleep in my craft space. Hello procrastinating...it's too large of a job to even start.
ReplyDeleteYes, I needed a tidy too. I always love the view from your workdesk out into your garden. Looks like a little oasis of calm. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Wow loads on your desk today. Love the motto keep calm and carry on. Have a great day with your interweb friend.
ReplyDeleteElaine
I need a major idy up too, my desk is almost too bad to share this week but I took the plunge! I wish I had more room!
ReplyDeleteJane
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oh fab desk again hun,and so love that poster,to keep calm could do with that in my craft room hugs cheryl xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteOh how that lament of too much stuff & not being to find anything rings true with me !
But I still can't resist adding to my stash !
I am on a campaign to use something from my stash every week !!
A big tidy up seems a good plan but will have to wait a couple of weeks until I get a weekend at home & tackle the wild place that is my garden neglected over my holiday !
Enjoy having a sort out, you may find some treasures you'd 'lost' along the way x
ReplyDeleteThat's why I tend to be fairly tidy - I just can't stand it if it gets too bad! Makes my teeth itch. You'll feel SO much better once its done, and it helps your creativity too.
ReplyDeletePS Love that poster!
I don't think it is all that bad - but I can understand when you just can't find a space to something and even worse can't find anything so I hope you do manage to tidy up a little bit!
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Cardarian
Go on have a tidy up challenge, you will feel much better with everything in its right place, for a day or two it never stays that way ROFL.
ReplyDeleteBut you do manage to find papers, punches etc that is hidden away that you forgot you had, its like you have just been on another shopping spree
You are brave Julia for revealing how the state of your space is affecting you. Mine is driving me crazy I need to tidy up I just also have a million other things that need to be done first - Sigh!
ReplyDeletegreat snoop this week hunny! love your wall over your table, so many beautiful treasures hanging up:) finally sorted out my blogging problems, will be able to visit you all this week! hugs m xx
ReplyDeleteI love that Keep Calm sign i want one lol :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't look that messy to me.... seems like my tidying madness is infectious though! Good luck with yours x
ReplyDeleteJust goes to prove that you fill the space no matter how much of it you have.
ReplyDeleteSorry, if there is more than one link of mine, it's because I had the wrong thing on my paste button. Tried to repair it but probably failed, it's going to be one of those mornings after the night before!
** Kate **
What a creative heaven but totally understand about not being able to work. Be careful that you dont tidy too much and tidy away your mojo.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that I am not the only one who takes a week to work my way around the blogs....off to start now.
Tracey
Enjoy reading your blog posts! I am rearranging my room and I would be fearful to post any pics! I would be afraid that the fire dept would condemn my work room!
ReplyDelete"KEEP CALM".....must be something I say to myself at least 100 times, with teenagers (young adults), work, machinery etc.....I take my hat off to you. Will look forward to see how you can on tidying/reorganising. I look forward to WOYWW every week!
ReplyDeleteWill pop back tonight. Food shopping today!! Uh!
ReplyDeleteChrissyxx
http://worldofsarpreet.blogspot.com/2010/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday_21.html
ReplyDeleteI have added to my blog too, could not see mister linky, my desk has been a bit untidy this week, need to sort it out, and i have so little room.
Good morning Julia, Well, now you've gone and dunnit! Looks like a busy weekend, but on the other hand you'll feel real chuffed with yourself when it's done. Think I know where you may be going - have a great day! ikki
ReplyDeleteHi Julia-good luck with the tidying.Perhaps you need a treat to get you back on track.I spilled on my knitting in progress the other day and will have to wash it-thank goodness it wasn't stainy-just TV dinner (what a slob)-that's a lesson hard learnt. Some housework has been done since!Hope you will feel re energised when you've had a blitz. Hugs BettyXXXX
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia! Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your coffee meet!
ReplyDeletehugs
Michelle
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I'm having a messy one too though I thought yours was quite tidy.
ReplyDeleteLuv Joanne x
Love your cosy corner just as it is Julia but if you really want it different , you'll get there. I have improved my act a tad since I joined WOYWW but there's a certain limit beyond which I'd go. My space MUST be comfy to me, with creativity abounding and not clinical, so I'm still a bit of a mess.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day.
Jo x
I'm amazed how many WOYWWers get up so early!! I don't have two 8 o'clocks in a day now I'm retired, thank goodness!!
Hey hun have you read that poster BTW - you know the 'keep calm' one LOL but sometimes we just have to do it; tidy up that is. Though I've been threatening to do so for over a month now!
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Busy desk - have a good sort through, it's great therapy LOL. Am all of a clutter myself today LOL
ReplyDeleteRach xxx
Well I have at last plucked up courage to join in here my desk and room are a complete disaster zone and not creative so I'm with you Julia a big tidy is necessary - not sure when I'll have time though!! lol
ReplyDeleteMaggie
I'm 'intending' to have a major tidy up, too Julia - wonder if we'll do it or keep it that way, lol? In the balance are creativity and tidiness, I think. Only time will tell...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that your desk is not as bad as you think it is, just listen to the words on your fab poster (I would love one of those)and everything will come good.) Once you get started, ten minutes and you'll be good to go and mess it up all over again!
ReplyDeleteLin
Dear Julia,
ReplyDeleteSome of the best work is created out of utter chaos....
Last week I gave my room a mega clean because I had guests coming. Although I felt dead chuffed I have also spent the last few days just admiring it all,flouncing in and out and running my fingers over dust free surfaces like some nutter of a house-wife in a TV ad. It was good to bring it all back down onto planet Earth yesterday with a good dose of splodge and rummaging...Hope you find the balance that will work for you! Sarah
Have a lovely lunch, both of you. Will try, as always to get around as many as I can, like you say, if it takes a week to do it...so be it!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day with your friend, the desk could do with a little clear up I think but not tooooo much.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how early all these WOYWWers get up. It's 10.20 and I thought I'd be one of the first!!! Have a lovely day with your pal, and happy tidying (when you get to it!!!).
ReplyDeleteJulie :o)
Oh I do love a tidying up session, let me come around and do it for you! I have to tidy up after each card or scrapbook page I make, I'm a bit ocd like that! Have a great week! Tracey x
ReplyDeleteI do know that feeling, Julia - most of the time I am happy to craft in a state of mild chaos but every now and then enough is enough!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day today and that you enjoy playing when you've had your big tidy :-)
Love the poster. Enjoy your coffee meet. I've got to tidy up after each card. Happy crafting. Kathleen x
ReplyDeleteIt may not be an easy space to work in at the moment, but it sure looks creative and inviting. Thank you for stopping by my blog last week and yes I have way too much ribbon. Enjoy your coffee.
ReplyDeleteyep mine is still in desperate need of a tidy up but as my card making mojo seems to have gone on holiday before me, I'm just leaving it and crocheting instead lol x. Will do my best to get round as many as possible but hubby keeps stealing the lappy from me - he just doesnt realise how important it is lol x
ReplyDeleteTake care oh and I love your glue runner - I want one now!!
Sam x
I love a creative mess!!! My room is fairly tidy but once I get down to dumfing my pics it will be back to normal!!! Have a great coffee break.
ReplyDeleteAm also having a thorough tidy up today. Have to get organised - it's just getting silly now. Wow when you see that tape gun on your desk it looks mahoosive!
ReplyDeleteMust admit I used to get in a tizz about getting round all of the desks. now I get round as many as I can - am still doing last weeks now. I will always be grateful for your 'little' (ha!) idea as have met so many amazing people through it and made some brilliant friends :)
love the keep calm and carry on sign
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Wowzie! You've got a whole of a lot going on there. Nice to see another side of your room though (especially that stamp cabinet!!). Keep calm and carry on hilarious!!
ReplyDelete** Evi **
Looks normal to me Julia! Hope you get sorted though, & enjoy that coffee! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous mess! You'll have fund tidying it and are bound to find some treasures hidden away that you have forgotten about!
ReplyDeletelol that is an impressive state of mess, julia
ReplyDelete*WTG*
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It is definitely fun :0)
ReplyDeleteI should come over for coffee ... love the cafetiere kind ... we could design new products ... self tidying ones ... this time next week ... well ... we could be millionaires ;0)
Ooooo look at you and your cutting station. That's a bit posh!! Hope you've had fun with your friend xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia (just)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of Linda's "self-tidying products" range - when will I be able to get my hands on them?
Good luck with the organising.....
Aw, it might be getting too much for you Julia with all your stuff out but I'm having a lovely time looking at it all!
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better, I get to the point where I have so much stuff out I can't find anything and have to have a good clear up too. Mind you, I've tried to be really diciplined and tidy away after every session in my work room for the last few weeks. It's not proper tidy but at least I have clear space and know roughly where to find things!
Victoria
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Am back this week, be careful Julia, I tidied and now can't find anything LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove your desk, can I come and help tidy? I am sure most of it will end up in the Cath bin lol.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Look at that great big tape gun!!! Eeee you wont loose that on on your desk in a hurry will ya! As you must struggle to find stuff on there?...lol...Love the sign "Keep Calm & Carry On" I will use that as my new mantra, after the week I have just had I need it!!!
ReplyDeleteLavinia
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At last!
ReplyDeleteMine is messy messy messy again!
I have been crafting! lol
xxxxx
Hi Julia, this is my first time in taking part, was in awe of all the bloggers at first being so brave to reveal all. So I said what the heck, love all you do.
ReplyDeleteLol :) Jo.xx
Love your keep calm sign - defo need one of those myself today. Enjoy your coffee break, sounds like a great idea I might have to do the same. xx Leo
ReplyDeleteWOW Very busy desk this week, Love it just like mine. I am not playing along this week as having some issues at home and need to focus on Real life. (Rubbish!!!!)
ReplyDeleteHope to have them resolved by next week, Thanks for the great look round hope you enjoyed your cuppa. Its amazing who we meet online and become lifelong buddies with, Hazelxoxo
Hi Julia, your desk is what my desk usually looks like. This week, my desk looks like someone else's desk! Have a great coffe, and don't worry about the mess, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteJulia, I CanNot stop giggling at Keep Calm And Carry On.
ReplyDeleteI Will Find And Own a sign just like it - it's sooo hillarious!
I like that mess there by the way!
I operate well in a mess, clearly you do too!
Amy
My space only looks tidy this weekend, because I zoomed in ..... around it is the usual stash pushing!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Kay
Just a quick lil note to say I have finally returned. still getting set up but i missed everyone so much :) looks like i'm gonna be here for a while though lol 102 blogs to visit before me :)
ReplyDeleteWOW what a lot of stamps you have there!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your Keep Calm and Carry On poster!
If it's strssing you, do the tidying up and you' fee much better for it, otherwise - I wouldn't worry. In the words of Why Don't You - go out and do something less boring instaed!
ReplyDeleteI'm off on holidays for the next 5 weeks (yes, I do know how lucky I am to have a bolt hole in France) so i won't be around for a while. Hope you have a good summer
Love your workspace! Just added my first ever WOYWW post!
ReplyDeleteLou x
Loved seeing your piles of stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteI am quite often in this state too !!!
Hugs
Penni
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isn't it frustrating when that happens! it's like being forced to tidy up, I hate it, but love the feeling when I can find things again. Trouble is, I often start crafting again mid way through the tidy up and so nothing is ever properly sorted. Good luck with your sorting out :)
ReplyDeleteReally? A tidy up??? Shall I hold my breath, lol!!! Enjoy your coffee with your buddy.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda
Hiya hun,
ReplyDeleteLove the poster /sign i want one!Keep Calm And Carry On..lol
have lovely day with your friend
hugs judex
I have organisation envy!
ReplyDeleteChrissie
Julia you describe my dilema so well - no where to put anything - too many ideas for the space is what it is! I see you have the keep calm poster, the postcard is on my desk this week as is the blue one sporting "tea" but is more hidden - why do I need to "keep calm" messages!!!
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Your desk looks not to bad to me. It is fabulous that there are so many WOYWWers but which Sat was you meaning? lol Take care Lynne x
ReplyDeleteOh I'm glad I'm not the only one who's craft space fill sup so I'm surrounded by things with no desk left to work on !! Moving to the living room is angerous I agree...I often find msyelf adding more bits to the pile I've taken through till I've more of my craft room in the living room than in the craft room...blimey that's a waffle!! Happy WOYWW...and thanks again for this great happening...Esther xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to be joining in! Have a good WOYWW. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first WOYWW, hope it's ok
missyb x
Sometimes I spend more time hunting for stuff than doing crafting! For example, I spent an hour hunting for a new rubber stamp I'd only used once - gave up, then found it in the kitchen drawer with the dishwasher tablets! No idea why it was in there! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Julia...i love your space..it seems like everything's in reach..like u're able to find stuff right? hehe well i wish i could just .**Poof**. and magically appear in your craft room..i'd help ya clean..or maybe make a bigger mess..but it would be fun to play with your goodies..xoxo hugs buh baii :)
ReplyDeleteGood job you go out for coffee and 'cakes'! Not much room on your desk today.
ReplyDeleteChrissyxx
Having to put everything away does have one bonus - I don't have things piling up. The downside is I can't leave something overnight and go back to it!
ReplyDeleteYou look to be creating things all around you this week - an inspiring type of mess I think ;)
that's no eman feat tidying that, I know when mine gets like that tidying up is the last thing I want to do - too depressing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find some wonderful forgotten treasures in there.
OK my second visit of the day and I am feeling left out......
ReplyDeletewhy you may ask, I remember your call for those of us who did not have our WOYWW easel and was really busy at work that week, so never got around to asking, However I am blog hopping and feel I am letting the WOYWW's down as I am not proudly displaying one
If at all possible could you remind me of how I would request one of these lovely creations
thanks
Kate xxx
so tired cant even spell my name right, aargghhhh, love your area we cant keep it tidy all the time and love your "War" sign
ReplyDeleteOhhhh made it just in time.......better late than never though ! Still the same mess I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteI posted my woyww last night, but didn't get around to linking it until now! good luck with the tidy! I also can't stand it if I can't find anything!
ReplyDeleteWell my down right now is that this mess is on my kitchen table and I HAVE to clean it up!!! Which is good and bad!!! Oh here is to another productive week.
ReplyDeleteCalypso
mess is a state of mind. I find I do my best crafting done over a layer of half finished crafting!! Good luck with the tidy! xx
ReplyDeleteyour poster is fab, you are right about the stamps. I posted a link to your posts complaining about them and all the comments on the docrafts forum. I hope they take note. The sentiments needed for me to be separate. And the images separate larger. Or, i asked if they are doing the same again that they release it in a 8x8 size. so the images are larger. The go green born to shop stamp size i found a better size.
ReplyDeletei look forward to seeing your samples.
ReplyDeleteHiya Julia
ReplyDeletebetter late than never for me arriving, Sue linked up for me this morn and I thought I would get here myself much earlier than this, the joys of being a mummy and wife to a "I'm Soooooo Sick Hubby" lol. I love your definitions of the sheer lack of space I can so relate to that
Joey.xxx
LOL last week I was early and didn't have a pic to show before posting here and this week its nearly bedtime. But hey better late than never right?
ReplyDeleteJulia my jewellery desk looks like that at times. My Art desk isn't too bad today I should have taken a photograph yesterday. I hate having to sift through piles of papers to find things - have fun tidying away - if you find out how to tidy away without making a "I'll need that later" pile please do share your secret.
Phew made it back at last. Did not get back from the Tatton Show til half eight. Fantastic day though and lots of spending. Very creative desk this week, lots going on, but it would drive me mad being a neat freak having to search search and search for stuff. Can't believe how many are joining in now with WOYWW, it's quite a collection. Whats a collection of WOYWW'ers LOL. Tracy Evans x
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeleteI love the Keep Calm and Carry On banner you're sporting by you're WOYWW project - but truth be told, I am still marvelling over the talented Mr Dunnit and that AMAZING rocking horse he made a few posts back! Now, that is a WOW project for sure! Wish you lived nearby, I'd be tempted to commission one of those for myself! On 2nd thought, I have no space at the moment, so I guess it's just as well!
Anyway, have a great week and I will try to remember your philosphy this week!
Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
hi sweetie, i think since u've created such an awesome way for all of us to come together you should have a craft clean up thursday or something where we can come over and clean up your craft area..hehe instead im sure everyone will have too much fun and make a bigger mess!! ok well hope u're having a great woyww! take care xoxo hugs
ReplyDeleteLoving your blog Julia and kept meaning to do another WOYWW for ages but have been laid up but today a fab delivery arrived that I had to share!
ReplyDeleteLisa x aka 3peaches
I just got home from a 3 day class with DJ Pettitt!
ReplyDeletePosted 1 group desk picture and will add more..... come back!
love visiting your desk - I love the view from your window ;-)
ReplyDeleteTheres nothing wrong with a messy craft space Julia (she says, typing in 4 inches of space lol)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Julia! The foiled disc greetings are by Craftwork Cards, I've had a 'thing' about them for a while and I do actually stock them now ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove seeing things in the wrong place ...makes me feel better lol. I haven't linked as I have not done anything crafty still but I had to blog about an evening feline visitor we had.Hope you enjoyed the coffee with your friend and had a great 'get-to-gether'
ReplyDeleteWow is this a record number this week ?
This is so familiar to me. Good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteAnd it is fun have a good nosey about. I don;t mind that it takes me a week to get around, i do a few whenever I get a moment!
ReplyDeleteYou asked about the little ring binder on my desk. No, it isn't a stamp catalogue. I'm embarrassed to admit it would be too small for that. I'm working on a notebook inventory lately. The little one is to note songs that I like for their lyrics while I'm listening to my iPod.:-)
ReplyDeleteoh my you are in a bit of a pickly mess, if i lived nearer i'd hop on round to lend a hand, sorry i've been absent for a couple of weeks now, 'project craftroom' has had a couple of set backs but is back on track with the last of the new cupboards finally being delivered next wed, so you never know, i may just make it for my big revel next woyww {hears hoping}
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeletesorry i'm late - but better late than never huh?
Your space looks so inviting - i'd sit there with a cuppa and look at the mess anytime. I'm impressed that you have a table just for cutting = i'd love one but there's no room in the conservatory unless i out the sofa... but there's little chance of that at the moment.
Hope you're well and many apologies for not visiting recently... must catch up with your posts when i get the chance.
Big hugs to you.
Paula x x x
LOL I'm pretty young, but not so much to have my full name on boxes...I just had to take my markers to some classes, so it needed to be labeled. You can't trust anyone over here.
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