But, I thought I might share a photo that I took way back in February when I was away with the Coven for a weekend of scrapbooking. All the crockery was ‘stamped’ with lovely phrases. The weather was vile and I was safe and warm inside, scrapping. No guilt attached because I wasn’t at home to do chores or wholesome Suzy Homemaker work, outside-y jobs or bracing country walks were out of the question because of the weather. So I present...a perfect day:
Arty, huh! the pencil is called Black Cherry because that’s what it used to smell of. It came in a fragrance saving tube with a lid. Long lost. The LO I was working on involved a sunset over a Canary Island, and the mug was full of coffee. See - perfect!I’m travelling home this morning, so gimme a chance to catch up won’t you. Meanwhile, please show and tell, it’s the name of the game. Thank you very much!
I am glad you're having such a relaxing time.. From the pic Jan has shared you are looking really well. I do hope to work out getting to crop, it would be great to see everyone but the travel is proving a bit... eurgh! must do more research, and soon!
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia. I'm sure you have had a fabulous time with Jan and G, enjoying long standing friendships, good air, scenery, sea, a new language... and maybe a little gin? A Canary Island - goodness, what an exotic life you lead... Love to Jan and G and yourself.
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Margaret #1 (somehow - must have clicked on update at just the right moment)
How wonderful to be spending time with your best mate in that lovely part of Wales. Well, I say lovely because of the photos Jan shows us - not first hand information if you get my drift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab cup and what a great pencil to smell, well, once of a day. The idea of being in the Canaries fills me with warm fuzzy feelings, I love the islands and am so sad that we had to cancel my birthday bash there this year. Just hope that "B" word does not have any effect on a future trip.
Hugs and stay safe on the journey home.
Neet 3 (I think it was) xxx
Sounds like you've had a great time at Jan's meeting up with more Woyww(ers).. Perfect just like that smashing photo taken during your scrapping session.
ReplyDeleteSafe journey back home Julia & don't rush to greet that housework waiting for your return :)) WoywW Hugs Tracey (5?)
That Margaret is a wise old bird...how did she know that gin was involved??! It's been wonderful. Let's do it again soon 😊
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Oh how lucky are you. Hope you’re well topped up on all the essentials 😉 have a safe journey home.
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Annie x
Ooooh Bliss, Julia! I am sure you milked the last drop from this and had a great time. Wish I could meet up with you all as well! Love your photo this week with the low-level angle - very arty. Not sure I’d enjoy smelly pencils though... So good to be away from the pull of chores. I find it very hard that the creative stuff is always at the bottom of the heap and by the time I get there, I’m often too tired to do it.
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Shoshi #11
“Perfect day” as the saying on your mug implies sounds like it was indeed what occurred. How lovely, there should be more of it Julia. And who’d ave thought it, smelly pens, that’s a new one on me. Hope your journey home is a safe one.
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Hi Julia - I saw that you had been at Jan's. Sounds simply wonderful. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the crop. Anne x 14
ReplyDeleteBeing togheter with a kindred spirit, sharing love, laughter and crafting... that sounds like a perfect day indeed! Have a safe trip home Julia, love from Holland. Marit #17
ReplyDeleteBad weather can definitely have its own merits - as long as you don't have to go anywhere! Enjoy the soft water at Jan's LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are enjoying your visit! It's always nice to get to visit a friend! Happy WOYWW Glenda #9
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, Glad you had a break away at Jans. I have no doubt a lot of chatting, drinking of coffee and other liquids took place with a little crafting.
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Happy WOYWW
Sue
Hi Julia, safe travels home. Know you'll have had a fantastic time with Jan & co. Yep, coffee makes everything perfect! And I love Black Cherries. Miffed lately as Muller seem to have discontinued their Black Cherry Corner yogurt, lol. Love & Hugs, Shaz XxX
ReplyDeleteHi dear Julia, ever so glad you’ve had a wee break over there in Wales with Jan.. how simply grand! Nothing like a top up and recharge ...
ReplyDeleteLove the replacement desk too, very clever of you to do that indeedy!
Well did everyone last week how to repeat this week too. It was really warm yesterday but today is quite cool which means it’s really aumnal weather indeedy! Trust you’re well and praying for safe trip.
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x #15
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Hope you had a fab time - all good stuff - sun, sea, sand and lots of laughter! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, lucky you with no need for excuses to just relax. The cup is lovely and what a great idea. Never seen one of those pencils before either. Have a lovely time together. Happy woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteWhy do we ladies have to make excuses for enjoying ourselves? You just go ahead and do it - guilt free - now the family has grown up you've earned it. Enjoy! Oh! you did! lol
ReplyDeletePJ has bought his next project to work on at the Crop so he's definitely coming!
Safe journey home
Christine #20
Happy WOYWW. Safe journey up the M4. Hope the traffic keeps moving. Lovely to meet you finally. I will go and look at LLJ's post now to see what you have been crafting. Ali x #22
ReplyDeleteYou'll probably be home by now, Julia, but your visit to Jan sounds just idyllic and the perfect break away. I'm sure you will have returned refreshed and ready to get back to your desk - whenever!!! Hugs, Elizabeth x #26
ReplyDeleteSafe travels Julia, ooh that does look like a perfect little still life shot :) ~Stacy #28
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip! It sounds awesome! Give Jan a hug from me! Lindart #29
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day to me Julia. Nothing like a relaxing time without worrying about getting lots of stuff done. I look forward to finally meeting Ali W at the crop, hope she does make it. Happy WOYWW> Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteHope you had safe travels home, Julia, and the shock isn't too much after a decadently relaxing weekend with the always delightful Jan! Glad you had the getaway and great artsy photo of the perfect black cherry day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteHow lovely for you to ave that special time away with Jan, and I am sure you made the most of it. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter) #27
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