Wednesday 26 October 2022

What’s On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 699
















I put all of my scrapbook supplies, a tiny suitcase with a few clothes in it, a Chilli and a Sticky Toffee Pudding in the car, and left home for a few days. The weather was perfect - it was rainy and blustery. No moral imperative for going out for bracing walks! A nice big kitchen and an additional fold up table made the set up ideal for five gals, a LOT of stash, even more food and a conversation that didn’t have to finish because of the time. We scrapped and chatted and stayed up very late! It was marvellous and I actually made quite a few LOs. I shall use pictures of them as diversionary pictures in other blog posts! 
The larger picture shows the end of the wooden table where I sat all weekend. Apart from my trusty paper cutter, I actually tidied up between LOs. I know that I don’t do this at home, but when you’re sharing a space with four others and we’ve all got a lifetime’s amount of stash to rifle through, it’s only polite to keep the clutter at a minimum. Interesting isn’t it. Not my manners…(well, maybe!) no, the fact that I made a surprising number of LOs and stayed tidy. Does one affect the other I wonder? Probably! Am I a spot changing Leopard? At this age, I seriously doubt it! Can you spot the little black cauldrons on the desks? Each one has different coloured handles and feet so that we can tell them apart and we have our sweeties in them. Cute aren’t they; perfect actually, as the husbands refer to us as The Coven!
So, while I unpack and catch up on Monday and Tuesday chores, please sign in and tell and show….

23 comments:

Helen said...

looks like your plan to take all the stuff with you worked well! I look forward to seeing the results soon! Happy last Wednesday of October WOYWW (can you believe!) Helen xx

Neet said...

Am so in love with the cauldrons. Maybe it is true what they say about me - I really am a witch!
Reading about your weekend away reminded me so much of something similar I used to do with Liz Welch, another friend who has long passed. They were fun days and I can well imagine yours was full of chatter, good food and fun. Enjoy them, they are precious memories.
Hugs, Neet 2 xx

glitterandglue said...

Morning Julia. Sounds like you had a great - and productive - time away. Brilliant. Always good to catch up with some natter as well!!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #4

Mary Anne said...

I love it when a plan comes together! Looking forward to seeing many lovely layouts on future posts then. I am impressed your spots can change. Mine feel quite ingrained at this point, but hey, you never know. I could still morph into a crazy cat lady...
Happy WOYWW Day!
Mary Anne (6)

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Sounds like a fun weekend, glad you enjoyed.
Hugs LLJ 7 xx

Annie said...

Now that sounds like a wonderful weekend...I’m really glad for you...I bet you enjoyed every minute.
Hugs,
Annie x

BJ said...

Sounds and looks like a good time was had by all. Love the tidy desk scenario, maybe it was lack of space which helped this? That's definitely my issue, wouldn't be able to type this on the PC otherwise. Can't wait to see the layouts, I still haven't done my photo order, it will be Christmas soon too - LOL. BJ#10

Kyla said...

Ooh how lovely, i miss my coven and love the idea of the sweet cauldrons. Sounds like a fantastic few days and I agree as i think (recalling previous woyww crops) that when with others i try to be neater with my stash-which i am SO not at home. Glad it was productive too.

Catriona said...

How lovely to spend time with scrapping friends and look forward to seeing the layouts.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Julia, so pleased you had a good time but then I was sure you would. Please let us see what you made. Wishing you a very happy woyww. Hugs, Angela x13x

My name is Cindy said...

Wow, the tidy desk was yours? Whatever is happening? I do love a clear desk, it makes me feel I know what I'm doing - which is probably why it so rarely happens! Looks like great fun, back to reality now. love n h ugs Cindy xx

Sarah Brennan said...

Glad you had such a great time and made so many LOs Julia. SOunds like taking the kitchen sink with you was a good idea lol. Love the cur=te sweetie cauldrons. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #11

Crafting With Jack said...

So glad you had a great time away. I think knowing your space is limited makes you tidy as you go. Love the idea of the cauldron sweeties! Happy WOYWW. Angela #5

Lynnecrafts said...

Hi Julia, so glad you enjoyed your coven meet up! I had to search for the cauldron; I was expecting it to be bigger!
It would be lovely to see the LOs you made.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 15

Tracy said...

Hellooo Julia 🀸 I can tell what a fab time you had with your coven 😘 loving the wee cauldron sweetie 🍬 holders. Nothing better than good friends dspending time together blethering, laughing, creating πŸ’•πŸ’›πŸ’Ÿ Looking forward to seeing your layouts pop up 😍 I'm so happy you had such a grand time ⭐️ I'm much later today than last week ... at least you can see daylight outside my window this week lol! Sending much love and hugs, take care Tracy #16
P.S
It's now raining, it sounds like a drummer drumming outside πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯ I'm away to tidy round then settle with a hot orange to hop along in a bit. Xxxxxx

Christine said...

Sounds like a marvellous weekend was had by all! so very pleased for you . . . .
Just think, all that mess and not any of it in your house!!
Christine #17

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Oh I am happy for you, getting away is good for all of us. And I am over due. Always good to go before the snow and ice come ! You had lots of goodies to work with. hope this week is good to you. We need warmer temps here. I'm not ready for such cold this early.And we change time in a week......Cheers

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

That sounds fantastic, Julia! And you're right, you don't want the weather to be too inviting - I just love rainy/windy days spent indoors doing things I enjoy! Happy #699! xx zsuzsa #18

Lindart said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful time! And got some crafting done as well! It must have really fed the soul being able to gather in your "coven" again! Have a great week, Lindart #20

Elizabeth said...

Your scrappy retreat sounds perfect - I'd love to join your Coven! I'm becoming expert at working on a fold up table too and, yes, I find I'm tidying up after every page made too. It would seem the more space, the more mess made. I look forward to seeing your finished pages in due course. Have a lovely week. Hugs, Elizabeth xx #21

Susan Renshaw said...

Sorry this was so late but have had awful trouble blogging then posting...happy WOYWW !

Marit said...

You tidied up between LO's Γ‘nd you actually created LO's?? Wowzah! The tidying thing is my way of working but when I'm with fellow crafters, I don't get anything done. I guess I talk to much then, ha! I love joining in at woyww this week, it's good to see what everyone's up to and catch up a bit. Have a great day dear, love from Holland. Marit #3

Anonymous said...

Julia- got new fancy phone so connected to net and Lo! I can get onto your blog. You have no idea how happy this makes meπŸ˜€. Your crafty weekend sounds fab - so good to craft together with friends. X x x