Well, here we are again, Another week, another Wednesday, another WOYWW. Pop over here to see what I am on about if you don't know.
Yesterday I was at my cousin's funeral - a sad day for me as I am now the oldest member of the family left standing. Not that it was ever a big family but saying goodbye yesterday was particularly sad for me. I'd lost the only contact I had with my childhood. Last week we took ourselves off to Kirby Lonsdale, a place he used to visit with his wife on his way to see his sister in law, in Barrow. She and I had been the two bridesmaids at his wedding. Because it was somewhere we used to talk about, and he knew so much more about it than I did, I decided to go and place two roses, one from each of us, at Ruskin's View.
It was strange really because there was ivy, ever so tiny, growing around this corner post at the view where everyone sits and looks out. Ideal, as I was able to place the roses down through the trailing vine. It was as if it was meant to be.
Anyway, you've come here to see my desk and not me waffling on about my being sad etc.
Well, if you look back in my blog you will see I have been really busy doing as many Journal pages as I could for the theme I chose which was "Type". In fact I meant to post one page on here but my head was not working and I posted it yesterday instead. Still busy preparing more pages, I want to do them until the end of the month at short intervals.
You can see my page open at a grungy background with some letters stencilled on - not a clue what I am doing with it, where I am going. The two books you can see are about illuminated lettering that a friend loaned me for some ideas. Then there's my small brush roll, I was painting something last night, and then my travelling kit which consists of a green folder full of Aall & Create stencils and a box underneath containing stamps, washi tape etc. The rest on the wall you know about because it rarely changes and if i did have a change I would show you.
So that's it for this week, a bit late as my head did not work last night and I did not know it was Wednesday when I woke up. See you over at WOYWW.
29 comments:
Actually we’re here for you in the happy or sad times. I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin and think that the rose tribute in Kirby Lonsdale was beautiful. I felt the same when my auntie Phyl dies a couple o years ago, she was the last of my dad’s 11 brothers and sisters plus partners left standing, it was a changing of the guard moment and one that brought me and my cousins up pretty short. Sending hugs.
The book of illuminated letters sounds right up my alley, bet there’s some gorgeous pages. I do love good calligraphy if typography!
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
SOrry to hear about your cousin Neet, but a lovely tribute with the roses. I saw your challenge post c/o Pear Shaped Chris' post on Tag Tuesday. Great challenge theme and I really liked your initial journal page. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #5
Julia’s Workdesk Wednesdays have become more than just about what’s on our desks.
It’s a place we can share the good and bad things, more so over the past 18 months.
It’s a place where we all meet as friends, so I’m sending you a virtual hug Neet as I know you would send others.
Keep smiling, keep creating
Lynn xxx 13
Happy WOYWW. I am sorry to hear about the passing of your cousin. It was the same at the funeral of my husband's uncle in January 2020 (which seems like a long time ago now - just before lockdown). The last of that generation. Your rose tribute is beautiful. I am itching to have some time to sit down and craft at home (at workshops is not the same). Next month! Ali x #12
Hi Neet, so sorry about your cousin. I’d much rather hear how you’re feeling than look at a desk! (Sssh, don’t tell Julia 😀). That ivy had draped itself perfectly for you.
Thanks for your earlier visit. Your comment on us showing the cats how to get through cat flaps made me smile and reminds me of a time we came home from some posh do where B was wearing a DJ. We’d locked ourselves out and B got us in by taking out the panel containing the cat flap. It was as if he was going through the cat flap in his DJ and our then cat, Kelly’s face was a picture 😻. Actually, cat flap training has us both bending down either side of the cat flap, one holding it open and the other waving treats to encourage them through.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 4
Hi Neet. Sorry your cousin died, that's sad. I am the last of my generation, too. I love where you put the roses, just beautiful. Your desk always looks so tidy in comparison to mine! Have a great day, hugs, Valerie
I think we are here for you and if you are sad - understandably, then know that we care about that as well as your art. My sympathies on losing your cousin. It’s weird being the oldest left of your family, I do have an older sister. My husband still has his parents, they live 4 hours away. His mother is so independent despite not being able to see hardly at all.
I went off in a different direction with Type. I remembered a Bible verse saying Moses was a type of Jesus. So I have been reading up on that.
Happy WOYWW Angela #9
So sorry to hear about your cousin, sending you wishes of peace and comfort! You found the perfect spot for those roses, it's such a wonderful tribute - perfect 😁. You desk is still neat and tidy too. Take care and wishing you well! Hugs Jo x
Such a sad time for you , we are thinking of you . Helen #2
Sorry to hear you're feeling sad today and hope your crafting takes your mind of it for while. I'll pop back later to have a look at your journal pages as we've got some gardening to do today. Sending hugs, Angela x14x
I'm sorry to hear about your cousin Neet and that you are sad. It's a strange feeling when we start to lose the older members of the family and so much of our past as there's no one left to remember it or to ask. I love the photo of the ivy with the roses, meant to be. Your desk looks very orderly and under control, I really like your brush roll that I spy there! I'm curious to see what page you are making there, as you know, I have been loving your challenge this month. Happy WOYWW! Elle #21, EOTC
I'm sorry to read about your lost of your cousin. Your tribute to him is beautiful and well thought.
Your desk looks busy and I'm waiting seeing your next art work.
Happy rest of the week xx
Sorry for the loss of your cousin, your Rose tribute is beautiful.
I've been absent from WOYWW for over 8 years, but trying to make a comeback :) your journal pages are lovely, I love that you just make a start and then see where it takes you, I am very different and feel the need to plan before starting, I think that is where I go wrong sometimes as I sit at my desk achieving nothing then get fed up and give in!!
Hope you can find comfort this week in your crafting.
April #17
A very touching way to remember your cousin, Neet. Those two roses are so symbolic and what a lovely spot there. I adore your colourful background - I'm familiar with the dilemma when you have your background ready - what now? It's similar to the white page syndrome and finding the next step could be tricky, but I'm sure you'll come up with something amazing! Take care xx zsuzsa #19
You don't have to be happy all the time with us, Neet. We all extend virtual hugging arms, I am sure, to offer some comfort in your sorrow. It is very sad to see the last of the generation go, apart from yourself, and you must be so full of thoughts and memories right now. I loved how you threaded the roses through the delicate ivy on the pretty railing - so touching - overlooking such a beautiful view. Well done focusing on some crafting and your beautiful journals.
Thank you for visiting, and for your kind thoughts right when I was at my appointment. As I sat waiting, I could feel all the lovely thoughts and prayers surrounding me. The news is good - my Oncotype score is under 25 so I do NOT require chemo!!! What a relief. However, the radiotherapy and hormone therapy both sound pretty horrendous and have to be endured - the latter for the next 5 years.
I'm so glad you like my new die cutting/embossing area, and my new storage method. I can't take credit for the magnetic tape idea - I saw it on YouTube and it really clicked with me. I'm glad you enjoyed the extended kitty video too - Ruby is so funny with the water, isn't she! She does this nearly every day now, mostly in the mornings (when I'm still in bed so it's relatively new to me!).
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #11-ish - Jan signed me on today because I can't access Julia's blog which is being blocked by Norton for some reason.
Sorry to read about your loss Neat. Its always tough to lose family members, especially ones that go so far back to childhood and so many memories. Not that losing any friend or family member, no matter how long you know them is easy. Take care. Hugs-Erika
Oops my head is in another time zone too, I completely forgot it was Wednesday yesterday. Sorry to hear about your sad week, the ivy with roses on the post is such a sweet gesture. Love your grungy background page and all the intrigue of how you will decorate it. Sending a huge hug xx
My word Neet, I think that’s exactly what you can do with WOYWW, tell us you are feeling a bit sad or low, we want to know. A beautiful gesture with the roses, the Ivy just made your idea absolutely right didn’t it. I think I sort of understand that strange feeling you have of being the eldest standing…I felt quite untethered and not secured properly when my Dad died, that re-arrangement of the order of lifelong things takes some adjustment, give yourself plenty of time. If only my art looked like yours when I have no idea what I’m planning!
Lovely touch to take the roses and yes, it does look as if the ivy was waiting for them. So sorry for your loss, Neet. These things get harder as we get older, I think.
Take care.
Cath x
So sorry for the loss Neet, those roses were meant to be placed there and I presume your cousin was smiling from above when he saw that. I like the background in your journal, enjoy finishing the page. Today is sunny and bright overhere in the Netherlands and I hope your day/week will be good too. Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday, it was good to 'see' you! Hug from Holland! Marit #7
A big hug for you Neet - what a sad time. Your beautiful rose tribute is the perfect way to mark that day. It does hit hard to realise we are the last or like me, oldest female member of the generation. I like the idea of illuminated lettering books. I am going to see an exhibition of calligraphy at Bear steps in Shrewsbury next week. xx Jo
Sorry to read about the loss of your cousin. I am the ONLY person left in my family. Grandparents raised me from birth and my mother, who I never knew much about, died before both my grandparents. I have NO living relatives, so I can understand your feeling the way you do. My heart goes out to you, dear. Just here because I read your post, so no number.
I am late as well as really bury and want to get round to as many as I can, Such a lovely way to remember your cousin. and lovely memories as well,
I hope you got lots of idea's from the book,
Take care and stay safe
Lilian B #22
So sorry to hear of your cousin! Ruskin's view is somewhere we used to walk to regularly - sometimes up those steps nearby after a walk by the river. The roses look lovely there enhancing the view. Hugs, Chrisx
Coming in late, as usual. Thanks for your visit earlier, we had a brilliant day, thank you
What a lovely thought to place the roses, very significant and peaceful.
I too am the Matriarch of my family, it's lonely at the top but so long as we can pass our history on . . . .
Take care
Christine #16
Sorry to read of your sadness! What a lovely idea to place those roses.
Like the look of that grungy page. I too am doing lots of journal pages but to different prompts each day. There are plenty of lockdown lives online at the moment... Problem is I keep ordering stuff when I need extra stuff.
Happy WOYWW!
Stay safe and keep well!
Susan #27
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So sorry about your cousin, the roses were alovely idea. And you were right, just in the right place! At the moment I''m not in my craft room but dog and puppy sitting all day. Sorry I'm so late. Had trouble connecting to Julia's blog so, Happy very late woyww, keep on crafting! Stay Safe! ((Lyn)) #26
Sad new to be sure. It is such a shock to find you are the oldest generation, isn't it? I am not there yet, but dread it with every passing year. Part of why the whole pandemic thing has been so awful, when the parents are all a plane journey to another country away. To end upbeat, here is another font goodie. I got mine via the Kickstarter project and I see it on Amazon USA but not UK. Shame. I love mine :) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33400378-the-travelling-font-salesman
Happy so very late WOYWW.
Mary Anne (1)
So sad to hear of your loss, Neet, particularly because, as you say, you're the one left. Your desk looks busy and I do like the colours you're working with. I hope you are keeping well now - I remember your back was giving you much grief not so long ago. Sorry I'm so late. Hugs, Elizabeth x #24
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