Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Workdesk Wednesday 100

Well it's not so much what is on my desk today but what can you see from my desk!
This morning I was busy finishing off an item on my desk that needed to to be posted later on today (should have been finished Saturday, running very late) so as it is for a swap it is under wraps. Also rather large and bulky so no room for anything else on there.

So in the grand old tradition of the seaside landlady this is the view you get if you stand on my craft desk, hang out the window at a 45 degree angle with 'The Doc' holding my ankles (or not) and take a photo to send home. A few years ago The Doc asked if I would make him circle at the bottom of the garden for a table and chairs to go on as the sun finishes up down in that corner. This is what I created.


But then I sort of got a bit carried away and carried up the rest of the garden with a stream stepping stones and a further circle!!


Iv'e been to my next art class and we did Delphiniums this time. It is still drying out so has been on an easel on the table in the garden in the sun. I think I'm begining to get the hang of this paint
job now.


Monkey is still AWOL so there is no desk from him either. Where the devil can he be. When he does turn up the only thing he is gonner be swinging from is my desk lamp with a ball and chain!
If you want to see some proper desks then pop on over to Julia's blog where you will find over 125 desks this week to drool over. See you there.

27 comments:

Ali said...

Oh your garden looks lovely!!! Your painting is fab are you sure you've not done much painting before???

Hettie said...

I have a mammoth garden job if you want a project!! LOL!!
Monkey is probably enjoying himself somewhere or has emigrated to Shaz in Oz!!! LOL!!

Ohhh Snap said...

Love the circles in your garden! And those delphiniums (one of my favorite flowers too). TFS! #117

Brandi said...

Oh wow! Your garden is spectacular as is your painting. Thanks for the glimpse into your world. Smiles ~ Brandi

Helen said...

Gorgeous garden, and what a beautiful painting!

Maureen said...

Love your Delphiniums - really well done and that flower brooch is great!!

Do What You Love said...

Mrs. A., your garden looks so lovely and serene; would love to have tea there and gather my thoughts. Jam would love it if we had a garden here but he's patient and will wait. I love your painting - you are amazing! Jam even told me so too but I already knew that! I know your visit with Sweet Cheeks and Fluff (and VUH) was fun filled. So glad you stopped by my blog and checked out the vid. :-) I LOVE Jam! ;)

Do What You Love said...

Oh and Terri Anne too - she and I needed Jam to give us relief from King Mufasa's tyranny!

shazsilverwolf said...

Your garden looks fantastic, rofl at your post, Happy WOYWW, Shaz #112

Neil said...

Fab garden Mrs A. Love circle patios, we have one at the bottom of the garden too; nice and close to my shed/studio/shop; oh whatever you want to call it! Opening hours are 24/7 by appointment only. ie; feel inspired, need to create; go! Your painting looks fab too! Have a great evening

Unknown said...

What a lovely garden you have! You made me laugh at the thought of someone hanging onto your ankles!! lol!!

Anne said...

Hi there thankyou for visiting my blog. Your garden is lovely and the painting of the delphiniums is gorgeous. Look forward to seeing your desk maybe next time. Anne x

Sherry said...

Is there no end to your talents Mrs A!!!!

Your garden looks totally magical with all those circles and so pretty too (and not a weed in sight either - when can you come and do ours - lol)

Love your flower painting too - I am now totally in awe (she says bowing deeply and backing away) x

Ann said...

Oh my goodness your painting is wonderful! Absolutely beautiful..... and love the garden design too.

HeARTworks said...

I think you did a great job with your garden and your painting! Patsy from
HeARTworks

JoZart Designs said...

I love the paved circle and have always wanted to have some in our garden but never yet got round to it so maybe you'll inspire me!?!
Love your painting too,
joZarty x

Zue said...

Stunning Delphiniums and you made the stone circle???? Wow, what a talented lady you are!!!
Thanks for your kind comment. I'll pop back later to see what I have missed.
Have fun
Sue xx

Cauliflower Cupcake said...

Just getting round the desks today! A bit late!!!
Your garden looks like a lovely place to be - I have to get out and do mine this weekend as we have people staying mon and tues!!! The painting of the delphiniums looks really gorgeous. You are very talented. I'll keep an eye out for monkey - am working in the handbag shop today so if he pops in to buy you a nice bag I'll let you know and make sure he picks you a nice one!!!!!!
Happy WOYWW (on a Friday!)
Rebecca xxx

Inkyfingers said...

Love that delphinium painting and I hope it is going to have pride of place on your wall - did you say you are a beginner? Wow!
Carol x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Your garden is so beautiful, you've done a great job with the stone circles. Hope the doc had a good grip of your ankles whilst you were photographing!

The canvas is gorgeous, can't believe you're a beginner, you got tons of talent.

Have a fabulous weekend,
Maarit

Sam & Poppy said...

That really is a gorgeous canvas, just love it! Sam :o)

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

What a pretty garden with all those circles. I wish I could paint as well as you - those delphiniums are stunning.

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Well Mrs A., what lovely space you have there have fun creating there so very lovely and so much energy.. it tires me out looking at the thought of all the hard yakka that w4nt into it.
Still think monkey has gone to South Africa that is the last time I remember seeing him looking at those travel mags . . and thanks for popping over happy belated WOYWW100, will post fished work on Wed. but will be late not #1!
Shaz in oz.x

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Oh and Mrs A. forgot to say how much i adored those delphiniums!! Shaz in O.zx

Jayne C said...

Your delphiniums are absolutely exquisite...you are very talented!! x

Faye said...

You forgot to mention that while you were totally 'lanscaping' the back garden, you were signed off work with a back injury! Bad Mummy. The garden looks great though. As for your painting - wow! xxx

The Doc said...

You forgot to mention that after supervising the laying of the stone circles I should have been signed off work with a back injury !