Some of you may have read I've been working on a massive purge and clean-up. Already my desk is no longer clean, because I've already spilled some Staz-on ink on the protective rosin paper. 
Seems I still have a few things to put away after I used them. I even left money on the table. Of course, I know you really came to see the rocking horse, but I've shown this one before. It required a bit of repair.
Seems the "youngest" member of the family (AKA Squiggles) knocked it over and the hand and arm came off. I've tried to glue it back in place, as you might be able to see in this photo. Now that it's dry, I might try to match the black, or I might just pretend it doesn't show.Short and sweet like Julia prefers it. It's necessary because I'm attending a play tonight. No photos allowed inside, but I'll still take my camera. Please leave your number if you've come from Julia's.
I always love the view inside your house no matter what room it is in, it has a very cosy feel about it and inviting and warm and caring. Poor rocking horse. Love that brown cupboard in the corner as well, whats in it?
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Hi Elizabeth! I wish I could say the same, that I'm cleaning up and organizing, but I always have an excuse not to!!! This time I am painting for an art exhibit! Good excuse? You tell me! Ha ha!!! Happy WOYWW from 6, patsy
ReplyDeleteWell it all looks very tidy to me... enjoy your night at the play.
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ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh. You have NO idea what , messy is!
ReplyDeleteI am writing this on iPad and the font is so small I can barely see itand the dam keyboard is HUGE.
BACK following my fabulous wee in NC at a retreat and starting to recover with what has seemed
Ike a bath in poison ivy.
Monica
Gosh it must be feeling good to do that clean up and tidying. I agree, your home always looks comfy and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteJudy
its lovely and tidy very cosy and welcoming
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Charlie :) #9
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Looks like a good job done to me, now you have more room to mess up so that's got to be good, well that's how my mind works I guess Lol! Happy woyww, Angela x 19
ReplyDeleteYour creative space is looking very tidy to me. I love your Micky Mouse rocking horse....shame it had an accident. I hope you enjoy the play.
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Annie x # 18
Oh, I love a good clean out and tidy up...very cathartic! Your room and desk is looking great...that spot will soon be covered up by crafting, so who cares about it, lol! Have fun at the play later :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 14 xxxx
Well done with the tidy up. You didn't even need to do it as you have so much workspace! I love the rocking horse. He looks a super vintage piece. Enjoy your evening out. Barb #20
ReplyDeleteI love your studio space - so inviting and 'arty'! I rather like stains on the table covering and general painty marks - it makes a work space feel productive, and that you could really go to town with the messy stuff without worrying. The rocking horse is cute and I can't see any damage - although that could be old eyes!
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Diana #26
Oh my that looks good....space and order! I've just taken down a Venetian blind and I vow never again..you clearly have a few...don't you get sick of dusting them?!!! I know its not your desk, but I love being able to see that big peacock chair on the porch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog earlier ... was lovely having you visit! I love a good clear out but then can almost guarantee wanting what I just got rid of or passed on to my crafting niece-in-law! No matter how much I get rid of I never seem to have enough space for everything! Happy WOYWW'ing ... love from Debbie xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth, hugs to Bleubeard. Love the small wooden chest of drawers in the first pic, what a gorgeous piece of furniture. Good that you managed to fix the rocking horse. Thanks for the visit, pleased you liked the card. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #4 xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice work space you have there, it looks well organised to me.
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Jill #32
Looks lovely to me too. Have a lovely week and enjoy the play . Soojay 24
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth...well it looks like you're doing really well with the clean out, your desk is sooo tidy. Enjoy your week Cheers RobynO#22
ReplyDeleteI always love to see your house and your studio...
ReplyDeleteI just moved to my big room now and feel so well there. I have also space enough to put the sewing machine on a separately table..oh I feel like I am in paradise!
Great rocking horse E... fab that you could renovate it.. I did a little renovation with a little crucifix yesterday -it was in our house as we bought it .. glued it with white glue and brought the metallic shine again with goldfingerpaste.. so proud of my work...lol!
Happy night play!
oxo
Susi
Hope you enjoyed the play. Decluttering/organising is my main purpose this week too, while we await exam results. Thanks for commenting on my Scavenger Hunt post the other day. I'm gradually making my way round to see everyone else on Rinda's linky.
ReplyDeleteFiona #33
It is endlessly fascinating to me what people have in their bags, in their closets, and in their studies. Love a peek, as long as I´m invited!
ReplyDeleteHope the play was wonderful and you enjoyed yourself completely... and your desk is always so neat and clean... mine are always in a tumble... x
ReplyDeleteI have a small collection of Mickey Mouse items on the windowsill by my desk, so I'm naturally drawn to this rocking horse of yours. Have fun at the play tonight. Happy WOYWW! #42
ReplyDeleteWhat a great view of your space this morning. Love the rocking horse! Glenda #34
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of room to spread out (and make bigger messes, which of course is half the fun). It's looking good. Judy #49
ReplyDeleteThT desk is far too tidy as you have seen from your visit to mine already that things are in danger of sliding to the floor all by themselves! I think you should just pretend the arm is fine... Can hardly see the mend from this side of the ocean!
ReplyDeleteWell done E! Since life descended on me I've not had much time and the "mess" is really starting to make me antsy! Things are starting to calm down a little, Hannah is beginning to feel better and only one more week ( 2days) of the GDs craft camp and then things will surely get back to normal.......I hope!
ReplyDeleteMickey is looking good with the patch from this angle, but I know how much your rockers mean to you.
Just being nosey, and trying to do a little wondering around Blogland this morning....while doing laundry and some cleaning....ugh! So I don't have a WOYWW #......but you know where to find me....LOL
Seems lately the closest anything comes to clean and tidy is just thinking about it. LOL! Love the vintage rocking horse! Happy WOYWW!
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I want to be like you when I grow up, Elizabeth, so neat and tidy! My battle with clutter seems to be never ending, but then I am trying to fit everything into my desk area. When my son gets married next year, I plan to take over his room. I wonder, will things be in order or will I accumulate more?!
ReplyDeleteGood job on fixing the rocking horse!
Happy WOYWW and thanks so much for dropping by (Glad you were successful in leaving a message)!
Hugs, peggy aplSEEDS
Hi Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteI love that you have windows on two sides of your room! You can't have too much natural light. I have to have lights on all the time.
Thanks for your kind comment re those dies.
I don't know why that Wordpress blog has suddenly become a problem, because I thought I was able to comment previously. Very odd.
RosA
Thanks for your sweet visit! I had posted yesterday, then got pulled away from it all and am just now making it back to my rounds. Oh how I love Mickey and Minnie. I recently found a special certificate from when I was little, that declared I was an official member of the Mickey Mouse Club. We lived not too far from Disneyland back then. Your craft room is so lovely and homey, but I know how a good cleanup can get your creative juices flowing! Have a good week. Sandy Leigh #42
ReplyDeleteI always love your horses. Hope you enjoyed the play. Sorry I am so late getting around. Peg R 53
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the play last night. I love live theatre, so much better than watching a play on TV. Tidying up is all very well but it doesn't stay that way for long ... you wouldn't be crafting if it did. Shame about the rocking horse but it still looks lovely despite Squiggles best efforts. Love the two windows you have in your craft room ... I think I'd like another window in mine, the extra light would be wonderful :) Have a great week. Elizabeth x #37
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see your little rocking horses each week - every one so different - all little characters no doubt! x Jo
ReplyDeleteYay, we get to see your whole work area! What a sweet little brown drawer unit, next to your sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteI hope the staz-on ink hasn't soaked through and spoiled your desk...
Poor rocking horse - how lucky that you have made such a good repair!
Have a happy weekend (as it's now Friday)!
Lizzie #51
Your comment about the rolls gave me a laugh! It looks like you are making great progress on purging. I have moved on to the rest of my house. Attacking the attic next week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the "big" view - nice to see and get an idea of someone's space.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your RH got broken but now you cannot tell so that is good.
Sending love to you and you know who get his tickle.
Neet xx (sorry I am so late - nearly next time's time) xx