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Hi Deskers!

On my desk today is what can only be described as chaos – not even ‘organised chaos’ whatever that is!  The good thing about this photo is that you can’t see the floor!!


But for something you can actually see...

 
I didn’t buy my brother and sister-in-law a Christmas present.  I intended to but he bought her everything she wanted (aww!) and I didn’t want to get stuff for the sake of stuff, you know?  I pulled out my watercolour paper a few days before the big day and made them a customised painting.

Thanks for looking, see you at your desk!

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Comments

  1. I can understand chaos cos that's what I had yesterday but even though all my desks are now cleared I've still not found my mojo so hope he will come out of hiding really soon. Love your painting...what a special gift.
    Here's to many happy creative times in 2016.
    Hugs,
    Annie x. #20

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  2. Fabulous portrait Laura, a lovely gift. Enjoy your week RobynO#21

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  3. The customised painting is always a good fallback for folk who have everything - I too did one this year in a similar vein but it was of a dog. Have good week x. Jackie 26

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  4. Hi Laura, This is absolutely beautiful. I'm sure they will enjoy this more than anything you could have bought them. Have a very happy 2016. Barbx #28

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  5. Gorgeous painting - it reminds me of one I did of my son years ago. Take care Zo xx 42

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  6. Bet your brother and sister-in-law loved it.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sue #33

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  7. Beautiful picture :) and that desk is not that messy! :p

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  8. Fabulous painting - and what a very special gift. Well done.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #2

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  9. I had planned to visit sooner, but not long after I linked to Julia, my electricity went off. It came back on a short time ago, so now I'm trying to catch up with everyone. Now THAT is real chaos.

    To me, that is the most thoughtful gift you could have given your brother and SIL. It is not only stunning, it is from the heart. Happy WOYWW on Thursday from #1.

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  10. Wow, what a treasure of a gift, how lovely, I really like the Negative look. Aw, what a cutie he is! Not entirely sure that your desk is untidy as you think ! It's all in the eye of the beholder!

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