York is such a beautiful city with loads of history. I implore anyone who hasn't, to go if you can. I love it there.
So, no crafting as I said, but shopping was done (yes, the pre-order I mentioned last week are the new Distress Oxides - still waiting for them) but one order has arrived...
Looking forward to a play if - as they say - it is going to be cooler at the weekend (by cooler they mean a few degrees and possibly "only" 24 degrees. )
Heatwave permitting, I'll be round to visit your desk soon!
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I really feel for you. There is NO way I could go without AC. It just isn't possible.
I was looking over your new paints and actually spotted those two tubs of Paper Artsy paints. You have more paint than one can even imagine. Well more than I can imagine!!!
No number yet, and I'm just finishing my own post. But you'll probably know where to find me.
No heatwave up north. Now I know why some folks on the course at weekend were as "brown as berries" and I was just sporting a mild (fading) tan.
I agree re York, it is a beautiful city and people are missing out if they don't ever pay it a visit.
I hope to see you using those new colours of paint so I know what they are and what they look like - also what goes with what. Then there are your new ink pads - I haven't got around to ordering any but no doubt will have to pick one or two up before long.
Hugs, Neet xx
Morning Helen, ooo new paints what a sight to see and lots of new blues and yellows if my eyesight serves me right which means discovering new shades of green... I have a thing for paints and creating colour can you tell hee hee!?
Sounds like you had a great week end away & i'm sure you have taken away lots of inspiration from that beautiful city.
There will be no stopping you when the heatwave has had it's day or weeks in our case.
Happy WOYWW hugs Tracey #6
Hi Helen just been looking at your photos of York.Fabulous. Long time since I visited but it is so worth visiting. My son almost went to work/ live there but it was not to be! Though very upset at the time he is now settled and happy elsewhere in Yorkshire!
Have fun with all your new goodies. Anne x #9
Hi Helen just been looking at your photos of York.Fabulous. Long time since I visited but it is so worth visiting. My son almost went to work/ live there but it was not to be! Though very upset at the time he is now settled and happy elsewhere in Yorkshire!
Have fun with all your new goodies. Anne x #9
I haven't been to York for over 20 years but it was a great place to visit back then too Helen. Maybe my husband and I might make a long weekend over the summer; thanks for the reminder. I am waiting for the new Oxides too. I've had a dispatch notice so hoping they arrive soon. Have a good week. Sarah #13
Hi Helen, long time since we went to York though I have a skiing friend who lives there and she keeps asking us to go so maybe soon. Loving your new stash too. Hope you have a lovely woyww and a great week too, Angela x17x
Morning Helen. years and years since John and I went to York - but I remember enjoying our time there. Have fun with your new purchases.
Hope it cools sufficiently for you to do some crafting soon.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #5
I love York! We used to live 20 mins away by train (Northallerton) so used to pop down all the time - it's the back streets I like best and all the snickets too. I'm glad you had a good time, the photos were great esp the Kings Cross roof, wow!
Hugs LLJ 11 xx
Ooh lovely new stash - hope your Oxides arrive soon. Have fun trying it all out and fingers crossed this hot weather cools down by the end of the week.
Diana x #16
I understand completely about the heat affecting everything.
Stay cool my friend
Christine #19
Oh how I wish the temperatures to drop so I can start 'crafting full force' in my atelier too.. your new line of colours/paints look exciting, I do hope you can play with it soon! Warm (!) hug from Holland, Marit #21
Hi Helen, there are some lovely colours in the new paints, aren't there? Glad you had such a great time in York, it's such a fabulous place, I agree. We went a few years ago now, maybe time for another visit.Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 XxX
I used Frescos for the first time at my Bucket workshop...they are lovely I must say. York pics are fab missus...you should submit some for consideration as postcards. Keep meaning to suggest that for Kew too.
Some great paint colors. Hoping your weather turns to reasonable temps. It's been a mess all over the world, one disaster after another. Have a great WOYWW kind of week.
I’m pleased to hear you enjoyed York. Love it up there. It’s a little cooler here thankfully so my sewing room is a little easier to work in.
Hugs,
Annie x #14
Have fun playing with your new paints! Enjoy. Dorlene #34
Oh, I bet you can't wait to play with all those pretty colors! And you will love your oxides!
Thanks for visiting earlier, Helen. Much appreciated. #25
I looked at your photos of York.... WOW!!! Love seeing personal photos of places I will never get the opportunity to see!
Looks like a lots of paints to play with. Hope your weather cools.
Thanks for popping by and have a great week!
Carol N #26
I love York... Alex and I had an adventure there last summer. Those paints look lovely - you must let us know how you get on with them. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week. Love Caro x (#20)
Those new paints look delightful! I can still only afford cheap craft paint, I would love to have some of those yummy colours! If I could bottle up my rain and send it to you I would gladly do it. I went to put gas in the car before lunch with my Mom, and got drenched. I might as well have taken a shower in my clothes before I left! Hope some rain comes your way soon, and thanks for your visit, Lindart #32
Hi Helen, those look like gorgeous colors of paints :) I have a little craft store about 80 miles from me and they have been pretty good about stocking the Oxides this last year or so, so. I have not actually ordered any yet, I am waiting to see them on the shelf there.
to me when I read about some of the places you all have handy to travel to it all sounds like a worth the trip thing :)
~Stacy #30
Love your paint colours and the pictures of york
Happy WOYWDW Lilian B #10
Hi Helen, Glad you enjoyed your stay with your friends.
Have fun with your new stash.
Thanks for stoppig by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #8
So glad you enjoyed your visit to York, Helen. We very much enjoyed it when we went there, too. It's an absolutely fascinating place. My hubby also enjoyed the railway museum there. Great new colours of paints. I haven't got any of these but always admire them - really chalky and lovely. Thank you for your visit and lol - I was sweating too, you can believe it!! All that lot will keep us going for several meals, though, so that when I don't feel up to cooking, we've always got something good to eat.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #38
new stash is always exciting. I haven't given into oxides yet! thank you for visiting Karen #23
friends will get you through times of no crafting better crafting will get you through times of no friends!
robyn 27
Wow,I don't think I could make it without a/c (air con), but I always blame my English genes for my heat intolerance, and you are English, so . . . I can understand, though, why English homes don't have a/c routinely. Really bad heat must be somewhat rare for you. It's different in the States. We're quite a bit south of you, and the lower half of the country is a warm or tropical climate! I've never seen York, but I've seen the new one, lol. It does sound lovely, and makes me think of James Herriott.
Suzanne #37
Love PA paints, the new colors look fab! thanks for the visit! Happy rest of the week! xo Cheetarah #28
Hi Helen, love those paint colours - very summery. And talking of summer - it's even too hot up here. Happily, it's cooler inside than out so I'm taking refuge in my craftroom. I've been to York and, like you, I found it a beautiful city. Have a great crafty week. Elizabeth x #24
Hi Helen, running late here, still got internet problems.
That's a lot of nice new paint you have there, you are going to have great fun with them.
Thanks for visiting my desk,
Chris #18
Hi Helen, I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to York - we're going for a few days in September, really looking forward to it. Have fun with those gorgeous new paints, hope it cools down a bit soon :o) Annie C #10
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