Wednesday, 12 November 2025

WOYWW 858

 Welcome back, it's Wednesday again - so time for WOYWW - head to Sarah's for the link. 

Thanks all for your wishes for my eye - the stye cleared up and all is fine now.

I can't quite remember why I did nothing much at the weekend for the Christmas card production - just 2 and some fussy cutting 

and some colouring of the JoFY monster... I have an idea how I am going to a couple of them on a card



I did remember to get a glue stick during the week, too.  








Today (well Tuesday) at work we were delighted to receive a thank you from a happy client whose mortgage we sorted - they sent 4, one of them for me

and yes, the empty hamper will be very useful too!
it's so  nice to be appreciated. 


Kew on Saturday was fabulous as ever, getting ready for this year's Christmas at Kew light trail so we got some sneak peaks - the pond at the Palm House was gorgeous bathed in sun (when it eventually arrived) 

the surface is covered in these lights - we think they're meant to look like waterlilies and in the sun who needs the dark and being lit up!  

it opens this Friday so no doubt on Saturday there will be more sneak peaks, even in daylight.


Thanks for looking, and see you at a desk near you soon .  I do hope Neet is recovering and there is news of her this week. 


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14 comments:

  1. Susan Renshaw12 November 2025 at 07:27

    Lucky you receiving the hamper. The light trail at Kew looks as though it's going to be fabulous. WE have seen several here in the various Botanic Gardens. Always a good visit!
    Happy WOYWW! Susan #6

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  2. Mary Anne12 November 2025 at 07:54

    Lovely hamper and lucky you! That is the best kind of client, one who appreciates your work and lets you know. Rock on with the cards, and enjoy the lights. We are doing Longleat and some of the family will do Stourhead - the hills are just too much of a challenge for me in my current state and Longleat is at least FLAT :)
    Happy mad-dash WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (1)

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  3. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards12 November 2025 at 07:55

    Hi Helen thanks for stopping by and it was great that Jan blogged some good news of Neet. Always positive.. loved light at Kew and well done on hamper and some cards at weekend. Happy WOYWW, Shaz in Oz.x

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan12 November 2025 at 08:27

    How lovely to receive the hamper for your good work, so often you only get negative feedback so hooray for getting the nice stuff instead! You’re doing well with your cards, I don’t think I’ll be doing many handmade this year, there’s only so many hours in the day. Great pics from Kew, that pond one is gorgeous!
    Hugs LLJ 4 xx

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  5. Felix the Crafty Cat12 November 2025 at 09:02

    Harrods Hamper and the basket is gorgeous, they certainly know how to present them. You certainly must have done a good job to get that, well done and happy woyww. Hugs Angela x11x

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  6. Annie12 November 2025 at 09:27

    What a lovely hamper…it’s good to feel appreciated isn’t it? I’m looking forward to seeing Christmas at Kew.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #7

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  7. Sarah Brennan12 November 2025 at 11:40

    That's a posh hamper Helen! Sorry for the generic comment but I wanted to visit everyone before I start packing - early start tomorrow. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah

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  8. Crafting With Jack12 November 2025 at 12:26

    Loving your photographs this week, you managed to get quite a few of the heron and even a fox! Those tiny berries look just like sweeties. Love the autumn views by the lake. How wonderful to be given a hamper. Enjoy! Happy WOYWW. Angela #10

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  9. Lynnecrafts12 November 2025 at 17:23

    Your heron photos were wonderful this week, Helen, and your autumn lakeside photos were lovely. Enjoy your hamper - it’s a nice way for your client to show their satisfaction.
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs
    Lynnecrafts 8 xx

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  10. Neet12 November 2025 at 17:55

    What gorgeous colours in your photos and how lovely to get a hamper from Harrods. It looks so impressive to.
    Hugs Neet xx

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  11. BJ12 November 2025 at 19:07

    Oh my life, I linked this morning and then felt awful. Had a horrid headache last night and have been feeling awful all day, slept most of it feeling cold with 5 layers, now I'm hot again with the window open, think I must have another virus, probably picked up from waiting an hour in the hospital Monday for my annual appt.... So no not really feeling better after all what a pickle.
    Glad to hear your eye cleared up, they can be very sore can't they. Great to get some card prep done, looking good. Super to receive the hamper too. Hope you get a good preview of the lights on Saturday. Hugs BJ#9

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  12. Spyder13 November 2025 at 12:51

    How lovely to have a hamper filled with yummy things, its always a nice way of trying out different things. Also glad to hear your eye is better. Haven't been to Kew for many years but do remember going one Christmas Happy WOYWW ((Lyn)) #13

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  13. Lindart13 November 2025 at 15:54

    Wow! What a lovely gift~nice to know you are appreciated! I haven't even started CCards yet, but I've been collecting ideas. Luckily I don't make all that many anymore. Beautiful Kew pics - those lights are sometthing else! 🍂Lindart (PS-thankfully, the snow is now gone!)

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  14. Kelly14 November 2025 at 00:24

    what a thoughtful client! Definitely worth your time to assist them.
    I look forward to Christmas at Kew through you.
    Creative Blessings! ~ Kelly #15

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