Wednesday, September 28, 2011

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Spanish Señorita Work in Progress

It's time for What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday and on my desk is a variety of things (notice that I have again used an open drawer to make up for the small surface area of my desk.)


Here is the Spanish Señorita painting I showed you last week.  I have added her lace veil and a fan.  She still needs a hand to hold the fan and some other revisions.


We've been having typhoon weather and yesterday we didn't go to work.  Since there was no electricity, I spent part of the day cleaning up the attic.  I found a pile of thread, lace and embroidered cloth...


and a bag made out of woven telephone directory pages (no, I didn't make it).

 

Last weekend, we went to a province six hours away and while I was there I found a thrift shop where I bought this little copper box for P10 (£ 0.15 or $0.23).


And here is a book I couldn't resist buying for P15 ((£ 0.22 or $0.35).  No, it's not for reading but to alter someday.  Hopefully.


Here is a crucifix I got from the World Youth Day Pilgrim's Pack and here is my post about World Youth Day: Part 2 (wow, I actually got to post in between Wednesdays!)

 
Do drop by Julia's blog for the WOYWW list and get to see desks from all over the world.  Happy WOYWW, everyone!
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh I must not have stopped by last week as I missed the lovely señorita. She is looking just fab. And all I can say is HA!. I never get anything as useful out of our attic (or garage) cleaning sessions as lovely lace, I get spiders, mouse dropping, and dust bunnies. Not fair- AND you get sunshine too ( ok, and typhoons)

    Hope your power comes back on soon

    Mary Anne

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  2. voodoo vixenSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love the painting and I would willingly come clean your attic if I could find such fabby stuff in it!! Great bargains you have found too... stay safe in the typhoon!!

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  3. judeSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Loving the little copper box and the bag!But have to say your painting is absolutely stunning the veil and fan since last time i saw are beautiful.
    Have good wedensday and happy Creative week
    hugs judex 13

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  4. MarjoSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Can't wait to see it finished. Minor detail, didn't even realize no hand...lol

    She's gorgeous without it anyways!

    Thanks for the peek and sharing.

    xoxo Marjo #30

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  5. Sunshine GirlSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Oooh lots of lovely finds there - have fun creating with them. Love the senorita picture too. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. HelenSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Gorgeous senorita!! I was thinking of you when I heard in our news about the typhoons. Hope you are ok. Love that book you are going to alter "some day"!

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  7. Lunch Lady JanSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I really like the way the fan comes out of the picture frame!! Hope the typhoon didn't do any damage - but what great finds from your attic :)xx

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  8. CathySeptember 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Gorgous senorita, and what fab finds from your cleaning ... love those threads!
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  9. Julia DunnitSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Ah, la senorita es moy bonita! How beautiful. You took me back to my office days - I regularly had to use an open draw to accomodate my 'system!

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  10. GlendaSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Sounds like terrible weather but wonderful finds in the attic! I never find anything useful when I clean, just lots of dust and uck! Thanks for sharing! Lovely work desk.

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  11. FuchsiaSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    The veil and fan have really made a difference she is lovely !
    the copper box what a bargain its gorgeous lucky you !

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  12. NeilSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hi there. Bit of a flying visit from me today i'm afraid but I did want to pop on in. Thanks for sharing your creative space with us this week.
    Great stuff you got to alter and your señorita is looking lovely.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    The painting is stunning and you have some fabulous finds there.

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  14. Ann BSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Some very interesting stuff on your desk this week. Your painting is beautiful, can't wait to see the finished article. Love that bag as well

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  15. AngieSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love that copper box.
    Your painting is stunning

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  16. CLaireSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    your picture is wonderful... I will pop and sort your attack !!! finders keepers and all...!!
    hopefully next week she will have a hand
    Claire

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  17. ShoshiSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Oooh all your lovely lovely stuff! I love the picture you're painting, and all the fun things you found in the attic, as well as the bargains you bought. I can't believe that basket was woven from old phone books! Recycling doesn't have to be boring, does it. Happy WOYWW.

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  18. JoZart DesignsSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Great post Peggy.
    Amazing finds in your attic but I hope your weather improves soon. Mind you if it continues... who knows what you'll find!
    Enjoyed reading all your posts about your World youth trip. A friend of mine attended a few years ago and shared her experiences.
    Your senorita is just lovely.
    Love JoZarty x

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  19. JingleSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Your Senorita is coming out quite nicely! Can't wait to see it finished! And it looks like between the attic and the shops, you have found some nice treasures!

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  20. Joni NickrentSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful piece on your desk! And your treasures are amazing too! Pop Art Minis

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  21. Hels SheridanSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    oohlala, your senorita is beautiful, I wish I could draw and paint! you so clever... and all those goodly finds... am a tad green around the gills now lol Have fun!

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  22. Hels SheridanSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Forgot to say... hope the typhoon has passed and you have been spared any problems x

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  23. fairyrocksSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Lots of wonderful finds. That telephone bag is amazing. Your Senorita is looking gorgeous too.
    Keep smiling and creating

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  24. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I got a late start because I fell asleep before I could link up with Julia. Your desk is always fun to see. Looks like you have it in the bag! The fact that you actually got work done during a typhoon is amazing. I adore that lace!

    I'm 42 this week, not even in the top 10!

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  25. artangelSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Your señorita is beautiful - is that a real wooden fan you've used?

    All your treasures are wonderful especially the lace - what a great find!

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  26. ElizabethSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Your senorita is even more beautiful this week and that attic find is truly great. Telephone directories are featuring a lot on WOYWW this week. Happy WOYWW and hope you have a great week ahead. Elizabeth x #73

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  27. Belinda BassonSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Thought I was the only one who used an open drawer in desperation for extra surface space!

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  28. Darcy MarshallSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    wow your Spanish lady is just beautiful, really stunning. I am always in awe of your work.x

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  29. TertiaSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    You found some awesome treasures. Love the Spanish girl.
    Happy WOYWW

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  30. DottyA Cards & ThingsSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Your Senorita is just Lovely!!!
    Wow what a fun day you had in tha attic even if it was becasue of a typhoon, Hope all is OK! Such beautiful finds you have, can't wait to see what you do with them... Now that bag is very different, made with phone directores... never seen anything like that!!!
    Thanks for sharing all you goodies!!!

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  31. karenSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Your senorita is very beautiful! What an amazing talent you have! I reaaly like the fan you have made for her as well!
    I hope you stay safe in the typhoon weather!
    I am having a giveaway on my blog if you would like to come and enter!
    xoxo Karen

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  32. karenSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Thank you for posting my giveaway! You are entered twice! Good luck!
    xoxo Karen

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  33. KarenOctober 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That lace is SO gorgeous - just what I need for my wedding card on WOYWW! Hope the senorita soon has hands, poor girl...!!

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  34. SpyderOctober 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Amazing, love your desk this week, and your señorita is beautiful!
    (lyn)

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  35. MortiOctober 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful piece of mixed media work,and some great purchases and finds this week Peggy! Thanks for stopping by....

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