My sincere apologies................ I have been an atrocious blogger the last week or so................ just disappearing................. not letting you know what's happened, and not replying to your lovely messages.................. I'm very, very sorry.
The thing is................ I've been snowed under ..................with decorating................. And now that the workmen have all gone, (because the building work is finally finished!), I have been removing thick layers of dust from what seems like a million books............ boxes and other things, and finding new homes for them.
Do I really own all this 'stuff'?
It's felt like that point when you move house, and you're unpacking.............. I feel quite ashamed my how much stuff I have............... But of course, when it's all put away, that sense of shame will soon evaporate............. Yes, I do need all those knitting books, yarn.............. crafting stuff................. all essential purchases.................. When they were bought....................
As the basement is in a bit of a state, there are no photos yet.............. sorry................
When things are less chaotic, and I feel like I'm coming up for air.............. I'll reveal all............
Wish me luck on this last stretch..................
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Hello and welcome!
Hello, my name is Vanessa Cabban, and I'm so pleased you've dropped by! I'm an artist and illustrator, working from home. I have two Miniature wire-haired Dachshunds, Ellie and Douglas. I love being part of the blogosphere, reading your comments, and feeling like I'm part of a community. I hope you enjoy reading about my small world.
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Books I have illustrated!
The Best Gift of All
Book and dvd,(narrated by Kevin Whateley), of Bringing Down the Moon
There's a House Inside My Mummy
The Magic Donkey Ride
Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
Dear Tooth Fairy
Dear Mermaid
No Place Like Home
Diamond in the Snow
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Oh Vanessa, you have absolutely no need to apologise, we all know that you're in the Midst and understand totally.
I'm sending you loads of luck for the final pulling together, enjoy it all taking shape and I for one can't WAIT for the photos, its been an interesting journey, although probably more fun for us onlookers. How are your babies coping, hope they've not been too traumatised by it all?
Sending hugs, and we'll catch you on the flip side coming up for air and sunshine, good luck good luck!
Lxxx
Posted by: Lucy @ Attic24 | August 05, 2008 at 04:57 PM
oh, meant to say, what a gorgeous photo above there, soooooo pretty, are the flowers in water?? Lovely xxx
Posted by: Lucy @ Attic24 | August 05, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Beautiful photo. Good luck amongst all the dust!
Posted by: Joanna | August 05, 2008 at 08:30 PM
To see the world in a grain of sand
(dust)...it's your world enjoy,no need to apologise ,all sister's in this knit/craft
and we all have dust,life really is to short to fret over the "Dust",and there is fun in seeing the treasure you have ...{:>)))) love and laughter Ri
Posted by: RI | August 06, 2008 at 10:58 PM
it will all be worth it in the end, and you'll be able to sit in your lovely new space, and all the dust will become a memory. xx
Posted by: driftwood | August 07, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Deep breath in and slowly out. No rush it will all get sorted in the end. Hopefully there's time to do a spot of knitting in amongst the box clearing and dust removing. A girl's gotta have some fun.
Posted by: alison | August 08, 2008 at 07:07 AM