Friday, 11 March 2011

11/03: SURPRISE SURPRISE !!!

On Wednesday afternoon I got the opportunity to meet 'Fluffy's Mum' when she was driven to our house by husband Terry to collect the portrait which he had commissioned as a surprise birthday present.

Terry wanted the portrait to be presented as part of a week long birthday celebration which he has organised.   He was very good at keeping the portrait a secret and poor Alexandra was quite bewildered to be driven to a house in Whitstable, told to brush her hair before leaving the car and then being introduced to a total stranger!

Terry had also arranged to have a beautiful oak frame made which complemented the picture beautifully and matched their furniture at home - what a very organised hubby!!

Here's a photo - I do wish I'd have taken it in a tidier area of the house - please ignore the background which is the 'odds & sods' area of my workroom.   If I was more au fait with photo manipulation packages I could probably remove the offending bits ..... but this is real life!

Cheers Alexandra .... I hope you had a wonderful week!



  
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11 comments:

  1. Sunny11 March 2011 at 19:45

    What a thoughtful husband! Fluffy's portrait is wonderful, what a lovely surprise, indeed.
    ☼ Sunny

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  2. Sue Clinker11 March 2011 at 20:08

    Thank you Sunny

    My commissions are normally despatched via mail/courier so it was lovely to meet Terry and Alexandra 'in the flesh'

    Hope the snow has disappeared in your part of the World now :o)

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  3. Unknown11 March 2011 at 21:36

    Now that's what a call a surprise. Good man Terry.

    Great job on Fluffy's Portrait Sue.
    It must be so nice to see the clients face when they receive your artwork. I haven't had that happen yet. I just get to ship them overseas mostly.

    Lovely photo.

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  4. The Wildwood12 March 2011 at 05:09

    What a wonderful gift and such a great suprise! Can't some husbands be just the most spectaculair planners and gift givers! Fluffy looks absolutely beautiful Sue!

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  5. Jan12 March 2011 at 16:24

    Way to go, Terry! What a special husband you must be! And belated Happy Birthday to Alexandra. Sue, Fluffy looks wonderful and I'm sure Alexandra was especially pleased with this gift.

    PS - no one would have paid any attention to your background if you hadn't said anything!

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  6. Kendra13 March 2011 at 01:20

    The portrait looks wonderful Fluffy's mom must be so happy. I like the celebratory glasses of champagne!

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  7. hmuxo16 March 2011 at 18:44

    What a wonderful gift...you did a wonderful job on Fluffy. I'm sure she was pleased with the painting. Also, I wanted to thank you for your sympathy on my Dad's passing. You're so thoughtful.

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  8. Angela Finney20 March 2011 at 13:06

    A very beautiful well done portrait, Sue. Don't see anything amisss in the background! I sure do ditto the comment about such a thoughtful husband.

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  9. Anonymous23 March 2011 at 20:33

    ♥Love your blog♥

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  10. Sue Clinker8 April 2011 at 16:15

    Thanks ladies :o)

    Sorry ... haven't been able to Blog/use computer for a few weeks so I'm a bit late responding

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  11. Keith15 April 2011 at 08:22

    I could just go for a game of Scrabble right now.

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