How Lucky am I?


How lucky am I to receive some heart puffs from my sister?  We had a phone call a few weeks ago where she asked me to please buy pink salt because it's healthier for me than table salt. I am a salt addict and proud to be one.  Being a funny big sister, I said "why don't you send me some".  So not only did I receive some 'healthy for me' salt but heart puffs that are now displayed in a large vase on my side table.  Thank you sister!!!


How lucky am I that Amy over at Amy Hood Arts sent me the red elephant postcard she made when I expressed my love of red?  I was so excited to open my mailbox and see a red trunk peeking out at me, she says it will bring good luck!!  Thank you Amy!!


How lucky am I, that my left hand has been behaving and I can knit on my lace shawl.  Maybe it's because of all your well wishes that it has healed OR it's because I gave it a full 24 hour rest and haven't touched any cotton or dpns since then.  Either way, I am so thankful and have a full heart of happiness.

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you, may you be lucky enough to receive a wonderful surprise from someone special.  Or treat yourself to a special gift.

Now to share some blog love, Erin over at Midnight Fiber and Fabric Studio has started a podcast and you should give it a listen if your looking for a fresh new voice.  She also has a ravelry group started. I enjoyed hearing her talk about my favorite past time--knitting!

(I was going to laden this post with photos of a foot of snow but I thought maybe a foot of snow is just ordinary views for many of you)  I am still loving the winter, the snow, and the cold.

Comments

  1. simply bevFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Love the puff hearts! Happy Valentines Day!

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  2. DiannaFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Your sister is right...the pink salt is healthier. I am having a hard time finding it locally, which means I will probably need to resort to ordering it online. The heart puffs are so pretty...love the elephant post card...and that pink shawl is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Happy Valentine's Day, Karen!

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  3. TannaFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Sooo glad your wrist is better! L.O.V.E!!! that pink shawl. =) I'm going to have to investigate the pink salt business.... seems we share that addiction, too. ;) You gotta a lotta love coming your way on this day! Happy Valentine's! blessings ~ tanna

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day Karen. I am addicted to salt too, I like salty things so much better than sweet any day.
    I am never tired of seeing snow photos so post away!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Pretty pink shawl! Happy Valentine's Day.

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  6. AnkeFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful, colorful post! The hearts were such a sweet surprise, as well as the red postcard. Red is one of my favorite colors, I would actually frame the card. :-) LOVE the shawl!! I still have quite a bit of the purple yarn leftover from my lace shawl, this may be the perfect pattern for it. Have a happy Valentine's day and a great weekend!

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  7. DonnaFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Valentines my friend! I love that your sister sent you salt. And I LOVE that your hand is feeling better. Have a wonderful weekend. And I think we are supposed to be getting more snow?

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  8. debby emadianFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    You are lucky and loved. Happy valentines. Glad that your hand is better and that you can enjoy your lovely beetroot pink knitting. And the snow..I wish we had some here but maybe we're lucky that we haven't, because when it melts it would add to the flooding. So I'll just enjoy the snow drops for now and the lovely photo's that you've been posting.
    I hope your luck continues over the weekend
    debx

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  9. Project TaraFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    So glad your hand is on the mend! Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Aw glad your hand is improving :) Those hearts are adorable, what a lovely gift

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  11. kathy bFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    So happy to hear you can knit. Cotton always kills me

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  12. Shirley-AnnFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    You are a lucky lady indeed ;o) ! What a lovely day full of lovely surprises - and of course being able to knit again is the cherry on the top!

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  13. Kim February 14, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Very lucky indeed. Enjoy!

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  14. the habit of beingFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    glad your hand is feeling better and you're able to work on your beautiful shawl!

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  15. JanetFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    So glad to hear that your hand is better after a rest and that you're able to pick up that beautiful pink lace again. Love the pretty red gifts. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  16. JessicaFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    We use that exact salt. I am a salt lover! Beautiful hearts

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  17. AndriaFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    So very lucky! Glad you can work on your shawl again, it is lovely. I'll definitely check out the podcast, thanks!

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  18. MelonieFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Such lovely treats! And I'm so glad you're able to get back to your shawl too. I haven't felt like I had a spare moment to knit for almost two weeks and it's making me batty. This weekend I WILL KNIT. ;D

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  19. elnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Looks like you are having a festive day indeed! Thanks for sharing the knitting love. The shawl looks great!

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  20. EmilyFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Looks like a great Valentine's Day! I too am a "salt lover". Just the other day I was drooling over all the gourmet salts at the grocery store.;) Love Himalayan Salt...I hope you enjoy yours. :)

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  21. Judy S.February 15, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Glad your hand is better! Very cute hearts also. Red is MY color, too.

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  22. Lady CordeliaFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    No, a foot of snow is not an ordinary view for me. And I love the snow photos. : )
    I love all your pinks and reds. Sweet Valentines love for a sweet lady!
    XO

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  23. SueFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    You *are* lucky! Those hearts are so sweet, and I love the red elephant card. I'm so glad that your hand is feeling better--happy knitting! ♥

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  24. KristenFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Hi Karen - what a nice Valentine's Day you had! Love all the pinks and reds :) And I agree, gifts from sisters are the best! It's nice to see what you've been up to....I took a bit of a blogging break but glad to be back.

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  25. flyingjenFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    I love salt too. Drives my husband crazy when I salt my chips over the salsa bowl! I am loving your pink shawl. Looks like your moving along quite nicely on it.

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