Hearts, Sheep and Sunshine


My sister made those heart puffs last year for me, aren't they cute?  That sheep, whose name is Gertie, was a lovely gift from a knitting friend.  She celebrates how many years we all have been knitting together in our knitting group.  I love my little sheep and she looks grand on my table.

This weekend we will be experiencing another arctic air mass, poor Frodo I just don't think he can tremble any more than he already does.  He's longing for those summer days of rabbit chasing and sunbathing.  So far, I'm good with the weather.  When we get to the sloppiness of April well then I might be grumbling a bit.

February sunshine and longer days make for a happy home.  I walk into the family room or the living room and notice the brightness of the day, sunbeams playing across a sofa or end table.  In a few short weeks, snow storms will melt as quickly as the arrive and birds will be busy singing and nest building.  All Good.

The orange sweater is drying, I still need to sew on some buttons and do the photo shoot, hopefully by next week.  For the past few days, I've been contemplating a cowl with aran weight yarn.  Yup, pretty darn chunky for my tastes but the thought of being done in a day has me mesmerized. It's the little things in life, right?


Have a great weekend!



Comments

  1. BonnyFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    You may need a nice warm sweater and an aran weight cowl this weekend. Hope you and Frodo stay nice and warm!

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  2. fjord girlFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    You are so lucky with the winter storms Karen, it's so dry here - all we want to do is ski but there is no snow. Love your little table set up so pretty with all your sweet little hearts and sheep. Stay warm and have a great weekend :)

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  3. ericaFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    love your little heart and sheep corner !!! I love the corners of our homes that are filled with love tokens from friends and families. Have a good weekend Karen

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  4. stephFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    happy happy valentine's day!!! stay warm this weekend...we're traveling (valentine birthday son) and hoping to be home before the snow starts....can you believe they are predicting a possible 13" for US?!? (Usually when they sound the alarm this early, we get nothing!!!!!!)

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    1. karenFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      safe travels and I hope you beat the storm!!

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  5. Kim February 13, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I am enjoying the extra light and sunshine too Karen. The only problem with sunshine this time of year is that is usually means it is pretty darn cold outside, and it is! I love your hearts. Enjoy your weekend.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day, Karen! I hope you have a great weekend. Stay warm! I know I'll have the fireplace going and doing my knitting there. All snug as a bug!

    Happy Knitting to you!

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  7. AnkeFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    That little sheep and the hearts are just adorable! I am loving those longer days, now it just needs to warm up a bit. :-) They are predicting some snow for our area next week, but so far we haven't really had any real snow to speak of. Have a happy Valentine's day and a good weekend!

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  8. margeneFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Your little sheep is so dear. May your weekend be full of light, warmth, and love, Karen!

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  9. DiannaFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I'm all about being ready for spring. I've been hearing Robins chirping around our home since the weekend. No kidding! It was 9 degrees here this morning and I heard them! I've also been noticing that the grass is beginning to green up under the snow.

    Love little Gertie. She is adorable!

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  10. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I hope your Valentine's Day is a sweet one. I am so excited to see your sweater, do you already have buttons picked out? Enjoy the snow, we are just cold, but at least it 's cold.

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  11. DonnaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    That's one thing I am enjoying - the longer days! Stay warm this weekend. Bundle little Frodo up in an extra doggie sweater or two.

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  12. elizabethFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    stay warm! poor Frodo! does he have a sweater? I forget... have a good weekend! and those hearts and the sheep are so cute!

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  13. MonicaFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    You paint a beautiful picture Karen! Can't wait to see the reveal of the sweater! Have a great weekend! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  14. Kat RiddellFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Can't wait to see the finished sweater! I feel for Frodo-my own dogs keep getting their hopes up that the next time they go outside it won't be as cold, but no such luck yet!

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  15. mamasmercantileFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Those hearts are stunning and the little woolly sheep a delight. There is nothing nicer than a gift made with love. Have a great weekend.

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  16. kathy bFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Oh it is the little things in life FOR SURE!!! Your heart puffs are darling. Fireman has been really good about appreciating the sun setting a bit later each day. I think going to Florida helped us both quite a bit

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  17. Melissa Marie February 13, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    The hearts and the sheep are so cute! :) Hoping you have a Happy Valentines Day! :)

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  18. Caffeine GirlFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Sheep are just so darn cute! It's cold here, too, barely above 0!
    Looking forward to seeing your sweater!

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  19. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I hope that you have a great and not too cold weekend! The hearts that you have in the vase are so lovely aren't they! xx

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  20. Judy S.February 13, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Have a wonderful Valentine's weekend, Karen. Stay warm, too! Love that sweater.

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  21. debby emadianFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend too Karen. It sounds like there will be lots of cosy knitting. We still haven't had any snow worth mentioning even though I ordered plenty of yarn and books in advance and stocked the cupboard and freezer ready to get snowed in. The cowl sounds good, when it's cold I live in a lovely warm icelandic lopi yarn one that keeps me toasty.
    Happy valentines day,
    dx

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  22. monique's messFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    So does Froddo wear boots in the snow that you have knitted him and a body coat as well??? Hope hearth and home is warm in the wake of icy arctic winds ... we on the other hand are hiding from the heat.. go figure

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  23. TannaFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Poor Frodo! He and I would be shivering together! I, too, am loving the slightly longer days... the sun seems stronger... and brighter... especially after a few gray days! Can't wait to see the sweater! Aran IS heavy for you! ;) Sometimes a little QUICK and instant gratification are in order. blessings ~ tanna

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  24. AndiFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    what a sweet love day display! those hearts are fantastic. :)

    excited to see your orange sweater.

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  25. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I have been so happy about the longer days and more light as well. It recharges me.
    Can't wait to see the finished sweater!

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  26. flyingjenFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Come on over to the chunky yarn side!

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  27. NicoleFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    A project in a day! So mesmerizing. We have the frigid arctic air where I live, too, so the next two days will be a struggle to climb out of bed. Also, I am excited to see how your sweater finished!

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