Saturday, January 17, 2015

Love In A Yellow Envelope

Dayle brought in the mail yesterday and handed me a padded manila envelope and I wondered.. hmm.. what could that be?  I opened it up and was *THRILLED* to see a sweet card and this hand made Valentine Heart pin by my blog friend Betsy from The Simple Life of a Queen!  Wasn't that sweet?


I'd seen 3 of these hearts on Betsy's last blog post that had ribbon hangers and was so enchanted that I had red and pink felt on my shopping list.  :-)  I must say that one of the BEST parts of blogging has been the new friends I've made.  That means YOU, my beloved readers. It's also been fabulous getting to know local bloggers in "real life", such as Betsy.  

It's got a pin sewed on the back so it's all ready to wear on my red turtleneck with my red shawl and hat!  :-)  *T*H*A*N*K* * *Y*O*U*!*!*!* Betsy!

Yesterday it was foggy in the morning and then it burned off and we had brilliant sunshine all afternoon!  I had to snap a photo of the pretty light.  It was a good day for swimming as the pool was all sparkly with sunshine.

I have started with the 2nd skein of Mary Maxim "Prism" yarn crocheting the Queen Anne's Lace scarf.  (Pattern is in the post below)  This colorway is "Cut Glass".  What I find interesting with this skein is the colors are much longer so there are big stretches of one color.  I like it better when they change quicker.

We are expecting a service man from Comcast soon to swap out our cable box and modem, both which are ancient.  Then we're off to a housewarming potluck party at our middle son's new house!  Fun!  I hope you're having a fun weekend!  ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Lovely hearts, lovely pictures and lovely scarf... Just lovely x

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  2. CJJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    What a lovely and thoughtful gift. The light in your room is beautiful, and I love it on water as well, it's always such a treat to swim in the sun. Enjoy your Sunday Teresa. CJ xx

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  3. kathy bJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Love your heart pin so so so much! I washed my winter coat with my heart pin on it. and it is no more....alas. I had it a good month.
    We are having some fun friends for dinner tonight. After dinging the new truck yesterday I'm ready to forgive myself and move on. With some red wine

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  4. Grammy BraxtonJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    What a wonderful gift. Betsy is really a sweet lady. AND I LOVE the sunshine. Wishing from some here.
    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  5. BetsyJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I'm so glad you like it Teresa. I had fun making them. Some are hanging hearts and some are pins. I thought you would like a pin since you're " out and about" so much. :-). Love the new scarf too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. primrosesatticJanuary 17, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Teresa. What a lovely gift..Your room is so beautiful love seeing the different changes there.
    Rosezeeta.

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  7. DorothyJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    What a lovely gift from Betsy and what a lovely lady she must be - so thoughtful. The QA scarves are very pretty aren't they? Quite addictive too! I made a few in Noro yarn a few years back and the colours worked out really nice. They look good in plain colours too. xox

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  8. RedSetterJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    What a sweet gift and I love your Queen Anne scarf. I once tried it after I saw it on Mereknits blog but I went adrift somehow and I had to give it up.

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  9. Jill at emeraldcottageJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Really sweet brooch, what a lovely present :) Hooe your weekend continues to be fab :)
    Jillxo

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  10. Gracie SaylorJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    The heart Betsy made for you is so pretty! She is a Sweetheart. Hope you are having fun at the House Warming party at your son's tonight. It is interesting how colors pool in the multi-colored skeins. I like the quicker changes the best I think, too. Did I tell you I started making a cowl for myself with the gray alpaca yarn I got? I got another row done this afternoon [using the Continental method :-) ] On size four needles the progress seems a bit slow :-) Glad you had a sunny swim Friday...I love the glittery water too! xx

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  11. Grandmabeckyl.blogspotJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    I got a pin heart too. Love it. I worked cleaning my office space today. Still some to do but it is closer. Loved the warm weather yesterday. Now we have rain. 😀

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  12. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Love the pin! It is so pretty! It seems so funny to see all the plants and sun in your picture as I was taking pictures of huge waves and ice today!

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  13. mamasmercantileJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    What a thoughtful friend, the pin is a delight. The sun streaming through the window is lovely, particularly this time of year when it can be so dreary. Beautiful scarf. Have a great time at your sons party.

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  14. Taci simmonsJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    That was so nice of Betsy... She is so thoughtful and such a sweet heart. I just got mine tonight and was so touched and so happy.
    I love your scarf my friend and I think they look great both ways. Hope you get yr new comcast and have fun at your son's. Have a great Sunday.

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  15. mynestofyarnandbuttonsJanuary 18, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    Happy Sunday to you Teresa, It is a cold day here 19F in Vermont and a promise of balmy weather at a high of 39F today and snow tomorrow! Love your gifted ❤️ pin, that was so sweet, bloggers are wonderful people. Loving the new QAL scarf, I love the yarn and its name! I hope you have a super day at your son's! See you soon, xoRobin

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  16. UnknownJanuary 18, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    What beautiful work you do! And yes, I know how it is up here in New Hampshire to grab the camera when the afternoon sun pops out and fills our kitchen. Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  17. MichelleJanuary 18, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I always love to receive some snail mail! Looks like you hit the jackpot with yours :)

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  18. Jennifer HaysJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    It sounds like you're having a very nice weekend, Teresa. Betsy's hearts are so cute. I hope you had a nice time at your son's party!

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  19. Stitchy Mc Floss January 18, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    So very nice of Betsy to send you a Valentine. It's so lovely and every time you wear it, now you can think of your friendship. :) Love the yarn and the scarf. :) ((hugs))

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  20. Annette T.January 18, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    What a sweet gift. I love you home bathed in the yellow! I too have a yellow great room and there is just something comforting about the morning sun in it. That yarn is fantastic!

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  21. KrisJanuary 18, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    What a dear sweet friend Betsy is! I love it! I also love how the sun in streaming in through the window onto your table. Love the scarf too!!! Happy Sunday!
    xo Kris

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  22. JuliaJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    I love to receive mail from friends! What a sweet gift from your blog friend and just in time for Valentine's day! Your dining room looks so pretty and inviting. I love all the windows and natural light! Happy weekend... I hope it was great!

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  23. MeredithJanuary 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Your heart is as beautiful as mine. I was so, so touched to receive mine int he mail. I love your scarf and as you know already I have made a few of them. I am thinking the yarn I just won from Ellen would be perfect for a few more.
    Hugs to you Teresa.
    Meredith

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  24. Annie CholewaJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    What a sweet gift from a thoughtful friend :o)

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  25. NicoleJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Aw that's just lovely!! Your Queen Annes scarf is truely gorgeous, I think the colour changing of the yarn is perfect and it will have a beautiful rainbow effect when it's finished xx

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  26. AnneJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    The pin is lovely Teresa. Hope you had a lovely time at your son's. Hugs Anne x

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  27. Bethany CarsonJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    The Valentine card is so sweet!

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  28. GillianJanuary 20, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    Lovely heart! The yarn for the Queen Anne scarf is gorgeous. I crocheted quite a few of them for Christmas presents.

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  29. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    What a lovely surprise! Betsy's heart is so beautiful. Best wishes, Tammy

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  30. BabajezaMarch 15, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    This is lovely! :-)

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