A happy heart

“It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.” AnonymousMy heart is so full that I'm spreading it around.Such a bond was formed with these funky divas last summer, that we continue to exchange thoughts and notes and cards . . . even outings!You may have seen the story about our "Blogstock" weekend in the Spring issue of Artful Blogging. We were pretty tickled with that.And how could I ever post about matters of the heart without mentioning my sweet friend, Nina Bagley?You may have noticed that Nina's work has taken on a somewhat different look of late. Leather and lace. Soft, ecru and cream colors that make me think of my grandmother's tatting and lace.She also posted a photo of a heart stone that had been mended last fall. I was so moved by the image that I contacted Nina and asked if she could make a necklace for me incorporating one of my heart stones. I knew that she doesn't normally do that, but . . . . . . she said she would! It will take a while, she said. Not likely before Christmas.
No worries, I said. Whenever.Christmas morning, I opened the smallest gift from J, and there it was. I cried. I was so surprised!

It was perfect.And, even though tomorrow is Valentine's Day, I'm still thinking about Halloween and witches a little.

Hearts by Stephanie Lee

Happy Valentine's Day!