Sunday, May 26, 2013

Dominique

Time and thoughtfulness...
 ...create gifts from the heart that will be cherished, forever.
Over two years ago I met a wonderful woman in France via blogging.
She has been a constant and loyal blogging companion.
We've never met in person, although I feel like we have...
I hope to change that someday.

She handcrafted this beautiful bag for my crocheting projects.
Customized in the colors I love. 
Hmmmm...here's a thought: the colors are the colors of our three countries:
USA, France, Norway.
I know - not exactly the flag blue, but my favorite blue nonetheless. :-)
 We are in the midst of traveling via car and this has been my constant companion.
The heart, with a bell inside, was included in the package.
Note the colors. :-)
This heart made my heart skip a beat.
I collect hanging hearts at my kitchen window.
They are all associated with a special memory.
Did she know this or was it serendipitous?

Thank you Domi, from the bottom of my heart!!!

 P.S. Domi makes so many amazing things
 and always with a sense of humor; she can be visited here.

18 comments:

  1. Beautiful gifts Astri, how very kind and thoughtful :)

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  2. Le cœur, c'est un hasard, qui tombe bien visiblement. Je n'avais pas noté que tu collectionnais les cœurs :( Eh bien je suis contente que cela te fasse plaisir.
    Merci pour cet article de ton blog dédié à ces petites choses. Notre amitié virtuelle se renforce ! Et un jour elle ne sera plus que virtuelle :)

    Bonnes vacances avec la laine et le crochet !!!

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  3. such a lovely bag and a pretty heart. I collect hanging hearts too, but they're all round the house, I love the idea of hanging them in the kitchen window

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    1. Oooo...I would love to see your hearts. Let me know if you ever post about them.:-)

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  4. Such beautiful gifts. The world of blogging is so full of kind and generous people. Take care. Chel x

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    1. You are right Chel, and you are one of them. :-)

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  5. Beautiful gifts - I love both the bag and the heart. :)

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  6. Gorgeous bag. What a thoughtful gift and a true friend.

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    1. Always happy when you stop by Kim. Thanks for pinning my projects. You make me feel so good!

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  7. Beautiful Astri and blog friends can be wonderful.
    Love the heart too.
    I have been blogging just over a year and have made a few good friends
    worldwide, it is lovely.

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    1. It's so pleasantly surprising and so good to be connected to the world in this way. I am glad that you stay connected here. Your warmth is infectious!

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  8. What a lovely gift, right from the heart. She is a great woman Dominique as it seems from your description! These connections through blogging are awesome :)

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    1. Oh yes the connections are awesome. I am glad to have "met" you Barbara1

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  9. What an adorable bag it's lovely x

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  10. Wonderful gift,you are sooo lucky!
    I like the little heart and the bag is so beautiful.
    Hugs,Ulli

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