Diane. Your episodes just keep getting better and better and I am so grateful and happy to welcome you into my home every week. Looking forward to visiting with your Mom next week. Thank you and sending the merriest of Christmas wishes to you and your family.
Christmas is not just on the 25th, there are 12 days of Christmas, most people have forgotten or just think it’s a song or think it’s the days prior to the 25 leading up to that most important day. But for those of us who have not forgotten and celebrate the 12 day of Christmas, the birth of Christ, it is a wonderful time of life reflection and recommitment to our faith.
Catching up again on some of your older episodes and so enjoying them! Timing is everything …. this morning I went through some of your episodes I’d watched as I thought you had mentioned Simple Abundance, couldn’t find and you mentioned it again here! So excited as I love his book! I’ve had it since late 90’s?. Stopped reading and then bought for my Kindle a number of years ago. Lost all of my Kindle books 2 years ago when moving from US to Canadian Amazon Prime (long story - no recourse from Amazon). You’ve inspired me to pick up my hard copy of this again (happily it ‘survived’ our move and downsizing 10 years ago) and enjoy it, so thanks so much! Love your cream Ranunculus and thanks for another great episode!
Hi Diane you are a delightful soul 💕the world needs more people like you with its current madness.I have been binge watching you over the past two weeks and each time I am learning something new and enjoy your enthusiasm for your knitting 🧶 I love to knit it is my mindfulness activity.I am not as experienced or ambitious as you but I am working on it.Looking forward to your next video’s and hopefully I I be caught up soon . Thank you 😊🧶🌺
Good morning Elaine, lovely to hear from you! Yes, madness is the right word. I try to create my own sane, safe peaceful world. My head isn’t in the sand, however my little world gets me through the day with joy and ease. I’m happy to hear knitting does that for you as well. 🌻🧶
Perfect 7.29 am on a cold day in my little seaside town in the county of Kent in the U K and there you are . I was just thinking wouldn’t it be nice to find an island lamb vlog to watch as a start to my day it’s my personal Christmas season habit now and the iPad fired up and ta da there you were.Merry Christmas to you and yours Diane Thank you for another wonderful visit
Another wonderful episode. We like to make treats for the birds. Cut an orange and fill it with suet and birdseed and hang it for the birds. We have used a Bundt pan to make a cranberry wreath with suet and birdseed. There are many ways to easily make treats for the birds. It’s an easy and fun tradition with the added bonus of enjoying birdwatching.
Good morning, that’s a lovely simple tradition!!! I love that you make it into a wreath and it is fun to make and the birds get a special treat!!! Thank you for sharing!
Another wonderful vlog. I just love your mothers angel tree, and wish I could find those angels today. It’s simply beautiful and elegant. Also so peaceful to look at. Thank you. 🇨🇦💁♀️
Good morning Barbara, my mother loved your comment. Thank you for taking to watch and to leave your thoughts! She is here with me on the island and we have made a little video and I hope to have it up Thursday. Take care. 🧶❤️
Absolutely super - we moved house two weeks ago and when I saw your vlog here I knew that when I had a moment I would be able to relax and watch you. I was not disappointed so thank you so much. Love your skirt and jumper. I have seen the jumper worn with a longer shirt and it looks lovely. Delighted your mum will be coming along to talk about her decorations etc. they look so beautiful that I will have to check them out again. ❤
Good morning Jill, I wish you joy and comfort in your new home. Thank you for the idea of wearing the Ranunculus with a long shirt, I will definitely give it a try. Happy New Year and thank you for taking the time to watch my episodes. This RU-vid channel has been an amazing gift. 🧶❤️
Hi Diane! Finally time to watch your lovely podcast and check out your white ranunculus! I love that we are twins and I love your sleeves. GORGOEOUS knits you finished and are working on! Cheers! xx
Good morning Leslie, wonderful to hear from you and thank you for checking out my channel. I actually mention you in episode 7. You and your channel have definitely influenced my decision to try podcasting! ❤️🧶
I’m a bit of a Grinch but you are such a light, beautiful soul, I had to leave a comment thanking you for the peace and comfort your podcast puts into the world. Merry Christmas 🎄 Dianne.
Dear Isabel, thank you so much. This podcast process has brought me so much more then I could have expected. I heating from you. Take care of yourself this holiday season. 🧶❤️
Good morning Diane. Great to see you! I love your sweater you are wearing and it is lovely to see the pattern so clearly as on some others out there, the design is not very visible. I really like the handmade cookies etc and they make such wonderful gifts for friends and family. I do not actually celebrate Christmas because I find it is way too commercial and is the hardest time of the year for those who have financial restrictions. I am not religious but strongly believe it should be celebrated for its true meaning, if you see what I mean. Well have a wonderful time with your family and we shall see you next week. Sending big hugs from the UK as always.
Good morning, yes I do get your meaning! I do love celebrating the change of seasons and the winter solstice. Enjoying the changes in nature and the plentiful seasonal foods. We lost my dad 30 years ago this week and that never goes away. He was the embodiment of the season and simple abundance. I think that’s why I crave quiet and peace and simplicity this time of year.
Good morning Claudia, thank you for checking in with me. We are fortunate to live east of the extreme weather. We did have a beautiful snowfall Christmas Eve day. This week our temps are rising and perfect for getting out for walks and opening the windows and getting some fresh air into the house. I’m editing and putting the finishing touches on episode 14 A Holiday Visit with mom. I hope it will be available tomorrow Friday am. We had a wonderful time together on the island. I hope you’re well and staying cozy!
@@theislandlamb I am glad to hear that you are fine! And I am looking forward to your new video tomorrow! Your videos are so inspiring and bring a lot of joy! Glad that I found your channel 🤗
What a wonderful and warm-hearted Video again. I am so sad because we won't be able to celebrate with our daughter and her boyfriend because of Corona. They became positiv yesterday. And it shows once more and very clear what is really important for christmas! Being together, in health.... Just being there for each other. I wish you wonderful christmas days and lots of joy with your family! Your mother must be a wonderful person. I am looking forward to the Interview. With lots of best wishes from Cologne, Germany. Claudia
Dearest Claudia, I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter and her boyfriend. I hope they recover quickly and you can celebrate in the New Year. Take care of yourself and I hope you can fine some joy in your daily routine and I wish you and your family good health and love in the New Year.