Vlogmas Day 12 - My energy is back, and I'm feeling festive!

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2023
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  • @moniquesavoie5440
    @moniquesavoie5440 6 місяців тому

    Omg! Ian is just a replica of his dad! So adorable! I am really glad you are getting better every day ❤

  • @carolroy5435
    @carolroy5435 6 місяців тому

    Sure glad you're feeling better! Our barn cat follows us around too. He even follows the horses around and keeps them company in the barn.

  • @VAHelix
    @VAHelix 6 місяців тому

    This was a lovely thirty minutes! I am glad you are feeling better! I have holiday mugs too. Just last year my hubby gave me a mug that said "I love you a Latke!" I never put it up as it quickly became my favorite mug. I collect odd man out tea cups and demitasse cups and tea with the grands is a treat, each has a favorite cup. My sons break things too, just this morning my new Hario carafe was found broken. Another will appear miraculously in a few days. My favorite line was, "You are going to give my kids nightmares." Enjoy the holidays.

  • @haileyparlette8083
    @haileyparlette8083 6 місяців тому

    I'm so glad that you are on the mend. I really appreciate these vlogmas episodes. You have such a beautiful family and home. It is a joy to share some moments with you in your day to day life. I look forward to going back to the very beginning of your podcasts and catching up. 💕🎄

  • @PamKnitsToo
    @PamKnitsToo 6 місяців тому

    I’m so glad to hear your feeling better but it sounds like you may be overdoing today. I hope you don’t regret doing everything today. I saw someone who wraps all her gifts with a roll of brown paper and just stamps the paper with a star - so clever! Love watching you ❤

  • @luannesmith5350
    @luannesmith5350 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful weaving and yes those are beautiful towels. My friend who is a weaver says that it’s hard with things like towels because if you charge what you needed to who would buy a $40 dish towel! You do it for the love of the craft and challenging your skills.

  • @deniseengel1451
    @deniseengel1451 6 місяців тому

    I love your reindeer mug and you are so generous to share with Brad when he wants to use it.

  • @patriciapremo906
    @patriciapremo906 6 місяців тому

    Amber, thank you. You give me a reason to laugh.

  • @PamKnitsToo
    @PamKnitsToo 6 місяців тому +1

    Yes, I am also a highly sensitive person so I know exactly what you’re talking about!! I have struggled my whole life with panic attacks and anxiety. Please do t apologize for not feeling well -we all wish you the best!!!

  • @krazedvintagemodel
    @krazedvintagemodel 6 місяців тому

    I'll admit, I collect handmade and vintage mugs, and cups and saucers, and have more than I need! I enjoyed this episode a lot Amber. I'm so glad you're feeling almost better! Sincere wishes for your good health and Blessings for your family!🧶🦌☕️

  • @nancymorgan5505
    @nancymorgan5505 6 місяців тому

    Stephen West has a video about adding a stitch every so often to an icord edging to prevent the tightness. Glad you are recovering 😊.

  • @nancymorales2741
    @nancymorales2741 6 місяців тому

    So glad you’re better, Amber! ❤

  • @rosemaryeveleigh3562
    @rosemaryeveleigh3562 6 місяців тому

    The cotton dish towels you bought are stunning as they are woven. The deer mug is great and now your husband needs one. We also have the person who broke mugs it is me and I just replace them. I would buy pottery from a friend who lived two hours from home. When we were in the area we would order products and she would fire them in my preferred colours.
    Your family is precious ❤😊

  • @debradockendorf3155
    @debradockendorf3155 6 місяців тому

    I have added a few Christmas mugs to my collection because mine are in storage from our move to a temporary house 3 years ago. I should have all of them next year. 😊

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 6 місяців тому

    So glad u were able to do more amber,,,,!!!
    What a great day!!!
    Nice to see sun,,,,makes you feel better,,,,,
    Take care,
    Elaine 🏘🎄

  • @One_Skein_Short
    @One_Skein_Short 6 місяців тому

    Wow! Ian is the spitting image of his dad! So glad you're feeling better. I'm at the end of week one of a nasty head cold and can relate to feeling lousy and not festive, haha.

  • @cindymilbauer3133
    @cindymilbauer3133 6 місяців тому +1

    I laughed so loud when Ian said your new mug would give his kids nightmares! That's exactly what my so would say too. Lol It is adorable. So retro. Enjoy the reindeer mug. ❤

  • @scraphappymama
    @scraphappymama 6 місяців тому

    I love your new mug! And when you said “ I am not a short order cook” I had to laugh. My mother used to say that to me and my brother growing up. And of course, I said it to my kids when they were growing up. But by golly, I AM a short order cook for my grandkids. I spoil them because that is what grandma’s do. Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I really enjoy your podcast and Vlogmas.

  • @JeanneKnits
    @JeanneKnits 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad you're getting back to normal. Hope it keeps up.
    You know the rule - now that you have bought a replacement item the box of mugs will show up immediately. 😂

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      I hope so in this case! Lol

  • @elizabethherman6822
    @elizabethherman6822 6 місяців тому

    So nice to see you perky again! 😊

  • @FibreBound
    @FibreBound 6 місяців тому

    😍 Oh my! that Christmas mug is amazing Amber! I agree that a Christmas mug always gets me feeling more festive! Also, yes to the comment that the month is going so fast! I also realised that this is the final weekend before Christmas the other day, and did not handle it well 😂 It’s good to see you’re feeling better 💗

  • @alicehoyle4198
    @alicehoyle4198 6 місяців тому

    I agree with you about Walmart or any big loud stores- I have my list; I go from point A to point B etc and get out of there: NO BROWSING! 😳

  • @michelleg6899
    @michelleg6899 6 місяців тому

    So glad you feel better! Pre- delivery and pick up I'd go grocery shopping after my kids were in bed at 11pm because... No crowds!

  • @hollyknits9494
    @hollyknits9494 6 місяців тому

    So glad youre feeling better, Amber! ❤ Yes, I too am a HSP. With the health anxiety... So I definitely understand the Walmart thing. I tend to avoid Walmart, and the grocery store too for that matter. Fortunately, my very sweet husband does the grocery shopping, or I'll order it on Amazon. Lol. Hope you find your Christmas mugs!

  • @birgitbrabetz2470
    @birgitbrabetz2470 6 місяців тому

    i‘m so glad you feeling better ❤❤❤ and i‘m so with you about walmart - i can’t stand all the noise the smells the colors and all these products and so we do online shopping most of the time
    have a good time with your family 🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @debradockendorf3155
    @debradockendorf3155 6 місяців тому

    I can’t do Walmart well either. I have a visual disability and my brain gets overwhelmed there. My hubby dies most of our Walmart shopping. I think I shop there every 4-6 weeks, but rarely alone.

  • @fishcove5
    @fishcove5 6 місяців тому

    I love the mug and its vintage vibe. I too have been eating gluten free for about twelve years. I have tried every pasta out there. I am in Canada and we don’t have the Jovial brand as far as I know, at least not that I have seen. My favourite gluten free pasta is Italpasta which is a blend of corn, rice, buckwheat and quinoa. Very good! Your remarks about Walmart are describing me. A trip to a big box store leaves me feeling anxious and irritated. I have to brace myself , sometimes for days ahead of time and a trip to Costco can take everything out of me. Whenever possible I shop at small and independent stores to avoid these sensations. Just a thought, I wonder if food sensitivities (I also can’t eat dairy) are related to HSP. Love the blogs! Carla

  • @annpelchat8541
    @annpelchat8541 6 місяців тому

    LOL 😂 your mug is so funny! It made me laugh so hard!

  • @tinakercher8768
    @tinakercher8768 6 місяців тому

    I am glad you got out today!

  • @debbiedennie255
    @debbiedennie255 6 місяців тому

    GM Amber
    So happy you are feeling better and as we know sleep helps us to heal… 🎉😊
    My Meme had a big weaver and made her rugs etc
    Weaving is so great
    Your towels are gorgeous you bought
    How nice to have family time !!
    Your shawl is a beautiful piece
    I knit so much all year for my family Christmas
    Each a pair of socks 2 shawls etc now today getting it all into bags as we are having company next week staying with us
    Have a lovely rest of the week Amber
    😊💝🥰

  • @amyj9907
    @amyj9907 6 місяців тому

    I can tell you’re feeling so much better, and I’m so so happy for you! I love your mug, and I think it will definitely be a favorite of future grandchildren!

  • @erinlynch258
    @erinlynch258 6 місяців тому +1

    So glad you’re starting to feel better! I love all the cozy content (and especially the new mug!) ❤Hurray for feeling festive!

  • @tabithareed5974
    @tabithareed5974 6 місяців тому

    Finally catching up tonight, during late night sewing. I’m so sad you’ve been so sick, glad to hear you are finally feeling a bit better! Glad you got to stop into The Building again, I love Marilyn’s weaving so much, too. Treated myself to some beautiful towels and washcloths. Love those green mittens, that color is awesome and they look so cozy!! Take care of yourself ❤

  • @allysonbrownmarcolini514
    @allysonbrownmarcolini514 6 місяців тому

    Ian looks just like Brad!!
    Watched while doing my baking. I also have to eat GF and DF, so it's non-stop temptation when doing the Christmas treats (but yes, I'll make one thing that's ok for me)

  • @gisellejoseph2936
    @gisellejoseph2936 6 місяців тому

    Your pronunciation of the word measure is sooooo adorable. That's the same way Kay of the Crazy sock lady says it. ❤❤❤

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому +1

      Haha. I didn't know I pronounced it different than anyone else! Lol! Must be a regional thing! Do I say mayzhure rather than meszhure? Haha. That looks silly, but I was attempting to type out the pronunciation of it.

    • @gisellejoseph2936
      @gisellejoseph2936 6 місяців тому

      @@alovelyyarn yes thats how you say it. And i love it 😊

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      @@gisellejoseph2936 haha.

  • @cindik7268
    @cindik7268 6 місяців тому

    I am so happy that you are feeling better! Don’t overdo things , I don’t want you to have a relapse! I have a mug issue, as well. I love having cute seasonal mugs to drink from. Your son is the picture of his dad. He should be getting ready for finals soon, and then be home for a bit. It always makes me happy when my girls are here with us. I miss the days when they were younger, especially the holidays. Brad is so nice to say that he would try to find your mugs for you. You certainly are blessed to have him in your life. I struggle with making sour dough. I’m thinking my house is to chilly. I’m not going to give up though, and January is my back to trying month. Yours always looks great. Well, so happy that your energy is returning. “See” you tomorrow ! ❤

  • @EvieO1950
    @EvieO1950 6 місяців тому

    I like that pasta too. My hubby is sweet and eats GF pasta too. I don’t enjoy WalMart anymore either. I do pick up.

  • @alisonburgess4931
    @alisonburgess4931 6 місяців тому

    Amber, I have enjoyed watching your vlogmas this year (my 2nd year watching you). Your videos are so calming and inspiring. I love to watch as I do my own crafting. I noticed you weigh out your sourdough ingredients-do you have a recipe you can share? Sorry if I’m asking and you’ve already shared it in your other vlogs. Have you had any luck with gluten free sourdough? Like you, I also avoid gluten, but make my family a really delicious regular sourdough weekly. Would love to have one that I can eat as well. You also inspired me to try the Christmas in Paris tea, and I’m so glad I bought it before the holiday season is over. Thank you for your videos!!!

  • @DanaBarbieri
    @DanaBarbieri 6 місяців тому

    Amber, so nice to see you feeling better. Loved all the chatting ❤

  • @ruthannbull6515
    @ruthannbull6515 6 місяців тому

    I so enjoyed this so much. I am so happy you are feeling. Keep up the great work.

  • @EvieBear236
    @EvieBear236 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the reindeer mug! So glad you are feeling better.

  • @sugarfolkhomemade
    @sugarfolkhomemade 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh the mug is adorable!! It reminds me of Rudolph's friend (the girl, can't remember her name). So glad you're starting to feel better!! Being sick affects my emotional well-being too, so I can empathize with you the past couple weeks! I've also often wondered if I might be "highly sensitive" because I get overstimulated incredibly easily, but I don't think I was that triggered until I had kids. So maybe it's just this season of life for me haha 😂

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Clarice! You are right. The mug does look like her!
      Yeah, there was definitely a shift for me at some point after having my kids. Maybe it was hormonal changes that occurred.
      Hope you're having a wonderful December, Makayla! ❤️

  • @kathydevaney7125
    @kathydevaney7125 6 місяців тому

  • @janlizKnit5968
    @janlizKnit5968 6 місяців тому

    I am knitting the Euphorbia Wrap too. My icord was pretty tight too, so I am making yarn overs and knitting through the back of them, to avoid open eye lets. It seems to be helping with the tightness. Thought I would share. Loving the podcasts, you guys don't need to watch Hallmark movies, you are living one!!

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      You are incredibly sweet! And thank you for chiming in about the euphorbia shawl. I'm really hoping that everything blocks out nicely.

  • @christinegiroux8471
    @christinegiroux8471 6 місяців тому

    Glad your black and white dog is out of the doghouse after eating the chocolate! Cute reindeer mug for your future grandchildren- put it away for safekeeping! Glad you are feeling better! From what I hear, weaving is way faster than knitting after the loom is threaded. You still got a steal on those beautiful towels!

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Haha
      Yeah, she really wasn't even in the doghouse. She's a bit spoiled. She's too cute to be mad at, and she's usually a well-behaved dog.

  • @KnittingArtisan
    @KnittingArtisan 6 місяців тому +1

    I am a fellow HSP and also was not aware there was an actual name for it until watching Judy. HSPers unite alone! 😂 Love your aesthetic, Amber. Merry Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @lorrieforgey1231
      @lorrieforgey1231 6 місяців тому

      I think Brad might want one of those mugs for Christmas or you are going to be sharing it a lot 😉 Or maybe Santa can bring? Y'all are just too cute! Glad you are feeling better.❤

  • @rhondasmith7127
    @rhondasmith7127 6 місяців тому

    So happy you’re feeling better! Love your sweater and those mittens are adorable I remember you knitting them last year❤. Oh my I can’t do Walmart nope not at all it’s horrible I thought it was just here but oh my….I’m target all the way….I don’t even do Walmart pickups it’s a nightmare trying to get in and out literally…..so yes I have anxiety attacks too in that place……I’ll order from Amazon as well which I do 😊 love the store you shared I think during Christmas and new years hubby and I are taking a road trip I googled it’s about 1 hr away…..what pottery shop are talking about? Is it closer to me in Ohio because it’s something I want to do for my birthday in January …. Love the mug adorable! Hope you find the others…… loved seeing Ian and I just can not believe miss Lily is 18 omg! Have a great night blessings

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Wow. So you're only about an hour or so from me? I didn't realize that. The pottery studio is called Stoke Hole Pottery. I don't know if they actually have a storefront or if it's just studio space. I've never been there, but Lily has. It would guess that it would be a bit further from you because it's southeast of me.

    • @rhondasmith7127
      @rhondasmith7127 6 місяців тому

      @@alovelyyarn I know I’m just outside of Sharon pa I’m close to Youngstown boardman etc….I’d love to meet you one day maybe halfway coffee and antique snooping ❤️. I’ll check the pottery place out if it’s not too far I’ll ask to go for my bday 😄❤️have a beautiful day. I just looked the pottery is 2 hours away 😊

  • @sammimorgan6669
    @sammimorgan6669 6 місяців тому

    I love the GF recommendations. I have been gluten free, dairy free, egg free for 2 years now. I'm always looking for recommendations. Is your sourdough GF? I buy some wonderful GF sourdough from a local baker. I love the dense bread it makes without a rice aftertaste!

  • @Brinalea1031
    @Brinalea1031 6 місяців тому

    My fiancé and I are taking a pottery class starting in January. I am so excited. It is something I have always wanted to learn but am a bit intimidated by.

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому +1

      So much fun!!! I would love to take actual classes and really learn the process. Maybe someday! I already have too many creative hobbies! 😆

    • @Brinalea1031
      @Brinalea1031 6 місяців тому

      @@alovelyyarnoh I definitely have too many too! Learning new things keeps us young and is good for the brain. At least that’s what I tell myself 😂

  • @knitsandburls2233
    @knitsandburls2233 6 місяців тому

    Hi Amber! That yarn in our swap that I sent you is Little Lionhead Knits in the “Yesterday” colorway. I’m glad you like the tape measure! 🤍

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      That's right! Thank you!

  • @erica.cherrytreegirl
    @erica.cherrytreegirl 6 місяців тому

    Ian. 😂😂😂😂 I laughed so hard!

  • @janetgillett7122
    @janetgillett7122 6 місяців тому

    Just stumbled upon your videos and so glad you’re feeling better. Does the sourdough not affect your gluten intolerance?

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      I actually don't eat the sourdough. I just make it for the rest of the family who can eat gluten.

    • @janetgillett7122
      @janetgillett7122 6 місяців тому

      @@alovelyyarn such a good mama, I avoid gluten but I’m not celiac and can have sour dough once in awhile without tummy issues. I love Jovial products, they are the best!

  • @pamspash1901
    @pamspash1901 6 місяців тому

    The mug is so adorable! I wouldn’t drink from it because I …..ugh let’s not even go there. 🙂. Instead I hopped on to say that the Walmart’s which are local to me (Niagara Falls/Buffalo, NY area) have scheduled ‘sensory-low’ shopping hours. Now granted those are early morning but it’s still impressive that it’s an available option. I, too, suffer from hyper-sensitivity….especially noise….the hum in a restaurant is so overwhelming to me…anyway. WalMart, huh? New to your channel, really appreciated the beginning silence. No disrespect to anyone but the loud music over film….no thanks. You are lovely. Thank you for sharing your world

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Hi there! I actually just heard an announcement over the loudspeaker about the low sensory shopping time when I was in there today! That's pretty cool!
      Also, I do have music over my video. It's so strange that it didn't play for you. I try to turn the volume down to 70% when i edit because full volume is so loud. Did any of the music in the episode play for you? I just don't want you to be unpleasantly surprised if you watch another episode and the music works for you
      Thank you for watching and saying hello!.

  • @tinakercher8768
    @tinakercher8768 6 місяців тому

    Hope you find your mugs, Amber! (Say this in your best narwhal voice)
    Maybe your mugs are in a different looking box that you are looking for?

  • @debrajohnson6774
    @debrajohnson6774 6 місяців тому

    Ok, I’m confused. If you’re gluten free are you eating your sourdough bread? Because I saw you put organic bread flour in your dough. I’ve been trying to eat gluten free- not that I get sick when eating gluten but I have ibs and I’m trying to control it. Thank you for the video

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Sadly, no I cannot eat my sourdough. That is purely a labor of love for the rest of my family who can eat gluten. Everything else I make, though, is gluten free because I don't want to have to make different meals. I may try to figure out gf sourdough eventually, but that's a whole other learning curve.

  • @pamsvillage
    @pamsvillage 6 місяців тому

    Do you have a pattern for your thrummed mittens?

    • @alovelyyarn
      @alovelyyarn  6 місяців тому

      Hi there! I kind of used a pattern, but really changed a lot in it as it turned out not to be a great pattern. I honestly don't even remember the name of the pattern or the designer.