A Romantic Spirit

I've had this tree for several years now...just branches fallen from trees outside after a storm. As much as my husband would love it, I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon.

It is cumbersome to move and it gets dusty but it really feels romantic, a symbol of Mother Nature reminding us of growth and strength. Trees take time to grow and hold a mysterious spirit, reaching ever upward despite what life may have to offer.

With this little branch tree I enjoy nature even when the weather is terrible and spring seems so far away.

(If you look close enough you can tell we are remodeling the family room,just don't look to closely!)

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Castoffs to Glamour

We all have challenges to remain optimistic during these uncertain times. Creating things, watching romantic movies, chatting with friends, and being with loved ones, help to keep us plugging along.

So here’s to plugging along and making do with what we have.

I created this candle display from some unused and discarding items just taking up space in my house.

Using an old chandelier glass shade, I tied glass crystals from some garland I had bought but was too heavy for my tree. I broke off sections tied them with wire around the top and then added a broken broche and some other pink garland I cut a section from. Now it makes a spot comforting and pretty…what do you have lying around that you can transform?

Show me your transformations!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

We've got a Winner!

Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread won my giveaway. My husband picked the number randomly and she came out on top!

Thank you everyone for joining the giveaway!

Saturday We are Having a Valentine Party!

And A Giveaway, plus some free pictures you can save for yourself to use...



There are lots of blogs participating and goodies for free, hop on over to Flatwood Folk Art blog and see all who are participating.

What shall it be? It needs to be pink and it needs to be a Valentine....a little love pack of my love tags and vintage love clothes pin, plus a magnet love puzzle. Leave a comment to enter to win these goodies, will draw a name on tonight at midnight & post the winner on Sunday.



Free Clipart, just right click and save image as...

Love & Hearts

I ordered a few lovely items from Sally Jean the other day knowing they wouldn't arrive until after Valentine's Day. I love hearts all year long so it didn't matter. No, I did not get all the ones I posted here but I love all the ones here!

Check out her goodies at sallyjean.com

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Valentine Kits

Goodies, Goodies, Goodies!

Click on this photo to see the close-up of the writing on the clothes pin.
$14.00 For Each Kit, only 4 available

I hope you like the Valentine Kits I put together with all of you in mind...I know I am a bit late, but will ship ASAP if you want one. If you are interested, send me an email or leave a comment, & I accept PayPal.


You get everthing you see here.

There are so many items here but I will tell you the clothes pin is truely vintage & I wrote love on it, the True Love tags are hand written & created by me, organiza ribbon, beaded ribbon, sparkle yarn & lace ribbon are over 1 yard each, there are 2 heart charms, heart tags, oval card stock punchouts, conversation card, hand crocheted rose (which you can turn into a pin, put on your purse, put on a card, a lampshade, a hat, you name it), glass crystal, pink cupcake liners, Sweedish tin mold,6 paper flowers, 12 silk flowers, 4 blooms, 2 heart pins, & much more...

I will also add a couple of surprise items not seen in the pictures.






Please note: the heart pins will vary slightly.

Have a Heart Day!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Ordinary to Fabulous

After the Transformation...



I took an ordinary wine bottle carrier and changed it into a lovely candle holder. I simply added two French glasses, votive candles, weaved some garland around the top, added a few crystals and a millinery flower and it is a whole new piece. All the pieces were hanging around in my house so it turned out to be a real bargain. It brings a feeling coziness and cheeriness to an otherwise dull area. Through the boring months of winter added sparkle is just what is needed.

Unfortunately, these pictures are not that clear but I think you get the idea.

Should I paint the wine holder white? What do you think?
See the before picture below.

...and Before



Have a Sparkling Day!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

True Love

Hope you are enjoying the lovely month of February with less than 2 weeks until Valentine's Day! Just sharing a couple pics of my decorations around the house.

My hubby and I went on an excursion to some shops this weekend because I have been having cabin fever and just had to get out. We also saw a movie, "New In Town" and it was fabulous. Just the right kind of movie, romantic comedy. You really need to see Harry and Rene together, they sparkle.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura