An Arched Garden

Spring is awaiting and the flowers are poking their heads up to snif the air. Can't wait until the garden is in full bloom but that is months away. So enjoy this lovely arched garden from Smith & Hawken.

I so adore the whiff of roses and lilacs in spring, drinking in their perfume on a sunny day while the butterflies flutter with delight...the birds singing their love songs upon the wind and the bunnies hopping with renewed spirit.

Oh Happy Spring do show yourself!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

From Kitchen to Paris

Raspberry Almond Breakfast Tart

The lady who came up with this recipe won a trip to Paris! Complements of Pepperidge Farm.

Prep: 15 Minutes
Cook: 45 Minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 (12.5 oz.) package Pepperidge Farm Raspberry Turnovers
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, optional
Fresh raspberries and mint, optional

Directions
Heat oven 475F.
Remove all wrapping.
Arrange turnovers, in a single layer, in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish with the pointed end of the turnovers toward the center of the pan.
Place turnovers in oven.
Immediately reduce temperature to 400 F.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until outer edges of turnovers are golden brown.
Meanwhile, In small bowl, whisk sugar, heavy cream, egg and almond extract until well blended.
Pour mixture over baked turnovers.
Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until tart is a deep golden brown.
Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve warm cut into wedges.
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint, if desired.

Blue Birds, nothing but blue skies...

Well, they are not all blue but they are birds and it's time for them to come home for the Spring & Summer...





I made the blue felt blue bird and plan on making her some companions soon. Right now I have been working on another project that should be completed any time now so I can start on my birds and hopefully come up with a bunny I like.



This lovely bird is sitting in a realy bird's nest I found on the ground last summer after a windy storm. Poor bird...happy me. It was on the ground completely abandoned so I thought it would make a wonderful display in this bird bath that stays in the house.

Are we not all ready for Spring and all the glorious birds, butterflies and green grass? I know I am and can hardly wait another day for it to finally be here. For now, I will just have to listen to the Robin that sits in the nest until the real Robins are back.

Sending kind thoughts your way, Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Don't Be Mislead Like I was...

One of my very recent posts talked about French bowls and linens and to purchase them at Touch of Europe because they had the best prices. Well I received mine today...guess what?

The bowls are made in Thailand and the towels in India. If you are looking for REAL European items, this is not the place to buy the featured items.

Sorry, didn't know.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

St. Patty's Day Boston

...Don't I wish I was there! What a fun and happy time it will be at the parade on St. Patty's Day. Oh, I sure miss New England.

Have a happy & safe day.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

A Little More Red...& Pink

Recently, I received the latest issue of Romantic Homes and they had these lovely French bowls and I just love them...I am on my way to order them. How about the rest of you red & pink lovers?



Which ones would you get?

HINT: Be a smart shopper and shop around for these, as I know you all are, the prices vary on these little gems. I purchased mine at A Touch of Europe, their linens are fab too!....free shipping in USA over $50. It was the best deal I found. One site had the bowls $3 more each plus shipping. Mine have already shipped are suppose to be here on the 17th. Now that is a sweet deal with fast shipping at no charge.



If you don't already receive Romantic Homes, you might want to check on this magazine. I rarely get an issue I am not thrilled with.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

I'm Seeing Red

Lovely red door & fence in Ireland...no, it wasn't me in Ireland taking this picture.

I'm trying to convince one of my blogger friends to start hosting a red day...this is a little encouragement for her...



What a fantastic vintage bike, would love to own that and ride it around without a care in the world...look out a mad driver coming through!



Red is so cheery and fun and we can use a bit of that. Ode to Red and it's powerful spirit and the excitement it ignites in us.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

The Chicks are Having a Surprise...

Hop on over an check it out HERE: The Farm Chicks Surprise

Dreaming of Spring

Spring has not sprung here in MI, it was 35 degrees here today and I am rather sick of it -major cabin fever. We had a big tease of 50 degrees the other day and that was all it was, a big tease. So Happy Pre-Spring to all of you waiting as I am for it's arrival.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura