Coastal Resorts

I want to be here, how about you? Perfection!

This is 9 Beaches in Bermuda, my favorite from Coastal Living's web site of Eco-Resourts.

Which one do you like best?

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Vignette Party!

I'm showing a some different vignettes today around my house, hope you enjoy them.




This is what is above my vingette...

Whispering Poppies is hosting a Vignette Party.





...and here is my vingette...I think I need to add just a bit more to this. Any suggestions?



I am posting mine a bit early since I will be at work when the party starts...

Thank you for coming to my home and seeing my vingette.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Inspirations!

These are not my journals but I can't remember where I picked up these images. If you know who they belong to, please let me know.

The above one is my favorite of those pictured here.



I so wish I had made these...




Are these not beautiful? These are definately some inspiration for me to continue with making journals.

What have you seen that inspires you to take a try at these?

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Journaling

Artists have been making these journals for years now and I am finally jumping on the bandwagon. Never been one to be the first to jump and it certainly took me a long time for this one.



Well, this is my first attempt at making a journal out of those popular composition books. I am no expert, made plenty of errors with this journal but it was a good learning experience.



Inside cover & 1st page. That's a pink pocket to stash what you like in it, afraid I made it a bit too big.



Back cover with attached bookmark (you can see the pink ribbon on the inside cover)

Since it was my practice one, I am cutting myself a bit of slack on it. Kudos to all of you who have been creating journals for years!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Easter Hostess Gifts

Instead of the usual gifts, bulbs for your Hostess for Easter dinner would be ideal to welcome Spring. There are several ways to present your gifts in a beautiful manner. Here are some pictures I found on the internet and have listed other ideas.



Who wouldn't love this bag with bulbs tucked in it. You can find the bag at Filigree Monogram Designs, really reasonably price too.



This project would be fun to do with some friends at a crafting party.





Here are some other ideas:

Decorated Mason Jars
Jelly Glasses w/ marbles
Beautiful gardening towel filled with bulbs & tied with raffia.

Let your creativity soar and they will love it!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

Helpful Hints: A Step in the Right Direction

I have been trying to make changes in my life for the better and I thought I would share a weekly Helpful Hints post covering my progress. First up is diet and exercise…I know the big drudge but we need this in our lives nonetheless.

Spring is technically here and summer will be here before we know it, so I can’t put it off any longer. I know I will NEVER look like these fabulous ladies but that doesn’t mean I can’t look and feel better…and I can get cute workout clothes.

I started Weight Watchers on my own because I am not good about the meetings and it really is about just doing it! I came up with a spreadsheet that will track my points for the day. Simply typing in the food and it’s points and it calculates how many points are left for the day. Another worksheet calculates the points of the food item. You just enter the fiber, fat, & calories and it calculates the points. No need for the slide rule they give you. Anyone interested in my spreadsheet, email me with WW Spreadsheet in the subject line and I will send it to you.



Working exercise into my day:

Walking with a friend at work during lunch for 30 minutes
Walking DVD on the weekends or at night when I want more exercise
Line dancing class one night a week for an hour

Let me tell you, the line dancing class is a major workout.

The fact is, I HATE exercising so I am trying to make it as pleasant as possible. Once the weather is nice, I will be riding my bike instead of using my DVD.

What ways can you add exercising into your day that makes it easy for you to do? Please share your hints and thoughts & I will include them in a later post.

Great Source:
My Fitness Pal is a great site that provides how many calories you burn per exercise, thousands of food nutritional information, & community -all free of charge.

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

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.