do you have any old lace doilies hanging around?

the amazing up cycle designs of Shannon South

how lovely...a collage of vintage ~ handmade wonder.

antique lace takes on comtemporary!

once illuminated...

the reflection is truly MAGIC!!!



brilliant!

Shannon is known for her ability to recycle leather

jackets into the most amazing handbags!

 check this out!

she sells her products at places like...

and all over the country...

...she will make a bag,

or a lovely lace chandelier to order

...it takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

{I may just have to try my own version

of a lace chandelier...

I have some doilies

made by my grandmothers tucked away!}

*L*

{with love}

skirting {is} the issue...

few words here...just dream pics...

i love this trend...or classic detail

the use of natural fabric elements...

the European influence...

Provence...

such inspiration to do away with the

conventional cupboards... in the kitchen...

and bath...

here is Holly's special touch!

and Tracey...so soft and oh! so French!

*L*
{with love}

my post is PINK!

 we are going to be grandparents

to a sweet baby girl! we are blessed.

Chrislyn and Jason...in the PINK!

yesterday, Jason's parents just happened to be

in town for a meeting.  we were called together

for an impromptu gathering at

Jason & Chrislyn's home

for the announcement.  the rest of the family

stood by on a conference call.

(i know.., we're over the top!)

***

Mr Dreams suggested that i go

shopping on the way home from work last night.

he said... "Lynne, buy some boy clothes

and some girl clothes so we will be

prepared for the announcement."

***

soon we will be travelling to the Land of Nod...

 PB kids and the vintage shops...

it's time to decorate!  whew whoooo! 

***

today, i will be emailing Jami...at

freckled laundry...subject...baby shoes...

i love the style named after her daughter Edyn!



http://www.freckledlaundry.com/

 The Jimmy Choo {Jami Shoe} of the tiny fashion


set and a talented cutie!


I am starting off the month of LOVE...


 on top of the world!


*L*
{with love}

isn't she lovely?...isn't she beautiful!... & pink or blue?

Twenty eight years ago today, I became a mom.

I gave birth to my beautiful daughter, Chrislyn Lane

on a sunny Monday afternoon at 12:10 pm on

January 31st 1983!

Happy Birthday, Chrislyn! I love you!

Today is also very special because

Chrislyn & Jason will be viewing an ultrasound.

 Will tomorrows post be pink or blue?

*L*

{with love}