Thank you!

I just want to thank everyone for all their warm wishes on my feature in Romantic Homes magazine. You're all so kind!



Till next time,

Vintage Linen Sale

Hi friends, my Etsy shop is having a sale on all my vintage linens (and I have bundles!) I am making room for new projects, new ideas....new directions. As some of you might know, I have had a love affair with vintage linens for quite some time now. This passion of mine has led me to collect mountains of fabric from France and  Italy... endless antique shows and tag sales. Well, it's time to let go. There has been a great response and I am listing quickly and often. This will take me a few weeks for sure as I have bunches. Grain sacks, ticking, handwoven vintage linen sheets, bits and pieces for projects. Reds, Blues and neutrals

And love.......Redux

This is a re-post from two years ago....totally worthy don't you think?

The New World -
Pocahontas and John Smith

'You flow through me, like a river'

'Shakespeare In Love'
"you will never age for me, nor fade nor die"

Wuthering Heights
'If he loved you with all the power of his soul for a whole lifetime,
he couldn't love you as much as I do in a single day'

 

The English Patient
'New Lovers are nervous and tender, but smash everything.
For the heart is an organ if fire'

Having fun...

I've been pining for a certain Camera for quite some time now. Don't get me wrong, I love my "point and shoot" it's my little work horse and I have no plans on getting rid of it but I've been yearning for more creative control.. I recently purchased a Canon EOS rebel and I absolutely love it! With some help from my friend Andrea I was able to experiment (and actually know what I'm doing). Some finer points I have discovered ....flash.......BAD.............natural light.........GOOD. 
 I did a little photo shoot of things that inspire me. I hope they do the same for you. Tips and pointers are welcome!

Enjoy!
xo Darlene

It's never too soon for Spring.....

It's official, I have cabin fever and I got it bad. New York has been hit with so much snow and ice I feel like I live in Antarctica. I'm a firm believer that winter should end immediately after the new year so we can enjoy our idyllic Norman Rockwell Christmas and then move on.  Three day forecast  ....snow..........then snow, sleet, freezing rain (isn't that the same as sleet?)...then snow.  I always promised myself I wouldn't be one of those people that would complain about the weather, for the most part I find it annoying and pointless but I must tell you all..I've been driven to the edge!
 OK, enough with the ramblings of a woman gone mad. These photos from Coastal Living magazine motivated me to break out all my vintage linen, re-make the beds,change the curtains and open all the windows. Well,  opening the windows will have to wait, but it's a start in the right direction...it's never too soon for Spring....what are your plans for the warmer weather?


xo
Darlene

website and some news

Wow...things certainly have been crazy lately, which is sort of a good thing since earlier in the month I had slipped into a state of cabin fever. If you love snow feel free to swing on over to New York....we've had about three plus feet dumped on us in the past six or so weeks.  Thank goodness the weather held out this past Saturday, my good friend Lori and I had a blast in the city checking out the sites at the NYC gift show. It was one of those days that consisted of constant laughter, who needs Prozac! I just purchased a new camera so I was re inspired to update my web site.  I'll be adding new items every day, I hope you will find something that will inspire you!

xo Darlene
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Calling all WFFH fans

If you love WhiteFlower Farmhouse then I have some great news. They just updated their entire website with new pictures, products and best of all....a shopping cart. It's a must see. Tell em' Darlene sent ya! Enjoy.

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xo
Darlene

50% off in the shop!

Hello friends...stop by Flax & Spindle and receive 50% off your entire order. Just enter coupon code HAPYYNEWYEAR at check out. Items are moving quick. Sale until January 12th then it's time to re-stock!

The New Year....

                                                                 pic via Melissa's bargain blog

Hope it's a prayerful, healthy, content, joyful, introspective, crafty, inspired, blessed, peaceful, abundant and grateful 2011 for you all!!!

Darlene xox

A New Year Prayer..

Dear Lord, as this new year is born
I give it to Thy hand,
Content to walk by faith what paths
I cannot understand.

Whatever coming days may bring
Of bitter loss, or gain,
Or every crown of happiness;
Should sorrow come, or pain,

Or, Lord, if all unknown to me
Thine angel hovers near
To bear me to that farther shore
Before another year,

It matters not—my hand in Thine,
Thy light upon my face,
Thy boundless strength when I am weak,
Thy love and saving grace!

I only ask, loose not my hand,
Grip fast my soul, and be
My guiding light upon the path
Till, blind no more, I see!
--Martha Snell Nicholson

May God bless all of you in the coming year!

xox Darlene

A few of my favorite things....

Merry Christmas!!!

I Heart Soap Making

Some of you might know my love affair with natural soap making (click here for original post) but watching this really sparked my creative juices again. This project isn't so far out of reach now that both of my kids are in school! Doesn't it all look so yummy and wonderful?

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Via Country Living

Get Your Coupon Code!

I want to thank everyone for being so supportive this year, whether you commented with your lovely thoughts on my blog, became a facebook fan or supported the shop.....Flax and Spindle is having a sale. Enter coupon code FLAXANDSPINDLE and receive 20% off your entire purchase now through December 11th 2010. We will be listing lots of goodies within the next few days so be sure to stop by!




Thanks to all of you and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Darlene

Thank a Veteran

created by j. Luke Borland of the Air Force News Agency


Thank you......................

Flax and Spindle update

Trying to get ready for the up coming holidays, We added more goodies to the shop.....

Enjoy!
Darlene

Homespun linen giveaway!

Lori over at Frugal Farmhouse Design is giving away the most beautiful piece of antique homespun linen. Hurry over and enter by leaving a comment on her blog. The contest ends tomorrow evening at 7pm est.

Life is beautiful....

This beautiful Praying mantis was hanging out on my back door yesterday. He had had to be at least five inches long. Thank you God, for letting me appreciate one of your amazing creatures....

Vintage and organic unite....

After many months passing and many requests I broke out my sewing machine again! I absolutely LOVE selling vintage but I really miss my creative side (although photography for the shop has given me that outlet). I have re-stocked the shop with my signature post card and stamp pillows. I create all of them with either vintage or organic linen. Each is filled with 100% organic cotton. Who said you can't have it all, right?


Have a great weekend!
Darlene