My mother used to watch a soap opera years ago. The opening scene was an hour glass and a voice would say, “ Just as the sands of an hourglass, so are the days of our lives”. When you spoke of the hour glass, that just popped into my head! Lol. I am 67 yrs old, I know there are more days behind me than in front, but I am using each day as a gift. Learning new things, experimenting with new ideas, etc. Thank you Linda, for all the wonderful ideas you bring each week.

Linda, do you realize how much you do for everyone else? You bring great joy to all of us who look forward to your videos every Sunday. We enjoy being a part of your teachings, crafting, cooking, and much more. So make sure you take time for yourself and your health. Bye-the-way, you look fabulous!

A friend of mine said, "After age of 50, the year is only 6 months long." Soooo true

Linda, you have done a great service for your viewers. Don’t put off that mammogram! I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2015 after my mammogram. I had no symptoms, did not feel a lump, but it was there. Because it was found so early I opted for a lumpectomy and radiation. I will be cancer free 9 years late this summer. Keep doing what you are doing. I wait for alone time on Sunday afternoons and sit with my eyes closed just listening to your soothing voice. Thank you.

Good for you prioritizing your health! There's nothing selfish about that, as your loved ones want you healthy.

You look great Linda! You are an inspiration for those of us like myself who are in our 60’s to keep being invested in our homes and creating a special atmosphere in our homes. Around the age of 60 I kinda of found myself saying, “ I’m not going to do all the things I used to do in my home to make the atmosphere special, I’m tired, I’m done with it”. Then I started watching some KZfaqr’s like yourself and caught my second wind and realized I could live to be 100, I can’t throw in the towel YET! That would mean I’d have a lackluster attitude and home for possibly 40ish years! I cant do that! Thank you for your inspiration!

Thank you Linda, my daughter was diagnosed with cancer at seventeen. So blessed she survived, she is now 45 given us three beautiful children 🙏🏻 your appointment goes well! 💗🌷🐰💗🌷🐰💗

Your positive engery is just what I need. I really like your analogy of the hour glass! 🌸🩷Looking forward to all you have to share. 🌞💖

As someone who was just diagnosed with breast cancer, I am a big believer in getting your mammograms yearly. Thank you so much for reminding everyone!

Linda, I particularly liked your analogy of the Hourglass sand is flowing fast for me! I also enjoyed your journal share and the glass cloche.

Hi Linda, when I turn on FB and see you have posted a new video I always say out loud. " Hello Linda " it feels like I'm greeting a friend I love what you bring to all of your kindred spirits and I relate very much to the simple pleasures that you highlight you have a natural way of showing us what brings you joy and your very easy to watch and listen to, I am always inspired by your videos and look forward to many more.

Linda, thank you for another enjoyable video. Your content is always interesting and inspirational. Your floral arrangement is making me long for spring. You offer such nice touches of fine living. Your message about health screenings is so important. I am guilty of procrastination as well. Your journal writings are beautiful. You have the gift of bringing out the best in life. God bless your "kindred spirit". Robert.

Spring cannot come soon enough and your looks so inviting . Let the garden season begin!

When I was 68, I had my annual mammogram. Well, surprise, surprise, I had a very small tumor. It was cancer, it was removed and no further complications. I feel we are never too old to stay on top of our health, it’s always good to know about what is going on in your body. No matter your age!

That old saying “time flies when you’re having fun” is so true! I too, am focusing on living in the moment more this year and as much as I’m longing for spring, I’m going to embrace & enjoy the big snowstorm hitting Massachusetts Monday into Tuesday!

Those green dishes are beautiful!

love your channel. Bringing the flowers in just makes spring seem not so far away. I love the molds. I make candles, and each one has embeds in them. So, banana nut bread has banana slices and little nuts in them. I love it. Always looking for new molds. Thanks for reminding us that we all need to slow down and smell the roses, or tulips, etc. :)

Your flower arrangement is lovely. I also have paperwhites in bloom in the house-they help me with the spring fever. On Friday we had 58F here in the great lakes and sun shine!

Linda, Your videos are so creative and fun to watch... Your the surprise! ❤

Love the molds and white chocolate. I press a lot of my flowers. So satisfying to save them.

Before you even mentioned that you'd had a spa day, I was admiring how rested and youthful you looked so you evidently got the full benefit of your spa visit. Just this morning a friend and I were talking about how quickly time seems to be passing. Your Father-in-law's explanation is touching and profound. The iris and forsythia arrangement is a glorious Spring still life and your journal entry of gratitude and appreciation reveals the key to a contentment. Thank you for a very uplifting episode.

Yes, some paperwhites can be quite stinky (odorous, not oderous...;-)), so they don't appeal to some people, as a result, but, like yours, they do look lovely when they bloom. I have only three in a pot, but I borrowed your slender twig approach and am hoping mine will emerge soon and be as appealing as yours for however long they last. Love seeing the irises with the forsythia - they are so pretty together and such a nice reminder that Spring isn't that far off! I'll check out the next box(es). The advance deposit approach sounds like a smart idea, so I hope it works well for you as you prepare to move your inventory into the new space.

I always look so forward to your Sunday morning videos! I love flowers so this one did please my heart! Glad you are taking care of yourself. You did remind me to schedule that mamogram. It has been a year and time to do that! I did stay to the end and your box plans are so exciting! Have a great week!

What a beautiful journal entry. Your book will be awesome.v

I like the paper whites in that basket with the twigs. It's really beautiful. I love yellow & purple together. That pop of yellow just made that arrangement gorgeous. I always do a yearly devotional. This year, I bought something different. It has a peacock theme. Each page has the scripture verse, a writing to go with & a place to journal your own thoughts. So far, I'm loving it. Enjoy your warm spell & have a blessed day.❤

I'm so excited I ordered the spring box❤ Beautiful Spring ❤️ Thank you for sharing

Love the fresh flower’s, they do really add a beautiful touch to a home!

Love the purple and yellow. So pretty together.

Linda, Good morning. so excited for you. You are teaching me to enjoy more life. Thank you. I did not know that about "tea pots" and kettles. I learned TY. I ordered my Spring summer box. SO very excited . I hope you booked your Doctor appointment for next year. Just do it. Make it a day with you and your daughter. Then lunch! Big hug and thank you for all you give to us. Have a wonderful day.

Exciting news of things to come!

Thankyou for the reminder to look after our health and well being....its definitely something I'm priortising this year. I'm well into my 50's now and goodness me, the time really does seem to go faster! Looking forward to seeing your candle making as its something I would like to do also. Have a wonderful week x

Morning Linda, I too have been getting my yearly doctor appointments done. So glad to hear about the spring box. I was checking the website this week. I ordered my spring and deposit on fall. The flowers are so pretty. Whole Foods does have nice flowers. Thank you are sharing your thoughts with us. See you next week Big hug for Willow. Early Happy Valentine’s ❤💝

Your website worked perfectly for the deposit. Excited!

When I was young and afraid of the pain of the breast cancer screening - my doctor said to me, "Breast cancer is more painful." I've never forgotten that.

Good morning Linda I am so happy I just put my order in for all three boxes ! So excited to get a little piece of home as I now live in Michigan.

Not selfish at all!

I love that tiny cloche ❤️

So relaxing! Thank you xx

You are so right!!

Hi i so enjoyed the video as always 😊. I like the hour glass illustration of how time goes by .. it's true.... You always give me a sense of joy and encouragement and excitement to create. Loved the pretty wood flower i grow that color of peony and it looked good in that little cloche. Have a great week and no one gets things done better than you so take more looking out the window time for Yourself ❤

Hi Linda just want to thank you for my Boston Tea Party box I just received it today and loved it all. I preordered the fall box and look forward to it. Everything in this box is wonderful and I am just sitting down with the tea and it is delicious and I fell like I am going back in time. Thanks again and love your beautiful home and enjoy watching you always working on it.

❤wow! New Spring Box😊 I bought 2 artichokes to flower and hope they look as nice as yours. We are pretty cold here also.

Linda, I am so glad you are taking deposits for the gift box's. Of course I didn't get to watch this video until tonight so when I heard you were taking orders at this time I tried to get a Spring box but as I figured, I missed it. However, I did pre-order a "Fall" box so I feel like I will finally get one. I also think that your gift box's are so desirable because you are such an example of fine living and everyone knows that the box's you've curated will be that reflection of you and the fine living that you represent. Again, thank you for trying to make it possible for everyone to be able to order a box by putting a deposit down. I for one really do appreciate the effort.

Just ordered my Christmas Box which I am so excited about since it was on my list. Love the iris flower arrangement. So glad you made it a priority to have your mammogram. I have been a friend of NED (no evidence of disease) for 24 years now and I still get annual exams. It is so important for women and men to be checked. I have had a male friend die from breast cancer because he told me he thought only women got breast cancer so never worried about it. Enjoy your health and the coming spring🌷

Hi Linda, I love the flower arrangements you did as i was at the market this morning i actually bought some bouquets of tulips i got these beautiful blush colored ones and pink,i always use the flower frogs for hyacinths.I thaught I was the only one that uses a pitcher when I do my vessel arrangement.Thank you for mentioning the mammo im putting it off because of fear . Love the press and your spring into summer box.Have a wonderful day kindred 🕊️💚

I work in the high school and even students will say how fast the year is going !! have a good week !

Hi Linda, Good u seeing again, Ur grandfathets analogy of Time was spot on, I think all of us as adults have pondered this queston.⚘️

I just ordered the Spring/Summer Box! I am a Mississippi lady through and through but NEFL has Southern fine living ambience! Love Sunday afternoons because I love your channel!

Good Morning Linda 😊 Listening to this morning’s post I reflected that it is during this time of year, after the busyness of the holidays and before spring is when I feel how fast time flows. I can finally take a breath and actually be in the moment. The hourglass reference your father-in-law made was perfect as I turned 72 in December. When you began a description of your plans for the boxes I paused the video and went to your website to truly explore it. Thank You for setting it up as you have in many aspects. I would request, if possible, that there could be more of the BEAUTIFUL framed prints available. I DO love everything you have sourced, especially the prints. Perfect size and in every other way too! I LOVE flowers too, my photo roll on my phone is chocked full of pics of my flowers. Yours are definitely more professional in presentation - you have an eye. Well, I will cease my ramble. It felt wonderful to see your beautiful kitchen area this morning. Two weeks ago a leak occurred on my second floor damaging the ceiling in my dining room below. It will be repaired thankfully. It was a reminder when I think of people who loose EVERYTHING from natural disasters, or something far worse. We are really fortunate in each and every day.

I have been pressing flowers for years and love doing it.

Meanwhile you looked like a teenager in the opener ☺️. A quote I feel rings so true the older I get. The days are long but the years are short.

Hi Linda! I’m so excited!!! I pre ordered the Fall and Christmas box, my two favorite seasons! I can’t wait to see what you come up with?

Thank you for clearing that up! Me too, teapot to brew tea, kettle to boil the water.

Love the flower arrangement. The purple and yellow are beautiful together. I didn't know if irises do well in an arrangement. I have several i dug from my grandparent's home when it was sold. Another enjoyable video. 😊

All things beautiful. Lovely video. Having to dash. Ah. X

We’d love. To meet your mom. She’s a gem to share.

You have a beautiful touch Linda. You have a beautiful home. Well planned out. Your channel is very soothing. Enjoy anticipating spring. I am doing the same. Enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Do what you enjoy doing❤️

You must write that book Linda, the narration you gave sounded lovely, your teacher was right, you will do specials things in life. Nice video..☺️

I am always inspired by what you share! If anyone could convince me to leave the west coast for New England, it would be you! Your style and the way you present it is so lovely. Thank you!

I’m very good at keeping my yearly doctors appointments, I hate going but I do it , love 💕 your videos, Massachusetts has snow on the way for Monday night till Tuesday night , yesterday I was outside in 60 degree weather raking my lawn of pine cones, branches and dead grass, today I feel muscles I haven’t felt in a while 😊

Hi Linda .....your paper whites are beautiful and your flower arrangement is absolutely gorgeous ....and it looks like the essence of Spring! Right now I am enjoying some beautiful deep pink colored tulips that are sitting on my kitchen counter. Sometimes I arrange flowers in a large wide mouth Ball jar, which gives it a nice country cottage feel. When you are in the Keene area, you might want to visit Price Chopper. They have a pretty large selection of flowers...a much better selection than some of the other grocery stores in the area! I totally agree with you....we should take the time to do the things that make us happy and contented ... As they say... life is not a dress rehearsal! Thanks again for another great video.💕💕

I really like the lamp with the black shade that is on your kitchen kitchen counter.

Linda just want to tell you that the way your hair is combed today and the outfit you are wearing make you look so much younger. Wow you look great, keep it up!! Love your videos.❤

Hi Linda, Greetings from the Gulf Coast NW FL-AL line. We noticed pollen on our cars this week. We are having Mardi Gras Parades but, they are getting rained out. The rain seems to give a feeling of everything renewed and clean. I love your hour glass analogy. What a wonderful concept. I feel that in my Middle age. Each day is truly a gift. I am less tolerant of things and people that are joy thieves. I have fond memories of my mom's and grandmother's paper whites as a child. I have had a hard time finding them here recently. They are growing at the old homestead in the country. Your videos are watched by both my husband and I. We both love your videos. It has a good mix of a few of our favorite things. Happy Early Valentines Day.

Hi, Linda. I have only recently discovered your KZfaq channel, and I LOVE it so much! Your home and property is so lovely and charming...love the fireplace in the kitchen, with Queen Bess overhead. You've almost ... Almost! ... convinced me to get up early enough to watch the dawn break. LOL!!! Working on it...

Great video xx ❤

We had a touch of spring this week, too, and I found myself wishing for more winter. The cozy season energizes me. You have had all of the snow. I am crossing my fingers that we will see a good snowfall here (NC) this winter. Flowers are cheerful around the house in any season and you have the magic touch with them. I saw that little wallpaper sample above the kitchen doors. Are you thinking of papering the kitchen? I like that one, but I am a sucker for a lattice pattern. It makes the room appear larger. Have a great week Linda, as we try to slow time and enjoy ourselves moment by moment. Hugs to Willow.

thank you for sharing your morning journaling. Just found your channel and i'm so happy I did!

The Hourglass is symbolic of our life’s journey. Journaling very therapeutic.❤

Thank you for reminding me to buy myself some flowers this week!

Linda, I'm so thankful for your videos! I appreciate your warmth, kindness and gentle spirit. I liked what you said in your journal entry about going out with your morning coffee and enjoying the colorful sky. I also enjoy nature, and it refreshes me and shows me how blessed I am. I see God in all his creation. Roman's 1:19-20 says"...what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." We see God's design in all his creation, and it is especially good in nature. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful words!

That flower press sounds interesting. I would love to learn how to do it I’ve done Eco printing with leaves and flowers and that was really neat. I agree how life goes fast as you get older I’ll be 60 this year, I wonder to myself where has all that time gone you’re so right to enjoy the Earth, the flowers, the moon, the stars, the sun that’s what life is all about nature is our gift from God🦋

You look great. ❤

Linda, I love all your videos, and when I saw you put Irises, I thought how I love purple irises and yellow roses together.

love the purple iris and the yellow forsenthia together

As always your video is fantastic in nineteen ninety l was t boned by someone who went thru stop sign in a way it was a blessing m My family doctor sent me for X-rays he spotted something in the X-ray as small as a pepper grain yes cancer l go every year for my mammogram so happy to see your videos every Sunday take my friend from canada

There isn't a time I don't find a solution to a decorating problem while watching your channel. I was behind 3 vlogs; this morning was perfect time to catch up. Today spotted how you stored cutting boards on a plate stand, genius! I have a corner on the counter where I store them, they fall, slip or other items get stacked on them. Also, the l lamp stacked on a couple of cookbooks. I love my kitchen lamp, although it can get lost, another issue solved. Thank you!

Good explanation on the faster as we get older. When I mentioned how fast my days are going, to my mother she would say Sweetheart ,the older we get the faster time goes. Good advice on health test, I always do mine regularly each year. I agree on touches of fine living what ever that is. Nice choice Linda, on the arrangement. I do weddings and arrangements for individuals, so I can see where stems go from my view and you place stems to fill in just in the right spots for balance. Yes! I always journal, what a good start of each day to do exactly what brings me fulfillment and enjoymemt. You bring so much inspiration to my everyday living. Oh! the molds are exciting. The press would be great for picture framing. How much is the spring box? Green is always! a good choice color. Was here to the end. I always look forward to you videos. Have a blessed Sunday! 🫶🏻

Just ordered the spring summer box😊

Whole Foods has great flowers and they are priced reasonably too! ❤ Linda it startled me when I heard a thump and saw the wooden flower move 😳It happened when you were talking about the Spring/Summer boxes… I missed out on the Spring/Summer box but I put a deposit down for the Fall box. I am more of a Fall gal so it worked out! You have such impeccable taste and I know I’ll love it! ❤

I found my breast cancer during a pancreas scan, in 2022, after having Whipple Surgery in 2021. No one felt it before seeing it in the scan. It was early but I stilI had a lumpectomy. One radiation and 1 chemo, then I decided no more. Life goes on, and I’m almost 82, but enough is enough, One cancer was not involved with the other. So far so good, I’m very grateful. Spring has arrived in Florida, my flowers are blooming, and for today all is well.

To preserve the eucalyptus put into a vase with glycerin- it preserves forever and they keep colour and flexibility

That flower press is so much more sophisticated than what I use: a heavy old cook book and a 10lb kettle bell weight.

Funny how many of us use books to press flowers! It works, but having a press such as the one you just purchased keeps them all in one place! My daughter ‘s 6th grade class, years ago, was assigned a task to think of a business and develop it. We came up with decorating candles with dried flowers. She named her business “Blooming Candles”. I over saw her melting wax to use in sealing the dried flowers (she dried in books) onto an existing candle. It was well received and she was able to sell them for a profit. What an experience for 6th grade! Now I’m thinking I will go outside and cut some forsythia to force into blooming! You can also in the Spring/summer, trim your forsythia and just stick it in the ground and it will root to give you more!

I buy old tea pots at the thrift store that have missing lids…you can get beautiful antique ones cheaply and they are perfect for flowers!

Hey, Linda! Any chance we’ll hear that scary EVP you mentioned last week? 👻 I wanted to mention that activity like that is usually lessened when there are bulb plants or cuttings around. Your paperwhites, your tulips, amaryllis, as well as onions and garlic, and vinegar in your cleaning routine, help clear the atmosphere of most etheric activity. Once the bulbs stop blooming, you can pick up some bouquets with lilies in them, or from your garden, and keep things pretty clear all year long. Some spirits resent saging. It will drive them off temporarily, but they don’t like it. 🙂

You look extra pretty today! 🙂

Just a tidbit of information that you may already know. When you have tulips in a vase if you put a penny in the vase it will help the tulips to stand up straight. Also when the tulips are in water they will continue to get slightly taller.

Hi, Linda. I love the idea of the seasonal boxes that you will be offering. I think you are really onto something, and trying to use suppliers who are from New England is even better. One suggestion that I had is to brand your boxes. What about "Fine Living Spring Gift Box," "NEFL Spring Box," or "Fine Living Spring Package." I think it elevates what you are offering and is consistent with your brand. I enjoy watching the channel and admire your ambition and creativity with a new item that is unique. Giving viewers a glimpse of the content is a great idea, as I think it encourages additional interest in the product, at least it did for me!!

Another wonderful video🌱 I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on planning a small, budget friendly springtime wedding. How do you start planning? Do you pick colors first? Simple, but tasty food or what to even serve? Signature drink? What to cater and what not (to cut costs)? What to diy? I think I remember you planned your own wedding??? Just a thought as it's that time of year.....and our daughter may have gotten engaged....lol. (I know you know this, but no worries if not). Love your channel.

Hi Linda! I just ordered three spring summer boxes. One for me and two for family as a gift. I hope that's okay. I am so excited to share! Plus I am very excited for myself as well!

So tickled at the beginning to see Linda make that swipe at her hair while she’s standing there looking as stunning as can be. I love when you infuse humor into your videos, it’s a facet of your personality that makes you shine even more. You have not one thing to worry about, lovely lady! Concerning the hour glass: Another angle to consider is that I’ve always thought of each one of those grains of sand as a blessing we are gifting to the world while we’re here. That emptied upper section is beautiful, but it’s nothing in comparison to that exquisitely glorious bottom that’s filled with the blessings that we’ve bestowed upon others from our hearts during our lifetime. That full bottom is our miraculous goal to meet, it’s our proof of a job well done.🤍 Eucalyptus & Pussy Willows - necessities in my life - I was one happy girl when those appeared on the screen! Btw, if that’s a sample of wallpaper I see straddling the door frames behind you - I approve 1,000%!! Wonderful video!

I hope to be able to get a spring box!!!!!

Love your videos. I am not a person who usually comments. Always a thumbs up but usually don’t comment. However, please don’t say you decided to be selfish and set up your screening appointments. You are not being selfish and thats the wrong message. I say that with respect😀 It’s being smart and taking care of yourself. Women have a hard enough time with guilt. I my humble opinion, selfish is the wrong word! Hope you take this comment in the way it was intended. ❤

Can we talk about the bee on the wall? For the entire video I couldn't spot looking at the wallpaper sample in the background. I have loved that paper since you have first showed it. If not for there, I hope that it finds a place at Sugarwood.💕

Thank you, Linda for such a great video. I have a question about your journal, can you share what brand of journal is the one you are using, and where do you get them? I love the size of it. Thank you and keep doing what you do, you are blessing so many.

I was thinking this morning, wouldn't it be nice to have to ability to reserve a box? And you did it. I love the little molds. I'm going to have to check them out and that cloche is adorable. I too have found that time is going by faster and faster and I just want it to slow down. I'm 69 in 2 weeks and I want to spend every moment with my 90 year old mom and my 4 grandchildren. The oldest will be 9 next week.. Where did those years go? I want to make them count and prep ahead for any event we might throw. Thanks Linda. You truly are a kindred spirit. xoxTXDeb

Getting a mammogram when I was 57 saved my life caught it early had a double mastectomy but no chemo or radiation thank the Lord

I also called it my tea pot Not a kettle lol I think it might be a new England thing lol So sweet, with you reading from your journal Flowers are beautiful Great information

I bought paperwhites at a flea market and all the way home we kept smelling a burnt wire smell and we were praying we would make it home safely. But...the smell followed us into the house..it was the paperwhites. Cannot stand them. Too funny!