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Aliki at the Larnaka Tourism Board
“It’s been a reflective week here at Layia Village Crafts and the DoodLynn Den. Seeing ‘Aliki’—our Golden Flamingo—finding a new home at the Larnaka Tourism Board office has been such a proud moment. It’s a wonderful reminder of how far we’ve come. From those early days of crafting bee hotels, to now being part of the beautiful ‘Honey Routes’ story that links our nine amazing Larnaka mountain villages. A heartfelt thank you to the Larnaka Tourism Board team for their continued support of our village heritage. Everything we create, and every visitor we get to welcome to Layia, carries the spirit and love for this land. Proud to call…
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Supermarine Spitfire
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All By Myself… and I think I’ve found my name!
I finally made it to the Larnaka Salt Lakes, standing right where the flock gathers year after year. The sky is blue, the salt is shimmering, and the view is spectacular. There’s just one problem… I’m out here completely on my own! 😢 At just 2 feet tall, I really am just a baby compared to the fully grown 5-footers. As the summer heat rolled in and the lakes dried to brilliant white salt, my parents took flight with the rest of the flock. Why did they leave me behind? Well, because I am carved from solid Cyprus olive wood, born from the wise old olive trees of Layia village.…
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“Fresh off the Workbench: The Olive Wood Vista Series”
“We’re experimenting with a new canvas over the last the last year—bringing Cyprus vistas onto raw, majestic olive wood.” Every piece of olive wood we use is hand-selected from the surrounding hillsides and the village of Lageia, seasoned in the studio, and individually painted by Lynn to capture the rustic charm, stone steps, and hidden corners of our beautiful island.
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Shaping Heritage: The Road to Cyprus 2030
Welcome to the Studio Journal. This is our quiet corner of the internet where we share the stories, the dirt, and the dust behind The DoodLynn Den. As Cyprus prepares for the monumental Cyprus 2030 European Capital of Culture, we are reflecting deeply on our role as local artisans here in the historic foothills of Layia. Our work—whether it is a vibrant landscape painted en plein air by Lynn or a sculpture carved from ancient, fallen wild olive wood—is entirely bound to the natural rhythm of this island. True craftsmanship cannot be rushed. In a world of mass production, our creation process takes time. It requires patience to look at…
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Cape Greko
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CYPRIOT LANDSCAPES
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THE NATURAL WORLD & CYPRUS 2030
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Aviation-heritage-gallery
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lAYIA
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