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I'm a girl consumed with loving & sharing discoveries of everyday joy. // Common topics include: Design, Vintage, DIY, Small Business, Pop Culture, Animals, Family, Photos, Color & Font
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Were all packed up!

Today we finished packing up our FN office and well be moving to our new place tomorrow! Im really excited about our new place in Osborne because its a shorter drive for me, I get to bring Lola to wo...

2 days ago 2 people like this

Last year I did up a big party on my blog anniversary-- I spent the whole day designing free widgets for LA readers plus, I featured readers all through the month! Share the love yall, i donno. This ...

2 days ago

DIY: Hanging Lanterns (using jars)

Ive found that these handmade lanterns can be styled in a variety of ways! They can be indoor or out, hanging or sitting, single or clustered, embellished or simple... used at home, as a gift to a fr...

22 may 12 23 people like this

TV Set: Sons of Anarchy / Workaholics

SONS OF ANARCHY (wiki/imdb/sidereel) will make a girl weak in the knees and make a guy wish he had that life. Being on the girls side of the fence, this show was a too masculine to start off and didn...

14 may 12 2 people like this

Happy Sunday (+ LA fave things winner)

Winner of the my April/May LAs Favorite Things is... Kate! Thanks to everyone who entered and complimented my sponsors in so many great ways-- very cool!! Kate, please email admanagers@frecklednest.c...

13 may 12

my Kitchen

When we flipped my house in 2002, the kitchen was not intended to be part of the flip... we were just going to clean it good and make do. But then, with the rest of the house fresh and modern after t...

09 may 12 3 people like this

LAs Favorite Things (April/May Giveaway)

Im back to share a new collection of my favorite things and Im giving away our Celine Airplane Necklace and Annie Photobooth Album to one lucky winner! Wanna win? How to Enter: In the comments of thi...

05 may 12 3 people like this

DIY: Gift Card Mini Album

A few years ago, I collected pretty gift cards and dreamed up this album :) Its not a sentimental album but it was a fun project and way to track some of my favorite things at that time of my life :)...

03 may 12 12 people like this

Sponsor Feature: Eager Beaver

Hello Gals! I’m Sara Kinninmont, a writer, dreamer, adventurer and most importantly, an Eager Beaver. I created my website as a means of not only combining my loves, but in hopes of inspiring myself ...

02 may 12

Instagram Albums + 2 Giveaway Winners

This week, we added Instagram Albums to our shop!! Designed to fit 4x4 instagram photos, all four versions of our instagram albums are made with acid-free paper to keep your photos safe for years! Ea...

27 apr 12 5 people like this

color couples: Gold + Dark

For me, my friend Moorea started it all. Gold with a dark color-- she was ahead of the game and I didnt get it... then, I FINALLY DID :) I used gold instead of silver (for the first time) when Julie ...

23 apr 12 3 people like this

The Paper Monster

When I rescued Lola at 4 months old, she came with a bad habit that Ive never been able to break... just work around. She eats paper at any chance possible. Books, Kleenex, Money(!!), Cardboard, Rece...

21 apr 12

We have a new Etsy Shop!! (news & giveaways)

A few months ago, we soft opened our Freckled Nest Etsy shop and weve been adding new handmade items every few weeks... its starting to really come together and Im having a lot of fun working on it!!...

17 apr 12 5 people like this

Winner of March Giveaway...

Thank you to everyone who entered the LAs Favorite Things Giveaway last month! Hailey Farris is the winner of this Tegan & Sara CD/DVD-- Hailey, please send your mailing address to admanagers@fre...

16 apr 12

Broiled Grapefruit - Loved it!

When Im on Pinterest, I turn into visual recipe collector and it tends to make me a little more adventurous in the kitchen :) I love citrus so when I saw "Broiled Grapefruits" showing up a fe...

10 apr 12 11 people like this

My Birthday Wishlist

My Birthday is this Wednesday, April 11... for fun, I did a little online window shopping and made this wishlist :) Dont need any of this, but its fun to dream :) 1/Vintage Enameled Heart Bowl 2/Spr...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

TV Set: Breaking Bad / Freaks and Geeks

BREAKING BAD (wiki/imdb/sidereel) is one of my favorite shows... I watched it on a marathon over a few weeks and when I finished season 4, I felt an absence in my life. It was that good. The series s...

04 apr 12 2 people like this

Lost Type

My best friend Kyla and I recently discovered Lost Type and were obsessed. I ordered a t-shirt too ;) Lost Type is a pay-what-you-want Font Co-Op and its really fresh! 100% of funds from font sales g...

03 apr 12 11 people like this

Winnipeg >> Steinbach

Lola and I went on a little road trip to Landmark and Steinbach recently... I took Lola to the "beauty salon" ;) While she was being shaved, bathed and pampered at Waldenway, I drove into tow...

02 apr 12 1 person likes this

LAs Favorite Things (March Giveaway)

When I bought the newest Tegan and Sara cd/dvd (my very favorite band), I bought 1 for me and 1 for you :) Would you like to win it? How to Enter: In the comments of this post, tell me what your fav...

30 mar 12 1 person likes this

LAs Favorite Things (March Giveaway)

When I bought the newest Tegan and Sara cd/dvd (my very favorite band), I bought 1 for me and 1 for you :) Would you like to win it? How to Enter: In the comments of this post, tell me what your fav...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

Craving: eggs on things

Every time I see food pictures with eggs on top, I mentally drool. I couldnt handle just looking anymore-- Im making this Pesto & Potatoes recipe for my supper tonight and Im really excited. I lo...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

cute club: Gordita and Finn

Dogs: Gordita and Finn Breeds: Shar-Pei x Shiba Inu x Part Terrier // Golden Retriever x Collie Mix Mom: Gina (Acute Designs) Location: San Diego Best face ever: Gina writes... Gordita is so great ...

21 mar 12

My Spa Spree

I went through a stint a month ago where I was spaing it up. It started with a haircut & blow-out, then went to a wax, then a serious back massage because my back was o-u-t and ended with a fancy...

16 mar 12

Oh Josh Groban (aka. Ben the Bachelor)

(weve been calling him Josh Groban since he was on the Bachlorette) Every Tuesday afternoon, we watch The Bachelor during work and the things we say/yell at the tv are pretty strange/funny! I planted...

13 mar 12

talking down a wall

Ive been having a really hard time sharing lately. Every night I say Ill blog tomorrow and when the day comes, I feel frozen. I talked with Kyla for a long time today about how Ive been feeling in ge...

12 mar 12 1 person likes this

Family Weekend at the Cabin

While at the cabin a few weekends ago, we went tobogganing onto the lake. Ill try and make a gif of me and Lola going down together, it was so fun!! The weather was perfect, we all played like kids a...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

Family, Spa, Eames, My Work, Portlandia, Gold, Home.

Ive been away for a little while. Suddenly I felt very private and needed a break from sharing my life. Just a phase but one I let myself have... and it was nice. To get me back in the game, I want t...

24 feb 12 1 person likes this

Five Alive

LeahGoren (cat dress) PrunellaSoap (vegan & organic soap) ...she has funny dog models too Sartoria (high waisted undies) SometimesISwirl (french knot color progression) YellowField7 (teal shell)

08 feb 12 1 person likes this

Retail Therapy

I dont shop often but when I have the time to wander home & kitchen aisles, Im kinda dangerous! Last night I stopped at Canadian Tire to buy a new mop, and I came out with all these little Starfr...

01 feb 12 2 people like this

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