the golden sofa

Today I made a difficult choice. I decided to part with my teak sofa, and welcome a new piece of orphaned furniture into our home. The teak left with a happy new owner, and I kept the chair, sorry to break up a family but come on, those things aren't easy to find you know. And, it's going in my 'dressing room', but that's another story.

I didn't mourn for too long tho, because as you can clearly see - this mid century gold couch is the shit! It's a major low rider, with gold casters on the front feet, insane tufting, and a serious curve. Plus, no size and weight restrictions on this baby (let's say, it was a different story for the teak couch). There's a party at my couch and everyone's invited!!!

As with most AMAZING vintage furniture, there's a catch. This catch is hidden under a strategically placed Ikea Ludde sheepskin. Not so heartbreaking, because I scored this golden baby for $20! Although I'm really digging the yellow, I'm leaning towards having her reupholstered in white vinyl. It'll be an investment so I need it to be neutral, and white will be pretty striking paired with all that beautiful tufting.

I'm back in re-mod mode, and totally ready to pick up that paintbrush again. Maybe I can actually finish priming this living room next week. I started...hmmmm...some time around January. Terrible.

Tomorrow we're leaving for Ontario, and spending the long weekend at Longbow Lake. It's such a beautiful place to enjoy the Canadian wilderness. We visit family there every year, and enjoy their hospitality at their gorgeous home right on the lake. I can't wait to take a few rides in the canoe, and sit on the dock soaking up the sunshine (and a lot more). There's no better place for photo's so I look forward to sharing some of summer in this wonderful place with you when I return on Tuesday.

This weekend, don't forget to enter Lune's 500th Post Giveaway for a fall preview Frost Fringe Necklace!

Have a great weekend!

Home Ec.

When Leigh-Ann mentioned her idea to create a beginners sewing workshop, I knew it was going to be a HUGE hit. When she told me who she was collaborating with, I didn't think it could get better. When she showed me some of the previews (now available for everyone to see just exactly what's in store for students), I kind of flipped. I can't imagine a better online class to help inspire you and give you the tools to create beautiful things. If you've never taken an online class before, this is the one to start with. It's so well thought out, visual, informative and inspiring. Sooo... check it out!

- Jill 
 

Home Ec is an online sewing class perfect for beginners (no sewing experience needed) and those wanting to develop their sewing skills and create 26 awesome projects! This is a take it at your own pace class beginning August 10th that includes 3 Guides, 26 step-by-step Projects with at least 1 new Sewing Technique in each, and a tips post on How to Invent & Adapt projects of your own! Take a look at all the projects!

Along with daily sewing projects in the private class blog, you can participate in live chats to get friendly with your classmates and enjoy Q&A time with your teachers. Click here for full details and registration information or e-mail LA with questions [FreckledNest@gmail.com]. 

See? Great right? I can hear the machines humming already.

falling whistles

I met someone last week wearing a beautiful whistle necklace. She told me the story of Falling Whistles. You're probably aware of the atrocities of war that plague the children of this world. The heartbreak is unbearable, but we feel helpless and unequipped to make change. This is why I have endless admiration for people like Sean Carasso, who began a non-profit organization as a vehicle for change after visiting the Republic of Congo.

Watch the video, read the blog and stories on the Falling Whistles site. 100% of the proceeds from each whistle sold is used to restore the lives of war-affected kids through rehabilitation programs and stateside advocacy. 

Obviously, wearing a Falling Whistle also promotes conversation every time someone asks where you got your necklace. Let's all open our eyes to the world beyond our front door.