Category Archives: favourites

Friday Favourites: granny squares

Posted on January 11, 2013 by the freckle

Crochet Bunting by Little Tea Wagon Granny Square Wool Brooch Pin by Grasshopper Handmade Granny Square Cowl by Sheepish Granny Square Pillow Case by Happy In Red Granny Square Bag by Knitting Cate

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Big Girl Dreams

Posted on August 8, 2012 by the freckle

‘Dear Hazel,’ by 3rdlife thewheatfield $18.00 MerryGoRoundHA… $29.95 sleepyking $28.00 SewnNatural $38.00 GoldAntlers $25.00 ElephantOnAWir… $60.00 TheVintageApar… $24.00 moxiethrift $42.50 Recy $224.00 Fr33na $25.00 Molipop $50.00 lovahandmade $32.00 earlybirdsale $10.00 Tparty $83.90 SmallEarthVint… $22.00 Imaginationkid… $14.00 Treasury tool supported by … Continue reading →

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Friday Favourites: upcycled vintage luggage

Posted on July 27, 2012 by the freckle

Artist Keeley Durocher attached four table legs to the bottom of the suitcase and spray-painted it a glossy black. via: Design Sponge at Home Shelves made from vintage suitcases by: Ki Nassauer, Editor-in-Chief of Flea Market Style magazine Upcycled Green Suitcase Pet … Continue reading →

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because I said sew

Posted on June 25, 2012 by the freckle

‘because I said sew’ by 3rdlife SilverBlueberr… $45.00 Geninne $30.00 jacklom3 $12.00 saffronandsaeg… $14.00 beautyfound $295.00 thelittlereddo… $23.00 RubyBijou $15.00 mandalinarossa $40.00 FoxtailCreekSt… $26.00 thelostrooms $8.00 ParadaCreation… $19.00 janellelile $30.00 AmeliaKayPhoto… $9.00 QuercusDesign $20.00 stephaniecoleD… $8.00 ShorelineDesig… $7.00 Treasury tool … Continue reading →

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March lovelies

Posted on March 6, 2012 by the freckle

1. “Hello March” image found on Pinterest (sadly, no image source) 2. Vandetta – Wall Wear by Nea 3. Original watercolor lion painting by Elena Romanova of FairySomnia 4. Recycled glass bead necklace – BASILICA … Continue reading →

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taste test

Posted on February 18, 2012 by the freckle

Etsy has a neat feature called the taste test where they show you items based on what you like. Kinda fun! This is a collection of items I put together from my results: ‘taste test says: ‘ by 3rdlife oldnewhouse … Continue reading →

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Friday Favourites: Doily Dreams

Posted on July 15, 2011 by the freckle

I guess I’ve been feeling a little granny-chic lately. I really enjoy nontraditional takes on lace and doilies, it’s so interesting to see such a traditional item used in modern ways, here are some of my favourites: Art by Joana … Continue reading →

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Friday Favourites: Feelin Foxy

Posted on June 17, 2011 by the freckle

Searching for Mr. Fox by Kristiana Pärn The Knit Fox by New Duds Smoke Signals by Bark Decor Red Fox Necklace by Lulu Bug Jewelry Fox Art Print – Falling Flowers by Donna McKenzie

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Friday Favourites: Handmade House Cleaning

Posted on May 27, 2011 by the freckle

All Wool Felted Large Eco Dryer Balls by Green Belle Designs Clean Your Room Pillow by Alexandra Ferguson Hand Crocheted Swiffer Sweeper Mop Cover by Delight Crochet One Mean Machine (8×10 photograph) by Mas Gatos … Continue reading →

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Things I Heart: Vintage Pyrex

Posted on May 6, 2011 by the freckle

Somehow I have become mildly obsessed with vintage pyrex. I say mildly to make myself seem less crazy. Reality is I find myself googling images of pyrex porn more often than I should admit. I daydream of yard sale scores … Continue reading →