I have been meaning to tell you...

Our online sewing class ended this weekend and I'm sad that it's over... we had such a wonderful group of women excited to learn to sew and thrilled everytime they completed a project-- they inspired me daily :) Now that Home Ec is over (ie. the projects are all posted), I have lots of things to catch up on and then I'm taking a long overdue holiday (I'll still be blogging and doing emails on my holiday, but I'm looking forward to no list for a week or two). Being so busy this last month, I feel like I've forgotten to tell you some stuff!


Here's a little list of exciting things:

- My friend Violet is coming for 2 weeks and I'm really excited to spend lots of time with her! We feel like sisters and have the best time together. I'm driving to the States on the 22nd to pick her up and we're staying there for a night to shop... then she's coming to Winnipeg for 2 weeks where we'll do lots of fun stuff... a hair day at Holly's salon, fun meals, Violet's 1st time at the cabin, practicing new make-up techniques (i've been obsessed with Youtube make-up tutorials this weekend), a fondue party, crafts, grocery shopping (Violet LOVES grocery shopping), and lots of silly girl time :) And maybe, a live episode of LA-TV with both of us! :)

- I'm making over my blog in October and I'm very very excited! I've had this on my to-do list for months and I'm finally making it a priority!

- Freckled Nest Design is expanding again! I'll introduce you to our newest designer in the next month and I think you'll love her just as much as Kyla and I do... she's a beautiful soul and talented designer & illustrator!

- Keith and I are working on things and I can see us getting back together officially in the next few months :) I've missed him like crazy and he missed me. We've been hanging out and he's making me incredibly happy :)

- I got a new computer last week, a 17" Macbook Pro. It's crazy amazing and takes up my whole lap.

- Pumpkin Spice Latte's are so good.

- I have some really fun blog posts coming up (starting next week): a craft tutorial, Q & Answers, the Dress Series Part 3, features on cool flickr & etsy people, and a video blog that's making me laugh constantly (need to make it still).

- Reno's on my house will be starting soon... it's gonna be a crazy experience (living amongst it with Lola) and I'm excited to show you some peaks along the way! First = new floors!

- Lastly, I wanna say that I really appreciate you. When I started this blog, I added a site meter and it gave the option to start your counter at a certain number. I was so relieved because I didn't want to lose the 32 hits I had collected in my first few months (mostly my Mom)... and now to be past half a million and still growing rapidly, I can't believe my eyes! Thank you for reading my blog, it really does mean a lot to me and I love sharing my world & faves for you to read :) I'm honored to have you here.

xo, LA

27 comments:

  1. Oh dear! I'm so happy to hear about all of your updates. A few in particular make me really giddy <3

    Enjoy your well deserved holiday!

    xo. Kyla

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  2. I know Im a late bird but I would love to get access to your online home ec sewing blog. I sent you an email ( I know Im desperate) Please let me know how I can pay or what I can do to get access!?

    Thank you! In love with your blog!
    Caroline

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  3. LA, you are the shit. I LOVE love love love sewing class and am sad that it's over, too! Thanks so much for your hard work. It was the best class ever. I want you all to do an advanced version now that we're all sewing wizards. ;) Thanks again, and I'm happy for all your updates! Wee!

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  4. So exciting to hear all your wonderful plans. How sneaky of you to put that little detail about you and Keith in the middle of it all! Awesome news! :D

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  5. Congrats on the well deserved vacation. I was a silent HomeEC participant, but I am loving all of the tutorials!

    Cannot wait to see the blog makeover

    http://www.gingibersnap.com

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  6. LA- I'm sad about Home Ec ending too. :(

    But, I wanted to thank you again for teaching it! It was so inspiring and I enjoyed it so much. I already knew how to sew, but was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned. I think my favorite was the nearly private chat I had with you and Courtney at the end. The next day I went and applied as a seamstress/designer at a local boutique (similar to RVA) and I have an interview this week! I never would have done this gaining the confidence I did during Home Ec. You guys rock! xoxo
    Micalah

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  7. I think there are probably more than 32 hits from me Leigh-Ann!!! :)
    Looking forward to Violet coming to Winnipeg and the cabin. :)

    Love Momma

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  8. LA, your blog has become one of my favorites over the last year and i'm so happy to hear that things are going in a great direction for you. you're one of the hardest working people and it's incredibly inspiring to watch you make things happen for yourself. you are definitely kickass, girl :)

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  9. omg, your happiness makes me happy.
    is to follow your blog, but almost never happened, but I really like your photos and your posts.

    I hope, if you can stop by my blog
    http://roseblack217.blogspot.com/
    http://roseblack217.blogspot.com/

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  10. This is very sweet Leigh-Ann. Thanks for the little update and it sounds like you'll be having a wonderful September/October season! So happy for you lady!

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  11. I am so excited to hear about all the fun things you have planned..I don't always have time to leave a comment but I always read your blog..I love it :-)
    Have a great day freckles :-)

    Vanessa

    p.s I have pretty much swiped my son's macbook on a permanent basis-good thing he has another mac desktop..I want to chuck my pc out the window..teehee! So I toooootaly understand why you love your mac!

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  12. I am so happy that things are going well for you. I am looking forward to seeing your renos on your house.

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  13. yay!
    Can't wait to have you and Violet at the salon! Sounds like you have a great visit planned. :)
    I'm happy that you've got lots of good things happening for you right now. <3

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  14. Yey so glad you and Keith are sorting things out! All couples have problems but if you're meant to be, you're meant to be :)

    Wish we had pumpkin spice lattes in England :( It's feeling very much like autumn over here.

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  15. I love your list and that you're so happy! Have fun with your friend these next few weeks!

    Sarah M

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  16. Keep up the substantial blogging! Your pictures sure are pretty and all, but I'd be 100% lying if I said I didn't miss reading about your fun adventures and past!
    :D
    <3

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  17. So happy to hear ALL of your good news. Hope everything works out - eeek!!!!

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  18. What fun! And what a great September you're going to have - can't wait to hear all about it!

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  19. I'm buying my sewing machine tomorrow, so Home Ec is just beginning for me! I can't wait to make all your fun projects! Yayyy!!!!

    http://www.newlybirds.blogspot.com/

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  20. Look out Canada.. I'm comin' for your produce!!

    I'm so excited! I love you, Miss Lala! Eeeeeep!

    (That's a lot of exclamations)

    <3

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  21. LA! Just want to say that I love you! I am old enough to be your mother, and you feel like the best combo, daughter and friend! (My daughter and my best friend love you too, thanks to me!)
    Have fun with Violet, pumpkin spice coffee yum! And lots of love to you and Keith, you made such a cute couple, I was so sad for you both <3
    Karen in Denver

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  22. I love hearing good news! How fun!! I really can't wait to see your blog's makeover! I've been wondering what's going on with it because you told us the makeover would be on march. And it's september now. :) Are you moving to Typepad?

    Can't wait to all the upcoming posts! And thank *you* for your blog, after all we are here because you make visiting here such a fun experience. :)

    Efrat K

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  23. I'm so thrilled that I signed up for home ec together with a friend and that we both have to wait untill fall to start! And that we'll both live in Berlin by that time and enjoy it together! So excited that the fun of your class is not over for me yet, but still to come! Thanks so much!
    Keep blogging! And goodluck with your manfriend!!

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  24. I really like your blog:) Sad I could not do the home ec his time, hope you have something like that again in the future:)...look forward to your new site make-over.

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  25. Yay for happy news! I'm so glad everything is looking so glorious for you! You deserve it. :)

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  26. I am so glad to hear about you and Keith...hope it works out for you guys :)

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  27. LA, you make me so incredibly happy! I'm really excited for all of these wonderful changes for you. I'm sad I won't be seeing any more project posts for Home Ec (though still have a LOT of catching up to do!), it's been amazing having this class led by you 3 lovely ladies.

    Congratulations on everything and I seriously wish I didn't live so far from so many amazing, crafty people!

    xo

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