Journal

Giveaway Madness!

So remember my fun Bird on a Wire duvet sets I posted about a while back?  You check them out and purchase them at my Etsy shop (just click the button to the right).  Well, Leah over at The Way We Are is doing a giveaway of one of the duvet sets.  So hop on over to her place to enter!  And before you head over, why not enter my Stella & Dot giveawaybelow (I know, you have to scroll past the gross... Read more

Gophers galore

Remember back when I posted about the crazy creatures eating our pumpkins?  Well, soon after, and something I didn't post about, we discovered holes and mound of dirt all over our garden.  After studying said holes and mounds for a bit, I did some research and found out that they were the doing of the infamous pocket gopher.These things are brutal - they eat roots, kill plants, even sever... Read more

SPONSOR GIVEAWAY – Stella & Dot

Meet The Eagle's Nest's First Sponsor! Stella & DotRecently I had the pleasure of meeting Tara Ermark Stella & Dotjewelry and accessories stylist (will link to your website). Tara is a mother of two and has been a Stella & Dot stylist since.... I met her online and was super excited about the products she carries. Stella & Dot sells online and through trunkshows exculsively. They have a great... Read more

Weekend-palooza

So no real major plans this weekend, except do a few meals with friends and hit up a few estate sales. Hopefully there are some treasures to be found. I'm bummed that I can't go to the estate sales until Saturday (most of the ones here start Friday and I have a day job).  That said, I found this lovely estate sale pic on Flickr. Clearly someone loved owls even more than I do. The truly remarkable... Read more

And the winner is…

Photo from Library of Congress Photostream on FlickrAIMEE!Congrats Aimee.  Please email me at jess@nesteaglerock.com with your address so I know where to send the pillow covers. Read more

Malachite Me!

Malachite and agate seem to be everywhere these days.  1. Jim Thompson fabric by Tony Duquette2. Craig Van de Brulle Agate Lamp 3. Faux malachite table from Global Views4. Suzy Hoodless Malachite Rug 5. Box by Global Views6.Cloverleaf Green agate bookends from the Evolution Store Read more

Philly Transformation

So my brother and his wife are moving to New York from Philly and they're renting out their Old City condo in the process. This inspired them do a little spritzing up and to take some beauty shots of their place before packing up their worldly belongings and heading north. It's amazing what a transformation their place has undergone. Here are some before and after pics (and of course, let me know... Read more

Living Room Progress

Indeed, I've been posting about Ikat & Batik's etsy shop a lot lately (check out my GIVEAWAY going on through Thursday below) .  But their stuff is pretty darn awesome, so I'm not feeling bad about being redundant.   I just got my pillow covers in the mail, took a trip to Michael Levine downtown for inserts on the cheap and Voila!  Our living room looks 10 times better. Remember, thisis what it... Read more

Weekend Time!

Just thought I'd leave you for the weekend with this great piece of art from Joel Henriques.  A fun bike and stripes inspired by a Paul Smith sock.  You can get it on ZazzleWhen I have the opportunity, I love stopping by his blog Made by Joel for fun kids' toy ideas, great photography, and a dose of super creativity.  Read more

Ikat Pillow Giveaway!

I mentioned Ikat and Batik's Etsy shop last week on my blog here, and I was so excited about the designs and price point that I ordered a set for myself. I just received my pillow covers and was not disappointed. I can't wait to get the inserts and get them placed around the house - photos of that to come. Ginette was kind enough to donate 2 extra covers for a giveaway! They are a pair of these... Read more

Fab Frugal giveaway

Check out Leah's Fabulous and Frugal pillow giveaway over at The Way We Are...... And come back here to the Eagle's Nest tomorrow for my Ikat pillow giveaway.  Pillows pillows everywhere! Read more