Author Archives for Amy Weaver

Going Green

January 26, 2016 7:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  With a couple of months left until spring, it is common for a case of the blues to begin to settle in. Combat this by treating your home to the gift of green. Rooting plants in water is one of the most hands-off stylish ways to bring a little green into your home. This works especially well if you do…


‘The Mart’

January 18, 2016 9:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

America’s Mart comes twice a year for one week – and designers, business owners, and trend setters join together to experience this event where vendors set up shop to show off their newest lines of product. Staying up-to-date and current is of great importance to all of us, so we decided to take a day trip there ourselves. Get an eyeful of some…


Trending: Tie-Dye to Try

January 12, 2016 8:48 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  Tie-dye has been quietly making a comeback. Today’s tie-dye has more to do with the ancient Japanese tie-dyeing technique of shibori than with the style of colorful t-shirts we use to wear as kids. The term ‘shibori’ refers to many different ways of dying cloth in ancient Japanese tradition, but the term has recently become a trendy way to describe any indigo-dyed cloth. This…


The Perfect Seaside Getaway

January 5, 2016 3:54 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  It’s right about now when the reality that winter is here and will be sticking around for a while begins to set in. If, like us, you’re already dreaming of a sunny vacation at the beach, we’re about to make it a lot easier for you to envision with a tour of what we’d consider a beautiful seaside escape. Located on…


Gift Wrapping Alternatives

December 23, 2015 4:05 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

  If you find yourself in a pinch without wrapping paper, or simply want to add a few handmade items to the gifts under your tree – as long as you have a few yards of basic paper in your hands there are tons of simple gift wrapping ideas out there. From craft paper, fabric remnants and paper cut-outs to photos, garland…


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