Amy’s Blog
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Vintage Made Modern: Timeless Toys
There is something special about creating a stuffed toy. You make something with a distinct personality that will enrich someone’s life. Also, making a stuffed toy requires different sewing...
Recycled Style: Stitch a Shopper
Paper or plastic? Neither! If you thought the bring-your-own-bag trend at grocery stores was a recent movement, you may be surprised to learn that some shoppers were loading their own tree-hugging...
Gathering ’round the Table
Thanksgiving is a holiday when we can hopefully put away the distractions and stresses of our daily lives and come together for a day of food, family, and fun. And where is that we come together?...
A Royal October
Here we are at the beginning of November and I finally have been reflecting on the Royal celebration that consumed my family and our city for the month of October. As you may have heard, the Kansas...
Holiday Inspiration: Serving in Buffet Fashion
With the holidays coming up, I looked to my Inspiration newsletters for some vintage party advice. The Department of Cookery never lets me down! I want to share this article on Serving in Buffet...
Define or be Fined!
It's no secret that I greatly admire the life and work of Mary Brooks Picken. I've shared with you many of her words of wisdom, helpful advice, and thoughtful stories. She was constantly at work on...
Vintage Notions Book Club Halloween!
While I haven't gotten very far (or, to be honest, started) my Halloween planning, my friend has. She Boo'ed us last week! Have you been Boo'ed? It is similar to the May Day basket idea, but with a...
A Not-So-Sweet Recipe for a Halloween Treat!
Sweets and treats come in a seemingly endless supply during the season of Halloween... Candy corn, cookies, Snickers, Twix, bubble gum, candy, chocolate, gummies....so many options with one common...
Vintage Image Ideas: Decoupaged Clip Board
Do you love our vintage images, but are unsure what to do with them? Well, here is an idea for you! Add some pizzazz to your office supply by decoupaging your brown, boring clipboard. For this...
Favorite Vintage Advice: Napkin Etiquette
The holiday season is approaching, which means one thing: Parties! Whether it be dinners, cocktails, soirees or shindigs, you will want to be on your best behavior this holiday season. The Woman's...
Dressing Your Fabric Pumpkin – What NOT To Wear
Last Christmas I found something very exciting in my stocking - dried pumpkin stems! It is an unusual gift, but I had requested my parents to save their pumpkin stems from last fall. You see, I was...
Royal blue skies in Kansas City!
Last week an accidental drop of my laptop led to an emergency trip to the Apple store on The Plaza. Established in 1922 by J. C. Nichols and designed architecturally after Seville, Spain, the Plaza...