Amy’s Blog
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Favorite Vintage Advice: Don’t Be a Twiddler
Happy Friday! Let's share another laugh and a look back at one of my favorite findings from my vast library of vintage resources. Each week, I'll post amusing advertisements, articles or advice,...
Favorite Vintage Advice: How Do You Undress?
Happy Friday! Let's share another laugh and a look back at one of my favorite findings from my vast library of vintage resources. Each week, I'll post amusing advertisements, articles or advice,...
Favorite Vintage Advice
As I compiled material for my book Vintage Notions, some of my favorite findings fell under the header Amy B.'s Favorite Vintage Advice From the Quirky to the Conventional. These timeworn tips...
Ringing in the New
I can't believe it's 2012! A new year with new opportunities and new challenges. This is a natural time for each of us to reflect on where we've been and where we are going. I love these thoughtful...
Gifts That Live Forever
Christmas is just around the corner. Soon we will be gathered around the tree, celebrating with our families and giving gifts wrapped in shiny paper and ribbon. Of course, gifts can come in many...
Easy Christmas Greenery
Happy Holidays everyone! We are less than week away from Christmas, and that means its time to start wrapping up your holiday preparations. For decoration, Christmas trees and wreaths may last for...
Spool Craft Christmas
Want to unwind during the holidays? Salvage your thread spools to make a cute Christmas craft! I discovered these adorable handmade ornaments at an antique mall a few years ago. I love how simple...
Inspiring Teachers
In my opinion, inspiration is a gift to be cherished, used, and then passed on to others. That's a huge part of why I share my experiences on my blog with you. While I draw much of my own...
The Handmade Experience
Aren't we all just tired of things? Nobody wants to buy things anymore. We want experiences. These were words spoken in a panel discussion at the Creative Connection Event this past September. They...
NYC Holiday Inspiration
This Thanksgiving, I visited relatives in New York City and had an amazing time taking in the inspiration all around me. The evening before Thanksgiving, I was able to pop in to some of my favorite...
Buttonware Giveaway!
Hi, my name is Amy, and I'm addicted to buttons. Sorting and discovering vintage buttons is one of my favorite creative pastimes! What is it about this commonplace closure that's so appealing? With...
Gathering ‘Round the Thanksgiving 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?...
