Amy’s Blog
Welcome to my blog where I share vintage-inspired projects, tips, and seasonal inspiration. Have fun exploring my latest blog posts and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for even more vintage fun, straight to your inbox!
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?...
Vintage Notions Comes to Life with Friends!
During this time of year, I truly cherish the special relationships in my life. Things may get hectic around the holidays, but making time for lifelong friends can be a wonderful stress buster...
How Many People Do You Know?
How tech savvy are you? Social media diva? Facebook fiend? ...Or maybe a little unsure of how to approach the ever-changing world of online networking? You might think that social media is one topic...
Stories Behind the Fabric
I love to use my blog here to share with you my thoughts, inspirations, and happenings about all things vintage. I'm the author of Vintage Notions, owner of Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop,...
Rick Rack Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Jen S. for winning the Rick Rack Giveaway! Jen won nearly $70 worth of prizes, including 5 Indygo Junction patterns, an assortment of jumbo rick rack from Wrights, and several...
Recycled Style at The Country Living Fair 2011
The Country Living Fair is always an event that I look forward to! Held in an outdoor setting amongst the hills and beautiful fall color of central Georgia, the event provides the perfect setting to...
Vintage Devil’s Food Cookies – A Not Too Sweet 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...
Rick Rack Giveaway!
Rick rack, ric rac, or rickrack - So many ways to say it, and even more ways to use it! This timeless trim adds instant flair to garments, home decor and more. Dating back to the 1800s, when...
Make Magic With Your Machine!
Are you using your sewing machine to its fullest potential? So many sewers share a fear of venturing beyond those same basic stitches. You might think, for instance, that you have more control when...
Creative and Forever Young
I remember when I was a little girl, I used to think that anyone my mom's age or older was old. This included my school teacher, the mailman, baseball players, sales clerks, etc. I now have an...