Amy’s Blog
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Fresh as a Daisy the Summer Through
Show of hands! Who here has felt a little less-than-feminine when temperatures soar to sweltering triple digits? I love summer as much as the next person, but we ladies know it's tough to feel our...
Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!
Who can resist when struck with a sweet tooth? I know I can't. And the upswing of creative baking and DIY cake decorating is making temptation all the more irresistible. Even though my own creative...
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...
Handmade Undies: A Briefs History
Let's talk about a rather delicate subject. Over the past few months, I've shared with you heaps of vintage inspiration from Mary Brooks Picken and her work at the Woman's Institute. One thing I've...
Vintage Venues Up North
As I travel, I am always looking for vintage inspiration, whether it's a home with wonderful architecture, like this Mackinaw Island estate... or a charming little shop, such as Curiosities in...
Vintage Wisdom with a Modern Voice
Vintage Wisdom, Modern Voice. ”I say these words a lot, but I want you to know that their sentiment comes directly from my soul. This phrase is, to me, a way of summarizing everything that I...
Stitch My Own Suit? Not!
I have yet to talk to a woman who enjoys shopping for a swimsuit it's about as fun as getting a flu shot or shopping for tires. I always avoid until late June this most humbling and painful fashion...
Gladiolas & A Guest
I ran across this patch of gorgeous red gladiolas and couldn't help but photograph it. It is such a bright contrast to the evergreens behind it. While I was shooting I had a visitor - a black and...
Windows Gallery, NYC
I collect windows - on my phone at least! I love the infinite window designs in architecture. New York especially has some gorgeous windows and I photographed them throughout my visit. Are there any...
Small Size, Big Inspiration
Sometimes the littlest ones in our lives provide the biggest inspiration. Several mothers I know never touched a needle and thread before their wee ones came along. While these women nurtured their...
Savor Simplicity: the Art of Summer Entertaining
In that sublime season after the kids are out of school and before the full heat of summer descends, life seems to move in one direction outdoors. More than just a change of environment, this is a...
Small-time Celebrations
One of my favorite ways to celebrate the Fourth is by doing it small. Here in Kansas City, our friends celebrate every year with the Cherry Bomb neighborhood parade in their cul-de-sac. The ritual...
