I'm back! What a lovely weekend it was. I didn't end up pinning as much as I had originally planned, but that's ok. Where I'm at is exactly where I'm supposed to be :) In other news, I thought I would share some rockin' recent finds from Etsy. Man, that site is truly a wonderland of awesome everything. Check it …
Exciting Finds on Etsy
Believe it or not, I've just discovered Etsy. (I know! What is wrong with me?!) Granted I heard about it ages ago, but I never slowed down long enough to peek for myself. Amazing! This is an excellent resource for vintage finds and handcrafted wares. Take a …
Style In Focus: Art Deco
When it comes to Art Deco, the word GLAMOUR says it all. A middle ground for modernism, Art Deco was geometric, streamlined, super sleek and sexy. This style occurred during the financial boom of the 20s-30s, but was short lived because of WWII. Examples of Art Deco architecture include the Chrysler Building, Radio City …
Style In Focus: Arts & Crafts
Next up, Arts and Crafts. One of my absolute favorites, this style developed in response to the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. At a time where machines were quickly replacing talented artisans with inferior products, the Craftsman Movement was about celebrating traditional skills and creativity as well as …
Color In Focus: Turquoise
Hello again! I'm having such a great time with these colorful posts - hopefully you are enjoying them as well. Next in our series is what I would refer to as Blue-Green or Turquoise. Although Pantone may have coined their "Turquoise" as Color of the Year for 2010, I wouldn't consider Blue-Green to be out of …
Lighting Update
If you haven't noticed by now, the sun has been setting earlier and our days are growing shorter. With less natural light we turn to artificial sources to light up our homes and offices. Unfortunately far too many homes suffer from poor or ugly lighting. But have no fear - Aimee is here. Have you experienced a …