Summer Porch 2018
Our Fixer Upper, Design Emily Schmidt Our Fixer Upper, Design Emily Schmidt

Summer Porch 2018

Today I'm sharing my summer patio which I refreshed and redecorated just a little bit since last year.  The biggest change out here was recovering the cushions on my furniture with this black and white striped fabric from Amazon.  The cushions have springs on the inside and are flat on the bottom, so I was able to recover them easily with a staple gun, scissors, and no sewing.  I shared a little more about my porch clean-up process and everything that I added/ changed here

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LexCraft 2018
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

LexCraft 2018

     Emily from Gathered Living and Jacqueline from Lexington Design Co. are excited to host Central Kentucky's first crafting fair, where YOU make! Come ready to create, learn, laugh, and make the best memories with some of the best makers and creators in Kentucky!   Your ticket will include all supplies (for 4 one-hour long creating classes!), a swag bag, and so much more. This isn't just an opportunity to craft and shop, it's an experience. Shop the best handmade vendors, enjoy great food, and learn the funnest crafts from creatives with years of experience. 

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What's NEW: Rewined Barrel Aged
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What's NEW: Rewined Barrel Aged

     The Barrel Aged Collection is inspired by the age old process of barrel aged wine. Each fragrance is inspired by a varietal that still continues the barrel aged process today. Hand-poured in Charleston, South Carolina with all natural soy wax.  We have this new style available in Rewined's best-selling fragrance Pinot Noir.  This earthy, complex wine mimics the ground that produces it. Fresh fig and cranberry, rooted by the rustic aromas of leather and violet, finishing with hints of musky earth tones.  Shop these new candles below!

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How to Style a 4th of July Beverage Station + 3 Easy Summer Drink Recipes
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How to Style a 4th of July Beverage Station + 3 Easy Summer Drink Recipes

One of my favorite ways to entertain outdoors is to set up different food and beverage stations for guest to enjoy.  Putting together a big bar cart or beverage table away from the food set-up gives your guests plenty of drink options and the ability to customize their own drinks, while also freeing up space for food on your counter-tops or buffet!  I love having designated areas for food, drink, and desserts when entertaining as it helps spread guests out and gives them somewhat of an activity to do as they go from station to station. 

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4th of July Decor at the Amsden
Our Fixer Upper, Holidays Emily Schmidt Our Fixer Upper, Holidays Emily Schmidt

4th of July Decor at the Amsden

We are so excited for our first 4th of July at the Amsden!  Every year Versailles has a big 4th of July parade on Main Street and all the festivities are going to take place right outside our doors.  This week I dug out my boxes of vintage flags + bunting to decorate the outside of the Amsden for the holiday.  Stop by to sip and shop with us before or after the parade!

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What's NEW: Leather + Burlap Totes from Indigo Tangerine
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

What's NEW: Leather + Burlap Totes from Indigo Tangerine

   Check out our newest arrivals from Indigo Tangerine!  Indigo Tangerine provides unique alternatives to the typical monogrammed gift using eco-friendly materials and water-based inks. They personalize all their products from their quaint cottage nestled in the woods of Lookout Mountain, GA.  Choose from 4 different styles: Farmer's Market with either Lexington, KY or Versailles, KY; Seed & Supply with either Lexington, KY or Versailles, KY; Versailles zip code "40383"; or Lexington area code "859."  You can shop all of these totes online below or in-store!

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