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Easy Tips for Hanging Pictures + Wall Decor in Your Home
Design, DIY Emily Schmidt Design, DIY Emily Schmidt

Easy Tips for Hanging Pictures + Wall Decor in Your Home

   One of the requests I get most from clients is to help them arrange and hang their wall decor.  I cannot tell you how many homes I have visited that have a fully decorated house but still have blank walls, just because they don't know where to get started and are afraid to "mess up."  That's why I've gathered up all my best tips and tricks that make hanging wall decor and frames as easy as possible.  Throughout my experience hanging wall decor in my own home, client's homes, businesses and restaurants, as well as retail and offices, I have learned a lot from trial and error, as well as from working with all different shapes, sizes, and types of wall decor.   Take a look at my top tips, must-have tools, favorite tutorials, and more below! 

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Autumn Cheeseboard Workshops
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

Autumn Cheeseboard Workshops

Come join me to learn how to assemble the perfect cheeseboard at the Amsden! I will share my tips and tricks while demonstrating how I put together my cheeseboards step by step.  Each attendee will receive a take home guide to assembling their charcuterie at home, as well as a goodie bag with some of my styling must-haves! This class will focus on autumn entertaining, ingredients, and fall recipes! Throughout the class, we can all taste and enjoy the cheeseboard together with complimentary coffee drinks and/or wine from the Amsden Coffee Club!  View details below + scroll down to reserve your spot!

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The Amsden is Hiring!
Our Fixer Upper Emily Schmidt Our Fixer Upper Emily Schmidt

The Amsden is Hiring!

 We are hiring at the Amsden Coffee Club for baristas that are available to work weekends during the fall and holiday season.  You do not have to have coffee experience to apply (although it is a plus!).  We are looking for applicants who are at least 16 and are responsible and dedicated, friendly, self-motivated, and dependable.  Please fill out the applicant inquiry form below if you are interested or send your resume and availability to amsdencoffeeclub@gmail.com.  We may follow up to meet you for an interview!

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Custom Paint Color Consultations
Design Emily Schmidt Design Emily Schmidt

Custom Paint Color Consultations

One of the hardest parts of home ownership and the design process is making decisions about the perfect paint colors for your home.  Paint truly is the easiest and most dramatic way to transform any room or update an outdated space without spending a ton of money.  Not only is it difficult to narrow down all the options available, but also to know what shades work together for trim, doors, and ceilings, as well as how to create a color scheme that will flow seamlessly from room to room.  I know how hard it is hard to make these decisions on your own, which is why today I will be opening up a select number of spots for custom color consultations with me in your home! 

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Summer Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Salami, + Arugula
Recipes Emily Schmidt Recipes Emily Schmidt

Summer Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Salami, + Arugula

      I've said it before, but some of my all-time favorite recipes come from Southern Living magazine, particularly their summer issues.  This is another favorite that I tweaked the instructions for just slightly, but overall kept the ingredients pretty much the same.  The simple balsamic and olive oil penne pasta base is so light, flavorful, and perfect for summer.  It also allows the dish to be able to be served both hot or cold, and makes it compatible with a variety of different ingredients if you want to switch it up!  This is a great "clean out your fridge" pasta as you can customize it as you want with any kind of cold cuts, Italian cheese, and roasted vegetables. 

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