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Court Street Progressive Brunch
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

Court Street Progressive Brunch

Join us for a progressive brunch on Court Street in downtown Versailles to sample + see Versailles' new businesses!
The Amsden Coffee Club, Amsden Bourbon Bar, and Rolling Oven Taproom will each be offering a different brunch beverage and food item. You can stroll from place to place at your leisure, in any order, and sample them all! Your ticket covers your food and drink at all three locations during the event. Come join us for the most epic brunch experience in the heart of downtown Versailles!

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Valentine's Day Floral Deliveries
Holidays, Design Emily Schmidt Holidays, Design Emily Schmidt

Valentine's Day Floral Deliveries

Valentine's Day is just around the corner- make your gifting a little easier by letting us put together a beautiful custom floral arrangement for you!  Whether you want to surprise that special someone or just treat yourself, we have several options available from bouquets and arrangements to monthly floral subscriptions! For bouquets, you can choose from 5-10 stems, all wrapped in kraft paper + tissue with a coordinating ribbon. All floral arrangements include a unique vintage jar or vase that will perfectly coordinate with your arrangement (choose from 5-15 stems). And our fresh flower subscriptions allow you to gift a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly delivery of a 10 stem arrangement with vase for one flat monthly fee! All packages include local delivery and a perfectly arranged presentation that is sure to impress!

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Save the Date: Galentine's Day Sip + Shop
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

Save the Date: Galentine's Day Sip + Shop

Grab your gal pals + join us for our 2nd annual Galentine's Sip + Shop at the Amsden!
We have tons of fun + activities lined up for the day:


-Valentine's drink specials, donuts, + treats at the coffee shop
-Free braid bar + makeup bar at the mercantile (please bring cash for tips!)
-Discounts + giveaways at the mercantile
-Valentine's Day photo booth with Casey and Sara Pictures
-Valentine's cocktails at the Amsden Bourbon Bar
-Make + take Valentine station for kids!

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Sheetpan Short Rib Nachos
Recipes Emily Schmidt Recipes Emily Schmidt

Sheetpan Short Rib Nachos

Superbowl Sunday is just around the corner and one of my favorite football-watching foods has always been nachos! When it comes to nachos, the more toppings, the better! These sheetpan nachos have it all: shredded shortribs, peppers, black beans, pico and guacamole, plenty of cheese, and they’re topped with a cool + tangy lime cilantro crema. We used short ribs from Kentucky Darling Meats, a local father-daughter duo who raises antibiotic-free beef that is pasture raised and grain finished in Stanford, Kentucky. They were so kind to gift us with a meat bundle and we have been so impressed with how good all the beef has been! They have tons of beef + meat bundles available and they can ship even if you aren’t local (visit their website here for more information)! The short ribs were such a perfect topping for these nachos- they have amazing flavor but also are so fall-apart-tender that they are easy to eat as well.

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Valentine's Cheeseboard Workshop with Bourbon + Wine Pairings
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

Valentine's Cheeseboard Workshop with Bourbon + Wine Pairings

Come celebrate an early Valentine’s Day date night learning how to assemble the perfect cheeseboard at the Amsden! I will share my tips and recipes while demonstrating how I put together my cheeseboards step by step. Throughout the workshop, we will all taste and enjoy the cheeseboard together with three complimentary bourbon or wine pairings specifically chosen to compliment the ingredients.  Each attendee will receive a take home guide to assembling their charcuterie at home, as well as access to my online guide which is frequently updated with additional recipes + tips.

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Join the Gathered Living Decorating Club!
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Join the Gathered Living Decorating Club!

Introducing the Gathered Living Decorating Club! Want to begin transforming your home into the space of your dreams for under $20 a month? Every club member receives dedicated custom design services each month that you can use for anything and everything you may need help with in your home. You’ll also get exclusive access to our shopping events at our favorite local home decor shops. At the events, I’ll help you shop and guide you on how to style your purchases once you get home! You’ll also receive a special discount or gift with purchase during the event.

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John Woodford's Vintage Southern Nursery

John Woodford's Vintage Southern Nursery

We welcomed our sweet John Woodford into the world on November 26th, 2019, exactly a week after his due date. Almost two months have simultaneously flown and crept by since then, but I am loving every second of watching this precious boy grow. John Woodford has slept in his nursery every night since the first night we came home, so this room is getting plenty of use. I wanted to finish it completely before he arrived, and since he took his time, I had plenty of extra days to work on it! There are still a few things I want to add here and there, especially now that I have a better idea of what we need practicality wise, but overall I love how it turned out. It’s the perfect mix of traditional southern, modern, and vintage with sentimental keepsakes throughout. I loved designing this space as it was just an empty, blank white room when I started a few months ago.

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Decluttering + Organizing Workshop with the Home Sanctuary
Emily Schmidt Emily Schmidt

Decluttering + Organizing Workshop with the Home Sanctuary

Join Katie and Kari of The Home Sanctuary for an interactive workshop focusing on decluttering + organizing for the new year. They will share their overall process for de-cluttering the most common spaces in your home including: master closets, pantries, and linen closets; share their favorite budget-friendly products that you can use to organize each of these spaces; and guide a hands-on activity so you can practice your new-found organizing skills.

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