Pattern Picks of the Week 8/8
August is a popular month for vacationing and our travel-related Pattern Picks this week reflect that…
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Shopping Around…Vacation Finds
August is here and many are enjoying the last stretch of summer by hitting the road & going on vacation! This week, we’re featuring some fun & functional things we’ve found on display in various shops while on holiday this summer…
AFB Art Marketplace: Fresh Designs 8/5
Take a look at some of the NEW Designs we’ve added to the AFB Art Marketplace…
“Oh I Wish I Were…A Pretty Patterned Plate”
More summery patterns were calling out to be seen this season and we thought these designs would get noticed adorning the surface of a plate, making ordinary dishware into party-ware…
Pattern Picks of the Week 8/1
We seem to be indulging in a lot of summer foods lately so it’s fitting that our Pattern Picks this week feature some classic seasonal favorites…
Shopping Around…Frozen Summertime Treats
Summer is full of fun in the sun and seasonal treats, like popsicles and other frozen favorites to keep cool in the hot weather. Our kids have been having a blast riding their bikes up to 7-11 to buy Slurpees a few times a week in addition to some jaunts to Homer’s, our local […]
AFB Art Marketplace: Fresh Designs 7/29
Happy Monday! We’re kicking the week off with some beautiful, blue-hued inspiration from FRESH designs we’ve added to the AFB Art Marketplace…
“Oh I Wish I Were…An Accent Pillow”
We could not ignore a few patterns with a lovely summer vibe that were calling out to be something noticeable this season! We answered their call and made them into pillows. We think all of these designs would be perfect as outdoor throw pillows, adding fresh colors to accent patio furniture and make […]
Pattern Picks of the Week 7/25
After the bounty that we picked up at the Farmers Market, we were tasked with eating it all. We’ve been taking the produce on-the-go with us to many, many little league baseball games this week–picnicking in the park, noshing on fresh fruits & veggies instead of the typical ballpark fare. And all that great […]
Shopping Around the Farmers Market
In the midwest, we not only look forward to the warm temperatures, but the fantastic fruits and veggies that summer brings! Fortunately, we have many areas nearby that host weekly Farmers Markets where local farmers bring their fresh produce to sell to us suburbanites. This week, we stopped by our town’s seasonal market […]