Archives for July 2018

07/31/2018

Picking Blueberries and What to Do with Them

Once mid summer hits beaches, firecrackers and anything involving a flotation device begins to lose its recreational appeal. Finding new ways to extend the season becomes more urgent as Back to School promotions infiltrate the shopping aisles. Connect with the outdoors and contribute to a healthy lifestyle by picking your own fruit as an alternative summer event. We chose blueberries because an abundance of this anti-oxidant rich fruit is always welcomed in our household.

The natural appeal of fresh picked blueberries.

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Posted By jdemontravel

07/24/2018

Block Prints Command Summer Style

There’s a profile attached to those who adore block prints, showing a devotion to the design like titled ladies who dwell in homes heavy on chintz. Though it lends a more relaxed environment over a floral manor house jammed with twee and portraits of relations who married cousins. Hand block printing is a centuries-old trade originating in India and Asia, further stretching to other parts of the world, which uses ink dyed woodcuts to embellish material for an artisanal quality.

Block prints is versatile with a casual, organic style.

The textiles are typically little girl’s nightgown soft, designed in a range of color combinations, which elevate the piece to heirloom material. Indicative of boho or surfer style, it also has an elegant side that Julia Amory, Founder of India Amory, does so well in her collections. “Block prints are whimsical and casual but mixes so elegantly with more formal pieces,” says Julia. “It’s the perfect backdrop for a slightly undone summer table. Never to formal or overdone”

Julia Amory sets an en plein air table that mixes classic elements with haute earthy touches. Even the way she dresses relates to the theme, as seen in her barefoot ladylike style. Photo courtesy of India Amory.

Hand block prints are a dependable element to enliven an ensemble. “Our block prints incorporate elements of traditional Indian design in a fresh and playful way,” says Julia. We rely on inspiration from provincial French block print design as well.” Contemporary block prints tap into this traditional method for a modern effect, which any gypsy with a penchant for luxury will love.

Our favorite hand block prints finds:

: 1. Sascha towels

: 2. Table linen and napkin set

: 3. Hatch runner

: 4. Jemina pillow cover

: 5. Cambria quilt

: 6. Petite Croix napkins

: 7. Diya quilt square

: 8. Floral napkin set

: 9. Paisley pareo

: 10. Joie fabric

: 11. Pom poms Dupatta scarf

: 12. Easy floral pillowcase

: 13. Hollyhock fabric

: 14. Kiara shower curtain

: 15. Pineapple frond fabric

: 16. Elephants quilt

John Robshaw towels 2. Tilonia Sprig linen set 3. Block Shop textiles runner 4. Roberta Roller Rabbit pillow cover 5. Cambria quilt 6. Petite Croix napkins 7. Kalyana Textiles quilt 8. Kariby Krity napkin set 9. India Amory pareo 10. Kari Fisher Designs swatches 11. Mia + Finn scarf 12. Kerry Cassill pillowcase 13. Clay McLaurin fabric 14. Pom Pom at home shower curtain 15. Soane UK fabric 16. Natural Quilts quilt

Posted By jdemontravel

07/17/2018

50 Activities for a Kid’s Electronics-Free Summer

A few things need to be avoided in the summer: sunburn, bugs, crowded beaches, hearing the ice cream truck’s eery melody right before dinner and anything that can be plugged in. After a winter of bad weather, where escaping into computer worlds became a symptom of the season, make up for the lost time by engaging in an electronics-free summer.

Games you played with as a kid never cease to amuse.

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07/10/2018

You Can Eat Pizza Everyday with Variety

Hashtag blessed profiles omit the real family time. You won’t see the strife over agreeing on a program everyone can watch. Leaving the house at the same time. Finding common ground in the distribution of household chores. Though agreement can be found in two areas: pizza and the family dog (more on the family dog for another story). How can you serve pizza regularly without it being pulled from a cardboard box? We spent a month creating different versions that are simple, delicious, even healthy and all-natural to promote a happy home.

Recipe: Grilled Salad Pizza

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07/02/2018

Why Stripes Will Always Be Classic

Show your stripes and we do not mean simply in a patriotic way. Architects of the American flag secured a classic when stitching thirteen red and white lines to create one striking symbol. The pattern has movement, adding adornment on everything from wallpaper to phone cases. Stripes inject instant chic to an otherwise unmotivated ensemble. Wear stripes with denim and you have casual cool. Pair a striped dress with leather sandals and Mediterranean flair happens. Dress a pig in stripes… You get it.