Thoughts from our Fall 2020 Home and Gift Buying Trip
What we're inspired by this Fall... We just returned home from a condensed version of our fall home decor and gift buying trip. The fall market, like everything else this year, was definitely not...
View ArticleGift Guide: Gifts for Her
In a year that has been far from normal, we're finding that the most popular gifts this season are those items falling into the cozy, practical and traditional categories. Here, we've rounded up a few...
View ArticleTrend Report: Warm, Natural and Everyday Celebrations
There are so many reasons to love the month of January. The Christmas decorations and clutter have been packed away. The holiday frenzy has subsided. All of the cookies and sweets are gone -- thank...
View ArticleSpring Accessories are Here
Just yesterday, during my daily walk dog walk, I saw a bright, beautiful planter of colorful wildflowers on my neighbor’s driveway. Yes! It’s a sign that spring is right around the corner (at least...
View ArticleFinding things we love...
When we stumbled upon this little candle company in Atlanta and had the opportunity to meet the owner, we knew we’d found something special! We LOVE it when we find great energy and passion in...
View Article#givegifts
With all the loss and uncertainties this past year and a half brought us, I am honoring the present and all the small silver linings that I found during that time. I’m trying to maintain the good...
View ArticleSummer 2021 Buying Trip: Gift and Home Decor Trends
Our gift and home décor buying trips always fill us with inspiration, creativity and excitement. And this summer's trip was no different. We just returned from the Atlanta Gift and Home Decor Market –...
View ArticleWhat's your Enneagram Type?
I had never heard the term ‘Enneagram’ until one day, my daughter called from college and asked me my Enneagram type. I was clueless, but intrigued. I jumped online (natural habit to quickly...
View Article2022 Atlanta Home and Gift Market Report
Colors, Trends and New Products There is lots to love about January… but what we look forward to most is our semi-annual visit to the Atlanta Home and Gift Market. After a busy holiday season, it is...
View Article“Be a Pilgrim, Not a Tourist”
Our mission to find great gifts for the adventure traveler in your life This quote (from Matthew Kelly) was the theme of our most recent trip to Peru. Kelly and I were determined to not merely check...
View ArticleWhat's New for 2024
Back from our Winter Buying Shows… Attending the industry gift shows twice a year is almost like looking at crystal ball. The markets and the hundreds of vendors we see give us a glimpse of what’s to...
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