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Homespun Forte Has Moved!

aimee — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:36:12 +0000

Through the past four seasons, Homespun Forte has come full circle. Started while planning my wedding, I have married the man of my dreams, taken on a new photography career, decorated my house, re-decorated my house, and started the new show Suddenly Inspired – all on Homespun Forte! With all of this change that has taken place – I have decided it’s time to move with it! Time to combine forces with my man, Troy Grover.

Check out our new blog Keeping Up With The Grovers and be sure to subscribe to see our latest photo shoots & homespun posts by me! All of the same good stuff combined on one blog!

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Suddenly Inspired / Polyvore

aimee — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:58:44 +0000

Me & Lindye had a lot of fun filming this latest episode of Suddenly Inspired. Polyvore – has become one of our new FAV sites! You can create custom collages using actual merchandise & products you find online! The Polyvore site is extremely helpful in creating inspiration boards for your wedding because each image saves the description, pricing and link from where it was found. Perfect for sending to bridesmaids right? Check out this episode’s easy tutorial & get inspired to create your own Polyvore!

I would love to see what you come up with! Be sure to leave a link in the comment section so we can all check out your design!!!

Suddenly Inspired | Polyvore from Lindye Galloway on Vimeo.

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I LOVE Danish.

aimee — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:58:04 +0000

And not just danish pastries! I have discovered a new style that I just can’t get enough of…Danish Modern. After getting married I have learned to embrace compromise. I love vintage decor & Troy loves all things modern – we’ve got to find a compromise somewhere :) This past week we bought a new couch (yay!) and I have been looking for some other new pieces for our house. While I was cruising around craigslist one day (yes, I know craigslist) I kept seeing furniture with sleek modern lines and a vintage feel. I thought – “what style is THAT? Oooooh I like it I like it!” After some research, I found that others out there are really digging this style. It’s hip streamline vintage. Not old bulky musty grandma. I created a little modge podge of this style below! I wish I could plan my wedding again & do a modern Danish theme! Isn’t that cake awesome!? Mmmm…cut me a slice of that!

(1) Modern Danish, (2) Chair, (3) Couch, (4) Credenza, (5) Cake, (6) design

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Suddenly Inspired / First Look

aimee — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:41:49 +0000

Get the first look at your love on your wedding day! Lindye and I tell you all about it on this episode of Suddenly Inspired!

Suddenly Inspired | First Look from Lindye Galloway on Vimeo.

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Suddenly Inspired / Fresh Coffee Body Scrub

aimee — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:18:31 +0000

This fresh coffee body scrub will leave your skin smooth, refreshed, and wedding day ready! Makes great gifts too, so just add your own designer’s touch. Watch this body scrub episode and become “mad scientists” with Lindye and I!

Suddenly Inspired | Fresh Coffee Body Scrub from Lindye Galloway on Vimeo.

For instructions on how to make your own coffee body scrub, click HERE to visit my previous post & see a complete shopping list + photos!

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Suddenly Inspired on Wedding Chicks!

aimee — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:24:13 +0000

Exciting news! The show, Suddenly Inspired, that I co-host with Lindye Galloway was featured on Wedding Chicks this week! You won’t want to miss this episode – DIY placemats that you can incorporate into your wedding – or use at home! Be sure to stop by the Wedding Chicks to see additional photos & leave some love!

Suddenly Inspired DIY Placemats from Lindye Galloway on Vimeo.

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A little fun in Muir Woods

aimee — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:34:41 +0000

Troy & I are still in Northern California! We traveled up here to shoot a wedding near Yosemite & have had an amazing time traveling with Troy’s parents! Here are a couple of fun shots Troy took of me while visiting Muir Woods. So far, that has been my favorite spot! I loved the amazing smell of the trees, the warm sun & the ‘alive’ feeling I got walking through God’s creation! There is nothing like it!

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Fresh Coffee Body Scrub. DIY.

aimee — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:59:45 +0000

Last year, while I worked at a spa – I tried this amazing body scrub by Red Flower’s Hammam line called the”Lemon coffee blossom olive stone scrub.” I LOVED how energizing the coffee in the scrub was & how it made my skin SO soft. With only a little of the Red Flower scrub left in the jar – I decided to play mad scientist & recreate it with none other than the Magic Bullet.

The ingredients listed on the jar include coffee, crushed almond, sugar, lemon rind, orange peel, black olive, fresh lemon juice and Neroli oil. Most of these are basic kitchen essentials – the only ingredient I had to track down was the essential oil Neroli. I found a small jar at Whole Foods -(but I think there are less expensive options out there).

Complete Shopping List

1 Small can of organic olives

2. One Orange

3. Two Lemons

4. Coffee grinds (preferably dark)

5. Handful of organic almonds

6. Organic Sugar

7. Neroli Essential Oil (from a health food store)

Directions

Step One: Once you have all of your ingredients, peel one orange and one lemon and process the rind as fine as you can.

Step Two: Squeeze both lemons and set aside the juice.

Step Three: Combine 3Tbsp ground coffee, 3Tbsp crushed almonds, and 4Tbsp sugar into your magic bullet (or other food processor).

Step Four: Add 3 chopped olives, 1Tbsp lemon rind, 1Tbsp orange rind, 2 Tbsp Lemon juice, and 2 Tsp Neroli oil and blend blend blend! (I had to stir the mixture a few times & continue to blend to get the right consistency).

Feel free to tweak the recipe as you find fit! It may need a little extra Neroli/lemon juice for zest. Below you can see my final result on the left next to Red Flower’s authentic scrub on the right. I would say they look pretty close!

Use

This body scrub is great for use in the bath/shower. Leaves your skin feeling soft & rejuvenated. Small batches are recommended – if you make more than you can use, give some to a friend :)

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Cutie Pie.

aimee — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:12:00 +0000

The past three weeks my husband & I have traveled to three states, & have shot four weddings! The busy season has begun! I had to share this ADORABLE picture of the flower girl from our last wedding in Omaha. Isn’t she just the CUTEST thing? I LOVE little kids that wear glasses. She even has her little nails painted pink! I hope this puts a smile on your face today!

Stay tuned this week for an easy homemade body scrub on the blog :)

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Balboa Island Tresures.

aimee — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:31:18 +0000

This Saturday, my neighbor Lydia & I vowed to wake up at 6am and conquer the much anticipated Balboa Island garage sale. I went to bed early & work up bright eyed & bushy tailed. We started our morning off with a quick trip to Starbucks & some fresh baked treats from the Cinnamon Roll Fair.

Then we shopped shopped shopped! Here are a few photos of my early morning finds!

Above: three white shadow boxes ($1 each), a rustic teacup ($1), a Timeworks clock ($5), an antique soap dish ($3), a fun Spanish style tray ($4). I also found a great rug & outdoor table (not pictured). It was a very successful garage sale day!

I love the details on this antique soap dish!

When I saw this little chicken wire tea cup I thought it would be a great planter. I lined the inside of the cup with moss & potted an ivy plant inside. I love how it turned out!

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