Share something special this Thanksgiving!

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. - Henry Van Dyke  The 1621 Plymouth feast and thanksgiving was prompted by a good harvest. With the holidays approaching we thought what better time to share a couple of our favorite recipes with family and friends.  We think these recipes are delicious and too good not to share....

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Summer's Most Bizarre and Delicious Cocktails

Add a little flavor to your summer! There's nothing like a refreshing beverage on a hot day. With days reaching 100 degrees and over we wanted to share some of our favorite and most bizarre drinks. Adam Seger of Chicago's National 27 created the Ham and Cheese cocktail. He soaks high-quality Iberico ham in cognac for two weeks, then mixes it with honey, cinnamon and lime juice, topped by a Manchego cheese tuile. If that is too savory you could...

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Emerald Green - The It Color of the Year

Love is in the air!   June is the month best known for weddings, thanks  to “Juno” a goddess of marriage.    In ancient Rome, Juno was the goddess  who watched over women and marriage. The month of June was named for her. It's a month for weddings and handfasting, so one could easily honor Juno at this time of the summer solstice. photo by Easton  The Pacific North West is the perfect backdrop...

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Naya Shoes - Leaving a Softer Footprint

We're introducing you to a new eco-friendly brand we just started carrying called Naya. They take a thoughtful approach by making choices that matter. They select environmentally preferred materials, whenever possible, in designing every Naya shoe. Naya brings together relaxed, sophisticated design and exceptional comfort in shoes that leave a softer footprint on the Earth. Naya Fausta Wedge only $139! Their philosophy: "Naya...

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Saddle Soap: Leather's Secret Weapon

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is coming up, as always, it's the perfect opportunity to make our moms feel as special as they truly are. If you happen to be short on ideas for a great gift for mom, look no further! I found cool items from Anthropologie, Target, Uncommon Goods, and other online stores that are totally mom (and budget) friendly. Check it out: Plan a picnic for your mom and surprise her with this nifty Picnic Beverage Stake! No more worrying about...

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Styling 101: Color Combinations by Emma Klug

I stumbled upon Emma Klug’s blog, The Style Note, while researching for a post I was planning to write about color combinations for the Village Shoes blog. She wrote about the same subject, and since I found it impossible to explain it better, she was kind enough to allow me to share what she knows about color with the VS fans.  Here’s what she had to say: Styling 101: Color Combinations   Inspired by the warmer season...

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