Major Style, Minor History

We Trovesters know the value of a handbag which features both form and function and we're suckers for timeless, chic style. We get all of that from Minor History, a leather goods brand known for high quality staples with a modern twist. 

We feel comfortable calling this slim crossbody style one of the top IT bags, of this season and many more to come. The sleek silhouette, in supple leather, and slim pockets that hold all the essentials without adding bulk makes this hands-free style a workhorse for the daily grind as well as fun-filled weekends. 

Shop all our Minor History goods in store in #thenoke!

Sweet Child of Mine

Is there anything more delightful than shopping for tiny humans? Cushy fabrics, soft hues, adorable critters and a good dose of sparkle makes our job of sourcing such goodies a pure joy! We love to stock the shop with pieces that inspire magic and whimsy for baby and child...and adults, too. 

We know registries from big box stores are vital for new parents and kiddos (diaper pails, cribs and breast pumps, oh my!) but the extra, unique gifts and keepsakes from smaller, indie artisans and boutiques just can't be beat on cuteness. 

Come shop the most enchanting clothing, gifts, toys and accessories in all the land! 

The Autumn Home

We know you don't switch around the entire decor of your house every season (though, wouldn't that be fun?). What we do know is that by switching up a few choice pieces, you can make a seasonal transition with style and ease. A few of our favorite Fall staples...

With a throw here, a pine scented decorative pillow there, along with the most gorgeous rustic candles we've encountered yet, making your home feel cozy, chic and warm for the crisp season ahead is a snap. 

Come shop our gorgeous selection of Autumn home decor and accents!

Fall Fash

Rich colors, luxurious textures and statement accessories are the evergreen trends for the upcoming Fall season. Stock up on minimalist staples with a twist and grab a few eye-catching finishing touches like chic beaded tassel necklaces and It-girl worthy handbags. 

We love how the right necklace can elevate a simple sweatshirt to uber cool status. 

Bucket bags are all the rage, especially in a rich cognac that just screams FALL!

We love thoughtful, interesting details like a sheer, frayed hem of a classic t shirt, layered under a cushy, cozy knit cardigan.

Multitasking bags (it's a clutch, it's a crossbody, it's a wristlet) in deep leathers are essential for the stylish gal on the go. 

Come shop our favorite Autumn style staples in #thenoke! 

FEED

One of the first, and most fabulous, brands that give back is FEED. Activist Lauren Bush Lauren saw during her travels that poverty and hunger are still very real problems for many people across the globe. In 2007, she founded FEED with the mission to fight world hunger through the purchase of stylish goods, one bag at a time.

We are so proud to carry FEED products in store. We love that what we choose to buy and wear can make a difference in the lives of underserved people we will never meet, who deserve all the riches we can already lay claim to: clean water, food when we want it and an education.

 

“Research shows that when children are given school meals, attendance doubles and performance greatly improves. Girls with just a few years of education have fewer children, have them later in life and are better prepared to care for and educate them. For many children, a school lunch is the only meal they recieve all day.”
— FEED's website

Current Obsession: Charcoal

When it comes to beautifying potions, these days we're all about charcoal. This unlikely ingredient can be found from some fab beauty brands and we're so in love, we stock a few charcoal products.

Because charcoal attracts toxins, it's brilliant at cleansing every skin type. Charcoal can help make pores appear smaller, balance oily skin, treat acne, detoxify and soothe irritated skin. In basic terms, you need this multi-benefit ingredient in your life, STAT.

Little Barn Apothecary's best-selling Charcoal + Aloe Foaming Face Cleanser draws out pollutants, helps to heal and prevent breakouts while gently hydrating. With additional ingredients of hemp seed and essential oils, this effective facial cleanser cleans with a smooth and silky lather. $22

FoxSea Skin's Konjac Cleansing Sponge works with your favorite cleanser du jour or simply water to deeply cleanse and gently exfoliate. When properly cared for, this inexpensive tool can last a couple of months. $8

Gentle enough to use every day, Herbivore Botanicals' Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Bar Soap gives both face and body a deep cleanse. This soap is especially great for oily, combination or acne-prone skins. $12

 

Come shop our well-curated beauty department for all the latest and greatest by indie makers and brands!

Chin Chin

We Trovesters appreciate a great drink at the end of the day (or lunch, if conditions are favorable). Therefore, you'll always find cool and chic barware in store. 

While gathering images for this blog post, we started thinking about our treasured and oft used toasts, lovingly gathered during our many travels and friendly fêtes. Pour yourself a glass and cheers with us, won't you?

“I say “Cheers, Big Ears” for nearly every clink of a wine glass. My Kiwi sister in law says it’s a New Zealand thing, so I adopted it to make myself feel more international. ”
— Trovester Leslie
“In my family, we always say ‘Salud, Dinero y Amor’, which translates to Health, Money & Love in Spanish.

Sometimes, just to switch things up a bit, I go with Áspro Páto, which is Greek for ‘Bottoms Up!’”
— Trovester Melani
“We always use a quote from the classic film, All About Eve:

”Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night!””
— Trovester Mark
“We learned in Belgium to say ‘Prost!’ and that when you raise a glass, you must make eye contact with your fellow revelers, to avoid bad sex. Is that TMI for the blog?”
— Trovester Kate

Salut! Chin chin! Sláinte! 

No matter what your favorite toast is, freshen up your bar game at home and do it with style!

A Sneak Peek @ Our Legendary Barn Sale

We're gathering so much GREAT stuff for our annual Legendary Barn Sale, listing it all would simply take too long. So, we thought we'd share with you a few sneak peeks...

Do NOT miss our Legendary Barn Sale. From big furniture to teeny, glittering jewels, our charming barn will be packed to the rafters (ok, not literally - that would be a fire hazard) with your new favorites. Save the date, bring your friends and make a day of it in #thenoke! 

Once a year, one day only. Up to 50% off.

September 10th, 10a - 5p.

We're So Flashy

We Trovesters are a tad unconventional. We quite like it that way. Instead of a traditional online shop (for now), we've created a new Instagram feed for you to love and shop with ease. Follow @trovestoreflash to snag some of our favorite goodies on sale --- with free shipping! We'll be regularly adding new merch so keep your eyes peeled to nab some sweet gems as they become available.

And, as if that's not enough, you can always find our latest and greatest merch on the House Account app. If you're not yet familiar with House Account, it's a fantastic way to shop indie boutiques, like The Trove, from all over the United States. House Account brings all the stylish goodness from these chic boutiques directly to your phone, which means snapping up your latest must-haves is a breeze. Download the app for iPhone here and for Android here and be sure to follow The Trove! 

In the meantime, here's a smidge of what we've been posting over on our flash feed so far...

A Brazilian Twist

We freely admit we have a girl crush on food babe, Cynthia Presser. And with all this talk about Rio these days, the Brazilian chef has been on our mind. We met Cynthia (pronounced Seen-Cha) when she was living in Fort Wayne. She delighted us with her sparkling personality and her talent and flair in the kitchen. Now, she and her family live in Tampa, Florida and she regularly appears on the Today Show as their Brazilian cooking expert.

Cynthia's cook book, Cooking with a Brazilian Twist, is a compilation of her 100 best recipes. The recipes are fantastic and easy to follow and the book itself if full of vibrant images and is oh-so coffee-table worthy! Cynthia's philosophy is that cooking should be fun and through her website, book, events and social media accounts, she shares that signature Brazilian flair of hers that we adore.

While we can't just hop on a flight to exotic locales whenever we want, we can dish up some tasty global fare. Which is perhaps the next best thing to traveling...

Read more about the amazing Cynthia on her website.

Come peruse our curated selection of global cookbooks and add some spice to your life!