When getting dressed for the day, applying fragrance is the final step we take. It's the icing on the cake, if you will. These days of cozy sweaters, boots and scarves call for a warm, sophisticated and sultry aroma. Ambre Blends is exactly that, which is why we are so in love with their intoxicating line of skin and body care products, all designed around their four signature, amber-based essences.
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One of the quickest ways to perk up your look is with a statement making pair of earrings. For daytime, this can be a little tricky since glitz and glam are more well suited to evening ensembles. But, we've amassed quite a selection of chic statement pieces that work just as easily for both day and night. From gilded wood, lustrous drops of pearls and supple matte leather "leaves", these earrings not only add texture and movement but also help to lengthen and slim the neck area. Even better is that they're light as air (no painful tugging on your delicate lobes) and won't break the bank (so stock up on a few options).
Next time your outfit needs a little something extra, slip on a pair of our stylishly bold statement earrings.
We've hit that sweet spot (it's a sliding scale) with our current temps that make it oh so delightful (again, sliding) to go for a bike ride. From tools to accessories and decor, going for a spin (or dreaming of warm weather rides to come) has never been so stylish!
We're hosting some of the coolest local makers in our barn and on our lawn, Saturday, October 15th from 11am - 4pm, for our first annual Makers Mart! The St. John Family Band will be delighting us with live music, while the makers exhibits will be open from 11 - 4pm.
Get to know some of these fab, creative peeps then come meet them live and in person, in charming downtown Roanoke. Supporting small, local artisans is one of the things we love to do most. Join us, won't you?
* BK Handcrafted Design Artist, picker, hoarder and mad scientist, Bob Kiel makes custom furniture, sculpture and artwork created from reclaimed, re-purposed and found objects. LEARN MORE
* Hedgehog Press Artist Julie Wall creates cork and wooden coasters, small embroideries as well as greeting cards and art prints on her vintage printing presses. LEARN MORE
* Bored Otter Soaps These lovely and fragrant artisan soaps and candles are handmade by Joe and Lee Hildenbrand MacSorley in Hoagland, using natural ingredients like Shea Butter and essential oils. LEARN MORE
* Ron Ostlund Custom Design Artisan and designer Ron Ostlund, Jr. dreams up unique, one of a kind pieces for body and home with a cool, industrial vibe. LEARN MORE
* Andie's Pearls Andie Landrigan combines pearls and leather to create gorgeous, feminine jewelry. LEARN MORE
* Gilley Flower Baby Danielle Woodward makes handmade baby bibs, burp cloths and baby blankets using soft, colorful, stylish fabrics. LEARN MORE
* Hetty J Handmade Hetty J hand paints wooden signs, key and leash hooks, chalkboards and adorable family and classroom birthday calendars. LEARN MORE
* Heartell Press Rachel Kroh creates beautiful letterpress, wood block greeting cards, card sets, art prints and mahogany card holders. LEARN MORE
* FoxSea Skin Inspired by her love of Cape Cod, Jennifer Dodds Fox crafts organic and natural skincare for healthy, glowing skin. LEARN MORE
* Kelly Pottery Designs Kelly Roth infuses a love of carving designs into functional pottery, creating delightful one of a kind pieces. LEARN MORE
* Dave Stinson Handmade Pens Dave Stinson handcrafts gorgeous ball point pens made from different woods, corn cobs, deer antlers and acrylics, as well as small bowls and salt and pepper shakers, letter openers and bottle stoppers. There's no web address for us to share with you which means, you'll just have to come to #thenoke to check out these functional pieces of art as well as all of the great indie merch by these fab local artists and artisans.
Channel your inner Dora the Explorer and go hands-free with a durable and stylish backpack that also gives back to children in the developing world, who don't have access to meaningful or safe education opportunities. ESPEROS donates a percentage of each sale to help fund global education efforts so your purchase helps bridge this very wide educational gap.
Designed in Austin, Texas, ESPEROS bags feature water and stain resistant, military-grade canvas, thoughtful and stylish details like their signature railroad stripe lining and cleverly placed pockets. The bags are machine washable and the cotton canvas material, free from harmful chemicals and dyes, gets more unique and better looking with use and age. These ethically manufactured totes and backpacks are clean and classic and work for students, adventurers and professionals alike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
