Category Archives: Inspiration
The Beauty of the Desert
Isn’t the desert a beautiful place to live? Take some time to appreciate Kathy Ireland’s Desert Oasis Estate with us, won’t you? We’re particularly loving the color story! Warm sunset pinks, road runner neutrals and saguaro greens make for one … Continue reading
Antique Items + Ideas = Innovative Products
One of my absolute favorite things to see on blogs or in people’s spaces are antique items that have been repurposed, reused or rethought to be something really useful and interesting. And I’m talking about some major ingenuity! More than … Continue reading
Take Us to the Lake!
It’s well into the triple digits here in Arizona, and it’s time to unearth the swimsuits and head to out to the lake. So, grab your boat and join us in welcoming summer! No. 1 summer must-have? A refreshing beverage! … Continue reading
Save the date DIY & printable
As a graphic designer, I know the importance on getting well designed paper products for your wedding. But when you are deciding what to do for your save the dates, sometimes the packaging can really elevate the design to the … Continue reading
Wedding Month & A Reader Submission!
Hi everyone, We hope you all had a blessed Easter! We relaxed, played fun games and ate way too many deviled eggs! But now, it’s back to the grind (which the word ‘grind’ doesn’t even really seem fitting because we’re … Continue reading
These Easter Eggs are To Tie For!
Happy almost Easter everyone! Easter is one out of the three days a year that the plaza is closed, so we can share the holiday with our families and loved ones. But, we did come across this super awesome egg … Continue reading
Nambé: A Short History and Cleaning Tutorial
Nambé is the epitome of classic, mid-century food serving ware. I, personally, find the fluid form mixed with untarnished shine, combined with that heaviness-that-feels-like-quality to be unrivaled by any other medium. {Kat’s collection of Nambé} Founded near Nambé Pueblo in New Mexico in 1951, … Continue reading
DIY Wrapping Ideas For Your Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Hopefully you have gotten that special someone(s) in your life something thoughtful already! One of my favorite things about giving presents (besides seeing their reaction) is wrapping the presents up all nice. And the great thing … Continue reading
I Had A Blue, Blue Blue Blue Christmas
Good afternoon everyone! I hope you all had a memorable Christmas yesterday. I spent the morning with a smile on my face shopping for wrapping paper at some after-Christmas sales and tidying up from the festivities at my house yesterday. … Continue reading
Kat’s Decor of Antlers & Plaid
I can’t believe it’s almost here, the holiday spirit is in full swing at our house. I majorly lucked out with some great Christmas decor scores this season! First up I took a simple felt wall hanging, a wood ornament … Continue reading
Antique Plaza Antique Mall is located at 114 W. Main. in Downtown Mesa. The Blog is written and co-edited by Erica & Kat.
