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A is for Ampersand
amymorby.com/blog
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A lovely little blog about sewing, vintage fashion, thrifting, analog photography, and my tendencies towards cat lady behavior.
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Im Awesome: A DIY with Smiles from Mel

Hello everyone! Im Melanie from Smiles From Mel.  Today Im going to share with you a super simple self love DIY. The Im Awesome Box. The idea for this craft came to me over a decade ago.  W...

11 h ago 1 person likes this

my radical acceptance challenge

Remember this weeks challenge? Have you taken it yet? Well, as always, I like to take the challenges I tell you all to do, so here it goes. Like I mentioned in the post, Ive never worn shorts. My ent...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

Music and Self-Love with Pussycat Vintage

Hello all you beautiful readers, Im Nicole from Pussycat Vintage blog and shop! I am super stoked to be a part of this amazing month of self-love that Amy has put together!! Self-love is so important...

2 days ago 1 person likes this

week 4 challenge: learn to radically accept

There are a lot of things Ive missed out on in life because of my insecurities. Lets see if you can guess my main insecurity from the following facts: -Whats my favorite season? Fall and/or winter. -...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Win a custom heart pendant from Mano y Metal!

Youve all done it! Youve completed the third week in the self-love revolution! I hope youve been enjoying the journey thus far and have been feeling inspired to love yourself always. In celebration o...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

Sweater Sleeve Slippers DIY

This week for Thrifty Thursday, Im going to share a super simple, super cheap, and super green self-love DIY you can do in less than 15 minutes! Sweater sleeve slippers! Heres what youll need: 1. Cut...

16 feb 12 8 people like this

Coffee Love Sugar Scrub DIY

Hi! My name is Tessa, and I blog over at HowToMakeArt.com. In honor of Self-Love Month, I wanted to talk about what I do to pamper and take care of myself on those nights when I just feel like stayin...

15 feb 12 5 people like this

give yourself a big, fat self-love valentine today

Hi guys, Im Carly from miss teacups and i have a bone to pick...with everyone... Self love...in todays society it kind of seems like a crazy concept, doesnt it? I know more people who complain about ...

14 feb 12 2 people like this

self-love challenge #3: pamper yourself!

Well, my fellow self-love crusaders, weve made it to week 3 of the revolution. I hope youve enjoyed the ride so far! Im back today with this weeks self-love challenge. You ready? When it comes to sel...

13 feb 12 3 people like this

Win a $50 ModCloth gift card!

Ive been completely COMPLETELY overwhelmed by the outpouring of support you guys have shown this project. I cant thank you enough for supporting this, for spreading the word about it, for posting abo...

10 feb 12 3 people like this

Thrifty Thursday: taking my own challenge

Have you taken self-love challenge #2 yet? I decided I better practice what I preach and do it with all of you. This little dress is a number I picked up thrifting last year for $5. I altered it, but...

09 feb 12

Self-Love DIY with the Cupcake Countessa

This post is part of the self-love revolution going on all month long here on A is for Ampersand. Be sure to sign the declaration of self-hate independence and join in on the revolution! I am so hono...

08 feb 12 3 people like this

Dressing for a petite frame with Little Tree Vintage

Hi everyone! My name is Maria and I blog over at Little Tree. You may also recognize me from my vintage shop, Little Tree Vintage. When Amy told me about this project, I was thrilled to be a part of ...

07 feb 12 5 people like this

wear it because you love it.

Welcome to Monday and week 2 of the self-love revolution. If youre just joining us, be sure to read back on the previous posts to see just what in the devil this hullabaloo is all about. Today marks ...

06 feb 12 7 people like this

20 ways to love your body

Happy Friday! I just wanted to take a second to tell every single one of you THANK YOU for the enormous outpouring of love and support for this project. I cant tell you how much your enthusiasm means...

03 feb 12 9 people like this

Self-Love Declaration of Independence

Welcome back to self-love month. If you missed out on yesterdays post, click here to catch up on just what this is all about. Today I have a seriously hokey but maybe awesome kickoff to our month of ...

02 feb 12 8 people like this

welcome to the revolution

I hinted last week that I had a big project coming up, and todays the big day. To all my dear readers, welcome to the revolution--the month of self love. Yes, I am dedicating February entirely to sel...

01 feb 12 8 people like this

is that thrifted?

So this outfit is bright. It's like…borderline too bright. And you know what? I'm cool with it. We don't have snow, but it's still cold, and mostly all I want is just some b...

31 jan 12

because I love heart

Happy of all happiest Mondays. But not really, though. Im feeling rather bummed that Monday has already reared its ugly head. Its col, though, because today Im wearing a Heart t-shirt, and as far as ...

30 jan 12

galavanting around the blogosphere

Hello! And welcome to the most blessed Friday of my life! I dont know that Ive needed a Friday so much in my life. I dont know why--I just have an itch for the weekend and sleeping in, you know? Toda...

27 jan 12

$5 Thrifty Thursday: Acid wash love

Heres a Thrifty Thursday find I havent taken off since finding it last week. Judge alllll you want, but Im in LOVE with this acid wash jacket. Ive been loving the resurgence of the denim jacket--its ...

26 jan 12

Chalkboard Mug Restyle

Heres a quick little DIY/restyle that took me all of 15 minutes. I had these plain jane mugs we got for our wedding almost 4 years ago, and I was feeling pretty over them. Or at least I felt like the...

25 jan 12 7 people like this

Win a pair of Tumbleweeds sunglasses!

Boy, oh boy, do I have a fantastic giveaway for you today! As Im sure you all know, Tumbleweeds has THE coolest sunglasses possibly ever. Theyre handmade, theyre gorgeous, and today they are very gen...

24 jan 12 1 person likes this

faux fur and lace

Id be lying if I said I didnt miss the snow a little bit. Usually by this time of year Im begging spring to hurry up and get here already, but this serious lack of snow has me feeling just a tiny bit...

24 jan 12 1 person likes this

More of your new favorite blogs

Im not sure if youre aware, but there are a whooooole bunch of spectacular blogs over there to your right. Like woah. Ive got a couple more spotlights for you today, so get your readers ready again b...

23 jan 12

the old camera bag

Ive spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect camera bag. A lot. And mostly to no avail. But last year my BFF and I had a lucky strike of inspiration at the thrift store one day--why pay $200 fo...

23 jan 12 4 people like this

comfy up in hizzere + giveaway winners

Something I learned this week: when you go thrifting, go with one mission in mind. Ok, I guess you can go with two or three missions, but I realized that thrifting is much more productive if you know...

20 jan 12 1 person likes this

$5 Thrifty Thursday: Love Story and the Wolves

The streak of extraordinary thrifted homegoods continues. This week might leave you thinking–does Amy have any iota of taste? To which I say, good question. Here's why: Ok, but wait–...

19 jan 12 2 people like this

party with me in february!

You GUYS! It's almost February? What the?! Good night nurse! Did your grandma ever use that saying? Or was my grandma Marvel the only one? Also, how awesome is the name Marvel? I'm bringing...

18 jan 12

free heart clipart

Don't be mad but….I secretly got excited about Valentine's Day yesterday. I know it's stupid, and I know that I should probably subscribe to the school of thought that V-day is a...

18 jan 12 2 people like this

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