I'll never cease to appreciate the power of the web to connect kindred spirits. Case in point? I met the amazing Erin Austen Abbott on Twitter, where we've since bonded over our mutual love of the 1980's most under-appreciated teen heartthrob. But Erin isn't just an Andrew McCarthy fan; she's also has a killer eye that she puts to use as the proprietor of the boutique Amelia.
Amelia is a well established brick-and-mortar store in Oxford, Mississippi, but all the goods are available in the online shop. Erin curates a mix of homewares, accessories, stationery, and children's finds that, once assembled, have a playful and eclectic sensibility guaranteed to bring a smile. The colors are soft but cheerful, and the brands represented are a blend of names you love and names you're soon to love.
Not only is the boutique perfect for gift-giving and personal indulgences, if you follow Amelia on Twitter and Instagram you'll absolutely fall for Erin. Tune in for her sense of humor, candids of her handsome little boy Tom Otis (named after Otis Redding!) and her photo series of the artists whose work she carries in the shop. Just like me, it won't be long before you want to plan a field trip to Mississippi!