Description

Subtitle: The Vibe is Nostalgia

Summary: Do you like to get behind trends? Katie talks about her recent trip to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and how the resort there has a very specific vibe. She also observes the resurging popularity of vintage cakes, charm necklaces, and decorative rocks. Amanda notes that certain trends can be thriving in some areas while flopping in others. She also shares how she gave her loyalty program, Magic Beans, a revamp, turning it into a win-win for both her customers and her business.

Highlights:

• Katie and Joan’s trip to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for Northwest Nursery Buyers Association meeting.
• Rocks, cakes, and charm necklaces.
• Katie and Amanda talk about fashion and nostalgia.
• Magic Beans revamp and other reward program ideas.

Links:

Buzz! Newsletter (Katie is the guest Buzz writer)

The Coeur d’Alene Resort

Coeur d’Alene Red Geraniums

Gooey, the Famous Confection at The Coeur d’Alene Resort

The Hours Have Lost Their Clock: The Politics of Nostalgia - by Grafton Tanner

Seguin Gardens & Gifts

David Sedaris’ Culottes (on Jimmy Fallon)

Disco Sugar Vintage Cakes on Instagram

Haricot vert - wearable poetry on Instagram

Jump on over to The Garden of Words website to see photos of vintage cake and charm necklace trends!

The Stuff at the End

Amanda’s Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop.aster.gardens

Katie’s Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegardenofwordsagency

Katie’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_gardenofwords

Amanda’s Website: https://kissmyaster.com/

Katie’s Website: https://thegardenofwords.com/