studious reflection. i stand corrected.

After all of the ranting about not doing these flowers as single pendants because it just wouldn't work, well, as you can see above I was apparently wrong. [inserts foot into mouth] I stand corrected. I can make these as single pendants so let me rephrase it: I just don't like them.

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I'm simply odd. Me, personally, I wouldn't wear this version. However, I'm fairly certain that it would appeal to others. It takes all kinds to make the world go 'round, what can I say type.

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I haven't finalized the details about it. Literally, I just finished sewing this puppy up, made up the chain & took pictures [they're awful, must retake with non-setting sun]. However, I know this would be another lower price point necklace for shows [yes, Etsy too].

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Would love to hear your thoughts!

♥ -Kat.

i want that. Paperwink stationary.

How cool are these?! Personalized telegram motif notecards from Paperwink. From $47 / set of 25.

and these Wildflower calling cards. From $36 for 25.

oh, and the Chirp rubber stamp. $22.

I'll take one of each, thank you! [drooling]

♥ -Kat.

deign fix. wallcoverings

I love this wallcovering at TOP FLR restaurant in Atlanta. The pen-and-ink feel to it is great. How fun would it be to have markers to fill in & add color?! That idea could turn out either super cool or awful, but I'd still love to try it out! Sadly, I don't recognize it. If I find out the company, I'll be sure to pass along.

Here are some unique wallcoverings that I can give you info for! 

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This is an all-time fav of mine. Oil wells, cowboys, guns, football helmets...all fit snugly in what would be a more traditional damask pattern! See:

Yee-Ha! pattern by Paul Loebach for Studio Printworks. Available in 12 colorways [oil slick, petroleum & show stopper are my favs].

**Studio Printworks is really a personal fave. I also recommend checking out these patterns:  

Spenserian Beasts [the sophisticated metallics/pastels would be to die for in a nursery!] & A Head by a Nose [such a fun take on the silhouette portrait; would be fab in a powder room or closet]**

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Superstar! pattern from Circa Furniture [a great source for very dramatic & over-the-top pieces]

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Auva [left] & Indi [right] patterns from Trove [overscale, graphic designs--think Hotel Indigo].

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[all pic's from respective companies/links]
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Know of a great source for unique wallcovering? Add a link here:

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Enjoy!

♥ -Kat.

i want that. twitter ID necklaces

These are too cool! Okay, I admit that Twitter isn't my favorite mode of social interaction. Hey, I like it one step above texting [ha, that one really does bug a couple of my friends!]. For those that text nonstop, I can understand the appeal...but can someone tell me how you handle the constant barrage of updates? It baffles me as to why anyone chooses to be that tied to a single piece of equipment no matter the compact size!

But of course I still use Twitter & I do enjoy the occasional eavesdropping of Neil Gaiman & Kevin Smith baiting the other as much as anyone else [so you substitute your own favs, okay]. These customized necklaces from Survival of the Hippest would make a fabulous gift for the guy, or gal, that turns Twitter-ing into an extracurricular activity!

Tweet, tweet!

♥ -Kat.

design fix. el kiddo style

Child's Barcelona chair & stool

How spoiled can our kids be?! My colleagues and I love these miniature versions of design classics available from Knoll.

Child's Saarinen [side] table

Child's Womb Chair

Mini-versions of other classics also available. 

Happy day-dreaming!

♥ -Kat.

because you'd rather be... reading

...except you don't want anyone to realize that you're reading a racy-covered romance!

OR

...you'd like to pretend your bookshelf is more impressive than it really is!

Enter Book City Jackets

 

 

The artist sets features artists from the Atlantic to the Pacific and are limited editions. These guys make for fun gifts and artistic additions to your bookshelves.

fan them on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter

Enjoy!

♥ -Kat.

i want that. JenniPenni photography

Okay, I should find something brooding to pair with the Ides of March. Brutus this or Caesar that. But I just can't do it. I'm cleaning out my email & came across a link to this....

...glorious picture! I love this picture by JenniPenni on Etsy. And outside is sunny & breezy...not quite warm, but still a lovely day for a romp at the park. Check out the rest of her beautiful photography available at her Etsy shop and also on her Flickr photostream.

Happy Monday!

♥ -Kat.

i want that. Taeeun Yoo illustrations

I'm in love. It is possible that I drool over art more than I do shoes, bags, etc. Then again, well made shoes, bags, etc should be considered a form of art. Well, at least in my own little world...

I came across this Library print by yoote on Etsy. 1) books. 2) r e d book [good hue, too]. 3) illustration. 

Love it.

I spent a lot of time working in pen & ink during college. The b-w art is an old assignment done with a ton of Micron pens! It's about 18x24 not including the frame and mat...many hours clocked into that piece.

Her [Taeeun Yoo] illustrations have a mild sketchy manner to them that I love. Plus, there's emphasis on her tonal work--which, again, I love. Oh, okay, & she seems to include a lot of black cats too! [my 1st pet was a black cat + my nickname...got it, good]

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So after checking out the goods at her Etsy shop [drool], I stop by her website & blog. Turns out she's a children's book author & illustrator [go figure]. Go check out her lovely work!

Art is such a personal thing, but I hope you enjoy!

♥-Kat.