(Fun Wooden Framed Quote by SmartiepantsDecor) Moving content/layout around as I transition. Many great things are afoot.xoxo Kait

Come Out, Creative Cave-Dwellers, Lets Start a Fire.

Hallo! Happy Tuesday! I am pleased to announce my new creativity-building series! Starting on May 1st, I will send out weekly emails featuring little tips (and pretty pictures) to encourage a...

Answering the Burning Questions: How Do You Say What You Do?

Mmm, who am i? What do I do? How do I tell people? I've been reading a ton about being a multi-potentialite (via Miss Emilie), so this week's burning question really stuck out for me: How do you...

Color Story: Baby Blue and Neon Green

1. Look 14 (Spring '12) by Katie Ermilio - 2. Serpentine and Metal Necklace by The Vamoose - 3. Azure Range Inka Gift Wrap by inkyco - 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Enamel Bamboo Cuff Bracelet via...

Pinterest Pretties - 03/14/12

It is a whopping 66 degrees outside and believe me, I have been dancing in the warm sunshine!Winter has been kind to Minnesota this year, temperature-wise (mostly to make up last year's nearly...

Be mine, Simplicity? - Pattern Heaven

No plans this Valentine's Day?Looking for a sweet craft project? (Oh, the puns are too easy. I'll stop.) Or maybe you just live up here in the North where it is too cold and you don't want to go...

Happy Birthday, Ashley! Crazy Cool Giveaway (srsly)

If you haven't seen it yet, Ashley of After Nine to Five is having a massive giveaway as part of her birthday bash! (Her birthday was a few days ago, but better late than never. The party is still...

Love your Style: Glitter Nails

Source: creaturecomfortsblog.com via Sarah on Pinterest  Source: google.com via Tahnee on Pinterest I couldn't pass this up. Here's how I did it: First a shiny base coat. I used Sally Hansen's...

Take on the "Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style" Design Challenge! – Sewing Blog | BurdaStyle.com

Take on the "Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style" Design Challenge! I'm in! Care to join me?

Apparel Design Students Support Haitian Kids One Stitch at a Time

Apparel Design Students Support Haitian Kids One Stitch at a Time. (

Fit all your clothes in a suitcase

This semester I am taking Fashion, Ethics and Consumption, a required course in the Apparel Design program so that we are prepared for the time when, as leaders in the professional retail and...

Food For Thought Friday: A Model for Honest Retail

I am deep into my apparel coursework, a part of which emphasizes the business of retail, ethical practices and consumer behavior. If nothing else has been gained by this study, I have been prompted...

Musical Notes: Tallest Man on Earth

Understated folk with sweet thoughtful lyrics, maybe a little bit dark. This is Tallest Man on Earth: (...) One catch: after soundcheck the day before, Tallest Man’s guitars were locked inside the...

Back to School For You

(pretty image via elventear on flickr) Labor day meant back to class for me. I promise, posting soon. :)

The Girl Next Door is Draped in Gold

My jewelry is featured over at Girl Next Door Fashion. I am over the moon. She also wrote a lovely piece on the shop as per my sponsorship. I love working the way that I do and her positive words...

Pssssst...

I'm guest-posting for Janette the Jongleur today. I'm pretty pumped. You should check it out. :) xoxo Kait

Gilty

Can't resist: Gilt Groupe Lauren Moffatt Rebecca Minkoff So many pretty things. This could become a problem... If you want to join me on Gilt Groupe to see the pretty sales (lucky for me the...

Cool Idea: Skate Deck to Sunglasses

Something different. I'm impressed. Check it out: Experiment No. 1 - Skateboard Shades from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo via honestlywtf.com

What I Wore: Day Off Work

It took me a bit to get around to this, but I wanted to try a new format. I like to switch things up once in a while. This is my outfit from Thursday, August 4th, my official first day as an...

Food for Thought: Live Honestly; Honestly, Live.

Some days remind you that you cannot hope to accomplish anything if you live inside of a box. And really, consider how selfish it is, how much easier it is, to hide your talents from the world, to...

Note to Self: Jot it Down

My lovely sponsor Bonita Rose has generously donated one of the mini album jotters from her shop for me to write in and then share my experience with you! It came in the mail today! I love getting...

August 2011 - Jewelry Work in Progress

2010 Aardvark Letterpress Manifesto by aardvarkonsea on Etsy

via www.etsy.com - This is all I want to share with you today. (So much so that it is triple-crossposted. Silly me.) Yes, this is last year's manifesto, but in my opinion it should never die. I...

Its Raining, Mon day

It's a stormy Monday, perfect for staying in, snuggling up with a puppy and a warm drink, and watching a movie. Might I suggest this one? Seriously. It is my favorite and my go-to gloomy day movie....

Kait Loves Her Sponsors

Happy August darlings! If you would please point your attention to my lovely sponsors for August, Ms Bonita Rose is sponsoring with her Etsy shop BonnieRose, and Ms Ashley of the After Nine to Five...

Tumble and Fall

Been a busy last few days; The lil sister turned 14 yesterday. It's strange to think back to being a teenager. Can't say that I would ever go back, especially to jr. high. Yeep. Then, the chaos and...

Friday Fashion: Draped in Charcoal

I don't know what it is right now, but I'm really into neutrals, greys, black & white, and loving the slopy, asymmetrical draped shape. So I mixed 'em together. What's your style right now? xoxo...

Friday Food for Thought: Making it with Knutzen and Coyne

As Kermit would have us all know, it is hard being green, but not impossible. Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne exude the warm confidence you might expect from a couple who shares their Los Angeles home...

Food Find: RubySnap - Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough

Rubysnap caught my eye first of all because how could I resist the sidebar image of delicious fresh cookies? Then to my delight (really) the branding is top-notch. They have this retro pin-up thing...