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We Both Love Berets!

So, what’s worse: That I designed an American Girl doll that looks like me, or that I really want her outfit? I love how customize-able the American Girl collection is becoming, but it in no way...

My Brain in Germany

I’ve been in Germany for a month and a half now, and I keep wishing this would happen: But in German, obviously. Instead, this is all that keeps running through my brain: But at least I’m not as...

The Color of Hot Water Bottles

Oxblood (cough…burgundy…cough) is one of the *it* colors this season. A gorgeous color, but EVERY TIME I see it, all I hear is this: Please, God, tell me that I have not inspired something...

Katie Style – Somewhere in Germany…

Jean jacket: Gap (sooo old) | Skirt: Gap (not so old) | Scarf and Hat (matching!): S. Oliver | Tights: Manguun | Shoes: Hush Puppies [An ode to German strumpfhosen is forthcoming. I never owned any...

Happy Birthday to Him

Today The Rocket Scientist is one year older. I hope this is a trend he plans on continuing. Happy birthday, m’love! Let the adventure continue.

Katie Style – Dinosaurs and Husband-Shirts

Happy Halloween, everyone! Halloween isn’t really done in Germany, so there’s no fun dressing up today. I do plan, however, on taking chocolate to my German language class. Which will, no doubt,...

Katie and The Rocket Scientist Get Married: Part 4

Oh, look, another wedding post. But this is the last one – the best one. After the legal stuff and the mountains, we had a party! The Rocket Scientist and I had our big reception at an Air Force...

Katie and The Rocket Scientist Get Married: Part 3

When the gentleman friend and I were deciding where to get married, we quickly knew that Boulder, Colorado was the right place. It was where we had met and fallen in love, and the city was full of...

Katie and The Rocket Scientist Get Married: Part 2

The fellow Interrobangs surprised The Rocket Scientist and me by chipping in to rent a GORGEOUS room* in the nicest hotel in Boulder. We got ready in style! Honestly, the place was so swanky we...

Katie & The Rocket Scientist Get Married, Part 1

We got married three times, because we’re crazy like that. Here are some pictures from Part 1, where we get all legal. The day after The Rocket Scientist arrived from Germany, we headed down to the...

A Taste…

There are currently many adventures to be had, but in the mean time…

It Was a Busy Day…

Yesterday’s actual “To Do” List: Zumba Shower Pick up prescriptions Lunch Get married Boulder errands Dinner Trivia

11 Years

Once upon a time, two girls met on the first day of Invertebrate Zoology class (nerds). 11 years have gone by, and lots of things have changed, but some things haven’t changed at all.

Bic for Her Pens – The Pen Essentially for Women?!

You would think they would look fancier or more comfortable. But that’s not the only problem… Since when are colours only for girls? And when did sexist marketing become permissible again? BIC ‘for...

Where In The World Is Katie Sandiego?

Here are some clues: I can see the deepest lake in North America Lois Lane was born here There are polar bears (in license plate-form)!* *Much less bitey that way.

Past Inspiration

I’ve been scanning old photos for a slideshow at the wedding (I know, I know) and it seems I’ve always had some style guidelines. See for yourself: Wear the right undergarments. When in doubt,...

Circle of Earrings

With my new short hair, I have a hankering to wear lovely, colorful stud earrings. But I got rid of most of my studs when I had long hair and only wanted to wear dangley earrings. Such is the...

How Did I Miss This? BBQ Chip Bandits

“SAANICH — Two university students were arrested Tuesday after a report of a burglary on Foul Bay Road. A woman, alone in her home, heard people in her garage and immediately called police....

Katie Style – Remember Me?

Dress – eloquii | Belt – thrifted | Shoes – Dansko | Brooch – teeny tiny storeInternets! I’ve missed you! It’s been a long time. But, excuses – I have them.It’s been a super busy summer for me. I...

Wedding Invitation Sneak Peek

Apparently I’m getting married soon (when did it become August already? When?!?), so I thought I’d share a peek at our invitations, designed by Interrobangs Anonymous’s own fancy pants...

Bedside Lamps

Home Depot had a couple lamps on clearance and thus I thought, what better time for a lamp fashion show?Couple #1: The OriginalsFound languishing in a small town pawn shop, these silver foxes were...

Mason Jar Terrariums

While we were out in cottage country a couple weeks ago I saw these cute mason jar terrariums on the windowsills at a little coffee shop. I liked that the terrariums were filled with local plants,...

Forget Quoting Shakespeare

I’m pretty sure I’m the first person to ever have to re-order wedding invitations because the first version misquoted a Kelis lyric.And it’s not from “I Hate You So Much Right Now,” but let’s...

A Couple Pops of Colour

This summer I’m finding myself drawn to pops of bright colour. Here is a quick look at some things I’ve been up to. First off, our yellow front door. The front side is complete, the back… not so...

If It’s Good Enough for the Queen…

Katie’s Choir Friend: “You know, you already know German.” Katie: “How so?” K.C.F.: “You sang Carmina Burana.“ Katie: “I don’t think Were diu werlt alle min von deme mere unze an den Rin, des wolt...

Millie Has Curious Taste in Dinner Entertainment

So I’ve been conspicuously absent round these parts for no especially good reason (yes yes, I need to write, but it’s too hot to think straight let alone write sensibly), but I feel you all should...

Watermelon Salad with a Side of Forrest Fire

It’s ridiculously hot outside. Partially because it’s summer, and partially because EVERYTHING IS BURNING. Obviously, this is no weather to cook in, so cold watermelon salad for supper it is! This...

What up Saturday?

Yellow front door. Garage sale finds. Interior door upgrade and door knob painting. Flower photo taking. This one is for Katie. The same material as Tiger Couch’s partner in crime pillow. As seen...

The Katie Dress

I wore this outfit last week to go and visit a newborn baby at the hospital. Basically just a cheapy dress I got in downtown Toronto from a store called Katie. Katie noticed the store last time we...