Happy New Year!

Posted on | December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments

Happy New Year’s Eve! I am heading down to New York this afternoon to spend the holiday with family and friends. I can’t wait for my nieces to try out their new scarves I made. (Yes! I finished both of them in record time!) Above is a collage I put together of some of my favorites memories from 2008. I wish you all love, happiness, and success in 2009!
xoxo, katy

Category: holiday

I finished my scarf!

Posted on | December 30, 2008 | 3 Comments

I officially finished my scarf I started last winter! I love the gray yarn it’s so comfy and fuzzy. I started on a purple one for my oldest niece. Hopefully I can finish hers today because I have a pink one to make for her sister!

Category: diy

Textiles From Guatemala

Posted on | December 30, 2008 | 3 Comments

Somehow I came across nimpot.com last night while I was searching for “Guatemalan pillows”. The site is full of gorgeous colorful textiles from different villages in Guatemala. You can purchase from the site but only via check or money order..seems strange. Prices range from $50-$500. Check out for inspiration: nimpot.com.

N2092 SnAndXec HR 730564 Textiles From Guatemala

C5540 Sumpan HO D2 765228 Textiles From Guatemala

C4357 Toto TS F 765225 Textiles From Guatemala

C24268 SnMarCV HR 773763 Textiles From Guatemala

Category: textiles

Hand Knit Mittens on Etsy

Posted on | December 29, 2008 | Comments Off

Hand knit wrist warmers, $35, morava’s shop

One of my New Year’s resolution is to become a better knitter. I would love to master the scarf making skill and move onto hats and then maybe mittens! I love all these hand knit mittens by the talented knitters on etsy.

Scandinavian Hand Knit Mittens, $19, GreenBeanDesigns’s shop

Flip Top Mitten, $24.95, Nana Knits

Lavender wool ladies mittens, $24, betsyblueberry’s shop

Category: fashion, textiles

Porter Paints: Wallpaper

Posted on | December 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

How I love wallpaper! These three papers are from Australian based company, Porters Paints. They are available stateside via Sydney Harbour Paint Company. My favorite is the pink floral above.