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Happy New Year!

Posted on | December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments

A Selection of Photos From 2008

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

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I finished my scarf!

Posted on | December 30, 2008 | 3 Comments

Scarf I finished and the next one

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!

Me and My Scarf I Made

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Textiles From Guatemala

Posted on | December 30, 2008 | 3 Comments

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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.

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C5540 Sumpan HO D2 765228 Textiles From Guatemala

C4357 Toto TS F 765225 Textiles From Guatemala

C24268 SnMarCV HR 773763 Textiles From Guatemala

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Hand Knit Mittens on Etsy

Posted on | December 29, 2008 | Comments Off

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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.

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

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Flip Top Mitten, $24.95, Nana Knits

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

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Porter Paints: Wallpaper

Posted on | December 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

Wallpaper Passionflower Sof 750567 Porter Paints: Wallpaper

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.

Wallpaper   beetles 750527 Porter Paints: Wallpaper
Wallpaper   Banksia 715412 Porter Paints: Wallpaper

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Floral Two-Seater Sofa at Pinch

Posted on | December 29, 2008 | Comments Off

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I am looking for floral side chairs for my living room in fabric like this. How cute is this little two-seater? So English and fun.

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pendalsofa 1 786521 Floral Two Seater Sofa at Pinch

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Holiday Doors In Beacon Hill

Posted on | December 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

Holiday door in Beacon Hill

I love all of these doors that I shot in Beacon Hill (boston) on Sunday afternoon. So quaint and New England. Hopefully we will get our house painted this summer. I really want to paint our front door red like the image above. Enjoy the rest of holiday!

Fruit above holiday door

Holiday Street in Beacon Hill

Holiday Doors in Beacon Hill

Swag around front Door Boston

Simple wreath

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