tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36170810217095389622024-03-12T20:46:18.800-07:00spiling ink and loveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-31013097717914644882012-12-04T11:46:00.001-08:002012-12-04T11:46:28.864-08:00spilling ink and love is now<a href="http://www.thegypsybeard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> GYPSY BEARD</a> .<br />
thanks you for being a reader and i hope to bring you more loveliness in the new location.<br />
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tata<br />
xoxo<br />
kat annUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-66792073036108304422012-06-25T13:47:00.001-07:002012-06-25T13:47:42.141-07:00last week we/busy bee.I've been away for a little over a week but for good reasons... I'm hoping to make a move with the blog very soon and just start over new. I've debated making the move for a long time because this blog just hasn't been going where I want it to and I just want to start new. Check back for a new URL. =)<br />
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in the meantime we've been up to NO GOOD having fun and enjoying things more.<br />
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The past two weeks we: <br />
cooked amazing barbecue for the first time.<br />
went to the water park and got a little red. <br />
found some pretty vintage dresses. (not in my size boo!!)<br />
went to the county fair. *sigh*<br />
had to attend a funeral (never fun) <br />
got together a workspace finally (thanks to my sweet man)<br />
did some logo work for a friend.<br />
(it feels good to finally get to include some design work on my "last week we" posts.)<br />
watched a really great French/English movie called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648201/" target="_blank">For Lovers Only</a>.<br />
It's on instant netflix if you have it. I love movies like this. Sometimes to watch when I'm alone<br />
and sometimes to just let play while I'm doodling or on the computer. <br />
did a lot of relaxing and just enjoying each other.<br />
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well next time you read hopefully it will be from our new home. stay tuned! =)<br />
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kat ann <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-77040825924417081982012-06-12T16:16:00.000-07:002012-06-12T16:16:02.674-07:00In Love: Charm School Vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I visited <a href="" target="_blank">Charm School Vintage</a> last year on my trip to Austin and LOVED it.<br />
Not only is it fun to shop there, but their photos they post on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/charmschoolvintage" target="_blank">facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/charmschoolvtg/" target="_blank">pinterest</a><br />
are so utterly inspiring. Can't wait to go back! <br />
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kat annUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-24690013603615359582012-06-06T11:56:00.000-07:002012-06-06T11:56:46.633-07:00Day of Adventuring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My kind of adventuring is:<br />
Digging through antique and thrift stores....<br />
This particular antique store that I went to I hadn't been to in years.<br />
They have a lovely array of cameras including a few I'm considering going back for!<br />
They also had a upstairs of all furniture but it was so darn hot with no AC upstairs (and a bit creepy honestly)<br />
I decided to look again on another day.<br />Trying out new coffee shops/snow cone stands...<br />
Exploring a book store....<br />
And trying out a<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/chicken-enchiladas-recipe/index.html" target="_blank"> new recipe</a> of course! I cooked REAL mexican enchiladas <br />with<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/tres-leches-cake-recipe/index.html" target="_blank"> tres leche cake</a> for dessert. My boyfriend is originally from Mexico so I wanted surprise him.<br />
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I had to the whole day to myself (with Nini of course!) and decided to just take it easy and do things<br />
I enjoy doing. I found a great book that has given me tons on inspiration and motivation<br />
to conquer a few new projects I have in my head. Can't wait to make more things happen.<br />
Slowly but surely I'm making it to where I want to be creatively. =)<br />
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What things do you do in your spare time to just relax and get inspired?<br />
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ta ta for now. =)<br />
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kat ann <br />
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Here's an inspiration dump for this week.<br />
I'm inspired by so much lately and feel like nothing can stop me or keep me from creating.<br />
yay for that feeling. Forgive me for not having my credits for this post...<br />
I found these beauties in my inspiration folder that I go to when I'm brainstorming.<br />
several of these images i found via <a href="http://maiedae.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">maidaes's blog</a>.<br />
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Tomorrow I will simply not know what to do with myself. Conrad is with his dad's side of<br />
the family until tomorrow evening and my boyfriend works at 2. I simply do not know<br />
how to cope with that kind of alone time. haha. I really need to get my workspace together<br />
as well as finish up tweaking a few things with my portfolio and my blog. I'm thinking<br />
an adventure to the city sounds like a plan though. I've been dying to explore some new<br />
fresh thrift stores. If only I could take you people from blog land with me!!<br />
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What do you do when you are absolutely FREE? nap? read a book? <br />
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How was your weekend? Do anything exciting?<br />
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ta ta for now guys.<br />
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kat annUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-83489419077387492922012-05-31T14:17:00.000-07:002012-06-03T21:55:59.829-07:00last week we .....#4last week we...<br />
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1// we got a new kitty which conrad has named Nini. (nee-nee).<br />
2// we did lots of bike riding because my sweet man bought me a new bike. my old one got left behind at my old house and began to deteriorate somehow by the time I could get it.<br />
3// watched men in black 3 and it was awesome. I'm a huge fan of Will Smith. Don't know what it is about his movies but they're always so good. I'm a fan from the Fresh Prince days. =)<br />
4// I did some INTENSE resume/portfolio work in hopes of landing a new job soon! *fingers crossed*<br />
5// drank lots of iced tea and had lunch on the back porch. Unfortunately the wind blew my table over today and shatter the glass top on tuesday. =( <br />
6// lots of water sprinkler fun.<br />
7// picked some yummy veggies out of my parents garden,<br />
8// Conrad had some memorial day fun on the boat at my parents, while sadly I had to work all weekend. boo!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-22404333247861883572012-05-30T10:36:00.003-07:002012-05-30T10:36:25.624-07:00rainy day dates<br />
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So its almost June and it is FREEZING and rainy today in Texas. =) This is EXACTLY my kind of day. I'm excited for many reasons, one being that I can wear this sweater that I bought on the Target clearance for $4.98. It's a fact that anything mustard yellow I buy haha. =)<br />
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Second reason being, this is a perfect kind of day to spend curled up watching a tv show marathon... my personal choice for today is Mad Men. No seriously... I felt completely out of the loop when I discovered this show a four seasons in but I'm HOOKED. I've been watching on netflix for probably a few weeks straight now. It's design, drama, and I think one of the most beautiful eras in American history for design, fashion and culture. *SWOON over those dresses and the architecture and home decor. To sum it up, it's set in the early 1960's in New York with the focus on a talented Ad Agency and one of it's most talented executives Don Draper.<br />
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Third reason today is such a great day, my boys are taking me on a date.... by date I mean we are taking Conrad to watch a movie. =) At least this movie is one I want to see more than he does! I've got lots to catch up on here for this weeks "Last week we".. so stay tuned =)<br />
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ta ta<br />
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kat annUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-12484131977400210322012-05-29T16:18:00.003-07:002012-05-29T16:19:38.102-07:00summer goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer To Do List 2012</div>
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1. mini road trip with the <a href="http://jennchambless.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">best friend</a> to New Orleans </div>
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2. two week vacation with my boyfrend and conrad. ahhh yes! </div>
3. go to six flags and the water park at least 1x<br />
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4. have blog/business rebranding complete (almost there)</div>
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5. go camping </div>
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6. watch a meteor shower. so excited!!</div>
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7. throw a fantastic bbq/birthday party for conrad</div>
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8. mini trip to arkansas and oklahoma for nature and thrifting!</div>
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9. stop at every carnival/fair i see. </div>
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eye candy.... literally.<br />
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<i>"To
represent me, I made a chocolate packaging with myself as the content.
There is infographics inside to represent my skills and assets, which
are the 'ingredients'. Giving the receiver a ‘Bite Size’ of me as a
teaser, will hopefully leave a good impression and make them wanting to
know more about me. Also, a chocolate with my name and logo casted is
included in the packaging."</i><br />
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self branding is something I am certainly no stranger too.... I have done MUCHO soul searching in this department over the past few years so i always appreciate when others find creative ways that fuel who they are as a person and designer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-27180314855929429422012-05-22T13:36:00.001-07:002012-05-22T13:36:31.244-07:00$10 Treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I have to say my favorite find was the sun glasses. They were $1.50 and I have worn them daily since finding them.
A lot of people when they ask where I got a particular dress or shoes etc... and I tell them I bought it at the thrift store for $1 they simply look at me like I'm an alien or like I just vomited on their shoes or something. Where I am from a lot of people do not thrift religiously like I do which is part of the reason why I was so drawn to the blogging world. Almost EVERYTHING I wear is from a thirft store. Hope you love great finds as much as I do!
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I suppose at some point in time many bloggers consider throwing in the towel for whatever reason, whether it be not having time, not having a clear purpose ad your blog flopping, getting burned out on it or maybe you've even quit because it didn't become what you wanted or go where you wanted.
I've had a lot of life changes in the past year that have pushed me to almost quit... I've certainly stopped blogging for months at a time but I've always returned because of that certain level of comfort and release you get from blogging.<br />
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I've been too mouthy about the details of my personal life here lately but I got divorced, I moved twice and am finally in a place where I feel settled, comfortable and inspired again. I have an amazing new boyfriend... I have a house that I feel completely at home in. Now I feel its time to really get going on this path that God has blessed me with. I have all the tools I need to succeed. I feel more and more inspired every day to continue blogging and it has truly been therapeutic to continue writing through all the madness. I suppose if anything has remained stable it has been how I feel about sitting down and blogging and getting inspired through others blogs. So thank you blog world!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-75918930068596628342012-05-15T09:10:00.000-07:002012-05-15T09:10:00.321-07:00last week we...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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//conrad learned to ride his bike!!!<br />
//watched an incredibly strange movie. <br />
//we watched avengers! it was amazing! nothing as great as taking your son to watch a super hero movie!<br />
//bought lots of pretty plants for the patio!<br />
//worked on business card designs!<br />
//got a new washer and dryer! No more laundry mat for me! ( I'm going to miss that slot machine game)<br />
//made yummy sundaes<br />
//one of my managers at worked gave us an old couch of his which my boyfriend thinks is so comfortable he falls asleep there almost every night lol <br />
//and had a good mothers day...even though i worked 10-9 =(<br />
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hope all you moms had a swell mothers day!! <br />
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so far my favorite place in my house to be is my backyard and patio.. only problem is, we haven't bought any patio furniture yet! these outdoor spaces are dreamy.. the first one in particular is absolutely magical. awww man... makes me want to have a romantic lunch date with iced tea and cloud watch afterwards!!! eeek! </div>
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i want to:<br />
quit my job and start my own business.<br />
feel and eat more healthy <br />
stay in school<br />
have much more family time. <br />
make more things. refurbish things.<br />
read more books.<br />
plant more things.<br />
ignore negativity. <br />
take day road trips. <br />
pick sewing back up.<br />
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Last week we did lots and lots and lots of packing and moving! It was quite a job but well worth it! im a sucker for old houses with wood paneling =) My antiques and vintage furniture compliment the wood walls so well! love it! I've never felt so at home in my life. Despite having to take cold showers for 3 days until my gas was turned on, its been very comfortable here! Conrad has a big backyard to play in.. I get a amazingly updated shed (future office?), garage and we couldn't be happier. Not to mention Conrad has been breaking his new bug catching kit in and is officially a pro no. He's even caught about 10 dragonflies already! I couldn't even catch those when I was a kid!! well ta ta for now!</div>
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1// Golden Retro Swimsuit by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75256732/golden-retro-swimsuit?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share" target="_blank">Kooj</a></div>
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2// <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90688657/charlene-black-halter-gingham-swimsuit" target="_blank">Charlene Black</a> Halter Swimsuit</div>
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3// Victorian Polka Dot Swim Dress also by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96035887/victorian-polka-dot-print-swim-dress" target="_blank">Kooj</a></div>
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I'm not going to lie I've had my plate full these past weeks getting ready to move. (We move tomorrow!) I hope you enjoy these as much as me! I've never been much of a swimsuit gal because I've always been extremely insecure with showing my body, even in high school when i looked good, but this year I don't care. These are too cute not to wear! Anyone have any big plans for the summer? I feel a vacation somewhere in the works for me =) Hope everyone's week is so far so good ! take care!<br /><br />kat ann</div>
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1// conrad discovered his love of taking pictures </div>
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3// i was cooked amazing mexican food by my sweet man</div>
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4// caught someone trying to be sneaky</div>
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5// had a beautiful day in the park</div>
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6// picked radishes!</div>
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7// took a whack at making crab rangoon! yum!</div>
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8// had lots of adventures at the lake</div>
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9// robot easter eggs and baby chickens for easter! </div>
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4.//I love the entire style of <a href="http://themischiefco.com/" target="_blank">The Mishchief Co </a>'s web site and branding.</div>
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Over the past year or so... the more and more I dive into the design/art world and the more and more talented people I discover the more and more I lose myself. I feel such an obligation to stick inside of the trends and what is popular and happening in the moment. While this may be somewhat of a good thing for a designer to be able to give a client something that is going to be able to keep up with the times and catch the eye of its desired audience... i find myself getting lost in this. I browse my favorite blogs and designers full of complete envy.. they seem to have it so "together" in terms of identity. Sure its good to give someone who wants to be trendy something trendy... but for myself... i feel utterly lost.<br />
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hahaha. i suppose this is a blessing in disguise that i have no true color.. font.. or style to define myself. i suppose the lack of brand is my brand. who knows. maybe thats why minimalism is so popular... because it allows anything to happen and come out of it. does this make any sense at all? or is my coffee just speaking for itself? am i just destined to give everyone what they want forever while ever satisfying myself creatively? ay yi yi. <br />
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whether you are a writer... artist.. designer... handmade-er.. do you ever feel lost in your identity? or have you ever gotten so caught up in creating something for a particular customer/audience that you forget who you are?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-1121464076255731712012-02-06T21:08:00.000-08:002012-02-06T21:08:47.742-08:00Handrwritten LettersI stumbled across the web site <a href="http://yourhandwrittenletters.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://yourhandwrittenletters.tumblr.com</a>. And oh my. It inspired me. The simplicity of the idea of letters drawn a million different ways!! Its so fun for me, as someone who wants to design for a living, to explore the many different ways to create a letter!! Call me crazy, but I adore little treasures like this site!<br />
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kat annUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-78878614406004104392011-12-06T08:31:00.000-08:002011-12-06T08:31:15.596-08:00Things have changed...It has been a few months.. and a lot of things have changed! I'm not going to get into much detail here YET, but I would like to say that I'll be revamping the blog and starting to write again very soon! New life, new fresh start in every way! So if you are a reader, I have to apologize for my absence, I can't even begin to tell you how much I have missed writing! But I am ready again! So please check back as I get everything going again! =)<br />
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KatUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3617081021709538962.post-3921611170264842352011-07-21T12:21:00.001-07:002011-07-26T10:02:36.325-07:00Hot and gone...<div><div>I have to apologize for being a bit m.I.a lately... our ac has been broken so we have been kicking it at my moms. The small town vibe where I know everyone I see is fun for only so long. I have managed to adventure in some interesting places though. Sadly, not much work has gotten done since I've been confined to my pull out couch bed lol.<br />
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