I used to think that there was nothing more self-consciously pretentious than blogging about blogging but I am starting to understand the importance of defining oneself in this huge new world. I dove into the blogging pool in September and I really enjoy it so far. People often ask whether I think of myself as [...]

I’ve noticed lately that a lot of magazines are presenting new papers and fabrics in really cool and unusual ways, sculpting and cutting them into three dimentional shapes like clothing, furniture and flowers. This is so much more interesting than cutting swatches of a bunch of different things and spreading them out on a page, [...]

I, Kayte, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of “new” manufactured items of clothing, for the period 4 months. I pledge that i shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I will share [...]

I just got a check from some magazine work I did last month and, feeling flush for the first time since I don’t know when, I bought some expensive design magazines. I have a subscription to Marie Claire Idées starting this spring but there was a story on rhinestones and glitter from the winter issue [...]

With so many amazing new craft books it’s easy to forget about their equally awesome predecessors, craft books of the 60’s! Published in 1966, Stitchery and Craft covers pretty much every craft medium from crochet and knitting, to mosaic and paper maché animals to the bizarre, “Men who Create with Wood”.
While the book doesn’t have [...]

Years ago, when I first started working at Anthropologie, I had a boss that introduced me to the genius that is Rebecca Purcell. Whenever I start to feel like my aesthetic is too busy and not modern enough or that my home is far too cluttered to be cool, I think about this magazine tear [...]

I am totally in love with these beautiful stuffed objects by Tamara Mogendorff! Made from materials such as linen, antique fabrics, embroidery and tweeds, these objects are really pieces of art. Check out her website for many more handmade pieces, from coral and deer heads to penguins and owls.

As promised, some pictures of my day today.

A couple of shots from the prop shop, which is like heaven on earth for a vintage pack-rat like me. I love the sheer quantity of all of the things they have. Look at all those pretty pastel hand mirrors!

The flower district in New York is really [...]

Ack! I got tagged again, this time by jessica. Alright so, six weird things about me, which is totally different than the previously posted “five things you might not know about me”, right? Totally different.
1. I have no idea how to drive. This makes total sense in New York but, I didn’t grow up in [...]

I am going to start making an attempt to post more about my work life on this blog. It can be very problematic as the work of a stylist is shrouded in mystery. There are so many things that I can’t tell you even though i want to.
The pictures below are from a location that [...]