Currently: November 15, 2016
I'm spending the afternoon busy getting my winter weaving collection photographed, priced and ready to be uploaded to my shop! Check back in a day or two (or maybe three) for the collection release, and feel free to head over to my Instagram to get a peek at some that I've already shared. In the meantime, please enjoy a few songs that I've been listening to as I hustle! Also, I get by with a little "help" from the cat, which could very well be the reason why the collection might take one or two or three more days to come out... he keeps messing things up! ;) Typical behavior, right??
Volcano Choir :: Byegone
Cloud Cult :: You're the Only Thing in Your Way
Jonathan David & Melissa Helser :: On the Shores
Sandra McCracken :: Go
Star & Micey :: I Can't Wait
Little India :: Like Vineyards
Currently: November 8, 2016
Today's the day that I'm officially launching a new project! Bravery is a subject that is near and dear to my heart and this project has been brewing for a while. It seemed like the perfect time to share Bravery Mission because of two reasons...
- We don't have to linger or wait to start brave things. We are filled with sufficiency to decide when the brave things happen and that can be right now.
- I am hoping to relieve even the smallest amount of election anxiety because Lord knows we could all use that today...
Anyways! Bravery Mission is intended to be a blog of curated, collected stories. Right now, it's a blank journal awaiting someone like you to document your brave moments. This is your official invitation to join me at the table and share your stories of bravery. I want you to understand that you are courageous..
I am hoping to receive submissions. Lots of submissions. Stories of your brave moments, large and small, that you put into words and send to me because I want to read them. All stories are important and a handful will be posted.
I hope that someday, Bravery Mission will be a web of intricately woven anonymous musings that make readers realize their own lionhearted bravery.
Click {here} to submit your own anonymous Bravery Mission and click {here} to read more about the project. This is also where stories will be eventually posted.
I sincerely believe that when we hear about others' bravery, we realize our own. This is a community collective and this is going to be a journey we can walk together.
Sending you light,
Kate
Currently: November 1, 2016
(Current Kate Note :: I've been working hard on my winter collection of weavings! Eight down and I'm planning to release the collection before Thanksgiving!)
I've had an enormously blessed privilege of connecting with a few real, authentic creatives recently. I unfortunately have yet to meet any of them in person, however I can tell that these ladies are total trailblazers: they have the sweetest and most golden hearts, and are massively encouraging for me and the work I do. I'm pulling up a chair at my table for each of them this evening and I'm inviting my readers (you!!) to sit down as well. I'm glad you're in my corner and I know you'll feel warm and welcome if you head over to theirs!
Danyelle Woods
This lady has the best energy and creates beautiful things about and from nature — including animal bones and bugs. I've gotten goosebumps from looking at her work because in many ways, we're on the same page. I can tell from her writing on Instagram that Danyelle cares deeply about the creative process and understands sacred qualities in connecting the hand with the soul. We've talked about collaborating and I so hope that can happen someday— it would be an honor to go foraging and make something together.
View Danyelle's work on Instagram and Etsy!
Gabbie Cook
Gabbie and I both took Hannah Brencher's Year of the Book writing course, and HB herself assigned us as writing accountability partners. I've read a little of Gabbie's writing and I can tell that there are similarities in our story and there's definitely a God reason for why we were paired together. Her writing is honest and beautiful, and so many of her words let me say a powerful "me too." We both have a spark in our souls to write a book, and she was kind enough to share her book's sentence summary with me. I won't say the sentence here but her book is going to be one that every lady should read — it's certainly a blessing to be walking this writing journey with her.
Read some of Gabbie's writing here and visit her on Instagram!
Laura Bernero
I was digitally introduced to Laura a few months ago through our mutual friend, Susanna (who is another beautiful soul, by the way), and her words have blessed me since. Her Instagram bio says, "Believer in grace, gratitude & gathering people around the table" and everything she posts on social media or blogs about absolutely breathes a welcoming spiritual comfort. I so wish we were real-life friends because I think sitting at a table with Laura, coffee in hand, would be the sweetest, most encouraging hour. She's working on a digital publication with a few friends called "Chasing the Light" with the mission of celebrating and encouraging bravery through creativity and I'm so eager to see a bunch of creative women coming together.
Find her on Instagram and please, please spend some time on her blog!
Currently: October 25, 2016
Coffee in the garden is one of my favorite pastimes during the crisp fall mornings. Intentionally breathing refocuses my attention for the day and I'm determined to cozy up while I can before the midwest winter hits. Today's "Currently" is all about getting warm.
H&M, $12.99
Plaid scarf
The scarf in my coffee-in-the-garden photo above is from H&M and it's perhaps the coziest scarf I've ever owned. It spans the size of a blanket so, of course, the logical thing to do is to use it as such. A blanket scarf is also a sneaky excuse to carry a "blanket" outside of my house this winter.
telegraph.co.uk
Get cosy: why we should all embrace the Danish art of 'hygge'
I'm so looking forward to my own apartment so I can transform it into the coziest sanctuary of warmth inspired by hygge... "the absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things." Wooden furniture and decor, natural lighting, candles, the softest blankets and sweaters, homemade snacks and coffee... I want to get rid of everything that doesn't make me happy or have a purpose. Anyone else want to try this with me?
Weavings
Yarn is soft, therefore weavings are soft. I'm hoping to start making a bunch of weavings of neutral colored yarns to sell for the holiday season. Finished one late last night and then started another! Stay tuned for more info because supporting artists by gifting handmade items is the way to go.
Campfire mug from Art Bar
Art Bar was my favorite place for coffee dates with sweet friends when I lived in Hastings and I'm obsessed with their campfire mugs. I might have to buy one to have coffee in and keep a piece of Hastings with me.
Currently: October 18, 2016
I will always cheer for a lady who buys herself a bouquet spotted at the market if the buds catch her eye. I was called "queen of the weeds" while working on my thesis because I carried armfuls of foraged flowers back to the studio so I could tie them into floral strands. I'm tempted to stop and look at roadside sunflowers and it would make my heart burst if I could own a flower and art store someday. But my lack of a green thumb is apparent as I cannot keep plants or succulents alive.
That said, here are some things perfect for people like me who take on the title of "plant killer." Click the headings for more info!
Lily and Val
I learned this week that it is actually possible to win Instagram giveaways! Lily and Val is shipping me this sweet print, rose gold clipboard and (fake!!!) succulent and I'm so very excited because these won't need any maintenance — I can imagine the little succulent on top of a stack of books in my future apartment. Also, Lily and Val just released their fall and holiday collection and everything screams cozy.
House Plant Cupcakes
My heart! These are almost too cute to eat. The DIY doesn't look too tricky, just make sure you don't stick on pointy cactus spikes before serving to guests.
Modcloth, $39.99
Modcloth "Get Your Chlorophyll" Pillow
As much as I love this, I can't convince myself to spend $40 on a pillow — but I'm going to keep my eye out for cactus fabric because I just might make one.
Stay Home Club, $24
Stay Home Club, $15
Stay Home Club's "All My Plants Are Dead" Tote Bag and Print
For anyone who's a little disgruntled over their lack of ability to sustain plant life, I'd recommend these products designed by Kaye Blegvad. It's okay, maybe someday we'll learn. Also, if you're a little disgruntled about anything, Stay Home Club is perfect for you. This is where I bought my basset hound shirt and patch from, so I approve.