Cat Sweater

This is dedicated to all the crazy cat ladies out there. I won't call you out... Just kidding, I'm totally calling you out: @_michsi_ @glam__slam @kristennichols @tulleandboots @glennavonhenna

I am kind of freaking out over the Pick Up the Cent bank, the Cat Ears Ring, and (obviously!) the Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidery Loafers. If you can't afford the hef-hef-hefty price tag on Charlotte's loafers, the black pair is a knock off for 1/25th the price. That's quite the discount! I can't speak on their quality, but it looks as though all the reviews are positive.

Are you a #crazycatlady? Follow me on instagram! Let's be crazy cat lady bff's!

ASOS Cat Jumper (Sweater)
Get in Fe-line Mug - Great for herbal, white, or green teas that need to steep covered.
A Wear Cat Jacquard cardigan
Pick Up the Cent Bank (My Fave!)
Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidered Loafers
ASOS Cat Ears Ring
Paris Black Suedette Cat Face Ballet Shoes

Pumpkin Decor via Etsy

Well helloooooo there assortment of sweet, sweet pumpkins! 

Halloween is littttrally one week away. Skweeeee! I'm so excited. So, so, so excited. It's truly the most wonderful time of the year. (I know Andy likes to sing that it's Christmas, but if Eddie Pola and George Wyle were still alive I'd track 'em down and ask them to re-write the song to be about autumn and halloween. You know, cause I'm just a freak like that.) Some of these are very similar, sure, but I can't help it, teeny tiny needle felted pumpkins are just what I want today. 

1. Needle Felted Pumpkin Set of Two by scratchcraft
2. Needle Felted Pumpkins Three Halloween Thanksgiving by feltjar
3. Rustic Plush Burlap Pumpkin with wooden stem by Sheedo
4. Needle Felted Pumpkin in White by builtonbranches
5. Upcycled Tan Cable Knit Sweater Pumpkin 45 Fall by whimsysworkshop
6. Pumpkins3 yellow felt Fall Autumn HomeDecor by addjang
7. Needle Felted Pumpkin Magnets Mouse and Bird by minifeet
8. Lime Green and White Polka Dot Decorative Pumpkin with Leaf and Vine by SeaPinks
9. Pumpkin Scary Cute Halloween Toy Hanging Decoration by StitchedWithLoveUK

Halloween bits and bobs on Etsy

Halloween is coming and I am FREEEEAKIN excited. Here are some fun Halloween accoutrements I found on Etsy, enjoy!

• Vintage Brass Cats Set of Two Kittens
• Halloween Garland 23' Orange and Black Circles
• Vintage Cat Riding Broom Pin
• Halloween Owl Figurines Black & Lime 
• Halloween Copper Wire Cat
• Ceramic Arts Studio Stylized Black Cat
• Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave Necklace
• Hand Needles Felted Pumpkins
• Cute Apple Fascinator

The Dog Days Sidewalk Sale!

I am lucky enough to work and play in DC's best-est neighborhood: MidCity! 

Okay, I hear ya. Where the heck is MidCity? Well MidCity is (duh) the heart of the city, on and just off the U Street and 14th Street Corridors, at the intersections of the Logan Circle, Dupont Circle and Shaw Neighborhoods. Now to the point...

There are so many stores involved in this sale it's nuts! Nuts I tell ya! 

Check out MidCity's Website for a list of shops, restaurants, and activities going on this weekend. And here's a list of some of the fashion deals:

Caramel - 1603 U Street NW

photo via HERE

Voted best clothing Boutique in City Papers Best of DC 2011! 

Discounts up to 50% off all spring/summer clothing and accessories, including and extra 10% off already marked down items.

Current Boutique - 1809 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

20% off your entire purchase Saturday and Sunday!

Habitat Live & Wear - 1512 U Street NW

photo via HERE

Hundreds of items must go during this special event. Get up to 50% off on selected items. Handbags, wallets, jewelry, lingerie, briefcases and much more!

Junction Vintage - 1510 U Street NW

photo via HERE

Junction is having a storewide sale including summer gear, housewares, jewelry and more. Plus be sure to check out the $5.00 rack and $3.00 bin. Go to Junctions website on August 5 for the secret phrase for an additional discount!

Lettie Gooch Boutique - 1517 U Street NW

photo via HERE

Enjoy scorching hot discounts and refreshing Lemonade. Beat the crowd and grab great deals with their early bird special from 10am to noon. Get a sneak peek at new arrivals and fall preview!

Martha's Outfitters - 2122 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

Join Martha's Outfitters for a Dog Days Picnic. Refreshments, discounts and giveaways! Sundresses and Seersucker optional but highly encouraged.

Quarter Life at Source - 1835 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

Quarter Life vintage pop-up shop at Source. Come Check out women's vintage clothing, shoes and accessories in Source's sunny spot upstairs. Meet and Greet with vintage vendors and get a little fashion history while you shop!

Redeem - 1734 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

Take 25% off all spring & summer apparel, with an additional 25% off already marked down items!

Rue 14 - 1803a 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

Save an extra 20% off the already reduced sale price!

Stem - 1412 U Street NW

photo via HERE

Take 10% off regular priced items or an extra 10% off sale items when you dine at DC Noodles or Rice.

Treasury - 1843 14th Street NW

photo via HERE

Treasury will be offering 20% off the store for Dog Days (excluding jewelry and new items) plus their awesome $5 bargain bin! Come in for summer treats to beat the heat too.

Also, for all you jewelry lovers, Legendary Beast is a must see if you've never been! They were named CityPapers Best Jewelry Store in Best of DC 2011. I'm not sure if they are having any extra discounts for DogDays, but you should stop in anyway! Great Stuff!

So how can you get to MidCity? 

Specific details are available on MidCity's website. Basic details are:

• the Green/Yellow line at the U Street Cardozo Stop
• the Circulator stops at 14th & P and 14th & U
• Lots of bicycle parking
• Street parking in the neighborhood, meters do run on Saturdays so bring change, but I'd avoid the drive all together unless you need a car to carry home all your amazing buys!

Whew, that's a whole lotta info! But seriously folks don't miss this awesome neighborhood wide sale! Me? Oh, I've never been, never been to shop that is. It's sad really. Don't worry though, you can still see me! And I can still take pictures of you in your fabulous outfits. Come visit me at MY store's sale! And buy some stuff. You know you wanna. Hey, if you really feel bad for me you could even buy stuff FOR me! I like vintage everything and I'm 35-26-38. No? Hey, it was worth a shot.

See you this weekend! 

xoxo kat

cinco de mayo!

Just a quick Cinco de Mayo inspired post! All items via Etsy.

40's Vintage Senorita Skirt , Cozumel Bracelet , Margarita Cake Pops , Flirtatious Flower Clips , Taco Man Letterpress Coasters

Oiseaux

The Brilliant Designer at Milkmaid Press came up with a lovely new set for spring 2011, Oiseaux! All Things Lovely posted some fab-tastic inspiration boards this morning and I just had to follow suit. I'm kind of obsessed with all things bird. Here's what I found online today...

Maluku Dinner Plates , Feather Print Tie Vest , Chickadee Clutch , River Island Chiffon Tunic , Carolina Herrera Bird Jacquard Skirt

floral lovelies

I finished painting (well, sort of finished painting, i still have to do alllllll the trim) my dressing room this weekend in an attempt to avoid studying for the first exam in my class. Wrapping up the last of the soft pretty blue/gray walls got me excited to continue on and finish the whole room. So, the past few days home decor has been much more on my mind than spring dresses and block heels 

(gasp! something on my mind more than dresses and shoes!?) 

I like to peruse Etsy for inspiration and came across these super fantastic items that would go just right in my room.

Spring Thistles , Vintage Blue Deer Planter , Single Stem Dried Hydrangea , Craspedia and Fiddleheads

Flowers for Monday, better late than never!

Week before last, one of my favorite bloggers and my absolute favorite floral designer (and let's not forget most importantly all around fabulous lady!) came up with a super fun idea. She suggested everyone post pictures of the flowers and plants around their houses the following Monday. Well, I missed it. Go figure. 

Making up for missing the fun-ness had by many, here is my week late and a dollar short post. 

This past weekend was by BFF's baby shower and I decided rather than call Jane I'd try to do the flowers myself. While they are in no way shape or form as lovely as the masterpieces she comes up with, they turned out just dandy.

Pictured above are the flowers I picked up at Trader Joe's. I bought 3 bunches of hydrangeas, a dozen white roses, a bunch tulips, a bunch of alstromeria, a bouquet Joe calls 

"Lucky Ladybug", and bunch of assorted greens. 

All in all it came to $60.92 before tax! Not too shabby.

The first thing I did was pull out the bright pops of color and pop them in some antique bud vases. I always always always have cut flowers in my closet. I wanted the arrangements for the baby shower to be primarily white and green, perfect excuse to freshen up the slightly saggy week old flowers my room was sporting.

Next up, soaking some wet floral foam in my kitchen sink. You can pick up floral foam at just about any craft store. I got mine at Michaels for $6.99 and used a 40% off coupon. Then I lined the copper tins with some plastic wrap, just in case. The tins were gifted from my friend Myra, not sure exactly where she got them, but she reassured me they were very inexpensive. The foam cuts really easily, I used a steak knife, but you could probably even just use a butter knife! After I put the foam in the tin, I used some scissors to trim the plastic. Finally I recruited my assistant Audrey. 

As you can see, she was a great help.

I don't really have much advice on how to put them together. I just kinda wing it until I feel like it's done. I think they turned out really well! I even got some compliments on them from guests. Maybe I should forget about the whole being a computer super nerd and be a floral designer instead... 

time keeps on ticking

It has been 9 months since I started redecorating my dressing room, and it still isn't finished. I have a really hard time picking stuff out (that I can afford! I have no problem picking out stuff way outside my budget, funny how that works...). My latest quandary, a wall clock. I need a clock that has number clearly displayed, and a second hand is preferred, but what direction to go in? What era? I just can't decide. Here is an assortment of some of the clocks I found on etsy that tickled my fancy. What do you guys think??

Vintage Hollywood Regency by United , Vintage Hollywood Regency by Homco , Vintage Seth Thomas Apple Clock , Bamboo Squirell Clock , Vintage 'The Gardeners' Clock , Vintage Mod White Clock , Vintage Sears Mushroom Clock , Vintage Telechron Advisor Clock , Vintage New Haven Turtle Clock

sleep, you are ever elusive.

Last night I was extra productive in my sleeplessness and wrapped all the gifts that have been laying around my closet. Today I came across this funny journal at Modcloth and wonder if it would actually help me doze off to dreamland...

I Can't Sleep Journal

Owls are everywhere!!

1970's owls are back! Well they've been back for a while,  but now they are everywhere! You can find owls on everything from dresses to aprons to umbrella stands to pop art! Here's a collection of old and new.

Emma Cook Owl Dress , Coffee with my Owl Illustration , Glass Bubble Owl , Owl on a Branch Necklace , Owl Umbrella Stand , Out on a Limb Too Vintage Owl Bud Vase , Owl in a Tree Necklace ,  

 Enid Collins Painted Box Purse , Owl Invasion Apron , Long Owl Necklace

Drinks anyone?

oh mid century mod design, you are beyond wonderful!

Brilliant Blue Tumblers , Smoke Glass Wine Glasses , Blue Glass Owl Pitcher , Russel Wright Eclipse Glasses , Sunny Cocktail Glasses