Hey, it's me, that girl katie, Before the winter hit, I hosted my son's 3rd birthday party and wanted to pass along my dirt bike themed party ideas. (video link at top.)
Source Links:
Party Store:Kara's Invitation: TBoneSquid Supplies: Amazon
If you decide to host a dirt bike themed birthday for your cowboy or cowgirl, I would love to see your pictures. Yeehaw!
Hey, it's me, that girl katie, Last week I went to Alt Design Summit with a good friend of, Grace Home Design. I had a blast and met a lot of fabulously creative peeps along the way. I also left with a lot of good advice that has my mind spinning.
I tried to collect as many business cards as possible while I was there and here are a few of them.
Since returning home, I have spent my evenings checking out everyone's website and wow, everyone is so incredibly talented.
I have a lot of ideas on how to grow my website/blog. First, I need to find a way to better manage my time. But today, my 2nd semester program in Interior Design and Architecture starts.
I am reminded of a saying I grew up hearing from my mom "busy people are happy people".
An extra shout out to Red Stamp who gave me the most amazing gift package. They are definitely my new “GO TO” for cards and invitations.
Thanks to all for a wonderful conference.
Hey, it's me, that girl katie, I don't know about you, but I am barely coming up for air from Christmas and New Year Holiday madness. Although, no time to waste because Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
I have been brainstorming on a fun and easy Valentine for this year but if you missed my "Love Is In The Air" Valentines video from 2013, please check it out.
And stay tuned for my "Love Is Poppin" Valentine coming soon.
Hey, it's me, that girl katie,
When I was a kid, my sister and I each received a pair of these snowshoes. We were living in Vail, CO at the time. I remember wearing them as we went to cut down our Christmas tree off of the Vail Pass. Although, what I really remember was my sister and I getting into an argument and my face being baptized in the snow which I probably deserved since I was the younger annoying sister.
Recently, my mom was cleaning out & found the snowshoes and asked if I wanted my pair. Yes! Absolutely!
I live in Jackson Hole, WY and knew they would be perfect somewhere in my house. I am also a sucker for things that have a story behind them.
At the time I really didn't know what I was going to do with them. I had tossed around the idea of putting in a wall with French doors in the loft area of our house, which is my office space. However, my husband had concerns that it might change the look of our house. After convincing him it wouldn't, we moved forward with the wall plan and I knew that turning the snowshoes into sconces framing the French doors would really complete the new/old space. But I knew I had to outsource the transformation of the snowshoes to a local welder with an electrical certification. (Heart Four Ironworks)
BEFORE:
DURING:
AFTER:
The snowshoe scones really make the space shine while also adding a simple & rustic western element to the area. I imagine by adding the wall we increased the value of our house while creating some much-needed privacy for myself.
Not every design decision works out how you might imagine it, but for this project I am so happy I followed my design instinct.
Hey, it's me, that girl katie, Happy Friday!
So, if you have been following along this week maybe you are curious the gift I gave my mom this holiday season?
I had finished all my holiday shopping except for something for my mom. Sure I could go out and buy a nice scarf, book or food item but for me that wasn't going to cut it. I am a believer in, if you don't know what to get someone then don't. It's that simple and sometimes, less really is more. Plus, I knew the only thing my mom wanted is for everyone to be healthy and happy but sadly stores don't sell that.
I was really ok with not giving her anything and I knew she would be fine with that too. However, I managed to do some creative research and discovered this picture.
I knew I could pull this gift idea off but finding the time would be tricky since Christmas was quickly approaching.
Here is how my version turned out & a few examples of what I put into the envelopes:
(notice how I copied a picture of my mom and placed it beside the Queen Mum)
TIP: Allow yourself more time to really be creative.
SUPPLIES:
. markers . envelopes . paper . scissors . glue . tape . old pictures . computer & printer