Hodgepodge

“Art is the highest form of hope.” ~Gerhard Richter [source: Text for catalogue of documenta 7, Kassel, 1982] My favoritest artist of all time is Gerhard Richter. When I started my college education, I knew I wanted to paint and draw but I was more drawn to landscapes, people and animals- anything realistic- and knew […]

When I was young, my Grams (who only knows a few hand stitches and that’s it for her crafty side) taught me the sewing basics. Excited to make something for her using my new skills, I cut up some socks and clothes and hand stitched these two little RIDICULOUS things. One is a bunny, obviously. […]

Hip hip hooray! Katie Crafts has been nominated for a Liebster Award! “What the heck is that?” you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. First, let’s define Liebster: it’s German origins tag it as meaning “beloved, sweetheart, darling.” That being said, it’s an award that is given to bloggers by bloggers, to recognize us little guys […]

Happy Daylight Savings Day! All right, it’s probably not too happy. It is your Sunday, after all. The last glimmer of your weekend, and you just had to give up an hour of it to the Daylight Savings Gods. Pity. Try to enjoy the rest of it with a cup of coffee and my Sunday […]

We spent the entire day yesterday {read: 6+ hours} at the Philadelphia Flower Show (and yes, I *did* in fact paint my nails to look like little butterfly wings for the occasion!). It was a wonderful date, as usual, and we took tons and tons of photos. Here’s just a glimpse of what we saw!

Yesterday, March 2nd, was National Old Stuff Day! Yes, it really exists. It’s a day to appreciate all things antique and vintage! I have a few old pieces in my home that belonged to my Grams, Mom-Moms, Aunt Jo and the Husband that I’m excited to share with you!