Author Archives: Kat
Antique Appraisal Fair
We had an Antique Appraisal Fair at the shop on April 28th, that was put on by the VSADA. Greg recently was voted in as the treasurer of the VSADA, and this was his first time hosting an event with them! (Woo … Continue reading
Mixin’ and Minglin’ at the AZ Blogger Conference
I had the pleasure of attending the Arizona Blogger Conference not too long ago. It was put on by the Phoenix Style Collective and held at the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale. The Hotel had a great mid-century vibe and was full of color! … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo Entertaining
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Well, if you are anything like us, you will be spending your Cinco de Mayo outside with friends and family. So we styled up this cart that you can easily roll outside (or wherever the party … Continue reading
Save the date DIY & printable
As a graphic designer, I know the importance on getting well designed paper products for your wedding. But when you are deciding what to do for your save the dates, sometimes the packaging can really elevate the design to the … Continue reading
A Studio Floor Lamp: Then and Now
It’s interesting how items come back in style, even to the point of being reproduced and sold in stores. Awhile ago some dealers brought in this fantastic old studio lamp. Just imagine the photo shoots and movie sets it used … Continue reading
Nambé: A Short History and Cleaning Tutorial
Nambé is the epitome of classic, mid-century food serving ware. I, personally, find the fluid form mixed with untarnished shine, combined with that heaviness-that-feels-like-quality to be unrivaled by any other medium. {Kat’s collection of Nambé} Founded near Nambé Pueblo in New Mexico in 1951, … Continue reading
DIY Wrapping Ideas For Your Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Hopefully you have gotten that special someone(s) in your life something thoughtful already! One of my favorite things about giving presents (besides seeing their reaction) is wrapping the presents up all nice. And the great thing … Continue reading
A Valentine’s Day Wreath
Hi everyone! We’re back, and just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet trio of mini wreaths! For this month’s wreath we decided to use vintage jello molds, cookie cutters (heart shaped of course) and a few other … Continue reading
12th Annual Historic Mesa Home Tour
Despite living in Mesa for almost 15 years, I hadn’t attended the Mesa home tour yet. So this year I was determined to go! It was a blast, and really inspiring to see how people incorporate new and old items in their … Continue reading