New Prints

New prints available at Katch Studios! 8x10 Olive Branch prints with a Moroccan graphic pattern and speckled paper texture. They are calm and tranquil and perfect for most decors.

Check them out HERE.

Fireplace Woes.

 I detest my fireplace. It's boring, too big for the wall and has no mantle. I would love to do something to the whole wall but the other issue is that it's crooked. It's a bent wall. For some reason the fireplace portion of the wall is at an angle. So for us to do anything to it would require major construction. And that isn't going to happen for a while. My goal is to have some sort of mantle by next Christmas. I love hanging the stockings and making a pretty display. And I can't do that with what I have now. But I took this picture because the light was so nice that I almost like my fireplace. Eh... nah... Still hate it!

Invitations for any occasion!

I've added a bunch of new custom items to my Etsy shop. Starting off with invitations and calling cards. You can get either in my picnic, Moroccan and feather designs. They're so simple and classic, they're perfect for any occasion. Add any accompany piece for your total event correspondence.

Check out the listings HERE...

Rookwood Vase

I've mentioned before about my love for table top home decor. Especially vintage and antique. I admire the craftmanship and quality of older pieces. Even though lots of historic companies mass produced items, they still have a handmade quality to them. Products today just don't compare.

I spotted this lovely blue vase and was drawn to it. I didn't know much about it or how old it might be but knew that it must come home with me. It has markings on the bottom but I needed to do some research to find out what they meant.

Turns out that this is a beautiful piece of early American pottery. Not only American but Rookwood, which was one of the first female owned and operated manufacturing businesses. In the late 1800s Maria Longworth, from Cincinnati Ohio, wasn't happy with the local pottery at the time so she decided to make her own. She soon became internationally renowned and was awarded the First Prize Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1889. Which was quite unusual because American art was considered to be 100 years behind Europe.

Rookwood pottery is now hugely sought after and very collectible. This vase is one of the early pieces made in 1920 which is known by the roman numerals, XX, on the bottom. It also has the numbers 1092 which refers to the shape. This vase is beautiful and petite measuring at 3 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter at its widest point. Its a very special piece and in perfect condition.

It was left at a thrift shop, obviously unknown of its importance. I'm so glad to have found it so that the new owner will appreciate it and hopefully educate the next person who acquires it. Geez, this was a sappy post. ;) But my appreciation for buying "used" is growing; as well as my apprehension toward big bulk stores and the loads of crap that they carry. Re-use people and let's slow down the overloaded landfills. There, some environmental banter for ya! Not so sappy anymore ;)

Available at my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88579258/rookwood-vase-1920-blue-art-nouveau

Thanks Re-Nest!

I finally found it. I've been looking for this one. There is this really awesome feature that Etsy provides called "Shop Stats." It tells you where people are coming from and how they got to your site. I first saw the link from Re-Nest.com and was super stoked because I love them, but when I went to their site and did a search for Katch Studios I was no where to be found. So I finally figured out on Etsy which item people were seeing on Re-Nest and then did a search for that. Bingo! I found my Fall Tree Stationary Set. Thanks so much for adding my item to your list!

Read more here!

Unsealed

I don't think I'll ever get over how huge the internet is but how easy it is to connect to people around the world. I just found a review on one of my products from a cool site out of the UK! Thanks guys!

Check it out!   http://unsealed.co.uk/?p=30

Patchwork Indie Arts Fair

I'll be at the Santa Ana show...

COME SEE ME AT:
patchwork indie arts & festival showcases over 100 local independent artists, crafters and designers in an outdoor setting. come down and eat & drink from local cafe & restaurant booths and food trucks as you listen to tunes and peruse goods from the best southern california creators. look & shop... clothing for men, women & kids, handbags, accessories, art, ceramics, home goods, garden finds, plushies, jewelry, paper goods, edible treats, pet gear, crochet & knit goods, kits & patterns, bath & body goodies & more. check out our bike valet, photo booths, on-site screenprinting, complementary eco-gift wrapping & diy crafting tables for adults & kids.
 

WWW.PATCHWORKSHOW.COM 

for details and exact location

WHEN & WHERE:
PATCHWORK LONG BEACH

NOV 6TH 11-5PM

MARINE STADIUM BAYSHORE @ APPIAN WAY   
 
PATCHWORK CULVER CITY NOV 13TH 11-5PM  
HELMS BAKERY VENICE BLVD @ NATIONAL
 
PATCHWORK SANTA ANA NOV 27TH 11-5PM
 MAIN STREET @ BUFFALO