A New Beginning.

I just made some green tea, slippers on, trying to find some good movies coming on tv tonight. 

So tomorrow is the day. The day that this year ends. So much has happened this year, its been truly incredible. In good ways and in harder ways. I went through a bad break-up that seemed to never ever leave my mind. I couldn't get over my feelings for him or the other person that changed my life.
I also lost a lot of myself in both of these relationships and I lost my confidence. This year, I am gaining it all back. I'm gaining back my happiness and my confidence in myself. 
But also some GREAT things happened this year, I had heaps of art shows AND I graduated from college with a BFA. :] 

So here's a recap of some of the good things that happened this year:

In January, I hung out with pretty friends in Oxford for the holidays. I had a sad NYE but at least I had one of my best friends there with me as I cried. ;]

When March popped around the corner, I got to see my best friends throughout the month.

I also went to SXSW in March. It was an adventure to say the least. 

April came and that means the greatest art festival in Oxford, MS arrives Double Decker.

In May, I got to see my twin brother graduate! He was so sick the whole weekend, but we still took a little family vacation in Alabama. 

In June, I got to relax. And it was incredible. 

In July, one of my closest friends was pregnant and beautiful. She has been a huge inspiration in my life and always will be. Such a pretty Mama Bird, Mrs. Erin Abbott Kirkpatrick.

In August, I got to be in a rad photo-shoot for a day. It was so much fun. 

In September, I took a road trip to Nashville to see my pretty friend Maggy get married. I love Nashville so much. 

October was a really great month for me. First off, my brother and I turned 23 :] 

(Sorry for the bad picture. It was the only decent one.) We went to Memphis, TN. 

I also got to hang out with my best friends little girl, Addie. 

A few days later, I had a birthday get-together at my house. It was filled with my closest friends and it was wonderful. I felt so blessed. 

(my friend Natalie made me the prettiest ombre cake. It was the prettiest cake I have ever received. I didn't want to eat it because it was so cute!)

Later that month, I had the privilege to be in the annual One Night Stand Motel Art Show in Oxford, MS. It was a memorable night. I sold everything in my room! :]

For Halloween, I was a kitty. I dyed my hair pink for the night. Which was a fun little adventure. 

Then, I got surprised at the end of the month by one of my favorite people in the whole world, who was my first roommate in Oxford. She asked me to be a bridesmaid. My first wedding to be in!

November flopped around and I hibernated most of the month. 

One of my friends passed away, he was a great guy. RIP Simon. We love you and still think about you all the time. 

Molly Gee got married! She was the prettiest bride! Sterling and I had too much fun in the photo-booth. :] 

December finally came and I worked my little butt off to finish my thesis strong. It was so much work but I was so happy with my show. 

My bff came to my show. 

I had a little going away party my last night in Oxford. I made some close friends my last few weeks there. I miss them all the time. 

I made a huge decision and moved back to my hometown in Jackson, MS. 

At the end of December, we had the Esperanza Plantation Record Label show. It's our annual christmas show. It's always incredible to see the crowds faces light up. We danced the night away backstage in the cold theatre. 

And FINALLY, while living back here.. I'm having to get use to seeing my best friend "on occasion" instead of our normal every day breakfast at the same spot. 

Sorry this post is so long, just wanted to recap this year. This year has had its great ups and horrible horrible lows. But I'm really looking forward to 2013! 

I've already made a huge new years resolution list that I'm excited to start. 

I wish you and your family a 

happy new year!

Love, 

Kate

I can't believe that time is finally here! I hang my thesis show tomorrow (!!!!).

I'm super excited about it and I can't wait for all of you to see.

Sorry. It's backwards. But !!!!!

THESIS SHOW

I have my thesis art show in a week!

I can't believe I'm graduating.

This is how it's gonna be all week.

I'm exhausted. Yet so ready. 

I'm in the section of my life where I just don't know what I'm doing and where I want to go. I graduate in a month, I'm working on my thesis and I'm moving.

Many things to think about.

Halloween is almost here!!!!!

Can you guess what I'm gonna be ;]

It's been quite some time since I have blogged. Sorry, things have been a bit crazy around here.

Some things coming up:

1. I'm showing at the Art Crawl on September 25th. Just a few pieces at Amelia Presents... on the square.

2. My birthday is a less than a month away, October 2nd! I share my birthday with my brother :]

3. I'm showing at the One Night Stand Motel Art Show on October 20th.

4. I have my thesis show December 3rd.

I'm nervous/excited/stressed/happy about all the events coming that will wrap up this year. This year has been a pretty hard one and I'm looking forward to a new start in 2013.

Here's a recap of my weekend seen through my iphone photos

I drove home and it was the greatest visit ever. It was entirely too short. I didn't want to leave. 

I watched a beautiful sunset while driving. It was incredible. 

I baked a heap!

I hung out with my best friend. Her boyfriend made us Watermelon Mojitos, that were delicious. I had three. oops. :]

I hung out with a heap of animals all weekend long. And I couldn't have asked for much more. I was showered with love, food, honesty, affection, drinks and laughter the two nights I was home. 

I had that "empty gut" feeling when I had to drive back to my home in Oxford. I felt safe, relaxed, comfortable and loved while I was home. It's something that I've missed for a while. 

But I had to get back to my normal routine of wine, art, art, class, art, sleep and semi-lonely nights. 

But it's okay! I'm going to see the Album Leaf and Tycho play tomorrow night and I am so excited I have no words. I'll let you know how it is!

Have a wonderful week. 

xoxo

Kate

Happy Tuesday

Haven't posted in a while, but Hi! Happy Tuesday! This week has been great and yet so busy. I only have a few hours during the day where I can sit and drink tea, have a snack, cuddle with Tom, blog, search for inspiration and possibly watch grey's anatomy.

If any of you want to give me a special little surprise gift, I want this book so badly! 

Sunday afternoons are perfect in my room. :]

Bath time is a necessity. 

These are my new drawings. I will be selling them at my art show in October!

Tgif!

Yayy!!! It's Friday!

Good morning, blog readers!
I just made breakfast, I had toast with peanut butter, yogurt and coffee. It was great.

I ate the toast before I could take a picture ;]

Anyways, I had yesterday off from work as well as today and it has truly been the best two days off. I really have just done busy work online and sat on the couch in my pajamas. It's been so relaxing and nice.

Yesterday was so pretty and bright. 

Today... not so much. It's a little rainy. And I kind of love it. 

It's a light rain, but makes my windows all foggy. 

I really like it. 

It's been a nice two days away from work. But I'll be excited to go back tomorrow, helping people with clothes and styling is my favorite job. Couldn't ask for much more. 

Happy Friday! Gonna do some blogging today ( go check out my other fashion blog www.coffeevsfashion.blogspot.com) , drink some coffee and tea, do some yoga. I'm watching Sex and the City right now on the couch while it rains. :]

xoxo

kate

Happy August!

You know what this means? Summer is almost over and fall will be here OH SO SOON!!!!  oh my goodness how excited am i!

AND my birthday month is October. Very very soon!
I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Hey and remember. Smile big. That's what people notice first. :]