tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328573732024-03-12T19:19:53.203-07:00k stylekstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.comBlogger622125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-77503826799853592612016-05-23T15:27:00.001-07:002016-05-23T15:27:36.924-07:00Introducing kstyledesign.comHello,<br />
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I know I've been away for awhile from this blog but I would like to let you know about my new website. <a href="http://www.kstyledesign.com/">www. kstyledesign.com</a><br />
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Hi everyone,<br />
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Well I know it's been awhile since you've heard form me on K Style but some pretty fun news. My new business K Style Design has just been chosen as a finalist in Martha Stewart's American Made contest which will choose it's final winners in October. One of the winners will be chosen by YOU the audience so stay tuned for more information on when and how you can vote.<br />
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So what you may ask is K Style Design and what products have I created. Well, here are a few pics to get you started but hop on over to my Etsy site to get a first hand look of my total product line.<br />
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<br />kstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-80224352110793995662013-05-02T16:43:00.002-07:002013-05-02T16:43:48.321-07:00New FocusHi kstyle readers,<br />
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I have to decided to simplify my blog and make it imaged based. I will post a series of<br />
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Humback whales are migrating to cool waters of Alaska and Bering Sea after giving birth in warm waters off Mexico. My husband took this photo while fishing just off the beach. enjoy, kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-40062992834882247632013-02-11T09:18:00.001-08:002013-02-11T09:21:04.258-08:00Made it to Manzanillo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently expanded my design vocabulary with the English word "bespoke". I've heard it before when finding myself on design sites in the UK but only recently got a real understanding of the meaning behind this unusual word while reading my latest design book, "A Living Space" by British designer "Kit Kemp". It basically means custom made in the world of design or as I heard recently, "you'll have to wait". The pillows or cushions as they are called in the UK above are a good example of bespoke design as are all of the products at <a href="http://vanderhurd.com/">Vanderhurd </a>. Hand made details such as the embroidery in the designs above are also inherent to the "bespoke" process. <br />
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I love original ways to display flowers. Designer <a href="http://ceciledaladier.com/">Cecil Daldier</a> in Paris. wow, gorgeous, k<br />
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I'm not sure how I arrived at the breathtaking art of <a href="http://www.takashiiwasaki.info/index.html">Takashi Iwasaki</a> but I'm so glad I did. I've been a fan of embroidery for years but it's rare to this medium in such a modern, contemporary style. I love the use of color and form in Iwasaki's work. There are so many more pieces to see on his website hope you'll take a short click over and get a real taste of this artist's amazing work. enjoy, k<br />
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Well this is some of the most beautiful sculptural work I have ever seen. The first sculpture called "The Gatekeeper" literally takes my breath away. <a href="http://daweiler.com/">Dale Weiler</a> is in a class of his own. Plan on spending some time on his gallery/website. On the website you will also find a very interesting <a href="http://daweiler.com/evolution.html">pictorial </a>on the process of and evolution of a sculpted piece as they evolve from a square block of stone to the beautifully articulated pieces you see above. Enjoy, k</div>
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There's a story here! The name of the company that sells this breathtaking chart is called <a href="http://www.nature-discovery.com/page_32_35/bird-poster-hummingbirds-of-u.s.-canada">Windsor Nature Discovery</a>. That you can still buy this chart today speaks volumes to me. You see the Windsor part of the name comes from my past. My first husband and I started this company, formerly called Windsor Publications from our garage. Said garage was located on "Windsor" Circle in Eugene, Oregon. The hummingbird chart followed the publication of fish charts (which you can still find at Windsor Nature Discovery) and it was a roaring success. It graced the cover of "The Nature Company" catalogue and well it took off. Hope you enjoy seeing as much as I do. kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-42004007975950626452013-01-22T16:45:00.000-08:002013-01-25T11:45:07.634-08:00Spring is Just Around the Corner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every year I try to zero in on one arty thing I really want. Something I know I will love and use forever. It's not easy to make "the cut" into my home. I am a pretty brutal editor. But one of these vases by fabulous ceramicist <a href="http://www.deborahdell.com/gallery_.html#grid">Deborah Dell</a> will surely be mine by the end of this year. I love their sculptural references, intricate detailing and original concept for artfull displaying of the flowers. I can picture all sorts of ways to use. Absolutely gorgeous. enjoy,kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-55610307602176336532013-01-21T14:11:00.002-08:002013-01-25T11:45:26.339-08:00Passionate About Lampwark, Jennifer Geldard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I absolutely Love the exquisite work of lampwork artist <a href="http://www.glassgirl.com/Jennifer_Geldard_-_Glass_Art/Gallery/Gallery.html">Jennifer Geldard</a>. It's as bold and beautiful as the photographs in this post. Plan on spending a bit of time on Jennifer's inspiring gallery/website. It's full of gorgeous eye candy. enjoy, k</div>
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Sorry for brief posting but have been trying to spend some time getting set up on Pintinterest which I really am finding a fascinating platform. For those of you who follow my son The Photojournalist here are his shots for The Mail Tribune which made the best of 2012 list. What's your favorite?? Mine is the tunnel shot because I know from Jamie how dicey it was to get that shot! Enjoy, kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-25871373992561449402013-01-02T14:24:00.003-08:002013-01-02T14:24:44.006-08:00Go Ducks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love this lamp from<a href="http://www.portaromana.co.uk/uk-europe/furniture.php"> portaromana</a>. Definitely hits my whimsy/oregon duck button.<br />
Have a great day, kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-28980435676701420832012-12-30T15:10:00.001-08:002013-01-25T11:46:52.520-08:00The Photojournalist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />kstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-55888149652618046902012-12-17T13:25:00.000-08:002013-01-21T11:47:10.018-08:00ChoicesHi all,<br />
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Somehow it just doesn't feel right blogging about stuff right now at least not for me. As I have sped around the blogosphere these last few days I have read many thoughtful and insightful posts commenting on the<br />
horrific shooting in Newton, Connecticut a town I had never heard of a few days ago. But I do live in Oregon and have shopped many times at the Clackamas mall in Portland which also sadly hit the news just a few days prior to Newton. One of the joys of blogging is an opportunity to express our views in a forum that includes people from all over the world as well as to our friends and family who live close by. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on this recent tragedy and what it means to me personally as well as to our nation as a whole. So much has already been said and said well. What if anything can I add to the conversation?? Well there are a few things that come to mind.<br />
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I have had the opportunity to live in other countries, both Mexico and Australia. I learned a lot from those experiences. In Mexico I learned how strong and pervasive the bonds of family could be. It was breathtaking and permeated the culture in ways I had never experienced. A mother or father of a child with Autism or Asperger's syndrome would not be alone in dealing with this challenge. A shy, introverted child would be shielded from excruciating isolation and loneliness , surrounded by family and extended family after extended family. Despite the drug violence which demands another conversation I cannot imagine a young man in Mexico walking into an elementary school and killing the children. I do not believe this would happen in this<br />
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In Australia we learned different things. A more egalitarian country there was very little discrepancy between the rich and the poor. We lived in Queensland where the relationship to the outdoors was strong. Every Sunday the kids went to the beach to participate in a program called "Nippers" to teach kids how to be safe and how to play in the ocean. There is a fierce relationship with the ocean that surrounds this country. The kids learned young to respect and relish it. I noticed how often they were outside.<br />
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So yes it goes without saying that we need to get common sense gun laws in this country. Absolutely. But we have to go deeper. We have to work on our family bonds, our sense of community. We also have to get kids out of their bedrooms, off their computers and gaming machines and back outside where wonderful healthy activities need to be front and center.<br />
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We need to take a collective deep breath and then get to work.<br />
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Love this botanical calendar by artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112672978/2013-calendar-12x18-botanica-12-month?ref=v1_other_1">Karen Black</a>. Each month is a separate calendar which you can hang and then frame. Fantastic concept and well the artwork is spectacular in my opinion. And BTW I found this calendar on exceptional blog<a href="http://fromthehouseofedward.blogspot.com/"> From the House of Edward.</a>. Enjoy, kkstylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180416006156680747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32857373.post-6553491111760815822012-12-11T16:31:00.000-08:002012-12-11T16:31:05.745-08:00The Photojournalist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apologies for meager posting lately but so many things going on in my world right now. Enjoy these photos of my family taken at the beautiful northern coast in Oregon. We are so enjoying the holidays with the newest member of our family. Such joy! Take care and talk soon<br />
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Every year I look for some cute way to "package" the proverbial bottle of wine/hostess gift for all the parties and gift exchanges and this year these darling bottle toppers from <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mini-wooden-speaker">Garnet Hill</a> get my vote. LOVE<br />
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