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Author Archives: Katie
Pretty Paint-by-Numbers
There’s something about Thanksgiving and Christmas time that brings out our love for all things nostalgic, so I thought it would be seasonally appropriate to write about one of my favorite styles of art: paint-by-number. Maybe it’s because I get to … Continue reading
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The most comfortable high heels ever?
We’ve all been there – at a wedding, prom, or other celebratory occasion – when at some point you’ll look around and notice that most of the girls have taken off their shoes and are dancing the night away in their … Continue reading
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Marni Mash Up
As a shoe designer and craftsman, I am surrounded by shoes all the time and could theoretically create any new style my heart desired. Nonetheless, this has never tamed my addiction towards coveting other designer’s shoes I admire and the … Continue reading
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Client Collaboration
At Katie Blauer, collaboration is key. The more specific information shared during the design process, the more personalized the custom shoes can become! This year I made two pairs of shoes for Rosalie, who was the definition of a model client … Continue reading
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A Visit to the ICA Boston
Today I visited the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston for the first time. Although the ICA museum has been around since the 1940s, it’s fancy new home on the waterfront has only been open to the public since December … Continue reading
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Misc. Six
I realize I’m a bit overdue on my latest Misc. Six post, the vehicle I use to document some of my favorite inspirations which I have haphazardly pulled from the internet and allowed to sit cluttering my desktop for months … Continue reading
Neon Orange Orchids
I’m not shy about my love for Matthew Williamson, who has been an ever-present inspiration since I attended his 10-year retrospective at the London Design Museum back in October 2007. In my eyes, MW can do no wrong – from … Continue reading
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Gallery Preview: Nantucket Tidings
I met my friend Kate when we were kids at an all-girls summer camp in Vermont. We’ve always lived a few states apart but I attribute our enduring friendship over the years to the same traits that has made Kate … Continue reading
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DIY Moccasins
Have you ever been curious about making your own shoes? Here at Katie Blauer, we pride ourselves in the fact that our shoes are all one-of-a-kind hand-made creations. But the art of shoemaking is a very specialized skill that takes … Continue reading
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Gallery Preview: Pearls of Wisdom
Pearls have long since represented the epitome of classic sophistication; some women wear them every day to elevate a casual outfit and others save them for only the most special of occasions. Over the years, pearls have become defining features … Continue reading
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