Category Archives: materials

Gallery Preview: Vintage Michigan

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Katie

When I found out Melissa and Robert’s wedding was going to be Michigan themed, I could easily relate, as my own wedding was very much Vermont themed, but at the same time I was apprehensive about how I could best translate … Continue reading →

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Baby’s First Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Katie

This holiday season is a very special one for the Blauer family because it’s our son Hunter’s first Christmas. For this reason, I was especially excited to get into the holiday spirit and with Thanksgiving happening so late this year, … Continue reading →

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DIY Moccasins: Mass Production

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Katie

I’ve always been known for treating my family to handmade cards and gifts for birthdays and various holidays. As early as middle school, I was on such a roll with the card making that I had taken to signing the … Continue reading →

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Wearable Art

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Katie

Wearable art is the very definition of what we do at Katie Blauer. Through the process of individually designing and hand making every pair of shoes, we’re able use avant garde materials in a way that would never be able … Continue reading →

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Material muse: salmon leather

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Katie

I tore this page out of an airline magazine a long time ago and upon finding it again in a pile of clippings I had saved, I was reintroduced to the ES Salmon Leather company and reminded what great potential … Continue reading →

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