Kathryn Lemaster

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DIY Design Living Room Reveal with Maune Legacy!

“Hop to it, get dressed! It’s the day of all days – it’s the best of the best!” -Dr. Seuss

I’ve been reading too much Dr. Seuss lately I suppose. Liam turned one last month and has a new found fascination with books. “Happy Birthday, Baby” by Dr. Seuss is still reigning at the top of his favorites list. As such, I have the book memorized and can quote it in my sleep. So naturally, I’ve begun speaking and thinking in whimsical, Seussical rhymes.

The above line was the first thing that popped in to my head last Thursday morning as I was getting ready for a much anticipated Living Room installation and styling day for my lovely Little Rock blogger friend and client, Jennifer Maune of Maune Legacy! The excitement that followed lived up to the rhyme – it WAS the day of all days and the best of the best!!

I don’t always get to see the finished results of a completely transformed room since I work in a range of flexible design service formats from consulting, to E-Design and DIY design plans, to Full service interior design. So when I DO have a full service project or installation or styling day add-on to a consulting or DIY project – meaning I get to be a part of the project from beginning to the end – it’s extra special and fun!! To get to personally see my design come to life before my very eyes – there’s just nothing quite like it. It’s my very own “HGTV” reveal moment. I live for install days!

If you’ve been hanging out with us on “the gram” these past few months, you’ve likely seen some behind the scenes of a special DIY Living Room design in the works. I’ve been pumped about this partnership with Jennifer from the start, and it is with the greatest delight I invite you to head over to her inspiring blog for the grand reveal post!!

(As an hors d’oeuvre, feast your eyes on a few sneak peeks of the finished room before heading over to Jennifer’s blog for the pièce de résistance!!)

Circle back with us on social media and join the convo to let us know your favorite part of the space!! And stay tuned next week for another exciting post taking you through the whooole design process of creating this dreamy living room!

Now, go have the “best of the best” Thanksgiving holiday! 🙂

xo,

Kathryn

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New Website Launch & Giveaway!

You know the whole, “It’s not you, it’s me?” line? That’s what I finally had to say when retiring my original website. I loved it so. It was a beautiful site that served us well our first 5 years, for which I am forever grateful. (Pictured below with my first website. Thanks for being you and being with me from the start. Sorry/not sorry you had to go. PS: Thanks Reid Riggan for the photo.)

But during those formative years, I changed, my company grew, technology evolved, and so on. As such, we outgrew it, and it was time to part ways and create something new.

After a few years of dreaming and searching locally and nationally for the right web designer – the clouds parted and affirmative sun rays burst through the day I found Doodle Dog Creative in Austin, TX. It was love at first “site”. (Ha!! No but for real.) Nikki and her team were wonderful at understanding my brand, needs, and vision for the project and did a knock-out job designing and creating this dreamy new site you’ve found yourself in!

You can read more about the design process on their blog here!

There’s lots and lots more I could tell you about all of the intention behind this site, but I’m sure I’ll share more of that down the road. Today, I just want to invite you in with a big warm virtual hug and say, “Welcome!!” I hope you stay awhile and flip through the pages that have been so thoughtfully and creatively laid before you. I hope you learn something new about us (Production Design finally has a home within the site – hey hey!) and soak up some new inspiration.

To celebrate this few-in-a-lifetime occasion, I am hostessing my first ever giveaway! That’s right. History in the making right here, folks. Step right up and behold the pretties that could be yours…

1st Prize: Pair of Pink Custom Pillows – originally created for the Symphony Designer House XXIII, these pretty in pink pillow covers made from a Thibaut fabric are filled with the fluffiest down feather inserts that are extra fun to “chop” (pillow styling technique).

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Other 1st Prize: Pair of Paris Original Photography Prints – shot by yours truly whilst wandering around The City of Light, these are just two of a few 11″ x 17″ 1st edition prints, which will someday soon be available for purchase!

Two first prizes though?! Well that’s because firstly – you’re all winners in my eyes (awww…) – but mostly, because I polled my lovely Insta fam a few weeks ago on which of the above prizes I should give away. (Another great reason to connect with me on Instagram – you get to help weigh in on vital decisions such as these.) Upon seeing the results, I decided to give away both! The first winner drawn will get their pick of which prize, then a second winner will be drawn for whichever prize is still available. Win win, right? (Actually, yeah, that’s exactly what’s going to happen! )

To enter the giveaway, simply join the E-Party through the below form, then be sure to click the confirmation link that will be emailed to you shortly after. Then voila – you’re entered!

(PS: If you’re already at the E-Party, no worries! You can still be entered in the drawing by – that’s right, signing up through the below form, too! (It was created just for this giveaway, so your email/entry will show up here, but it won’t duplicate on the E-Party list! Because that would be weird to have two of yourself at the same party… ))

(PPS! If for any reason the below entry form doesn’t cooperate with your device, you can also find it by clicking here!)

 

Enter to win by joining Kathryn’s E-Party below!

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Are you entered? YAY! Then stay tuned to your inbox, because our two lucky winners will be notified via email, then announced on this here new site we’re celebrating!

I am so so glad I’ll see you at the E-Party now, too! I lovingly refer to my email list as the “E-Party” because I think it’s much more party-like than list-like to keep in touch with a bunch of awesome friends like you, hanging out on the interwebs together, sharing inspiration, ideas, and making our homes happier together. Right?

The giveaway will be open through Sunday night April 15th 2018, at 10pm CST! If you’re not afraid of a little competition, feel free to share this post with someone you think might want a chance to win some new spring decor, too! 😉

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Thanks again for being here today to celebrate with us!!

xo,

Kathryn

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The coziest air bnb in Hot Springs, a couple of ou The coziest air bnb in Hot Springs, a couple of our favorite couples, icecream cake for all, hiking date for us complete with cupcakes + rosé in a cave… only for  @forrest_addison_roberts ‘s birthday!! 🥳😘 

I couldn’t let the year end without narrowing down a few favorite captures from such a special weekend earlier in December (which overlaps with our elopement anniversary now, but anniversary photos wouldn’t fit here too ha!) celebrating the love of my life. 

Thankful for such sweet friends to laugh and celebrate with. Thankful for keeping our birthday tradition of cake + wine in a cave, come rain or shine. Thankful to get to celebrate my favorite adventure partner for another year! Thanks for picking me to host your parties for the rest of your life. It’s a grande honor, and you’re the easiest to want to celebrate. I love you!

PS: if you’re traveling to Hot Springs, you absolutely need to check out @thewoodlawntudorandcottage and @thepaddockhotsprings - love these properties by @kaligoldenharris !! We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to go back! 🏡
October highlights in 10 snaps (and a motion to in October highlights in 10 snaps (and a motion to increase the 10 slider limit as all the joy this month held couldn’t be narrowed to such a small smattering). 

This is merely a fraction of sweet memories from one of our two most festive months of the year: October brought:

- a road trip to Comfort, TX for my cousin’s wedding fest 
- Liam’s 5th birthday 
- my 34th birthday 
- Halloween parties, dates, and costumes book readings (not even enough room for all of those here!)

I can let perfectionism lead to procrastination in sharing, sorting, favoriting, editing - and then months escape me without letting a few favorites make it here to the grid, which is the closest thing to a scrapbook I have these days. So doing my best to let these few float up here like balloons to the sky before another month escapes me. 

So incredibly thankful for all of the sweet memories and grande adventures with my two fellas. 🥹 This first year together as a blended family is one I’ll always want to remember, for the treasures it’s held and the growth we’ve all experienced. 

Thanksgiving is the perfect day to remember to remember and hold it all a little closer. 🙏🏼💛

Much love and many more sweet memories moments to be thankful for to you and yours! 💝
Happy Son’s day to my sweet Liam love. Brightest Happy Son’s day to my sweet Liam love. Brightest little light of my life, teller of the most original jokes, giver of the silliest lick-kisses, imaginer of new games, snuggliest bug, the bravest boy with the strongest heart and fastest feet - and so many endless more magical things to me. Getting to be his mama is the greatest honor and a most unbelievable gift. 🥹🙏🏼🤍 I love you Liam! And I will always be so incredibly proud of you. Keep being you! The world needs all of your wonder, enthusiasm, kindness and joy. ✨ And all those “great ideas” you’ve always got brewing. ☺️😘 

📷 @brittanyrigganphoto
Cooking with Liam and “Michael Bubely”…🕷❤️🎶😂🙏🏼 While he’s loved the Spider-Man theme song for awhile, we recently discovered this version and it has been on repeat and we are happy about it. 😅 
 
#boymomadventures #thatsdarling #kitchenconcert #singingvideo #fouryearolds #cookingwithkids #thefoodnetwork #videooftheday #momlifebestlife #michaelbuble #spiderman #spidermanthemesong #kidsareawesome #childprodigy #michaelbublé #michaelbubleduet
Glorious, precious memories from “part 2” of o Glorious, precious memories from “part 2” of our wedding celebration - our reception this summer, 6 months following our elopement! Thank you to our sweet friend + amazing photographer @brittanyrigganphoto and to our friends at @reservehotsprings !! 🥹🙏🏼🤍

@forrest_addison_ - I am filled with wonder yet again as I look through these, trying and failing at narrowing down favorite moments, still in awe of this love of ours, beyond all we could’ve asked or imagined. 🥲🙏🏼

There’s a consistent calm + quiet in walking alongside you in this life, with the sound of puns + giggles, plans being made, hearts being shared, being the blessed echo for miles around. 

I’m thankful for all the space for us to learn and grow as individuals and together. Thank you for your willingness to learn with me. I love partnering with you in cultivating the kind of relationship and life we believe in! 

I’ve yet to see anger, bitterness, jealousy or other turmoil take up root in the sacred space we share, and somehow I know we never will. Your unending generosity of spirit, steady patience, and a truly unassuming heart that’s always believed the best of mine, softens mine more.

Watching and learning from you is an honor and joy. I’m still trying to wrap my head around your genuinely pure kindness. You’ve prayed for those who’ve persecuted us. You’ve “rejoiced with those who rejoice” even when they’ve wronged you. You keep no record of wrongs like I’ve never seen. You simply carry on loving well.

Thank you for being my safest place. For being to me among many things, one long exhale after years of oscillating between holding my breath and hyperventilating. 

Even as I have those moments still, you listen to my heavy heart and witness my weary tears without judgment I’ve known before, because like Jesus’s “banner over me is love” always - you, too, judge me forever and always as “beloved”. I’m learning to remember and rest in that to counter the self consciousness that comes with learning to be truly seen. 

Thank you for by your very presence and heart posture, inviting me to be myself, even when I am a taco level hot-mess.

I love you to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond! ♾
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It is a delight to work with Kathryn LeMaster. She is a good listener who has been able to help us transition into a smaller home while still keeping the essence of our family intact.

- CINDI C.

My husband and I decided to update our house focusing on the kitchen and bathrooms. We were so impressed from the beginning with Kathryn! She was easy to work with and took our vision and made it all come together! She was extremely professional and we highly recommend her. Thanks Kathryn!! We couldn't be happier!!!

- LAURA D.

I have been doing business with Kathryn for several years, where she had played an integral role to enhance the quality and appeal of the visual impact of our furniture in TV commercial s. She independently picks products that perfectly match each commercial. She is also an absolute pleasure to work with. She is flexible when needed, and always has a positive disposition.

- LAWRENCE ZIGERELLI, PRESIDENT/CEO, FFO HOME

We asked Kathryn to create sets for a food shoot with multiple items. She created sets with for each dish and had them passed them off with the client who was out of town. She was extremely organized and methodical about how she purchased and approved each set. Not only was her work exceptional, her presence made the client feel at ease.

- DERO SANFORD, OWNER, THINKDERO

We highly recommend Kathryn. She listened to us as her clients and executed ideas based upon our design style. We had bought a new house and asked her to help us furnish, design, and style It. We appreciated her detailed drawings and ability to "show" us the vision and plan. She is quick to respond and allows for flexibility based upon timeline needs. Once deciding together on budget, she works toward that goal. She is a lot of fun to work with!

- CHRISTY H.

Kathryn assisted me in styling and accessorizing our new home. She nailed my design ideas and style based on the questionnaire and my comments. I was amazed at how she was able to match my style exactly! It would have taken me years to accomplish what she accomplished in one day. I would highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again in the future.

- BEVERLY R.

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