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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So much growth around here this spring. 🥹🌿 P So much growth around here this spring. 🥹🌿 Plantly, personally, relationally, familialy, professionally, educationally, spiritually, recreationally, socially… so many ways. 🤍 

Liam love has ached from growing pains in his legs as he’s shot up taller this year, and I can’t help but think of many points over the last year I’ve cried out over the same thing in my own way, internally. It’s been a year of repotting and acclimating, shedding withering leaves, sprouting new ones unexpectedly, and pressing through rocky soil at times. But through it all, we water and tend to - our plants, our hearts, and eachother. We received tending to and watering, from our loving Gardener and from one another. We learn what that looks and feels like. We remember, we practice, and keep adding to each new discovery of what helps us thrive. Old downtrodden pathways healing, covered over with new growth, and new pathways (in at least my nervous system and brain that so needed it) being bushwhacked (as my friend recently wished me all the grace and success with 😂🙏🏼) and becoming more familiar: a new normal. 

We’ve been in our home sweet 1930’s cottage for a year now, and I am so incredibly proud of the ways we’ve each branched out and up, roots sinking in deeper through the dark and sometimes rough terrain, finding eachother even there and locking arms deep in the soil as well as holding hands with leaves reaching toward the light together, be it by sun or by moon. 🌳 

“they will be known as might oaks of righteousness, planted by Yahweh as a living display of His glory.” Isa. 61:3b

“and He sees to it that each seed gets a new body of it’s own and becomes the plant He designed it to be. “ 1 Cor. 15:38b

(PS! I released a new podcast episode this week sparked from the above verse. I share how the Lord’s been speaking to me through plant imagery / terminology, things I’ve been learning about our design for consistent watering / rewatering, my heart / ways I’m learning to relate now as I’ve been overcoming some old fear based, faulty thinking, that’s made room for new and beautiful growth. You can listen to it on Spotify on the Unhindered podcast or profile link!🪴)
Part 2 of this bright and happy retro-inspired kit Part 2 of this bright and happy retro-inspired kitchen before & after, cause I’m still not over it yet… 😍 #minttobe

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In the midst of a full and challenging season, tim In the midst of a full and challenging season, time stood still for a blissful 24 hr spring break escape with my loves, March 23-24. 🌿✨ 💦 🌸 ☀️🥹💞 We took Mabel Ann the Main Line, our sweet lil 1947 vintage camper trailer out on her maiden voyage before we start the reno updates! We were so happy in her little aluminum form, we didn’t want to leave! 🤍

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An unbelievably fun, cheerful and bright kitchen b An unbelievably fun, cheerful and bright kitchen before & after, hot off the press from @forrest_addison_roberts camera. 📷 😍 🙌🏼 💐 Absolutely loved going back to see this retro-inspired kitchen design that these creative clients and our fav contractor crushed implementing! 👏🏼 

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Weather report from an Arkansas wilderness, just a Weather report from an Arkansas wilderness, just after sunrise yesterday.🕵🏻‍♀️ Lovely weather we’ve been having lately - thunderous water with a 197% chance of falling. 💦😅

Adventuring with @forrest_addison_roberts will forever be one of my favorite reasons to wake up before dawn. 🌌 🥾 ☺️ 

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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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