Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kathryn Lemaster Art and Design ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/blog/) - [Ridgecrest Kitchen](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/ridgecrest-kitchen/) - [I Street Residence](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/i-street-residence/) - [Liam's Nursery](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/liams-nursery/) - [Symphony Living Room](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/symphony-living-room/) - [St. John's Place Refresh](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/st-johns-place-refresh/) - [Fayetteville Kitchen Refresh](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/fayetteville-kitchen-refresh/) - [SOMERVILLE RANCH HOUSE](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/somerville-ranch-house/) - [Hillcrest Residence](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/hillcrest-residence/) - [DIY Design Living Room Reveal with Maune Legacy!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/www-kathrynjlemaster-com-2-0-2/) - "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 - [Skygate Studios for FamilyLife](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/skygate-studios-familylife/) - "Working with Kathryn is always fun and creatively rewarding! When I'm working on projects that are dependent on the successful execution of a creative vision, Kathryn is my first choice for art and design. From props to sets, it's truly a wonderful thing watching her turn ideas into reality as she adds so much production - [Happy Spring!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/happy-spring/) - Happy spring to you and yours! I can hardly believe we are a quarter of the way through the year. Wow! Where does the time go? This time last year was when the Height's project was first shared with you oh-so beautifully via At Home in Arkansas Magazine. Because of it's 1 year anniversary and because - [Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Designer House XXIII Info!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/arkansas-symphony-orchestra-designer-house-xxiii-info/) - Ladies and gents... we are so excited to be kicking off the much anticipated event of the spring at the end of this week, the ASO Designer House XXIII! This popular event takes place every couple of years to raise support for all of the wonderful musical programs offered through the Symphony Guild. This year, - [Springspiration: the "She Shed"](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/springspiration-the-she-shed/) - Well, here we are in the beginning of May! I hope you've been enjoying lovely spring weather similar to what's been gracing us in AR lately. I've spent a good half of my work days in the outdoor office (aka the front porch) soaking up as much of this delightfullness as I can before it takes a turn for the - [Oh Happy May!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/oh-happy-may/) - Spring is my most second favorite season of the year (fall wins, because... the leaves, and my birthday!). I've been doing the happy dance ever since I saw the first bright green buds on the trees in my backyard this season. It seemed like overnight, everything was new and bright and alive again. I just - [ThinkDero for Pimentos Restaurants](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/thinkdero/) - "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 - ["Heirloom Revival" Guest Room & Bath Reveal on House of Turquoise!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/heirloom-revival-guest-room-bath-reveal-on-house-of-turquoise/) - Ready for the never-before-seen Guest Bed and Bath photos from the beloved Heirloom Revival project published by At Home in Arkansas Magazine last year?! Good! Because I have been waiting a year to share them with you and I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! When it comes to publishing, sometimes there are a few - [Hillcrest Cottage Featured on House of Turquoise!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/hillcrest-cottage-featured-on-house-of-turquoise/) - Happy summer to you! We're officially halfway through the year now and what a whirlwind it's been so far. I don't see things slowing down any time soon with our little one on the way, arriving mid October. Yay! We did just get back from a much needed East Coast vacation however, and there's lots - [5 Star Productions for FFO Home](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/ffo-home/) - "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 commercials. She independently picks products that perfectly match each commercial. She is also an absolute pleasure to work with. She is flexible when - [FamilyLife for 40th Anniversary Live Event](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/familylife-40th/) - "This is how event planning and design should work. From our very first meeting Kathryn became a valuable collaborative resource during our planning phase. She got to know us and our brand, her ideas were fresh and budget conscious. She came in on-time, under budget, and exceeded our expectations. I look forward to working with - [NATURAL STEPS KITCHEN](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/natural-steps-kitchen/) - [ASO DESIGNER HOUSE GUEST BATH](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/aso-designer-house-guest-bath/) - [Kingspark Master Bath](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/kingspark-master-bath/) - [Rivercrest Residence](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/rivercrest-residence/) - [Heights Residence](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/heights-residence-5/) - [Happy New Year!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/happy-new-year/) - Hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! Thank you for being a part of 2015. What a wonderful, colorful year of growth.I am excited about all of the new things 2016 holds! At the top of my list of business goals: website updates and new portfolio images! So stay tuned in the new - [Fall Decor Inspiration: At Home in Arkansas front porch feature!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/fall-decor-inspiration-at-home-in-arkansas-front-porch-feature/) - Happy October!! Fall is my absolute favorite season, of which October always feels like the official kick-off to me. It's the best month of the year in my book, which is why I am especially thrilled to have a fall decor project included in this month's issue of At Home in Arkansas magazine! Snatch up a copy - [Interview with Travel + Safety Podcast](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/interview-with-travel-saftey-podcast/) - "The podcast for those who want to play it safe while living dangerously" - if that doesn't sound interesting I don't know what does! Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed over coffee and Skype by podcast personality Michael Beattie for his fun and informative show, Travel + Safety! Michael is an Italian and English - [Designer Insights: Interview with Terry's Fabrics in the UK!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/designer-insights-interview-with-uks-terrys-fabrics/) - I hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful summer! If we're connected on social media, you've probably seen it's been a fun and full one around here. (If we're not connect there... Um, we should be! I'm on Instagram and Twitter daily - @kjlemaster - please reach out and say hello. I'd love to stay in - [Heights Remodel Project Featured in At Home in Arkansas Magazine!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/heights-remodel-project-featured-in-at-home-in-arkansas-magazine/) - It's been such an exciting whirlwind that I haven't had a chance to announce on the blog yet, but At Home in Arkansas Magazine, our state's ultimate home and lifestyle publication, featured our Heights remodel project in their May 2015 Before & After issue!! (Instagram moment from when I read it for the first time… #memories. - [Unstyled: A beautiful mess](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/unstyled-a-beautiful-mess/) - Everyone loves a beautifully styled photo. I'm the queen of taking 15 minutes and 12 shots with my iPhone just to get that perfect "selfie" of my coffee cup, complete with the morning sunlight streaming in to highlight the steam coming off the top... #coffeesesh #cupojoe #goodmorning #mycoffeewokeuplikethis ... you know the drill. We like pretty - [The Perfectly Imperfect "Come Back" Post](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/the-perfectly-imperfect-come-back-post-2/) - Hello friends! Near and far, old and new. I've missed you all while the blog has been in "hibernation" for several months. Here's a bit of the back story on that - fellow bloggers, listen up - I betcha some of you can relate... Initially, I pushed the pause button for some blog restructuring. Then, my wonderful - [House of Turquoise Feature: Before & After Reveal of Rustic Modern Bath](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/house-of-turquoise-feature-before-after-reveal-of-rustic-modern-bath/) - Ladies and Gents, thank you ever-so-much for coming by on this special day for a very exciting before & after reveal! I am incredibly thrilled to have the one and only Erin Olson Moser from House of Turquoise unveiling this project in terrific HOT style by featuring the after photos for the very first time today!! This is - [Kitchen Remodel Before & After Reveal - Part 3: After](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/kitchen-remodel-before-after-reveal-part-3-after/) - Welcome! If you're just joining us for the reveal, you can catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 to see the before photos and design process to understand the details of how far this kitchen has come to what you're about to see today. Ladies and gentlemen, I am so excited to share with - [Kitchen Remodel Before & After Reveal - Part 2: Design](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/kitchen-remodel-before-after-reveal-part-2-design/) - Picking up where we left off in Part 1: Before... (if you missed the before photos, check them out here first!) The Barber's existing kitchen floor plan had several issues that were working against proper traffic flow and space clearances. Take the breakfast peninsula, for example, that divided the room in half. The first step - [Kitchen Remodel Before & After Reveal, Part 1: Before](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/kitchen-remodel-before-after-reveal-part-1-before/) - What fun it was having our kitchen remodel project be the Before & After feature in At Home in Arkansas Magazine for the whole month of April! To continue the fun, we're kicking off the month of May with our before and after blog series on this project, rolling out more before and behind the - [Groundbreaking News: UCA's Greek Village](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/groundbreaking-news-ucas-greek-village/) - UCA - home of the Purple Bears - is soon to be home to 5 new sorority houses and an NPHC meeting center, kicking off the beginning of an all new Greek Village at UCA in Conway, Arkansas! Did I mention this was also my home? Yes. I am a UCA alumni and I loved - [Kitchen Styling Tips on At Home in Arkansas Blog](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/kitchen-styling-tips-on-at-home-in-arkansas-blog/) - If you enjoyed our Before & After feature in At Home in Arkansas this month, you'll definitely want to click on over to their blog today for a bonus feature from this family friendly kitchen design! They will show you how we built in flexible accessories to be able to swap out styles in a - [Reclaimed Barn Beam Table Design Reveal!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/reclaimed-barn-beam-table-design-reveal/) - Toward the end of 2013 I had the privilege of creating an original table design with the one and only Trevor Thurow! If you missed the beginning of this story, click on back to my post introducing Trevor as well as the first post on our table collaboration to catch up! Picking up where we - [At Home in Arkansas Before & After Feature is online!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/at-home-in-arkansas-before-after-feature-is-online/) - Good things take time, and they are always worth waiting for. I've been waiting awhile to unveil this never-before-seen, major kitchen remodel with you all. Thanks to At Home in Arkansas, I get to share it with you today! Head on over to www.athomearkansas.com right now for the full article covering this Family Style kitchen, including - [Oh Happy Day!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/oh-happy-day/) - First of all, Happy St. Patrick's day! Did you get your green on today? I didn't go all out, but made sure to add a splash with one of my favorite scarves. The main reason for this post though, is because Gibson and I have a very important announcement to make that will explain our - [Spring Inspired Color](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/spring-inspired-color/) - The drastic mood swings in the weather lately have me longing all the more for spring to finally grace us with its presence. I'm starting to catch the spring cleaning fever, and with it spring project fever. I'm wanting to paint this and reupholster that and switch this out and hang this up... can anybody - [This calls for cupcakes](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/this-calls-for-cupcakes/) - Don't you just love a reason to celebrate? I sure do, especially when the celebration involves cupcakes. Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design turned 1 on Thursday, and by George, that's a darn good reason to celebrate! Come along with me and my lovely sister, Hannah, and join us for a whimsical picnic in the - [That's a wrap!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/thats-a-wrap/) - This was a very special week for me! Why? Because I had the honor and privilege of working on not one, but TWO incredible shoots. One film and one photo - both chart topping highlights of my year! I'm usually the quintessential anti-morning person, but I was actually chomping at the bit with excitement to wake - [Best of Houzz 2014](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/best-of-houzz-2014/) - I was ecstatic to receive the below email from Houzz earlier this week and couldn't wait to share it with you all! I'm truly honored and want to thank each one of my amazing clients who offered up their time to write about their experience with Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design last year. It - [Behind the Scenes](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/behind-the-scenes/) - I made it back from "The Golden State" last week and what a fantastic trip it was. One of the highlights: finally getting to see the Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! I can't wait to share a few of my favorite photos from the trip with you after I finish sorting through them. Today though, I - [West Coast Weekend](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/west-coast-weekend-2/) - Happy New Year from sunny San Diego, CA! I hope you all had a festive New Year's kick off with your loved ones and are feeling refreshed and ready for an awesome year ahead. I took a little time off and flew in yesterday with half of my family for an extended weekend get-away to attended - [Guest Room/Office Before & After Reveal](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/guest-roomoffice-before-after-reveal/) - Earlier this year I shared a guest room redo that was part of a larger project. (If you missed that one, you can check it out here!) Well today is the day I get to share another room from that project - the 2nd guest room and office! I'm so excited. Ready? Here we go! Before: - [Merry Christmas!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/merry-christmas/) - Sending warm thoughts your way this Christmas Day. xo, -K "I thank my God every time I remember you." Philippians 1:3 - [It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/its-beginning-to-look-alot-like-christmas/) - Happy December everyone! Lovely weather we've been having, yes? I don't know about you, but I've been iced in for about 4 days now. Everything's coming up frozen in our back yard! Rather than succumbing to cabin fever, I've focused on decorating for Christmas around our "cabin." It's coming along! Here's my Insta-recap of the - [Furniture Design Progress Report](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/furniture-design-progress-report/) - In my previous post introducing Trevor Thurow Custom Furniture & Design, I shared with you how I would be working on a furniture design for Trevor to create something one-of-a-kind out of these spectacular barn wood beams: We decided the best way to preserve the integrity of the authentic scraped texture of the beams would - [Cafe Lalo](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/cafe-lalo/) - Ah, Cafe Lalo. Is there a more picturesque french cafe this far from France? I think not. (Brad Kelly Photo via Cafe Lalo) This is one of my favorite places to visit in NYC, so naturally we had to have brunch there (my favorite meal) on our recent trip. It felt like visiting an old - [New York, New York](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/new-york-new-york/) - Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. As I mentioned in my previous post, here are a few of my other favorite shots I took on our recent trip to NYC! Hope you enjoyed this little snapshot tour of our trip to NYC. There's so much more beauty where these came from accompanied by - [Don't you just love New York in the fall?](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/dont-you-just-love-new-york-in-the-fall/) - New York City is dear to my heart. I used to visit every chance possible while my sister went to school in the heart of Manhattan for 4 years. It became especially special, however, in March of 2008 when my now husband completely surprised me on one of those visits to see my sister, showing - [Master Bath Progress](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/master-bath-progress/) - So I've been missing from the blog this week - sorry about that! But I can promise you it's been for a good reason. As some of you may know, when we purchased our home last year it was a foreclosure. Needless to say, it needed alot of TLC and updates. We've been on a - [The Farmers Market](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/the-farmers-market/) - Hope everyone had a great weekend. We went to visit our friends, who moved up to Columbia MO a few months ago, so it was the best of weekends! One of my favorite things that we got to do with them during our stay was shopping at their local farmers market. It was just the - [Trevor Thurow Custom Furniture & Design](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/trevor-thurow-custom-furniture-design/) - Today it's my pleasure to introduce to you the incredible Trevor Thurow Custom Furniture and Design! Trevor and his lovely wife, Jenni, are based out of Austin, Texas - a state near and dear to my heart. (I was born in Dallas and let's face it, once a Texan, always a Texan!) :) Trevor is - [Look-alikes: Glam Living Room](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/look-alikes-glam-living-room/) - I've had this image of a Jan Showers designed living room pinned to my "Living Rooms" Pintrest board for awhile now. Every time I see it it just makes me happy! I absolutely love the bold geometric prints and bright colors - what sophisticated fun. (schlegel penthouse by jan showers via decor pad) You can read more - [Interview Feature on Wade's Blog!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/interview-feature-on-wades-blog/) - Today, it is my honor to introduce you to the fabulous Mr. Wade Barber! Wade is a long-time family friend of mine and in the past year, he and his wife became a valued clients of mine as well. Wade is a Realtor with Keller Williams here in the Central AR area, so keep him - [Pumpkin Spiced Inspiration](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/pumpkin-spiced-inspiration/) - If you're a coffee lover or Starbucks fanatic like me, you may know that the Pumpkin Spice Latte made its grand return to the Starbucks menu this week, as it does every autumn. (It's okay to cheer out loud - I did.) Welcome back, PSL! You are my fall in a tall paper cup. PS - [Guest Post on House of Turquoise!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/guest-post-on-house-of-turquoise/) - Good morning and happy September to you all! Today, I am so incredibly thrilled to be guest posting on one of my all-time favorite blogs, (drum roll, please) House of Turquoise! What a privilege. The lovely lady behind HOT, miss Erin Olson Moser, is a happy new mama to sweet baby Wesley as of a - [Ikea Love](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/ikea-love/) - Can we just talk about how much I love Ikea for a moment? I love the product variety and reasonable prices. I love the innovative thinking of the product designers. I love the crazy Swedish product names. I love their cinnamon rolls (and free coffee if you're an Ikea Family Member, which you should be). - [Altar'd State](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/altard-state/) - How about a little retail design therapy today? I just have to highlight this fabulous store the girls and I stumbled upon while perusing the Columbia Mall this past weekend: Altar'd State. (Columbia Mall Facebook) We were drawn in by the Anthropologie-like window display. The distressed wood, the array of drum and glass pendants... this - [Columbia](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/columbia/) - I'm back again! This time from an extended weekend out of town to Missouri. My husband and I helped move some of our best friends up to Columbia as they are pursuing higher education at Mizzou/Universty of Missouri. I'm so proud of them! (Selfishly though, I wish they didn't have to move. Don't know what - [Savannah](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/savannah/) - During our vacay to Tybee Island, we got to take a day trip into Savannah and spend a little time in the oldest city in Georgia, established in 1733! What a charming city with such rich history. We had the privilege of taking a trolley tour through the historic district, which was absolutely incredible. What I - [Tybee Island](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/tybee-island/) - Hope you all had a great week! I returned yesterday from a week in Tybee Island, GA. What a wonderful family vacation! Just what we all needed. While I'm getting caught up this week, I want to share images from my trip with you. Today let's look at snap shots from the beautiful island, and - [Beach Vacation Color Inspiration](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/beach-vacation-color-inspiration/) - Ahoy there! I'm reporting live from Tybee Island, taking this short break from the excellent facial sunburning I'm working on to share some beach inspired color palettes from Design Seeds with you today. Color Surf Beached Tones Surf Tints Island Play Tonal Road Mental Vacation Stay inspired! -K - [Painting Party](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/painting-party/) - Congrats to my brother and sister-in-law who closed on their first house this past weekend! Welcome to the wonderful (and sometimes overwhelming) world of home ownership! :) We spent this weekend giving their new house a face-lift with fresh coats of paint throughout the interior. And I must say, after alot of prep work and - [Clear Choices](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/clear-choices/) - Let's talk clear today. Whether acrylic, lucite or polycarbonate, clear "plastic" furniture and accessories can be just what the designer ordered. The benefit of being colorless is that it goes with everything. It also opens up a space since it's transparent so light moves right on through. Something about it just adds that touch of - [Patio Bath Featured on Centsational Girl!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/patio-bath-featured-on-centsational-girl/) - Good morning from the upper deck! Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July yesterday. I surely did, and am looking forward to more lake-fun with the family through the weekend. In other news... I was excited to discover this morning that the Patio Bath was featured on yet another amazing blog, Centsational Girl! - [Patio Bath Featured on Curbly](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/patio-bath-featured-on-curbly/) - I was thrilled to discover that my work was featured on Curbly yesterday! To see what Featured Contributor Faith Towers has to say about the Patio Bath makeover, check out her post here! Incase you’re new to Curbly like myself, let me just tell you it’s awesome and full of great ideas! Here’s a little - [Patio Bath Featured on KES Photo](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/patio-bath-feature/) - So honored to have the Designer House Patio Bath project featured on KES Photo's blog today! In her post, Karen goes behind the scenes of the photography of this project, explaining her thought process and approach to this successful shoot. Check it out, here! Thanks again for the amazing work, Karen! :) - [Designer House Reveal: Happily Ever "After"!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/designer-house-reveal-happily-ever-after/) - Ladies and gentlemen... it's finally the moment I've been waiting for. It is my pleasure to unveil and share with you the "after" photos from my room at the ASO Designer House XXII, the Patio Bath! (If you're just joining us, you might want to catch up on the reveal to this point by checking - [Designer House Reveal: The Process](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/designer-house-reveal-the-process/) - Today I want to give you a glimpse of the design process I went through in creating the Patio Bath in the ASO Designer House. The process is similar to how I begin every project. If you missed it, be sure to check out my previous post with more before pictures of the space! The next - [Designer House Reveal: The Before](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/designer-house-reveal-the-before/) - Today I wanted to share more "before" photos of the Patio Bath along with the initial observations I noted upon first seeing the space that helped shape the outline and "punch list" of my design. Please enjoy this room tour from my perspective! In my previous post introducing the reveal, we left off here:*enter room* - [Designer House Room Reveal Week!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/showhouse-room-reveal-week/) - Though the event came to an end a few short weeks ago, it feels like forever that I've been waiting to share with you all my work from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse! I hope you got a chance to experience the event in person and support the music and work of the ASO - [Bench Project: Part 2](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/bench-project-part-2/) - Picking up where we left off in my previous post (Part 1)... ... while was waiting for my bench to dry, I worked on recovering the bench seat. Step 1: Flip over and start pulling up the old fabric from the corners. Work your way around ripping up the fabric. Use scissors, pliers, or whatever - [Bench Project: Part 1](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/bench-project-part-1/) - I hope you all had a special Memorial Day holiday! I surely did. Spent alot of time with friends and family and even extended the long weekend a day longer by following it all up with a surprise party for my parent's 30th anniversary Tuesday night. Such fun! But as you may have seen if - [Saturday Special: Before & After Reveal](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/saturday-special-before-after-reveal-2/) - Today I'm very excited to share with a fun before and after post! This guest bedroom revamp was part of a larger project for one my amazing clients. I'll share more from their project soon, but today let's just start off in the first guest bedroom. Ready? Here we go... BEFORE: Exciting, huh? :) To start - [Souvenir](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/souvenir/) - We made it to Dallas this past weekend to visit family, friends, and some favorite stores. It was a fantastic trip, mainly because of the people we saw, but also because of places we got to go. Our lunch destination with friends after church took us to the Knox-Henderson area, which was just packed with - [Buttons](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/buttons/) - So remember in my Barstool Fix post a couple days ago when I said I'd tell you how I made buttons for them? Well that's what I'm going to share with you today. Picking up where we left off... So I had these lovely recovered barstools. I wanted to add a touch of pizzazz with - [Barstool Fix](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/barstool-fix/) - Sometimes for practicality's sake, you have to purchase some "for now" furniture. Maybe there's not room in the budget right now for that perfect "forever" piece that will become a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. And so, growing weary of enjoying your daily bowl of Cap'n Crunch from the floor, you set - [Pendants](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/455-2/) - It's possible I have a pendant problem. I find myself wanting to collect them, like coffee mugs or tiny spoons. The good thing and the bad thing is I haven't the room nor budget for such a collection. It's okay really. Instead I just walk around lighting showrooms until I get a crick in my - [Girl's Night Out!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/girls-night-out/) - Attention ladies: Don't miss the next big event at the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Designer House XXII - Girls Night Out is tomorrow night, and you're invited! Sponsored by the wonderful At Home in Arkansas, this is sure to be a fun-filled and fabulous evening. For more info, tickets, and directions, check out the ASO web - [Crescendo!](https://kathrynjlemaster.com/crescendo/) - Last night was the Crescendo Party and "unveiling" of the ASO Designer House XXII! What a fantastic night it was. Though the weather tried to rain on our parade, everyone pressed on to pull off this fabulous event, mud and all! Thanks to everyone involved for such a memorable evening. 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