Kate Franco

Cool Trend: Silhouettes

10 January 2008

About six months ago I was feeling really inspired by black and white silhouette pictures – a type of portrait that was popular in the 1800’s. Random, I know. I think was first inspired because I was reminded of an art project I did in grade school. (I’ve been trying to hunt down said project […]

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It’s Love

9 January 2008

I just ordered this little gem of a necklace by artist Pablo Valencia. The owl of course symbolizes wisdom. I couldn’t resist. Available at Giving Tree Gallery, one of my favorite online jewelry shops.   sharing is caring! Recommend on Facebook Pin it Share with Stumblers Tweet it Subscribe to the comments on this post […]

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Spring Cheer: Pantone Spring 2008 Color Report

9 January 2008

I know, it’s the middle of winter, silly. But how ’bout some spring colors to cheer you up? Pantone – the premier color authority – has released their color predications based on the Spring 2008 shows. The results? Classic, pale neutrals punctuated with bursts of color. The colors remind me of popsicles…or something…and I like […]

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Resolutions: Get Organized

8 January 2008

I’m a relatively organized person, but I also happen to be a magazine addict. Last weekend we were cleaning the apartment and PRD says to me, “We have a magazine problem.” I looked around the living room and sure enough there were piles of magazines everywhere. How had I been oblivious to this? “Can we […]

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Make Volume Work for You

7 January 2008

They said the silhouette was changing this winter. More tapered, more feminine, lines closer to the body – while we’ve definitely seen that (skinny jeans still here, anyone?), the truth of the matter is that volume is still huge (pun intended). I’ve had more than one friend complain to me – “I just can’t wear […]

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