Good morning, artists! Today I'm super excited to be introducing Katie Haddox...our third newest member to the Cartwheels design team. I was first saw Katie's art when I clicked on her Flickr page...and I was immediately drawn in. There is just something different about the way she sees life, from the color combos to her funky handmade decorating style to the angles of her photos. It all just works, in an artsy one-of-a-kind way. And I've said it before but I'll say it again...that's my favorite thing to see in an artist. I like when their own personality shines through in everything they do. :)
Katie will be bringing us an article that is all about stitches...from sewing to knitting to crocheting, she's going to share it will all of us. I for one am super excited about what she'll be bringing to the site!!!
Oh, and did I mention that she's due to have a baby next month? How exciting is that?! :)
But before we get too far into that, here is a little about Katie in her own words and photos:
Hi! I'm Katie Haddox. I'm a girl in my twenties, who fell in love and got married young to my best friend, Steven. We started our family shortly after, when we had our daughter, Paisley Jane. Now I'm almost ready to have our next baby, a little boy, at the end of September. We live in "the Three Bears' House," [named by our daughter] which is a 1950s rancher in the middle of a magical forest. I love decorating our house with fabric, patterned paper, learning new crafts, and plastic cameras.
My family...Steven [husband/27], Paisley [daughter/3], Riley [son/due in a few weeks]
You can find me...in antique malls, on spur of the moment trips, playing with my kid[s]
My inspiration...anything! But normally it's my friends that inspire me with the best ideas.
I'd never turn down... a chance to go shopping.
If I could be anything I'd be...doing exactly what I'm doing now. I love my life, and wouldn't change it at all.
When I'm creating I always...have to have music or something to listen to.
I get excited about...any sort of crafting supplies! Right now I'm obsessed with Japanese fabric and wool felt.
I steer clear of...bugs. [Even ladybugs and butterflies.]
I design for...my family and my sanity.
One day I'll...be *amazing* at all the crafts I do!
The last time I did a cartwheel...Ha! I never learned. I was always too scared of breaking my wrist or neck or something. I'm really scared of lots of things.
I was asked for a photo of my art space, but it's all in boxes right now, because we just moved. So imagine a pile of brown boxes, and there you go! My art space!
My favorite photo currently is this photo of Paisley. It's exactly how she is everyday. From her favorite blanket and Buzz Lightyear jammies to the jelly stain on her tummy [from a PB&J].
My favorite way to organize is with baskets. I love being able to see what's in each one, and having easy access to things. I definitely love open storage.
My favorite home decor [even though it's from our old house] was when we had paper airplanes from our ceiling, twinkle lights, our first piece of "real" art, and vintage furniture.
One of my favorite handmade projects is this crayon/notebook holder I made for Paisley's 2nd birthday last autumn.
If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be? Japan.
What would the soundtrack of your life sound like? I would want the soundtrack of my life to be composed by Thomas Newman. He creates the most beautiful soundtracks.
Who is your style hero? Rachel Denbow from Smile and Wave/Red Velvet Art
Funny or romantic? Gorgeous or rich? Creative or handy? Funny. Gorgeous. Creative.
What is your motto in life? "There's plenty of money out there. They print more every day..." - Grandpa George from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
So excited to have Katie joining the Cartwheels team!
Welcome Katie! So great to get to know you a little better! That picture of the yarn is yum yum yum!!!!
Posted by: Jen Johner | August 19, 2010 at 01:07 PM
really great interview! I love katie's work so much :)
Posted by: Samantha | August 19, 2010 at 01:17 PM
ditto on the yarn!! welcome!
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