Wow, someone is doing what I did!

And making art of it...just goes to show that it's totally possible to have an idea independent of someone else, but very similar, without their inspiration!

I appreciate her philosophy though, and really like her ideas, and have been inspired to create something similar for art for Ry's room...not that she needs anymore art, she's fairly well stocked, but still!

http://www.friendswithafish.com/home.html

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I really want your stories and photos...if you've stumbled on this blog, or if you're a friend, I really would love to keep this one up and running, and would love to include your stories and photos about beloved clothing, haunted or otherwise.

Whether you shop retail or recycled, boutique or bargain, I want to include your stories and personal experiences with clothing and accessories.

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My sexy green shoes...ouch.

I found the world's coolest shoes at Nordstrom a few weeks ago. They didn't have my size, so the lovely salesgirl ordered them for me from another store. Love her. My justification for spending $100 on green and pink, four-inch wedge heels was the wedding that Ryan and I were in this weekend. As I got myself all settled in my wedding attire (a cute, brown, low-cut halter dress), I realized that maybe these shoes wouldn't be the most comfortable for running around chasing RE. But, princess that I am, I make sacrifices for beauty. And these shoes were HOT.

Before the ceremony even started, I noticed that my left heel was hurting a little more than I'd like. I pulled my shoe off, and realized that I was bearing the tell-tale mark of an evil shoe: a blister! Before the ceremony!! I was able to do a quick fix with some band-aids, but ew! How ugly was that?!

By the end of the night, I was hobbling to my car, baby on my hip, pushing our heavily laden stroller, cursing my desire for the world's cutest shoes. My feet were swollen, and I spent the entire next day nursing the bruises on the balls of my feet.

I am returing the shoes today, and sad as I am, at least I got to wear the world's hottest shoes once...I'm now on the lookout for hot green and pink FLATS!!

Haunted Clothing...

This project started as part of my Senior Seminar project at UW Bothell, and I think (hope) it will grow into an exploration of the memories embedded in our clothing; the memories that we cart around with us everyday. I encourage and invite you to send me your pictures and stories...

-Kate

Pearl Bracelet

This bracelet belonged to my mother's grandmother, and like the pearl clutch, it really does hold memories of her. The luminescence of these pearls glows as if she's inside them looking out. I really like how the one picture makes the pearls look as though they're lying on a mirror, when it's actually a two strand bracelet.

Gold Earrings

These earrings also emigrated to the US from Sicily and they carry a lot of that "old world" charm with them. I don't have a whole lot of personal connection to these, but my mom does, and I know she feels that closeness with these as well as the other pieces of her grandmother.

Beaded Clutch

This pearl clutch was always one of my favorite items...but I've never been allowed to use it! Again, it's my great-grandmother's, and it's precious to her. The craftsmanship on this item is amazing, and it's really priceless.