State of Kate

02/15/2015

With Spring Cleaning/Fever just around the corner...take a look at these helpful hints that are sure to be a factor in your 2015 design project!!!

From the practical to the pricey, the latest amenities can edge one house or condo over another in the eyes of a potential buyer.

09/01/2012

Apart from design involving material selections and general restorations, State of Kate is proud to announce the completion of the very first bed-skirt and pair of tab-panel window treatments! Be sure to check back for pictures soon...these sophisticated textiles are going up in a little boy's nursery!

09/01/2012

An old Garage Sale Mirror becomes the perfect place for announcements in the kitchen! Happy Gameday everyone!

06/26/2012

Finally, the finished product! What a wonderful place for keys to rest as you come through the door!

05/01/2012

For those of you who don't believe in potential, check out these before and after shots of furniture I have restored or modified for others and my own personal use.

04/25/2012

Before: A nice console with adequate storage and some basket weaving worth being the center of attention, only it blends together with the rest of piece.
The Challenge: Making that basket weaving more visually interesting!
Stay tuned for updates...

01/25/2012

Ringing in the new year includes toasts, snazzy parties, and yes a page for State of Kate! Portfolio albums are still under construction, but be sure to check back soon for some awesome pictures of all of the "spiffing up" that went on last year. Here's to an even better 2012 and never forgetting that flawless design begins with your state of mind!