j'adore chanel.

What's not to love?

Excited!

Taylor Swift's new album Speak Now comes out on Monday and I cant wait to hear it!
I bought her iTunes singles and it sounds like T Swift is at it again, I love them!


xx
K

betsey, betsey, betsey.

just thought id post a snap of betsey and i from her launch at nordstrom the other day, she is super sweet and i feel like a bit of her creative rubbed off on me!

xx

k

bake me a cupcake.

Like these!

Who does not love a sweet treat here and there? And when the treat appeals to the eye as well- they taste that much better... YUM!

Love Chanel, Lagerfeld, and the decor on all of these cupcakes.

xx

k

Obsessed with Butter London.

3 Free Butter London nail polish.
I am in love with Butter London's collection at Nordstrom, the colors are high pigment, fun and to die for!

A Betsey Affair.

Every day in the beautiful Emerald City is a fabulous day. What can make it even more fabulous? Meeting Betsey Johnson at the downtown Seattle Nordstrom for the launch of her new line. My roommate and best friend Karli and I finished up our homework and headed for downtown and went straight up to the T.B.D. for a meet and greet with the iconic Betsey Johnson! She hugged us and was SO sweet! I love my new home.

xx

K

Miley Bird.

Love her style, music, Youtube videos and swag.

                    iPad, Starbucks, red nail polish.                       booties+denim shirt LOVE.

                    oh, and I want that necklace..

xx

k

Snail Mail.

We are all guilty of it, the snubbing of traditional letting writing practices by constantly BBMing, texting, Skyping,  and emailing on our Blackberry's. Testing out the waters of college can get a bit lonely at times and it made me realize how grateful I am for today's technology but a bit nostalgic when I came to think about what my parents did in order to keep in touch while my dad lived in Mexico and Mom on Whidbey Island. For quite the many months they kept in touch by daily letter writing and the exciting anticipation of what the next letter might enclose. Even though there are much quicker, face to face ways of connecting with people you miss, such as Skype, the handwritten, self sealed letter brings a much more personalized experience. A few days ago I mailed my first letter (of the college year that is) with a colorful bit of stationary I knew I would personally light up if I received. I always enjoy the precious stationary sets you can buy at Papyrus, it is fun and anyone would die for it! I have not gotten any mail yet this school year.... (hint hint sissy) but I'm looking forward to the reply from whom I sent a letter to. On top of the fact that letters are more personal they make for great keepsakes you can look back at after a few years and you'll smile because you have it.


xx
K

"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings."

 Jane Austen

So go fill a letter with happy somethings.

Are you there Blackberry? It's me Katia.

Recently my Raspberry (red blackberry) decided to die on me and I had to survive a day at Seattle University without my best friend Blackberry. It was a complete DISASTER but luckily I went and quickly got a new one. Just thought I'd give a shout out to the one that is always there for me no matter WHAT..... oh yeah aside from my great sister ;)

I'm back!

Finally after about two weeks of scurrying around trying to figure out how to settle in at Seattle University I have found my zen and I can start back to my blogging :) Let's start from square one, move in day. Let's just say it was chaotic, hot, confusing, crowded, scary/exciting and a little sad. I woke up got ready (we pre-packed the night before, which I highly recommend, it saves you a TON of stress of fitting your LIFE in the car five minutes before you need to leave) made a pit stop at Starbucks for a Grande Soy Toffee Mocha (of course) and headed north toward Seattle with my incredible sister, Mollie.  Once we arrived to campus they had security and OA's directing us on where to go and bring our things, very chaotic that's why I recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes on move in day. On top of waiting around twenty five minutes for each elevator I locked the keys in the car (oops!) so it also helps to have AAA's number on speed dial. Personally, I do not pack light so it also helps to bring storage tubs for under your bed. Since move in day living in Seattle has really opened my eyes to all the possibilities life has waiting for me, and I am SO excited to start writing a new chapter to my story on Capitol Hill! Thats the Gist of my past couple weeks, here are a few pictures of what my new life looks like....

Saw this pillow, and decided I want it.

Colorful storage tubs are a must have.

Organic cotton sheets (high thread count the better!)

Decoration idea I have for my wall.

 (we cannot put tack/nails in the walls)

Vitamins are completely necessary,

 missing class is not an option.

The view of the beautiful Emerald City from my room :)