About Me

“True elegance consists not in having a closet bursting with clothes, but rather in having a few well-chosen numbers in which one feels totally at ease… Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” ~Coco Chanel

me

Love style.  Love creating.  Love life.

I craft my own sense of style.

My name is Diana (Kitty is a nick name a friend gave me). I live in hot and sunny Tampa, Florida.  I just finished my Masters degree in Library and Information Science in August, and now I’m hoping to find a job as an elementary school media specialist.   I knit, sew and craft in my free time (when I actually have some).

This blog had solely been a knitting, sewing and crafting blog, but I decided to broaden my focus in October 2008 by looking at style and fashion, including how that fits in with my crafting and design aesthetic.  Having a style focus on my blog has helped to improve the things I make and make them more wearable for years to come.

I have spent a lot of time defining my sense of style and I think I’m starting to get to the point where I’m comfortable with who I am and what I wear.  Money is tight, as I try to start a career and pay off student loans, so I have to be creative.

Quality, simplicity and comfort are important to me.  I would describe my style as feminine,  classic and  euro-chic, with touches of mod and punk rock.  I’m particular about colors and fabrics.  I don’t like drab, dull colors, but I also don’t like to be too bold.  Red, raspberry, orange, yellow, kelly green,  teal, turquoise, aqua, lavender, and  eggplant are some of my favorites.  I like my fabrics to be quality.  My strong opinions about fabric were largely formed by my love of sewing and knitting with quality materials.  I avoid acrylic and polyester.  Fabrics I love are suede, silk, cotton, linen, merino and modal.

If you want to reach me for suggestions, advice, or just chatting, then send me an e-mail.

Still want to know more?  Check out my “about me” posts.

10 Responses

  2. Ashley, on July 12th, 2008 at 2:33 pm Said:

    Hi! I found your blog while browsing for sewing/craft stores. I’m trying to find somewhere to take some lessons.. sewing/sewing machine, etc. I found fiberologie, which looks amazing, but JUST missed their class by a few days. Was wondering if you knew of any other great places for a college student to learn in the st. pete/tampa area. Thanks a million!

  3. kittyscreations, on July 12th, 2008 at 3:20 pm Said:

    Hi Ashley!
    I’ve never actually taken sewing lessons, so I can’t be considered an authority. Fiberologie would be one of my first recommendations, because they’re independent rather than a chain. Joann’s Etc (Citrus Park and Brandon) has some sewing classes, though they can be a bit pricey. I believe that Hancock Fabrics has classes as well. Other than that, there are a lot of small, independent sewing stores around Tampa and St Pete, so try looking in the Yellow Pages for them and give a few a call. Some of them probably have good classes. Other than that, the library often has good sewing books.

  4. Danielle, on February 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm Said:

    Hi! I didn’t see an email address listed, but I wanted to tell you that I’m really impressed with your site and how totally crafty-licious you are! I LOVE it!! Anyway, I work for Solestruck.com, an online shoe boutique, and we would love to hook you up with some shoes. If that’s something you might be interested in, please email me ASAP at danielle@solevoice.com. I’m only in the office on Tuesdays, so please excuse me in advance if there’s a delayed response. :)
    Keep up the AWESOME work!!

  5. puglyfeet, on March 8th, 2009 at 11:48 pm Said:

    I ADORE your blog.

  6. knowledgetoday, on March 31st, 2009 at 6:20 am Said:

    I love your site. Keep it up !

  7. Diana, on June 8th, 2009 at 5:19 pm Said:

    I was doing a search for fluevogs and found your photos. You are the MOST stylish person I have seen. You put clothes together in such an amazing way. Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to rethink/revamp my closet.

    Diana (from Australia)

  8. sallymandy, on June 20th, 2009 at 1:06 pm Said:

    Oh, that dress is just gorgeous on you. I need one like that, with a sleeve though. Thanks for sharing….

  9. Waterplay, on September 9th, 2009 at 1:57 pm Said:

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  10. Carol, on November 1st, 2009 at 12:35 am Said:

    I really admire your creative energy and sense of style! I hope you keep it up — your work really inspires me!
    – Carol (Bay Area, CA)

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