22 hours and I'm back in Fall

I've made it back to OZ. I really love that it's Fall here and everyone is in shorts... back at home, the snow gear is still out!

The jet lag has set in, but I have a full days work ahead of me. Luckily the coffee is fabulous here! What's not fabulous here? I think if I could live anywhere in the world Australia would be at the top of my list (second only to CA:)):

1. CA
2. Sydney, Australia
3. Most of the Southern US states - call me crazy but i love the south!
4. Denmark
5. Hawaii

Exciting news: Bobby and I will be back in CA by October!!That's all for now, off to work I go!

Back to Australia

Lucky me, I get to visit my family in Australia again! A much shorter trip this time, but the trip has inspired me to start blogging again!

The first update will be updating the blog to "The Adventures of the Masters"! This Gibbs girl is getting married! I will always be Gibbs at heart, but can't wait to get married in May!

Now I need to re-learn how to blog. LOL!

Will update with Aussie pics next week!

xoxo,
Katie

Forecast = Showers

The upcoming forecast shows showers, showers, and more showers! Oh and by the way, it's raining out too! (haha I think I am pretty witty:))

So exciting that there are lots of weddings for my friends in 2011 and 2012 to attend!! What better way to spend a rainy Saturday than to prepare for the first of many bridal showers. Contrary to popular demand, one can not yet walk into Williams-Sonoma and point their registry gun at one of these custom made bad boys:) Maybe someday... For now, these are just an added bonus to friendship- ha!

Actually, to be totally truthful, thanks friends for getting married and providing me with arts and crafts today.

So here it is... The product of a rainy Saturday:

The Jennie Apron

This custom made jem is complete with my favorite colors (Go Bruins), cute buttons, and my attempt at pleats.

That's all...Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

K

ps don't worry, this won't ruin the surprise for Jennie's bridal shower, cause I am pretty sure she isn't a blog follower yet:) Boy, is she missing out:) j/k

MApron Complete!

Sewing project #1 for 2011 is done... I have officially made my first man apron: MApron

Check it out...

This MApron is special because when I was in Copenhagen I went to the most incredible shop with fabrics and trinkets. I couldn't pass up the patriotic fabric:) It's a reversible apron too! Did I mention it is also special because it was made for someone special? I know, I know, all my crafts are made for special people:)

I'm pretty sure my neighbors were annoyed that I was sewing at 8:30 PM last night, but oh well... IF they are nice, maybe I will make them one too:) they are just jealous...

Next project= Birthday treats!

Have a fabulous day!

Xoxo,

Katie

PS I wish I was as funny as Curious About The Curtises?

Happy New Year Resolutions!

Time has flown by since my last post. Lots of exciting things ahead in 2011!

Here are my New Year's Resolutions:

1. Create recipies using my new apple green kitchenaid mixer (from Santa) and write down the good recipes!

2. Complete my sewing projects using my new sewing machine (also from Santa:))3. Attempt to re-create this Rodney White painting for my kitchen:

4. Find balance with work and fun

5. Save $$$$$ (always a work in progress:))

6. Volunteer and make a difference in someone else's life

7. Challenge myself to running another 1/2 marathon

8. Blog more:)

So for now, these are the things I will work on for 2011.... Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2011!!!

Xoxo,

Katie

Did you know The Little Mermaid can take vacation????



Well folks, it's true! I walked to The Little Mermaid today and she was on vacation, rather on tour, in Shanghai for the World Expo!!!



But don't worry there was a huge flat screen TV where she lives in Copehagen streaming her live feed from the Shanghai Expo:) So, in a way I got to see her here in Copenhagen!!



In other news, today I toured the city of beautiful Copenhagen. Starting with the Royal Library and then Parliment. I took a tour of the underground remains of a castle from the 1400's and made a wish (an american wish--- with a US penny) in a well that still exists to this day:)



Then it was off to the shopping district! And no, I didnt buy one thing! Although, I did fall in love with some pink hydrangeas, but was frightened away with the salesman started speaking Danish to me thinking I knew what he was saying... I tell ya, everyone here could be my family member!! I enjoyed lunch and dinner with my co-worker today.



It was nice to have a break from the event this week! I was in need of some touring! Things I love here so far:



The Canals

Window Shopping

Coffee breaks --- the black coffee here is MUCH better than at home

Metro

Fall colors

Carlsberg Blonde

Tomorrow is the last day here... will update with pics soon!

Have a great weekend!

K

Travelling to Copenhagen

I can't tell you how easy it was to get to Copenhagen... the stars were aligned for me. (for those of you wondering... no, I wasn't early the whole time:)I am here no delays, got my luggage and my hotel is fantastic! Right in the heart of the shopping district! When I arrived the sky was pink and purple as the sun was setting.

I can't wait to ride a bike/walk through this city and explore. Work?? Who said this trip was for work??? haha! I will have the next few days to dream about what I want to see on my off days.

Tommorrow is event prep day #1. Tying up all loose ends. Somehow I bet I will find a way to make my Copenhagen work day an adventure!


Off to dinner and then sleep ASAP!

XOXO,
Kt

A New Adventure....

Off to the land of The Little Mermaid! (one of my many Disney favs!)

Work will keep me busy, but I think I can definitely make time for some sightseeing. Who knows what this adventure will bring. My hope is to use some of the German I took in hs and college while I am on my layover:)

Stay tuned for my European adventure!

XOXO,

K

October 1:

Can you believe it's October 1st already???? I think it's time for some fall crafts.... I am looking for recommendations for Halloween treats and things.

I feel inspired to be crafty this weekend.... Here are the potential options for what I am going to be up to this weekened:

1. Creating Fall/Halloween treats
2. Painting ... my kitchen walls are empty, I think I need to spruce them up
3. sewing :) maybe another apron or two;)

all of this will be done while watching College football! I have to say, this is my favorite time of year!

Stay tuned for pics from the weekend!

have a great weekend!

Ace of Cakes

Ace of Cakes? I think not, but I really enjoyed icing and decorating this red velvet nutella cake with cream cheese frosting! The cake was made with love (not technique or pure skill) for a baby shower. Perfect or not, I had a fabulous time making it in my miniature kitchen:)

I think next time I will attempt to decorate with fondant... I am up for the challenge! By the way, the cake recipe came from my friend Amy and it got rave reviews!! Thanks, Ames! Also, check out Clara Jane's Confections to see the real Ace of Cakes, cupcakes and cookies!!
What could go better with a baby shower cake??? Baby Shower burp cloths! That's right, I sewed straight lines:) Check out my designs below!!!

Until next time!

Love,

Katie

My New Place

Well, it's official!!! Another change for me... I've Moved!!!!
Here are some pictures of my new place:)

Quaint Kitchen

Dining for two

TV time

Living/Working/Sleeping

This city is fabulous and I am so excited to begin a new adventure! It has been so fun to decorate my own place. Thanks to the fam for helping me move and be settled in before my first day of work. More pictures to come once the project is complete:)

Have a great day!

xoxo,

Katie

Ta Da!

Here she is..... the Kelly apron

This is the final apron for now.... Don't fall over but I think I need to get back to work:) I am moving in the next couple of weeks, so the sewing machine has been packed away.

Not exactly sure what the next Adventure of a Gibbs Girl is, but I do know it includes a new apartment, a new job, learning to refinish furniture (see pics below) and life in the big city! Looking forward to sharing my latest and greatest stories and crafts!

Have a great week!

xoxo,

Katie

HGTV... who needs 'em

A couple of years ago I promised my Tante Chris (Tante is Dutch for Aunt) that I would redo her yard. I FINALLY DID IT!!!!!

So, I've spent the last two Saturdays pulling weeds and transforming Tante's plain patio into a gorgeous garden! Take a look at some of the photos below. I wish I had pictures of the hard space before to show you the enormous weeds!

I can't imagine how much work goes into each show on HGTV for the full backyard/home transformation. The only thing missing now is a BBQ to complete the outdoor experience.

Now to find an apartment in SF that has the perfect patio in need of a face lift! Who knows what project I will take on next:)

Love,

Katie

Newest Edition

I promised that I would post the latest edition of my aproning... so here it is!

This is the Alexis apron

I really based the whole style around this button. It is possible to be obsessed with buttons. I am! Stay tuned for the Kelly apron (NOTE: this might be the last apron I sew prior to coming out of retirement, although, I keep saying that and somehow I keep finding new things to sew!).

My Sabbatical :)

I'm baaaaaack! Just wanted to share highlights from my temporary retirement, or shall we say Sabbatical.... Each one is made different from the other with lots of love, not skill:)

Katie

Amy


Vandria

Ginger

I have two more in the works, the Kelly and the Alexis, and can't wait to share them. Hopefully I will make time when I am working again to keep up my apron-making! I better:)

Spring Showers

Today was another beautiful crisp sunny day. All this sun is making me want to plan a spring party! This time last year I was planning for Kelly's bridal shower.

It wouldn't be a shower without gifts:)

The cake, made by The Danville Bakery, was the inspiration for the event design:

Oh and her too! (I made this Senior Year of High School, 3D Art... she is a barbie inside an upside down clay pot with a mirror mosaic)

My favorite thing to do on the weekends is wog (walk/jog) to the Danville Bakery and just look at all of their creations and dream of one day becoming an Ace of Cakes (also a fav show of mine:))!

I have the party planning itch... I need to come up with an excuse for the next theme party:)