Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend! I’ve been insanely busy with the launch of my shop (thank you for all your support), but am happy to be throwing myself back into blogging this week! We’re taking a break from the Plucky Pioneer series today, but not to fret—we already have someone fantastic lined up for next Monday. In the meantime, Fallon over at A Lovely Being will be posting an interview later this afternoon with yours truly for her new “Behind the Curtain” series. Thank you Fallon for asking me to be your first guest—what an honor!
Above, me trying not to laugh holding our big, goofy sack of potatoes.
P.S. I found some amazing pieces this weekend and will be adding to the shop every day this week! Stay tuned! XO
Haydee says
What a great photo! Can’t wait to read your interview later. Hope you had a great weekend:)
the NEO-traditionalist says
Thanks Haydee! I’m so excited for everyone to make their way to Fallon’s blog—she’s incredibly awesome. Hope you had a great weekend as well! XO
Amanda says
Look how insanely cute!!! I love this photo and can’t wait to read your interview! (By the way, that brass rhino behind you is fantastic – are you selling that?? Dibs if you are!) xoxo
the NEO-traditionalist says
Thank you Amanda! Unfortunately, the brass rhino will not be going on sale. I bought it before I launched the shop and enforced my “no keeping anything for myself” policy…so thankfully for my bookshelf it stays. I’ll just have to try and find another one for you : ) XOXO
my favorite and my best says
how cute are you both??!
Stevi says
Such a beautiful picture! This makes me want a pug very badly.
Lindsay says
You look so lovely! And Alfred too- although I think my favorite is that photo of him on the chair a few posts ago :)
I just saw the post about the painted staircases and that is going in my Dream Home folder right away! Totally Brilliant- I would choose those over a runner any day!!! Thanks a million for that post- I have somehow missed that whole idea and now I can’t imagine my future home without it!!
Lindsay says
p.s. I see you have Sense and Sensibility on your shelf- I’m dying to get that edition but I’ll have to wait until I get home. By some magic they do sell it here, but the price is crazy!!!
the NEO-traditionalist says
My Fav + Best—-Awww shucks!
Stevi — You should get a puggie! They’re the best.
Lindsay — Aren’t the painted stairs amazing? I’m obsessed. You must do it in your future home. And yes on picking up a copy of Sense + Sensibility when you get home! I think I may have to watch the movie version tonight…hmmmm…
Starfish and Sundresses says
You two are just adorable! Can you come style my bookshelf to look as amazing as yours?! xx
the NEO-traditionalist says
Starfish — I would love to come help you style your bookshelves! We’ll make it happen : ) XO
Reggie says
Hello NT:
Marvelous photo, so lovely you are. I am going to be posting a three part series on my pug, Pompey, shortly. Called the Pompey Chronicles. Do stop in from time to time as I think you may enjoy it.
Best, Reggie
the NEO-traditionalist says
Reggie — A three part series on your pug?! I cannot wait!!! Thank you for thinking of me! XO
Staley Mc says
What a cute pic!! I love the brass rhino on your bookshelf! I can’t wait to get my pineapple!
the NEO-traditionalist says
Thank you Staley! It should arrive tomorrow—I hope you love it! XO
Habitually Chic says
So fun to finally see what you look like! Can’t wait to read the interview and see what’s new at Katie Armour Home!
the NEO-traditionalist says
Hi Heather! John took a bunch of shots of Alfie and me this weekend so I would have something recent for Fallon to post with her interview. It was our own little photo shoot at home—so ridiculous and funny. Thanks for stopping by! XO
mary says
Kate- You are lovely inside, what’s outside is just a reflection of that! (The photo is great! ) I am so happy for your success! I feel inspired to do something creative and ambitious! (Reminder that your future sister-in law turns ‘sweet sixteen’ this Thursday! She will be spending her birthday playing in the band at Tournament- I am chaperoning!- Hours on a schoolbus with potholes, teenagers and Lady GaGa, just IMAGINE…Be sure to ask John all about it, he went several years…a total trumpet geek!) The daily quotes are my favorite part of your blog…LOVELOVE, Mum
Lauren (pen.ny) says
Can’t WAIT to read the interview!! Will be on the look-out! Gorgeous photo of you and the little one!
the NEO-traditionalist says
Mary you just made my day! Visions of a geeky, young John on the bus with his trumpet. I’m dying laughing. I just read your comment aloud to him and he couldn’t help but laugh as well. Hope you’re staying warm up there! XOXO
anita says
i love this picture!! you (and your doggie) are adorable!
xoxo
KateMcG says
What a beautiful photo of you and your lil bundle of love! LOVELY!!
The Zhush says
Oh my! You are as adorable and pretty as I would imagine someone with this lovely blog and etsy shop to be! And your sweet pup…tdf! Love having a face to put with all this loveliness! Will be reading her interview for sure.
paula says
can’t wait to read it. You are gorgeous by the way and love the styling of the shelves.
kirby says
Oh my gosh! it’s so great to put a face to the name! I’ve been trying very hard to hold off on purchasing decor for my place until we move in may, but I might have to give in and purchase some things from your shop early!
ps. Thank you so much for voting for Tyler and I. it means so much to us!
Haydee says
I finally got to read your interview and it was so great Kate! Love your experiences and that we get to share in them via your blog and interviews like Fallon’s. It was great to get a little peak of your other half, John, as well. Is that a tattoo I see on his arm? Your evening spent in Paris with Suzanne sounds amazing! What a night!
the NEO-traditionalist says
Haydee—-You make me laugh! I was wondering if anyone would notice the tattoos—he’s covered in them! John is what one might call a reformed bad boy, but we’ll save those stories for another day… I’m such a big baby I could never get a tattoo—I suppose what they say is true, opposites attract! Thanks for reading it all! XOXO
jeanne says
I LOVE your daily quotes … i have collected them for years in a journal – yours is the only one i subscribe that posts quotes … you pick them well ;~)
Joanna says
You are adorable, as is your little pup! Love to see all those beautiful books adorning the shelves behind you.
brittany barney says
ok so seriously you are gorgeous! i am so happy to finally see a picture of you! and your darling little pup. and i still need to know your fav kind of tea my dear. i am so sorry i am such a slacker and still have not sent them. worlds worst prize sender. right here.
loves!
britt
brittany barney says
back home in ca??? napa valley? where are you from? that is where i am from! davis to be exact! what about you?! what a lovely surprise! thank YOU for YOUR loveliness!
you are just the best.
loves!
britt
Stacie says
So fun to read your interview!
Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says
You are the cutest! Loved the interview, and find you even more adorable now!
Best,
Stephanie
the NEO-traditionalist says
Awwwww thank you everyone! I seriously have the greatest readers on the planet. Love you all! XO
rikshaw design says
WHAT?!!?!well aren’t you just as cute as i knew you were! seriously i love this shot! you need to blow this picture up and frame it! you are adorable!can’t wait to check out the interview!
jessie says
you’re flippin’ adorbs. :)
had a feeling you would be!
the NEO-traditionalist says
Jessie — “Adorbs” haha — I’m using that! XO
Brandi says
Can I come over and just look at your bookshelf for a few hours? And maybe play with Alfie a bit too? I promise I’ll bring some yummy treats.
Awesome photograph.
Jenny says
LOVED the interview – fantastic! I have family in Morgantown (my nephew graduated from WVU – that makes me sound so old, he’s my hubby’s older sister’s kid) We used to live in Cumberland, MD a few years ago for my hubby’s job. It’s really beautiful there.