I found some cool books and an intriguing CD at the library.
Zakka is a style I have only just heard of, I recognize it, but didn’t know it had a name and books!
I am so inspired to bust out the sewing machine and make fabric into lovely stuff. The clothes book has some lovely versatile patterns in it. Clearly I am in need of a good fabric shop.
Any recommendations? I am tempted to hit up a few in New York this weekend, but I fear I will not be able to contain myself!

Did someone say New York?
Guess where I am off today, I know- today!
I am the perfectly hysterical mix of excited and nervous.
My destination is Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia for the Alt Summit design blogging conference.
I may well pop with inspiration and ideas by Friday morning!
I will be posting photos on Instagram using the hash tag #catseatdogsnyc. My user is @catseatdogsmakes and you can use the link on this page to my Instagram too.
Can’t wait to share my trip with you!