Kate Arends | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/author/test/ A Lifestyle Blog Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:38:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 What Iris Apfel Taught Me About Being Pretty https://witanddelight.com/2019/05/what-iris-apfel-taught-me-about-being-pretty/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/05/what-iris-apfel-taught-me-about-being-pretty/#comments Sun, 19 May 2019 15:00:22 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=39994 Perched on a pedestal built from 90+ years of travel, style, and wisdom, Iris is an ultimate authority in breaking all the rules.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/05/what-iris-apfel-taught-me-about-being-pretty/feed/ 5 Bedding Styles to Fit Every Design Aesthetic https://witanddelight.com/2019/04/bedding-styles-to-fit-every-design-aesthetic/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/04/bedding-styles-to-fit-every-design-aesthetic/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:00:04 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=35946 Whether you’re looking for something neat and prim or soft and cozy, it’s important to find bedding that meets your needs in terms of style and comfort. For me, it’s a combination of the two; aesthetic is a key factor, but I also need to love how it feels, inviting me to jump in after […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/04/bedding-styles-to-fit-every-design-aesthetic/feed/ 2 Designer Inspired Homes for the Budget-Conscious Decorator https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/designer-inspired-homes-for-the-budget-conscious-decorator/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/designer-inspired-homes-for-the-budget-conscious-decorator/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:00:06 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=35254 I’ll just say it. It’s hard to look at all the incredible rooms on the internet and NOT think… I wonder how much that costs!? Or, I could NEVER afford that. Or, HOW CAN THEY AFFORD THAT? And while the topic of budget is something not everyone feels comfortable about, I thought I would take […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/designer-inspired-homes-for-the-budget-conscious-decorator/feed/ 4 Where to Buy Classic Decor Pieces With a Retro Twist https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/where-to-buy-classic-decor-pieces-with-a-retro-twist/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/where-to-buy-classic-decor-pieces-with-a-retro-twist/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:00:52 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=35060 We’ve been using Schoolhouse products in our home and studio for years and it’s been a pleasure watching the brand develop and grow with time, now offering iconic lighting, beautiful furniture, and next-generation heirlooms. As Joe and I gear up for our home remodel, it’s no surprise I’m finding myself scouring their website for gems every […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/where-to-buy-classic-decor-pieces-with-a-retro-twist/feed/ 6 Want to Know the Trick To Staying Young at Heart? https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/want-to-know-the-trick-to-staying-young-at-heart/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/want-to-know-the-trick-to-staying-young-at-heart/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:00:16 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=34339 Joe always jokes that the only person who loves to play with toys more than the kids is me. You’ll often find me totally engrossed in building out a BRIO train set or building elaborate towers of blocks with my kids. It’s my favorite way to bond with them, but I hadn’t realized the benefits […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/want-to-know-the-trick-to-staying-young-at-heart/feed/ 3 How To Change Careers At 30, 40, 50, and Beyond https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/why-its-a-great-idea-to-change-careers-at-30-40-50-and-beyond/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/why-its-a-great-idea-to-change-careers-at-30-40-50-and-beyond/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:39:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=35164 Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first book at 65.Julia Child wrote her first cookbook at 50.Ernestine Sheperd became a bodybuilder at 56.Martha Stewart redefined the lifestyle industry at 41, years after starting her catering company.Vera Wang started her wedding dress company at 40.Samuel Jackson was 46 and a recovering addict before he starred in Pulp […]

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]]> The Age-Old Age Issue: Rewriting The Rules for Growing Older https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/the-age-old-age-issue-rewriting-the-rules-for-growing-older/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/the-age-old-age-issue-rewriting-the-rules-for-growing-older/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:00:48 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=34489 Aging is a taboo subject, one that we as women are reminded constantly of the rules from early on. You never ask a woman’s age. You’re too young/too old to be talking about (fill in the blank). Magazines, videos, entire industries are directed at women to prevent or reverse the aging process. But when you […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/03/the-age-old-age-issue-rewriting-the-rules-for-growing-older/feed/ 1 Color Palettes that Inspire Your Dream Kitchen https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-to-design-your-dream-kitchen/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-to-design-your-dream-kitchen/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:00:49 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=34624 Often referred to as the heart of the home, designing your dream kitchen may seem daunting to many. Considering the amount of time you’ll spend there, it’s crucial you set your intentions for the space prior to beginning, saving you from many headaches down the line. Try and be specific about the vision you have […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-to-design-your-dream-kitchen/feed/ 9 How Do We Break the Stereotypes We’ve Created for Ourselves? https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-do-we-break-the-stereotypes-weve-created-for-ourselves/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-do-we-break-the-stereotypes-weve-created-for-ourselves/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=34785 I knew I was “different” from the time I was as young as five. At 5, I became “quiet” and “sensitive” in kindergarten when I didn’t speak for the first month. At 14, I earned the nickname “Spacey Katie” because I was always forgetting things and would be so lost in thought I would be […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/how-do-we-break-the-stereotypes-weve-created-for-ourselves/feed/ 3 Making Space for Meaningful Memories + Belgard Giveaway! https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/making-space-for-meaningful-memories-belgard-giveaway/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/making-space-for-meaningful-memories-belgard-giveaway/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:00:11 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=33847 BROUGHT TO YOU BY BELGARD **GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED** A number of my best memories from growing up were spent huddled around a bonfire with my closest family and friends. There’s something so magical about the energy that emulates while sitting around a fire. Even today, I cherish hours spent reminiscing over old stories, sipping on […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/making-space-for-meaningful-memories-belgard-giveaway/feed/ 8 Two Sides to Every Story: This is the Evolution of Us https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/two-sides-to-every-story-this-is-the-evolution-of-us/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/two-sides-to-every-story-this-is-the-evolution-of-us/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:00:47 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=34026 Editor’s Note: There are always two sides to every story, and more often than not, you’ve only heard my side. But what about the other half? Our new Two Sides to Every Story series will be a conversation that includes another point of view, in this instance my partner Joe’s voice. With this new series, […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/two-sides-to-every-story-this-is-the-evolution-of-us/feed/ 2 My Perfect Parisian Packing List: The Winter Edition https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/my-perfect-parisian-packing-list-the-winter-edition/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/my-perfect-parisian-packing-list-the-winter-edition/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:00:23 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=33900 I’d argue Paris isn’t first and foremost the most romantic city in the world. It is the most beautiful city in the world, and the French will be the first to say it. For all the complaining we Americans do about how the French so willingly share a negative or unpopular opinion, they have certain […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/my-perfect-parisian-packing-list-the-winter-edition/feed/ 6 Love Your Status: A Different Kind of Happily Ever After https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/love-your-status-a-different-kind-of-happily-ever-after/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/02/love-your-status-a-different-kind-of-happily-ever-after/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:00:23 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=33861 During this month of cupids, hearts, and think pieces about dating in the digital era, we’re dedicating the month of February to the messier ways we’ve found love and all the detours along the way. February’s theme is Love Your Status. It is an ode to the person who saves themselves and then writes their […]

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