Happy 2014

Just taking a moment to wish you a Happy New Year 

and to also thank you for supporting our newly opened shop. 

We are looking forward to 2014 and excited to share 

our ideas, projects and designs in the coming weeks.

Have a safe and joyful new year celebration!! 

Cheers!

Xio + Kat

Photo by Jonathan Connolly 

celebrations

A few photos from the engagement party my parents + Kat had for us at their home. It was such a beautiful night and we were so happy to share it with some of our dearest family and friends. Kat made the cutest flower wall as a photo backdrop! We loved it!

We've been enjoying these days of celebration and rest as well as working on our goals and projects for the upcoming year. Hope you too are enjoying this time and reflecting on the year that has passed and looking forward to the new one to come.

-Xio

new york city love

 | The High Line |

| Brooklyn and fabric shopping in the city |

Finally sharing a few pictures of our July trip to New York City. It had been way too long since our last visit - almost 2 years! Katty was attending the Premiere textile show in the city and we decided to make a weekend trip of it to scout some fabrics for xiokat. Not to mention all the inspiration the city gives us!

We stayed with a friend on the Upper East Side, went to the Met for the Punk and Chaos exhibit, fabric shopped and then met up with our friends, who were also in town, at the High Line. That day was probably one of the hottest of the summer and we sure felt it as we walked all over the city, but it was worth it. We went for dinner that night then drinks around town. Sunday we headed to the Brooklyn flea market and the Artists and Fleas. We met a lot of talented artists and designers and picked up a few goods to bring home. We sat near the water and enjoyed a couple of beers with friends. I left the next day after exploring the city solo while my sister stayed for the show. All in all a short but relaxing and productive trip. We can't wait to come back!

{ weekend bits }

This weekend we had friends in town from NY,

and although it was cooler than its been the past few weeks,

it was still a gorgeous day to be out on the water.

So we went paddleboarding with the guys at Sunrise Paddleboards

and spent the day cruising the Ft Lauderdale waterways.

Sis and I also took some pictures for the website,

which will

be ready soon!

{ weekend bits }

This weekend we headed to Revel on the Block,

an event hosted by a few groups in an artistic neighborhood near downtown.

It stemmed off of Better Block which you can read more about here,

a concept we believe our city (and many across the country) really needs.

So we showed our support, participated and met some cool people,

saw great art, ate yummy food, shopped the small local pop up shops,

and listened to some good live tunes.

Its great to meet likeminded people

and spread the word about xiokat!

 

{ roadtrips + adventures }

Just got back from 10 days of exploring the southwest and 

visiting a few places I missed while living in Arizona...

Took a roadtrip from Phoenix to 

Havasu City, Kingsman, Williams, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Sedona.

Drove on Historic Route 66, ate yummy food (fish tacos!), had a few margaritas, 

explored some caverns, spent time with good friends (that I miss lots!), 

and stopped/shopped at many antique/thrift stores along the way, among other things.

I ♥ roadtrips!

{ photos credits } xiomi

{ yarn happy }

We went to our local craft store and they were having a major 

clearance sale since they are moving to a bigger location. 

We got all this yarn for under $2 each! 

Lots of knitting plans this summer!

sisters!

Image Source: Windsor Knot

We love this picture of sisters Kate and Pippa!

Woke up early to watch the Royal wedding....sigh! A real life fairy tale!

Loved the dresses (especially Pippa's!) and the gorgeous ascot hats and hair pieces!

Here's a link to some favorites.