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Kate R
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I am a wine creative, writer and educator who specializes in Portuguese wine. When I am not talking about wine, I am either designing wallpaper and fabrics (oh yea, I am also a surface pattern designer), baking or hanging in my garden reading.
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Kate R's Lists
Japandi home trend- your go to items and designs!
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Trending Japandi style, yes please! Bring on the serene, calming, nature inspired designs into the home. Each design is available printed on fabrics, wallpaper, made into curtains, throw pillows and bed linens. SO much here to love. More will come!
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Rosé all day- rosé wines you must try!
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This list will update as wines sell out from retailers. These wines are all a mix of fun for your summer rosé season! But don't forget rosé is year round!
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Hysterectomy recovery must have items
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I just had a hysterectomy in March and boy, let me tell you the recovery was far harder and is longer than I anticipated. These items helped me a lot and may help you!
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Quilting Micro Mini Scale Fabrics You Need To Add To Your Stash!
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Why spend countless hours designing and sewing a new quilt only to have boring fabric. JoAnn closed- so you need to step up your game friends- I am here to help. spoonflower!
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2025 spring fashion for women over 40.
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I’m a former fashion designer, the absolute worst thing ever is women my age and older wearing trends that are meant for teens and girls in their early 20’s. These are styles that are timeless, classic, beautiful and never go out of fashion.
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Want to be a surface pattern designer? Here is your start
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I've been a surface pattern designer for a decade and was a fashion designer previously. There is always something new to learn. These are the start of resources that I highly recommend for anyone looking to get into the industry or even just to learn what it is.
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Easter and Passover celebration must haves!
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I was raised Catholic and Jewish. These are some recommendations when it comes to Easter and Passover celebrations
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Winery Must Visits in Alentejo, Portugal!
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As a wine writer specializing in Portuguese wines and regions, I have curated a must visit list for you. I also write for a wine tourism company called Wine XP. You can book a lot of these wine tours through them *they are linked in the listings*.
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Indianapolis Suburb Brunch Faves
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Brunch is my favorite meal out. We both cook and love cooking so dinner always is a let down when we go out, but brunch is awesome. These are some of our favorite brunch spots in the Indy suburbs.
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Dessert Wines You Need To Try
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You may think you don't like dessert wines, but I assure you, you just haven't had the right one! Or with the right food.
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So You Want to Talk and Taste Like a Wine Pro
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So you want to learn to talk and taste wine like a pro. These are some tools that will help you on your way!
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White Wines from the Vinho Verde Wine Region in Portugal
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Portuguese white wines from the Vinho Verde region in northern Portugal. You'll find the classic effervescent style alongside still white wine styles that will really make you rethink this region and take it seriously.
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My Tips and Tricks for Living with Chronic Nerve Pain
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After too many surgeries (including a thoracotomy and an open chest surgery), I have severe nerve pain and damage. While nothing will ever make it perfect, these things help when I have bad flare ups.
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Delectable Fall Recipes!
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Get in the mood for cooler weather with these delicious recipes that will get your house smelling divine as well!
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Quilter Essentials
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These are my absolute essential notions, tools, and quilting machine - they make the quilting life easier!
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These THROW PILLOWS are a must have for any home!
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Throw pillows make a room, especially if you are afraid of color or like change. This is where you can add pops of color and personality without it being overly stimulating!
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Wine accessories that won't waste your money
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So many wine accessories exist and they are complete wastes of money. These are wine accessories I actually use at my home.
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Holiday Fabrics For You Sewing Goddesses
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Here is a quick round up of Holiday sewing fabrics, wallpapers and each of these designs is linked to not only buy as fabric or wallpaper but also some pre sewn home goods in case you want to not sew this season!
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Cozy, Witchy, Paranormal Book Lovers List
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My favorite cozy mystery, witchy and paranormal and urban fantasy series. I read over 250 books a year, yea, I am a speed reader and book nerd. These are series I read so quickly because I cannot put them down. I add to this list, so keep checking back.
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Say no to naked windows- these curtains are calling!
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But seriously, curtains make a room. Do not let your windows be naked. Just imagine how boring it is when you walk into a hospital. Do not let your home become a sterile hospital! GET CURTAINS!!!
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Hotels in Portugal you will regret not booking
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This is a list of my all time favorite hotels all over Portugal. Every single one of them I will go back to, recommend to friends and time and again sing their praises.
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Make your bathroom fun with these wallpapers
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A boring and bland bathroom should be illegal. Make it at least enjoyable to be in there. Add color people, beige, white, grey.. no more!
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Favorite fall decor finds
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Are you a fall lover like me? I continue to add my favorite new fall decor ideas from inexpensive to a little bit more. I really prefer items I can use year after year
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