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At first glance, a design professional might say zebra print is a tired trend and gold frames are too garish for a kitchen space. Kathi couldn’t care less, and she wants you to feel the same way. “I adore breaking rules,” she says with a laugh. “And really, who made up ‘the rules’ anyway? I don’t have a design degree and frankly, I don’t know that I need one. The ideas that come into my head can’t necessarily be taught. What I do is my passion. I mean, the clock on my mantle is off-center because I thought it would look good that way. And it does! It may not be the definition of ‘right’, but it works for me.” Kathi’s easygoing attitude and frugal design sensibility is reflected throughout every square foot of her home. Each vase, suitcase, painting and knickknack is warmly sur- rounded by shades of grays and inviting neutrals, proudly displaying yet another design rule she’s just fine with breaking. “I always say you should buy what you love,” Kathi reiterates. “I live that every day. A lot of design magazines say you should always incorporate color into your home, many pops of color. I personally just can’t do it! I can’t live in lots of color. Maybe a robin’s egg blue here and there, but I love neutrals. I love picking bright color pieces for other people, but I myself just don’t use them.”
VintageKC / Fall 2012 18
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