Mr. Kate – Carol's Notebook

Author: Mr. Kate

Kate Albrecht is the designer, stylist, interior decorator, cook, blogger, host, DIYer, crafter, frugalista, environmental enthusiast, and opinionated personality behind this quirky and cutting edge brand. as a jane-of-all-trades, with a knack for anything creative, she is the Martha Stewart for her generation (generation Y and Z with some X and Boomers thrown in too!). through a blog, web videos and popular Mr. Kate jewelry line the Mr. Kate brand is an authority on stylish and affordable living for all young consumers.

Kate grew up in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley and attended college at Loyola Marymount University where she majored in film production and minored in theater. Kate studied jewelry making under contemporary art jeweler Sue Dorman.

Maybe I'm too old or maybe I'm just not cool enough, but A Hot Glue Gun Mess didn't really inspire me. There are a couple of cute projects that I may try, like the heels with bows or the mercury glass vase, but I really don't need a feather crown or pom-pom cushion. The photos are all well-done and the layout is nice. It's kind of a memoir meets DIY book. The book is full of short stories from Kate's privileged life, each followed by a craft project that may or may not be related. Most of her stories are from her childhood/teen/college years and though some were amusing, eventually I just didn't care. She drops names and shares more than I really want to know. Actually, I quit reading them and just looked at the pretty pictures. I enjoy crafts and there are a few here I'd like to try. Maybe I'll just photocopy those pages and send this book...