Designs by Kara Kihm

Garden And Gun December Issue

Garden and Gun's December Issue is one of my favorites yet. They announced the winners for the Made In The South Awards, which I actually entered and as they put it........

"This year's winners prove that the best things made are made in Dixie."

Made in the South Awards
Although I did not win, I was beyond thrilled to see that our dear friend's at Ledbury were the runners up in Fashion. How could I be sad about that. Paul and Paul have done an amazing job with their line and we are so lucky to have Ledury in our backyard. Truly the new store is incredible!

Ledbury; Richmond, VA

Under the tutelage of London’s premier shirtmakers, the duo behind the Richmond-based shirting company Ledbury acquired an eye for artisan talent. So it’s no surprise that when CEO and designer Paul Trible discovered Wiley Brothers belts through friends, their collaboration led to the first items in Ledbury’s new Commonwealth Collection. Each belt is made with English bridle leather and white bronze buckles. The collection of Virginia-made accessories will eventually include everything from cuff links to garment bags. $155; ledbury.com

G&G also had Amazing article on my home town of Richmond! The article by Dean King can be found on page 80 under City Portraits and is titled "Back Home in Richmond; A New Currant Is Rising In the Capital Of The Old South.

State Capitol

Richmond once the Capital of the Confederacy is routed in Tradition and has some of the most beautiful architecture I have ever seen. I was disappointed to find that this article is not online, but if you subscribe to G&G you must read it! I am proud to Claim Richmond as my Home.

The Jefferson Lobby

Monument Avenue

Finally, I absolutely Loved the Article "Licked To Death By a Pit Bull."

Anyone who has ever met Leonard, certainly knows why I LOVED this Article!

Great Edition! It was a JOY to read!

Happy Birthday To Linger

It was so much fun celebrating one of my dearest friend's birthday's this past weekend. She is truly a Holiday Baby and we made it a night to remember!

Is anything better than great company, hilarous conversation, and a night with your besties?

Happy Happy Birthday Darling!

Holiday Market

I hope everyone had a fabulous Turkey Day and enjoyed all the food! It's so hard to believe that December will arrive this week. It's also an exciting week because I have another Holiday Market this Tuesday for The Junior League at Westwood Club.

If you live locally we would Love to see you! It will be a fantastic evening!

Turkey Day

Thanksgiving is always one of my favorite holidays! Each year we head down to the beach on my in-laws property and have an Oyster Roast.

Mac is in charge of manning the Oyster Station and does a beautiful job.

My father in-law always wears his traditional kilt made out of Tartan in his family Pattern. My husband's name is McCarrick and he is called Mac for short.

The Dogs have a ball on the River and Lucile can't get enough of the water no matter what the tempature is.

Here's a close up of the fam minus Leonard. He's hard to track down.

In my usual fashion, a game of late night dress up always ensues.

What are your Thanksgiving Traditions?

The Nicole Debuts In Texas

I was so excited when I received this picture from Girlie of her debuting The Nicole in Texas! Girlie has purchased several precious pieces this fall and I am so excited for Designs By Kara Kihm to spread to new states across the country!

Thanks for sharing Girlie! It looks darling on you!

Cheers

Last weekend Mac and I were very excited to Celebrate the Sale of our old house 4505 Hanover Ave!

It was a wonderful first home and we made such dear friends on our block!

We went to Dinner at Edo Squid and then headed to the Commonwealth Club for cocktails.

We enjoyed sipping port and shared a lot of laughs! I sported The Nicole in Navy and figured it was a great time to debut it in Richmond.

Even though we will miss living right across the street from this group, we are excited that we are still within walking distance and can see them often.

To A Wonderful Woman

It was wonderful to be down in Key West two weeks ago and Celebrate the life of Mary Louise Taliaferro Wilson. Grandma Tobby was an incredible lady who raised 8 children all over the world from Malta to Bahrain to Charleston to Key West.

She settled in Key West for the last forty years of her life and "was an icon of Key West Society." Tobby didn't know a stranger and her house was the gathering spot for countless family reunions, parties and events. We will truly miss our time on Aster Terrace.

A beautiful ceremony was held in her back yard and she was laid to rest with her husband, KK in the canal in which she swam every day for 40 years in the backcountry of Key West.