Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated with color and design. I began making 3D paper doll furniture as a child, learned to sew at age 10, and painted my first dorm room bright yellow with a bright green ceiling! No matter how old or mismatched my furniture was, I managed to make it all look put together. I sewed many of my outfits thru college and have been a thrift/resale/vintage shopper all my life. I love the thrill of finding something I can repurpose and recycle into a fabulously new design.

My personal style is fairly eclectic, but I am happiest when my world is filled with color. I began collecting original artwork of all types while in college and everywhere you look in my home is a visual treat for the eyes - colorful artwork and unique hand made items mixed with vintage finds.

My wardrobe leans toward Boho Chic and vintage. I love to wear things that are unique and original, so designing clothing & jewelry was a natural step for me. I started making jewelry, simple beadwork mainly, in 2005, mostly for my own use and as gifts. By 2009, I began to branch out in terms of style & design. I found that I was inspired by Steampunk, Boho and Victorian and more, and Etsy became my addiction!

I remarried in 2010 and retired from nursing, giving me a real opportunity to pursue my passion for creating. Thus, my Etsy shop, 1ofaKinds by KatDesigns, was born.

Every piece in my shop is designed & hand made by me. I love the process of taking vintage items, found objects, broken jewelry - virtually anything that I can reuse, repurpose and reinvent - and transforming them into beautiful and unique clothing and jewelry. I take pride in my work and get great satisfaction from knowing that things once loved and then discarded will be cherished and loved again in their "new" life.

Please enjoy looking through my shop and don't forget to "zoom" the pictures for a better look when you see something that catches your eye. And don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all. My goal is for you to find the perfect item to fall in love with!