Meet Sara Kate Little | Interior Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sara Kate Little and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sara Kate, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The word success is an interesting one, because it can mean so many different things depending on who you ask. Success to me is being able to do the type of work I want to do, with clients who trust me, to be able to tinker and take chances… all while still having time for myself and the people I love. Building a team of like-minded people has been paramount to have support and structure for both myself and our clients.

In terms of factors that make us special or successful I think it boils down to a love of collecting and an immense sense of curiosity. I’m an avid collector and love learning about new styles, designers, and using one-of-a-kind pieces to make our projects special. We are always looking to do something unique that makes people feel something when they’re in our spaces. It’s very surreal to think that we get to do this type of work every day with such wonderful clients and such a wide array of project types and aesthetics.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Pastiche Studios is an interior design firm that takes on both residential and commercial projects. We love color and creating collected interiors that feel unique to each client. We have designed apartments, a hotel, restaurants, retail stores and a variety of different residences. We are currently juggling various residential projects and re-designing a Guatemalan restaurant here in town, as well as starting the design for a jewelry showroom in NYC. The variety is so fun for our team and we’re thankful to be able to do it.
We love color, utilizing antiques and vintage pieces, and shaping interesting and soothing interiors for our clients and customers. We hope to create backdrops for celebrations, respite and everything inbetween.

Twelve-years-ago I wasn’t sure if there would be enough work for me, if I would make ends-meet, and if I could carve out a place for myself in the industry here. There have been many challenges along the way, and it has taken many years to realize that solving problems is a part of our job description. Things don’t always go according to plan, things get damaged, people mess up, there are delays, expenses, etc,. The only thing to do is to keep going and to use our creativity to help us shape the best outcomes.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We are partial to Bradford House – we are so proud of it and believe it’s a living room for the city. It’s a great jumping off point to explore the various districts in OKC and a place to unwind with a cappuccino or a Gin & Jam cocktail. If you were to only have one night I’d suggest Sedalia’s and drinks at Paolo Santo. The Contemporary Art Museum and Oklahoma City Art Museum are some of my favorite places and highly recommend Scissortail Park.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My mom was a really important figure for me both personally and professionally. She was a powerhouse in her profesion and managed to keep plates spinning and honored all of the roles that she played in her life really well. As I got older it was even more profound to me and I remember asking her “how do you do it all?” She replied, “when you love everything and everyone in your life as much as I do, you make it work.” That’s been a really wonderful reminder for me over the past few years – that I am capable of fulfilling my goals and honoring my relationships with clients, my family, and my friends. Having the confidence to do it is paramount many days.

From a design standpoint I had a wonderful professor in college, Elizabeth Pober, who was really pivotal for me during those years. She encouraged me and I felt like she expected a lot out of me. Design can be so subjective and ultimately it’s about meeting a projects (client’s) goals but also stretching myself and doing my best. The lessons she taught me I still take to my job with me every day.

Website: www.pastichestudios.co

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Image Credits
Emily Hart, Dani Sabol, Ely Fair.