Spreadin' the Love

My blog is just about a year old now and I have to say the thing I've enjoyed most about the whole process is connecting with others who share a love of design and beautiful interiors.  But it's not limited to sharing a common interest, I've learned so much from everyone!  It's such a great forum for learning about how others approach design, how you run your businesses and I've even been motivated and inspired by your encouragement!  

So, I'm humbled and honored and thankful to have been nominated for the Stylish Blogger Award from Kathy at My Interior Life and Casey at Loft and Cottage.  Now comes the part where I share 7 things about myself you may not know.

1.  I am married to my high school sweetheart for 25 years this May!  No, every day has not been a walk in the park, but he's my best friend and biggest supporter and I can't imagine my life without him. We share two sweet girls, Alyssa is 18 and Shelby turned 12 on Saturday.

                                         Aaaw- teenage love!  (Don't judge, it was the70's!)

And today (well, 10 months ago, in Nashville)

2.  I am an animal lover and ever since I've been an adult living on my own I've never had less than 3 dogs at one time.   Most all have been rescues and strays, and I have a real soft spot for Basset Hounds, the world's most untrainable breed! I have passed this gene on to  my girls, and we've had horses, dogs, rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, tree frogs, and the occasional injured bird. 

This is Shelby and I with our latest addition to the family, Ellie

3.  Both sets of my grandparents came to the U.S. right after they got married. My heritage is Italian on my mother's side, and Swedish on my father's side. What does this mean for me?  I'm a pretty good cook and I get sunburned easily!

4.  Levi's are my favorite jeans.

5.  My closets are not neat.

6.  I've always been an entreprenuer.  I have owned my own riding stable, tack store, had a historic home restoration business with my husband. I am now working on building my newest venture, The Green Room Interiors.

7.  I love trees, flowers, birds and all of God's beautiful creations.

Now I have the priviledge of passing this award on to some of my favorite bloggers.  Hope you can get by each one of their blogs to say hello!
1.  Caroline at A Flair for Vintage Decor
2.  Julie at Monkey Grass Hill
3.  Sara at A Dose of Pretty
4.  Jade at Flip Flops and Pearls Design
5.  J and J Home
6.  Jeanette at Everton Terrace
7.  Barbara at Hampton Hostess

Now it's your turn to share 7 things about yourself and pass the award on to 7 other Bloggers you admire.

Prayin for sunshine....

Thank you so very much!

I wanted to say thank you very much for a little blog love!(A few of these are a little on the late side...sorry)

Thank you to Shoebox Decor for the Sunshine Award! Very sweet of you to think of me!

Thank you also to A Perfect Gray for the Beautiful Blogger award!  What a wonderful post!

Thank you to Space for Inspiration for the Sunshine Award!  You always inspire me!

So now it is customary to say a few things about myself....

Hummm..

I am always inspired by a wonderful display or a great outfit.  It is just the little things I suppose.. I have been this way since I was a kid.

I love nature... trees, bugs, animals, flowers, water, mountains.  However, I don't like to swim in the ocean (except Hawaii), I am not a huge fan of skiing, and I am afraid of spiders.  I prefer to just watch and enjoy.

I love picnics!

My favorite vacation destination is Paris, France.

I love handmade dishes deeply.

The Hydrangea is my FAVORITE of any flower around. EVER.

I believe that a home is made of memories and momentos and should show those who visit who really lives there.

Now to pass along some love... I would like to pass the Beautiful Blogger award onto

red ticking

My Notting Hill 

linen and lavender
The Shinny Pebble

Thank you all for all of your fantastic inspiration and support!

Have a wonderful Holiday and Weekend!

Christina 

images from Roland Bello

Seven Things About Me....

 That You May Not Know




1.  I am 5' 2" and shrinking daily.

2. I wear black when I am feeling unsure of myself or a situation.
It is practically a uniform.

3. The most fulfilling relationship I have ever had in my life
 has been with my horse Georgian Gentleman
(his barn name is ; Hershey) It is the closest I have ever felt to G-d.
I could speak at great length on this subject.

4. If I were on death row and was allowed anything for my last meal it would be this;a black and white milkshake
(made with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup),

 

and hand cut French fries with a lot of salt, vinegar, and Heinz 57 ketchup.

5. I am afraid of heights, and I have vertigo.
I am talking about tall buildings, and being near the edge without a solid barrier.

6.Betrayal is something I will not tolerate, and will almost never forgive.
I do not see the reason to forgive betrayal unless it is .......ummmm...well,
I can't think of a good reason to forgive it.
Come to think of it. I would only be setting myself up for it happening again.

7. I am honest to a fault.
...as you know from my brutally honest posts.
LOL :)

What I won't do for an award !!!! 








Do I discount this award......?
My Mommy gave it to me.
(yvonne @ La Petite Gallery)


I am tagging these blogs:
http://renaemoore.blogspot.com/
http://goldsnowdrops.blogspot.com/
http://thecountrypolitan.blogspot.com/
http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/
http://www.bellemaison23.com/
http://fromthehouseofedward.blogspot.com/
http://home-biba.blogspot.com/
**if you have been tagged....do the same thing I did.



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Beautiful Beyonce

Beyonce is beautiful on the inside and out! She gives Taylor Swift her moment.

Beyonce said, “Thank you. I remember being 17-years-old, up for my first MTV Award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments in my life. So I’d like Taylor Swift to come out and have her moment.” How thoughtful of Beyonce!!!