Alphabet Meme

Rules: For each letter of the alphabet list something about yourself.

Alphabet Meme Time:

A- Arts & Crafts type of gal
B- Black & white photography-> love it
C- Compassionate
D- Drinks lots of cappuccinos
E- Eats too much
F- French Country -> my design style
G- God? Believer
H- Hates public speaking
I- Impatient
J- Jane Austen-> favorite author
K- Keeps tons of sentimental momentos
L- Laughs much
M- Mommy
N- Night Owl
O- Optimistic
P- Procrastinator
Q- Quiet
R- Reads a lot
S- Silly
T- Toile lover
U- Understanding
V- Very loyal
W- Worry-wart
X- X?
Y- Yearns for an Italian vacation
Z- Ziti -> bakes it

TAG- you're it!! =)

A to Z Book Meme

A to Z Book Meme I seen over at Mommablogsalot and I just had to snag it and do my A to Z favorites.

A- Atonement by Ian McEwan
B- Bible
C- Children of Henry VIII by Alison Weir
D- Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
E- Everyday Italian (Cookbook) by Giada De Laurentis
F- (The) Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
G- Ghostwalk by Rebeca Stott
H- (The) Hours by Michael Cunningham
I- It Was on Fire Whne I Lay Down on It by Robert Fulghum
J- (The) Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
K- **
L- (The) Life of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir
M- (The) Mercy Seller by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
N- Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
O- (The) Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
P- Pride and Prejudice by Miss Austen
Q- **
R- (The) Roosevelts of Hyde Park by Elliott Roosevelt
S- Sense & Sensibility by Miss Austen
T- Three Weeks With My Brother by Mr. Sparks
U- Uh-Oh by Robert Fulghum
V- Vanity Fair by William Makepeace
W- Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell
X- **
Y- Yes, Your Teen is Crazy by Michael Bradley
Z- **




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We Honor and Thank You!

7 Random Things

I've been tagged by Jenny (Thanks, Jenny!) to post 7 random things about myself. Here goes:

1) I'm a Bargain shopper with a capital B! I get all giddy with excitement when I find something beautiful that doesn't break the bank. Know what I mean?

Here is a prime example:
I found this beauty at Michael's Craft store. It was inexpensive to begin with ($7 maybe), but I grabbed it up at 40% off! Can you believe it?

This sweet birdie, currently sits top on my list of favorite things.

2) I love old furniture. Especially, painted black. Most of my antique pieces I've painted and I've fallen in love with all over again. A few pieces I've yet to touch. (my antique tea table) But, I think it's only a matter of time.

3) I like black & white photos.

Some in my bedroom.


In my living room.



4) I {{think}} I may be afraid of color. (See above pictures) Only 4 rooms in my home are not a color of beige. Two of those rooms are the kids rooms. My home is monochromatic with touches of color here and there. I've told myself it's because it gives me the room to change out decor as often as I do. But, I know why. I'm afraid. Of color.

5) I talk in my sleep. It used to freak hubby out at first, but now he's used to it.

6) One of my favorite childhood memories is playing yahtzee with my grandmother outside on her porch in the warmth of a Florida evening. I remember feeling safe, happy and accepted.

7) I'm a pretty organized gal. Except, when it comes to the computer. I have files here, there and everywhere. My favorites page is probably 8 pages long, and I have folders within folders within folders, and I wonder why I can't find that file? It's on the verge of being ridiculous. But, honestly- who wants to spend precious pc time organizing, when there's blogs to read, boards and forums to visit, email to be checked, and photoshop to be played around with?

Okay, I'm tagging:

1) Angie
2) Tami
3) Julie
4) Andrea

Can't wait to read 7 random things about you, ladies!

Tag- I'm it! Twice.

I've been tagged by Jen. Thanks, Jen!

I have to write 7 random things about myself.

Here goes...

1) I rearrange my living room & decor every couple of months. People (mother-in-law) think it's strange that I change so often. I've never understood why it's so odd- I love decorating, so I'm happy moving sofas and chairs.

2) I have a heart shaped nut (chestnut?) in my jewelry armoire that was in my Grandmothers jewelry box before she passed away. No one, including my Grandfather,
knew where/when/why she kept it, but I like to think it was special to her.

3) I {{love}} Nutella spread generously on Almond Biscotti. Mmmmmm...

4) I'm a homebody. I'm perfectly content hanging out with the family at home.

5) Last spring, I tried to go vegetarian. I couldn't hack it. I craved meat. 'Nuff said.

6) Hubby and I were married in Vegas, Baby! @ Treasure Island. I can use one word to describe that day, Magical.

7) My Grandfather wrote up my genealogy report before he passed away. Guess who I am related to? If you guessed Mr. Abraham Lincoln, you're right! {{grin}}

(Who knew it would be so hard to come up with 7 random things?)


I was also tagged by Becky. Thanks, Becky!

I have to, go to my sixth picture folder then pick my sixth picture and post it. I wasn't surprised that it was one of the kids, because I think 99% of my pictures are of them. {{smiling}}


Nicholas is about a year old here...


That was fun- Thanks for tagging me ladies!

Happy Thursday!
-Jen