Only One Word?

Can you get to know someone with just one word? Well, maybe. I've been given an assignment. I'm to answer the following questions with just one word. This is going to be tough.

This started when I was tagged by the kindest of bloggers- Pearls and Grace. Many of you have heard me mention her before. If you aren't familiar with her story and her blog, please click on the link above or on the "I am His Pearl" button to the left. She's lived an amazing life and is an absolute treasure to me.

1. Where is your cell phone?

vanity

2. Your hair?

natural

3. Your mother?

elegant

4. Your father?

solid

5. Your favorite food?

comfort

6. Your dream last night?

wish I could remember

7. Your favorite drink?

hot coffee

8. Your dream/goal?

in one word, are you kidding me?

9. What room are you in?

bedroom

(Don't we love the work of John Bobbitt and Pieter Estersohn?)

10. Your hobby?

antiquing

11. Your fear?

like Indiana Jones, snakes

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?

enjoying my family

13. Where were you last night?

home

14. Something that you aren’t?

confrontational

15. Muffins?

yes, please

16. Wish list item?

a Sargent would be nice

17. Where did you grow up?

Deep South

18. Last thing you did?

brushed my teeth

19. What are you wearing?

pajamas

20. Your TV?

Off

21. Your pets?

See post about my dear late labrador

22. Friends?

Top quality

23. Your life?

Full

24. Your mood?

Grateful

25. Missing someone?

26. Vehicle?

sedan

27. Something you’re not wearing?

make up

28. Your favorite store?

eBay

29. Your favorite color?

green

30. When was the last time you laughed?

seconds ago

31. Last time you cried?

night before last

32. Your best friend?

Mr. Green

33. One place that you go to over and over?

the kitchen

34. One person who emails you regularly?

my non-blogging BF, you know who you are!

35. Favorite place to eat?

my grandmother's

What I'm Thankful for Today

I was tagged by Blondie of 14kt Blonde.  I'm supposed to tell you five things that make me happy.  

#1:

My dear, sweet, most Don Draperishly handsome husband.  Today is our anniversary!  Am I a lucky girl or what?!   

(Yes, this is Mr. Donald Draper from Mad Men on AMC.  You see, Mr. Green's a bit too private for his actual photo to be posted here.)

#2:  Peppermint Ice Cream

#3:  Children's hands

#4. Happy phone call from a new friend

#5 The great gift of Baby Jesus

An Award!

How very thoughtful of  ALLABOUTSOMEPINK/Pink is my Signature Color to bestow the Kreative Blogger Award to old Granny!  Thank you so much!

Here are my 6 happy things:

1.  puppies

2.  hugs

 

3.  babies

4.  friends

5.  a cozy fire

  

6.  laughter

The six bloggers that I send this award to are:

The Blue Eyed Bride

Magnolias, Marriage and Manhattan

Objection Perfection

Dancing Round in a Ring

Adventures of a Southern Newlywed

The Unperfect Mom

Please check out their blogs.  They have recently "introduced" themselves to me and I hope you find a new blog friend too!

I Have Been Tagged!

I have been tagged by precious Kappa Prep from Monograms and Manicures.  There's just something so sweet about Kappa.  I think of her as my little preppy blog sister. 

Here goes: 

1.  I love going to the dentist.  I have been fortunate never to have had any dental issues, therefore the experience is always pleasant.  

  

2.  I can't stand Wasabi in any form.

3.  I adore Colgate Total toothpaste--paste or gel.

4.  I live in an old house that uses skeleton keys.

5.  I pride myself on being a light packer.

6.  I adore hats.  Anyone want to join me in a revival of the chapeau?

7.  I've never broken a bone.

Now for the folks I'm going to tag:

(By the way, there's no pressure from this Granny--play along only if you want to or have the time.  Some bloggers just aren't into games of tag.  We're just happy you stopped by!)

1.  Urban Grace

2.  Simply Seleta

3.  My Notting Hill

Thank you, thank you very much!

I won an award! How honored I feel. Thanks so very much to Tickled Pink.

She is such a kind blogger.  I enjoy reading her inspiring and fun post.  

When you accept this award, there are a few rules that go along with it. They are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs 

(well, I can't do 7 just now, but I've got a start with 4!)
4. Add links to those blogs on yours
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

Here are my picks:

Pearls and Grace-she IS an angel, I promise!  (She's having a baby and may not be updating just now.)

Cote de Texas-this gal has great taste.  I'd hire her any day.  If she ever has a book sale.  I'm there!

Shabby Princess-funny, funny, spunky gal.  A treat to read.

The Rauths-so sweet, kind and enjoyable.  

I encourage you to go visit these other blogs, if you don't frequent them already.  It's this great networking that opens us up to new friends and fun reads!

Tags aren't just for packages!

I've been tagged by  The Rauths 
I'm supposed to tell you 6 random things about me.  

Here are the "rules."

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post these six rules on your blog.
3. Write 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person you have tagged know by leaving a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is posted.

Well, let's see:

1.  I can write backwards with my non-dominate hand.  Freaky, I know.  I must be borderline ambidextrous or something.  

2.  I canceled my cable.  I am now the biggest fan of APPLE TV.  If you haven't looked into it, DO.  You'll save money, have no commercials, and watch only what you want to watch.  For example, I saw the first episode of the new season of MAD MEN--and now have it on my Apple TV--and can watch Don and Betty Draper again and again!  

3.  I have a very old chocolate labrador.  Seeing my dog decline in his old age is much more depressing than I ever thought it would be.   Dogs are such a constant in our lives.  In this case 12 years and counting. 

4.  I'm addicted to coffee in the morning and sweet tea in the afternoon.  I just can't get through my day with out them--and believe it or not, the tea is always decaffeinated.  I'm a purist too--no artificial sweeteners will do.  I need sugar!

5.  Unlike Mrs. Rauth, I hate to do the dishes.  I can't stand the thoughts of touching dirty dishes.  I ALWAYS wear gloves when I HAVE to do them.  I sometimes go to the extreme of not cooking, just to avoid the clean up.  Plus, who wants to mess up that beautiful, clean kitchen

6.  I'm a bit obsessive about china (yet, I still don't like to wash it!).  I have numerous sets that I change out seasonally or with the theme of a party, etc.  I've gone a bit over the top and really need to edit.  

Now for the six that I am going to tag:

1.  Troy at Good Home, it's like we are old friends--and he's an amazing Southern writer!

2.  Copy Cat Chic, oh, so fun.  I wish I could shop and compare like this one can.

3.  Style Court, love it!  That's all there is to say.

4.  Monograms and Manicures, who doesn't just love this one?

5.  Southern Inspirations, a gal after my own Southern design heart!

6.  The Inspired Room, yes, I am SO inspired.