Warm Fuzzies

Hey all! I opened up my email this morning and was so pleased to see that Melissa from Veranda Interiors gave me the Stylish Blogger Award. Given that I think she has an amazing style, I got the warm fuzzies that she thought that I deserved this. And, let's face it, anyone who's nickname is 'Mel' is a-okay in my book! Thanks so much, Melissa, it made my day!

As a recipient, I have been asked to share 7 things about myself that you may not know...so, here it goes:

1. I danced jazz, tap, and ballet for 15 years

I simply love dancing and I will often scoop up a cat and start twirling them around. I still have a pair of tap  shoes that periodically get a workout.

2. I have five tattoos

I embrace all forms of art and I am simply in awe that I can carry someone's work with me 24 hours a day. They represent important times of my life, and I find them to be such a personal reflection of who I am, I can't wait to get even more!

3. I am a "famous" artist

As a teen and young adult, I had the honour of twice having my artwork to be selected to be displayed at The Mackenzie Art Gallery as a part of their young and emerging artist exhibits. Such a surreal experience!

When I was 13, I illustrated the front cover of a book chronicling the history of the village of Richardson, a local  rural community.

4. I have a condition called Bilateral Mandibular Tori

It's an overgrowth of bone along the jawline toward the base of the tongue, common in about 20% of the population. It doesn't have any effect on my speech or health, but it sure shocks dental hygenists!

5. I have two siblings

I am the middle child of three. I have an older brother and a younger sister.

6. I can't swim

Mr. Mel is a speed swimmer, and his entire family loves the water. I have always had a fear of water and, even though I participated in swim classes when I was younger, I can't even float! Mr. Mel has been trying to convince me to take a swim class for adults...we'll see. The whole idea makes my stomach churn.

7. I have no kids, and don't plan to have any

Mr. Mel and I made the decision a long time ago not have any children. We love kids, and are a big part of the lives of our nephews and niece, and friend's kids...we just prefer to live child free. We get tons of joy from the little ones we have in our lives, but parenthood just isn't for us. Thankfully, we haven't regretted our decision at all!

Here are 10 bloggers I so enjoy, that I think they deserve this award, too!

Elements Interiors

Thrifty Decor Chick

Miss Mustard Seed

Funky Junk Interiors

My Design Diary

Living in a Nutshell

My Romantic Home

Perfectly Imperfect

Isabella & Max Rooms

Centsational Girl

Have a great day!



They Were a Hit!

I thought I would update you on my friend for whom I *slaved* away on the set of nesting tables I painted turquoise.

Meet Kristel. She's funny - but not as funny as me, of course. She's seriously introspective, fearless (although she may disagree), opinionated, brilliant, articulate, and she makes the best mushroom dip on the planet. As I mentioned before, she is a writer. A self-depricating, sometimes confused, but always entertaining writer who blogs about her life and struggles on her amazing blog. She is simply, The Last Girl Standing (which is also the name of a porn movie, go figure)!

Here is Kristel's post about her new-to-her tables. I am sure you'll love her as much as I do!

Linkin' Up...

I linked up to The DIY Showoff Project Parade. Check it...

I don't usually do this, but......

I just have to direct you to a great blog I frequent...it's awesome!

Dwellings by DeVore is having a giveaway for a CSN Stores gift certificate worth $20.

I have ordered many, many, many items from CSN in the past and they are excellent to deal with. I would highly recommend. For those of us in Canada, it can be a bit frustratIng ordering furniture and home decor from the US. Not with CSN! It's hassle free, their site is super easy to navigate, they have wicked fast shipping, and thousands of products to choose from.

Happy shopping!

I make someone happy!

It's not often you can say that...but now I can thanks to Mandee over at The Bear Naked Truth who gave me her Happy 101 Award. If you have a minute, or 10 or 60, visit her blog. Heeeelarious! This is a girl after my own heart. There's something comforting knowing that I am not the only one with these quirks and obsessions. Love her, love her blog, and her kitties are wicked cute!