2012: New Beginnings

Well, well, where do I begin?! A embarassing as it is to admit, it has been nearly a year since I created a new blog post. Now that 2012 is here and life has settled down a bit, I've decided to get back to blogging!! However, because being a mom and wife is now my number one priority, I am going to limit my postings. I'll try to get one posted at least once a week...that's my goal! I've seen so many wonderful things lately and have had some projects this past year that I want to share. I enjoy my time blogging and have made many good friendships through this crazy world of internet. Most importantly, I can't think of a better way to keep a journal of ALL things I love (from family & friends to what inspired this site to begin with...design!) So, here's to 2012 and the excitement it will bring. I'm back!

To bring you up to speed, I have posted our 2011 Christmas card featuring the love of my life...Brennan. She is now over 10 months old!

(Front)

(Back)

Dear Time,

Please slow down.

Thank you,

|Stephanie

I've Got Style?!

I was thrilled to learn that Anna Applegate, author of An Apple A Day, listed me as one of her choices for the Stylish Blogger Award. Me? Really?! I'm so very flattered and couldn't be happier to be in Anna's company, as she was nominated for the Stylish Blogger award by another great blogger, Elizabeth of Life of Style. If you aren't familiar with Anna and her amazing site, you must take yourself there now, and I promise you'll be a huge fan of hers!! She is a very talented designer from North Carolina, and her blog is all about her fabulous finds for her shop - Anna Applegate Interiors located at Hunt & Gather in Raleigh. There is no mistaking she deserves all the recognition. Thanks again, Anna, for the nomination :)

To participate in this exciting Stylish Blogger Award experience, you must follow the rules below:
-- Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.
-- Share 7 things about yourself.
-- Award 10 great bloggers that you have recently discovered.
-- Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award.
 
Without further ado, here are 7 things about myself that you may, or may not, know:
 
1) Pilates ia favorite hobby of mine. It's the perfect way to wind down a busy day, and the best part about it is that I can continue my regimen during pregnancy...helping me stay in shape, somewhat :)
 

 
2) In my spare time, I love to tour open houses. I enjoy seeing what builders and other homeowners do to make their spaces unique. It's a great brainstorming tool and really gets your creative juices flowing!
 
 

3) I LOVE coffee. My favorite? A tall, nonfat latte with 1 Sweet-n-Low to be exact! Yum!



4) Yellow roses make me happy!

5) My favorite indulgences are:

--Cookie Cake from Great American Cookie Company

--Iced Sugar Cookies from Primos Cafe (couldn't find a picture of their cookies but you get the idea...)

--Frozen Yogurt...some of my favorite places to get this treat are Millie D's and Sweet Tree Yogurt in Ridgeland, We Love Yogurt in Jackson and Berry Berry Good Yogurt in Flowood.

6) Don't hate me, but I'm not a huge fan of Stevie Nicks or Elvis. I don't know why...their music just doesn't do it for me. Random, I know - ha!

7) My favorite movie of all time is "Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun!" I haven't seen it in a while, but it's a classic with Helen Hunt, Sarah Jessica Parker and Shannon Doherty. Girly but fun!!



Now, moving on to name those that make my list for Stylish Blogger Award. Drumroll, please...

Almost Famous

Better After

Blueprint Bliss

Casually Defined

Design A Peele

Everton Terrace

The Green Room

Green Street

Poppies and Sunshine

UNINK DESIGN, LLC

These are all great sites so check them out! Well, this has been fun, and I hope you enjoyed learning a few things about me. Don't forget to check out Anna's site, An Apple A Day, and have a fantastic weekend!!