Thanks, Arte Styling, for the Stylish Blogger award!

Thank you, Kelly from Arte Styling!

Kelly tagged me for a “Stylish Blogger Award” (which I assume is based on blog content and not on personal appearance…if she could see me right now in all my nose-blowing/cold fighting /catching up on client emails, Diet Coke in hand glory…).

This is one of those pass-it-along things that’s actually kind of fun. As a condition of the award, I have to share 7 things about myself, and give the award to 10 more fabulous bloggers.

No problemo.

1. My least favorite color is mauve. I know: context is everything. So maybe there’s some color story involving mauve that I haven’t thought of. (Paired with super dark brown and some sort of blue?) But holy cow. Talk about a DEPRESSING color!

2. I am a dog person, but I have a cat. A socially challenged one, named Henry. We used to have two: we got Henry a playmate after our daughters were born, because he was feeling neglected. Talk about a backfire. So Pip is now resting comfortably in a retirement home in Georgetown, and Henry once again rules the roost. (Did I mention that Henry may not be that bright?)

3. I think laughing is more important to our well-being than, well, just about anything else. (Except color, of course.) Yesterday, my excellent new Design Associate, one of my favorite clients and I were cutting away the bubble wrap from this gorgeous piece, and for some reason, we just dissolved into fits of laughter. I can’t even remember why, but it was great.

4. I am allergic to exercise. Literally. It’s SUPER convenient, because I’m not gifted in any sport, but I have this bizarre disorder called “exercise-induced anaphylaxis.” Essentially, if I work out too hard my body reacts as though I’ve eaten something I’m allergic to. It’s kind of awesome.

5. I wish I liked tea. I’m missing out, I know. But I just don’t like it.

6. I love crime books and detective stories, and I stay up way too late reading them. Escapism at its finest. You have no idea how much crap I take for this, but if Michael Connelly has a new book out, I’ll just see you in 3 days.

7. Speaking of books, I have a theory that everyone on earth falls into one of two groups. Say a friend of yours publishes a book. The first group of people wants to buy the book so they can support their friend. The second group of people thinks they should get the book for free because it’s by their friend. Follow me? I’m in the first group. And I hope you are, too.

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