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Thanks, Arte Styling, for the Stylish Blogger award!

Annie Elliott | January 26, 2011

Stylish-BloggerThank 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!

Mauve thing
What exactly IS this?

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?)

Cat with head in watering can

Horchow's Orbit side table
Horchow's Orbit side table

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.

Cup of tea
Harney's Earl Grey Tea

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.

The Postmistress, by Sarah Blake
"The Postmistress," by Sarah Blake

Finally, MY Stylish Blogger awards go to…

  1. John and Sherry at Young House Love
  2. Courtney at Style Court
  3. Jason, Eric and Janelle at Design Clique
  4. Sara at Russet Street Reno
  5. Will at Bright Bazaar
  6. Eddie at Eddie Ross
  7. Meg at Pigtown Design
  8. Catrin at Apartment Therapy
  9. Stefan at Architect Design, and last but definitely not least,
  10. Michele at My Notting Hill
(I can think of so many other bloggers who deserve this award – including Rachel at Hue and Maria at Colour Me Happy – but either Kelly beat me to the punch or I ran out of numbers!)
Thanks again, Kelly, and, as always, thanks to you, Gentle Readers!
Category: Color + paint colorTag: books, cat with head stuck in watering can, Mauve, mysteries, Stylish Blogger award, tea

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