20 Secrets About ME & Liebster Award Nomination

I'm thrilled to announce I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by Life's Next Big Step. Katie's blog is so fun & I love reading about her life as a mom! Be sure to check it out!
What is the Liebster Award?
The award is given to support and recognize up & coming bloggers. The word “Liebster” has German origins & is reported to mean sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, & welcome. 
Rules of the Liebster Award:
1. Thank & link the person who nominated you. 2. Display the Liebster Award with rules. 3. Answer the 11 questions given to you. 4. Write some facts about yourself. 5. Nominate other bloggers (who have less than 200 followers). 6. Write 11 new questions for your nominees.
Q&A
1. What is your favorite way to exercise? Going on walks with my daughter around our neighborhood! I have the BOB stroller, which is great for jogging! 
2. What is your favorite way to wind down? With a glass of red wine on the patio!
3. What is one of your pet peeves? When people are late! 
4. Summer, Spring, Winter or Fall? Fall! There's nothing like a fall candle burning, pumpkin lattes, and cooler weather + October is my birthday month! 
5. What is your favorite quote? "Be yourself, everyone else is taken."
6. What is your favorite beverage? Coffee.
7. Something you never leave home without? Phone & diapers!
8. Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? I sure don't…boring I know.
9. What is your favorite day of the year? Christmas!! 
10. What is one thing that inspires you? Pinterest.
11. What is one goal you hope to achieve in the next year? Finding a piece of property to build our dream house!
Facts about ME!
- I look forward to my morning coffee every day! - If I could travel anywhere in the world it would be Bora Bora or an African Safari. - My daughter is 20 months old and her middle name is Norwood (the same as mine, its a family name) - My guilty pleasure is reality TV! - I'm 5'11, my husband is 6'3 & Reagan is in the 100th percentile for height, we're a tall family! - I love decorating my home…it never stops! - My favorite restaurant of all time is Miyabis in Myrtle Beach, SC. - I was born on my dad's birthday, October 13. - I graduated with a Business Management Degree from Radford University. - I have two dogs, Samspon (Bichon Frise) & Oliver (Morkie, maltese + yorkie) - I get very homesick - I love hosting a good dinner party!
NOMINATIONS
Harris Heart-to-Hearts Thirsty Richmond
Blogger's if you choose to accept this nomination, here are your questions:
Questions for Nominee's:
1. What inspired you to start a blog? 2. What's your ultimate vacation destination? 3. Most embarrassing moment?  4. Wine, beer or liquor & what kind? 5. What's your favorite recipe? 6. Where are you from? 7. Favorite TV show? 8. Biggest pet peeve? 9. Favorite holiday? 10. Biggest fear? 11. Favorite quote?  
What are some of your favorite up & coming blogs?! Leave a message below!   

From Wardrobe to Walls & TWO FREE Giveaways!

When it comes to your home, choosing the right color for your walls can be overwhelming and tedious at times. Trying to find that perfect color, in the right lighting, that you won't get tired of is a lot to be mindful of. But don't worry, I've got the perfect solution!
Let's turn to your closet for inspiration! What's your favorite top?! One that you wear all the time, that stays on repeat in your washer & dryer or that dress you've had for years that always seems to be your go-to! What makes you look & feel fabulous? Chances are whatever colors you love to wear that you don't seem to get tired of is the perfect place to start a new color pallet for your home or simply find the right shade for an accent wall. If you don't get tired of wearing it-you probably won't get tired of it on your walls. My go-to is black & white. If its not black & white, its normally a bright color and pink is my fav because it looks great on blondes ;) 

Your home is a direct reflection of you. Let's face it, sprucing up your home with a little paint can do wonders! If you're not the decorating type or you've never painted before, take a leap of faith--it will pay off in the end ;) Don't be afraid to change it up a bit, it's only paint and you can always repaint if need be.  Here's a small collage of my favorite colors, wallpapers & fabrics from my home. I love Moroccan prints! They are easily incorporated into any room and the geometric patterns really stand out and look great with damask prints too!

My latest project was painting our foyer the "Cabaret 18-2140" color by Valspar. It's a fuchsia color, slightly on the darker side. My inspiration came from this handle on a Lilly Pulitzer shopping bag. 

Because it's a darker hue, it was the perfect color for my foyer which gets a ton of light! It definitely makes the room feel more chic and I'm pretty obsessed with my new mirrored kudu that I found at Homegoods! Here's a before and after picture of my new "Lilly" foyer ;) The next step of this project, painting the spindles black :)   

I couldn't be more excited for this week's blog giveaway! One of my great friends owns a boutique in Fredrick, MD called Country Shabby Chic. She specializes in monogram home decor & accessories. This week she's giving away TWO monogramed trays! One blue & white Moroccan print (pictured below) or a red and white chevron tray! 
Here's how to enter to win!
1. "LIKE" our Facebook pages: The House of Holly & Country Shabby Chic 2. Leave a "COMMENT" on my page with your initials and which color you would like. 3. "SHARE" my Facebook blog link with your friends! 

Good luck!!