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!   

Which City are You?!

I'm so excited to introduce the all-new Catstudio "Richmond" city pillow!! How incredible is this piece of art?! These pillows have just launched, in fact they are so new they haven't even reached the website!

I scooped mine up from Tweed and its the perfect addition to my family room. As you can imagine, this has my name written all over it with my love for RVA & the trendiest home decor ;) All these vibrant colors have got me thinking about an accent wall to match ;)  A little about the pillows….

• Hand embroidered on 100% cotton
• Takes a week to embroider 1 pillow!
• Highly collectible, Heirloom quality
• Retail: $158

Where you can find Catstudio in Richmond…

• Tweed
• Sassy Bee
• Dolce Designs
• Shops at 5807

Other Catstudio favs…

Catstudio is offering a free giveaway for the Virginia Kitchen Towel (pictured above). Be sure to enter to win because you will love this one! All you have to do is share the blog link to your Facebook page! The more you share, the more chances you have of winning!! Good luck :)

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Monogram Makeover & 2 FREE GIVEAWAYS!

Monograms are a great way to make your house feel like a home! It's a personalized touch that adds character and charm. Makeover your house with monogram accessories, because there's nothing better than a fabulous home :) Find out how to win a free monogram letter below!

Lets talk Monograms! For those of you who don't know what a monogram is, it's the initials of your name or the combined initials of you & your spouse. The first letter of your last name makes up the middle letter, usually the largest. The letter to the left of that is the first initial of your first name. Then, the letter to the right, is your middle initial or either your spouses initial (if married). Depending on what you are monograming would determine which initials to use. If it's something for the home, I like to do my initials with my husbands initials. If its a necklace or something personal, I will do my initials.  These days you can just about monogram whatever your little heart desires! Jewelry, towels, wooden front door letters, garden flag, bumper sticker, all types of glasses: wine, high-ball, pitcher, etc. Dining room chargers & plates, iPhone case, wine cooler, napkins, totes, pillows…you get the picture!!

  My go-to place in Richmond for monogram home decor, accessories & gifts, is a little gem called Tweed. It's a boutique in Short Pump (across from Short Pump Town Center) that is cute as can be! If you're ever in the area you need to stop by, you will be so glad you did! The prices are very reasonable and the employees are friendly & helpful. I love it because it's a one-stop shop when it comes to finding gifts! No matter the occasion, I can always find something! They do such a beautiful job on the free gift wrapping they offer. There are all different colors of tissue paper & ribbon to choose from! Below is their signature gift wrap.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the store manager, Kate and she gave me the full tour of Tweed! She took me in the back where all the monograming happens and they are fully equipped with embroidery machines and all! She's such a genuine and down to earth person, it makes supporting her small business (that I happen to be obsessed with) surely a delight.  Here's a look around…

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Baby/Toddler                        Lilly Pulitzer & Vera Bradley                       Holiday: Easter

            
A few of my favorite things…

Virginia Pillow

Monogram Plates

Southern is a State of Mind Pillow Enter to win a FREE wooden monogram letter of your choice (black, white, pink or green) & a FREE $25 gift certificate to Tweed! There will be 2 winners for this giveaway so don't forget to vote every day for your chance to win these amazing giveaways from Tweed!! 

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