Liebster Award

Sara from Ms. Sunshine nominated me for a Liebster Award. It was really very sweet of her. I've only every been nominated for a blog award once before, so I'm pretty proud of it. So of course, I have to do the requirements now!

Here's what I have to do:

1. I will list 11 things about myself 

2. I will answer 11 questions Sara asked me 

3. I will nominate 11 others and ask them 11 questions

11 Things About Me

1. I pick up accents very easily without even trying, especially southern ones. When I lived in Florida, I spoke like I came from South Carolina because my friend Charlene actually did come from South Carolina.
2.  I hate wearing socks and shoes. I only wear socks in the winter to keep me warm and I only put on shoes when I leave the house. It's why I live in flip flops all summer.
3. My dad is Canadian, so I actually have dual citizenship.
4. My week is not complete without a trip to Target. I've been going to Target once a week since college.
5. I always have a bunch of tabs open in my browser. I don't care if it makes things slower, I have to know as soon as something changes.
6. I love to find coupons and get good deals. I get excited when I save a bunch of money.
7. I am a sucker for boy bands. I grew up on NKOTB, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC, so it should be no surprise that sing and dance in my car to One Direction whenever they come on the radio.
8. I gladly drive more than 2 hours one way to shop at Ikea and HomeGoods because I love those stores so much. Sadly, it doesn't happen often.
9. I have seen every episode of Sex and the City and the first movie, but not the second one. I'm a Charlotte, by the way.
10. I love bake, but I send most of what I make to work with my husband because I have no willpower and will totally eat an entire batch of cupcakes.
11. I love to travel and I'm always planning trips in my head.

 Sara's Questions

1. How did you come up with the name of your blog?  It was inspired by my love of argyle and our argyle wedding.

2. What are you blogging goals? To meet people, get followers, get opportunities to do giveaways and reviews, and let's be honest, to make some money. Those bills don't pay themselves!

3. If you could travel back in time to witness any historical event, what would it be?  You know, for being such a big Doctor Who fan, I've never really thought about where I would ask the Doctor to take me if he ever did show up. I'm going to go with my current (and ongoing) British obsession and say that I'd like to see the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

4. If you could travel back in time to have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?  Princess Diana - I'd love to hear her opinions on everything.

5. If they were making a movie about your life, who would you want to play you?  Jennifer Lawrence, not because I think I look like her or anything, but because she seems like somebody I could be friends with. I love that she's awkward and funny in interviews. I have a feeling it's exactly how I would act if I was suddenly famous.

6. What is your dream job? Second grade teacher at our church's school or to own my own children's bookstore like Meg Ryan's character in You've Got Mail

7. What is your dream car? I actually love my Ford Fusion, so really I'd just want a newer hybrid version with 4 wheel drive.

8. What is your favourite book? 

 Adult book - Pride & Prejudice

Children's book - Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

9. What is your favourite movie?  This changes constantly and I really can't just pick one - Pride & Prejudice (The "new" one), Tangled, The Princess Bride

  

10. Who is your favourite musical artist? Kelly Clarkson

11. What is your favourite recipe to make?  Homemade Pizza or my famous Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

My Questions

1. What do you like on your pizza?
2. If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be?
3. If you could live anywhere in the world without worrying about money or career, where would you live?
4. What was the last movie you saw in the theater?
5. Who is your favorite fictional character?
6. What is your favorite flower?
7. What was your first job?
8. How do you like your eggs?
9. If you could be on any reality show, which one would it be?
10. What is your favorite room in your home?
11. What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?

My nominees

Trish @ Everyday Trish
Claire @ The Country Mouse Tales

Ok, I know I'm supposed to nominate 11 people, but I'm terrible at following smaller blogs. I'm really making an effort this year to be better. So I only have two nominees. Besides, 11 is a horrible number. It really bothers me that it's not a nice round 10. But feel free to play along on your blog if you want. And leave me a link in the comments so I can start following your blog!

 

Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

I got my very first blog award last week!

 I received the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award from the awesome Trish from Everyday Trish. I consider myself lucky that I happen to know Trish in real life. We've been friends since our sophomore year of college. She's the same Trish that I threw a baby shower for a couple weeks ago and I can't wait to meet her little guy!

When you accept the award, here are the rules you agree to: 

• Include the award logo in your post, or somewhere else on your blog 
• Link back to the person who nominated you 
• List 7 facts about yourself 
• Nominate 7 other fabulous bloggers for the award and let them know! 

So, here are 7 completely random facts about me you may not know:

 1. I've been working since I was 14. As a teenager, I had my first job working in the office of our family business alongside my grandma in the summers.

2. I like to cook and love to bake, but I hate cleaning up afterwards. I'd really just like to walk away from the mess and hope it magically takes care of itself.

3. Even though my husband and I both love argyle, we don't have any argyle decor in our house. Apparently we only love argyle clothes and weddings.

4. I have to sleep with a fan on. It doesn't have to be blowing on me, but it has to be on. It's a habit I developed from sleeping in a dorm room with no air conditioning during college. Without that noise, it's just too quiet.

5. My toenails are always painted. I cannot stand the way bare toenails look.

6. I already have names picked out for both my future children and future pets. Apparently I like to be prepared. Speaking of pets' names, I named my cat, Mimi, after the character in Rent (& also Days of our Lives) after deciding it probably wasn't an appropriate name for a child.

7. I am a huge 007 fan. I've seen all of the movies several times and even once watched them all in order. It's one of the things M and I have in common and before we went on our first date, he had to ask me who the best Bond is (Sean Connery, of course.) Although I do now also love Daniel Craig. I am very excited about Skyfall and even got M to agree to go see it the weekend it opens!

Now, I'm supposed to nominate 7 bloggers for the award, but sadly, I don't really have blogger friends. I'm pretty sure that the bloggers that I read regularly don't have a clue who I am.

So, in an effort to make new blogger friends, I am going to say that if you're reading this, consider yourself nominated!

Leave me a link to your blog in the comments and I'll check it out!