Debra of Acquired Objects
One quality I love in people is: Sincerity
If my house could only be furnished in one color it would definitely have to be: Only one? White
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One luxury I cannot live without..facials
If I had to have one designer decorate my entire house with 0 input from me it would have to be...Daryl Carter
If I had to choose coffee or tea it would be: Coffee
One place I have been that I would love to go back to...Italy
One place I am longing to visit is: Africa
One talent I wish I had was: singing
I think most people would agree I am very..loyal.
If I could change one quality about myself it would be...opinionated
One career I could see myself having would be: A chef
If food is therapy, when stressed I indulge in...chocolate!
One of my favorite brands for clothing is: Calvin Klein (I am busty so I like clean lines)
If my life were a book, the title would be..."Anything goes"
My favorite flower is..Tuberose
I would love to have coffee and a chat session with this famous person..Diane Sawyer.
A favorite TV show I can't miss: Love it or list it (HGTV)
Hollywood is..overrated
Tuscany or Provence? Tuscany.
The next presidential election will be: interesting
The one best thing about blogging is: Friendships
A guilty pleasure for me is...lobster!
A clothing designer I think that has great style..Valentino (for his elegance)
My strongest quality would have to be: loyalty
The best restaurant I have ever been to was...Ora d'Aria in Florence,Italy
Most overrated actor/actress is:Tom Cruise
If my life were a documentary, I could see this actress playing me: Sandra Bullock
One thing I like about my appearance is: my hair.
One thing I can honestly say I love about myself is: honesty
Town or country: country
One person I admire: My husband
Pick a decade to live in, any decade: 70's (big hair)
My favorite room of my house is: my kitchen
If I were an animal I would be a..dog
Dylan (Debras dog..what a cutie pie)
A book I would recommend to everyone would be..anything by Simon Winchester, I am reading Kraakatoa now
If I were planning a huge family reunion, this is where I would want to have it...my backyard
One thing I wish everyone could be more of...compassionate
In one word life is...amazing!
Wondeful Debra! I found myself agreeing on so many I lost track. It is amazing to me how much us bloggers have in common! And our love for Italy and Tuscany is off the charts. I seriously think we need to plan a major bloggers convention there:) Chocolate therapy is the best kind, couldn't agree more! And Hollywood is incredibly overrated, must agree, and that includes Tom Cruise. So enjoyed this and I hope you all did too. Stop on over to Acquired Objects and say hi to Debra by clicking here. Many thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a fabulous day.
Wondeful Debra! I found myself agreeing on so many I lost track. It is amazing to me how much us bloggers have in common! And our love for Italy and Tuscany is off the charts. I seriously think we need to plan a major bloggers convention there:) Chocolate therapy is the best kind, couldn't agree more! And Hollywood is incredibly overrated, must agree, and that includes Tom Cruise. So enjoyed this and I hope you all did too. Stop on over to Acquired Objects and say hi to Debra by clicking here. Many thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a fabulous day.
Thanks for introducing me to Debra. I just visited her blog and am now a new follower!
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing Debras blog to my attention. Had a look and its amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great 'one word' post. I visited Debra's blog and love it. I am now following.
ReplyDeleteOh ya! Thanks for your kind and supportive words regarding the post I have done on you and your shop today!
Hugs
Now I love Debra even MORE. What a true blue, kind person. I wish I could sing too...but that doesn't stop me (when I am by myself in the car with music on). Need to pick up "Krakatoa."
ReplyDeleteDebra is a total sweetheart. I love that she said her reunion would be in her back yard... with a yard as gorgeous as hers it's no wonder! I will happily go get lobster with her anytime... followed by chocolate of course!! xo
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I love these 'One Word' interviews, they are such a fabulous introduction to new (for me) blogging friends. I adore your blog already, and I shall now be popping over to take a look at both Debra and Lisa's. x
ReplyDeleteI love this series! Debra is such a great person and her blog and textile business are fabulous. This one word interview just makes it so much nicer because now we can see so much more of her.
ReplyDeleteI would love to know more about her textiles!
I hope you are having a great week! I am going over to read your profile at the blog you mentioned.
Take care, Elizabeth
Tina- what a great synopsis of Debra. I love her, her blog, and her taste. This was a wonderful peak into getting to know a little bit more about her. Your one word interview is SO FUN! Have a great day - Jalon
ReplyDeleteI love these Q and A's. It's a fun way to learn some inside details about bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to Debra. It is great to learn more about bloggers.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Tina! Thank you so much for the lovely introduction to Debra. She sounds like a true delight! I'm heading over to her blog right now! Jennifer
ReplyDeleteLoved meeting Debra, I'm off to say hello and take the tour of her blog. It's always interesting to read these interviews and learn about other bloggers.
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The French Hutch
I love Debra and enjoyed reading every word. She is indeed and honest and loyal friend. I really hope to meet her in person one day. Great interview.
ReplyDeleteDebra is wonderful. I like her a lot. And I always learn something new visiting her blog.
ReplyDeleteYes to a convention in Italy! And Debra can make sure we get into the best restaurant unless she wants to jump behind the stove herself! (: I bet her dishes are all about quality - just like the girl herself.
Hugs to you both.
P.S I have a pretty looking silver trophy in my dining room! (:
It is a wonderful thing to watch Tina falling in love with her home. There seems to be no "buyer's regret" in any of her choices. Happiness ahead (apparent now, too).....
ReplyDeleteAnother great interview, Tina. I loved Debra's simple yet thoughtful responses. Thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful thing to watch Tina falling in love with her home. There seems to be no "buyer's regret" in any of her choices. Happiness ahead (apparent now, too).....
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Tina, Debra is immensely talented and her antique textiles are first rate. It was fun getting to know her a little better.
ReplyDeleteBest...Victoria
I admire Debra even more now! We share a love of Tuscany and those Tuberoses lifted up my morning a bit. :) Great interview!
ReplyDeleteTina, thanks for helping us to get to know Debra a little better. It's been so fun to watch her Secret Garden come together and fun to know that we share a love of white, chocolate, coffee, etc. Merci for another fun interview!
ReplyDeleteI love these interview sessions you have, Tina. And, this one about Debra is top drawer. So interesting that we both LOVE Italy. xx's
ReplyDeleteTina, Love getting to know Debra better. She is one very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteplease stay opinionated!!
ReplyDeletei love your opinions!!
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Hooray! One of my favorite ladies on the blogosphere--she has a heart of gold, is brilliant at what she does and always has a kind word to share. Her responses are so...Debra! :)That is wonderful for you to have featured her here--let's hope that some of your readers will become her clients.
ReplyDeleteAnd yep, a photo of fuzzy Dylan Dog doesn't hurt either...
This is great Tina and thank you so much for having me over. I've already blog met a few people and will hopefully be able to visit some other wonderful blogs. I'm off to read your interview over at Lisa's!
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Debra~
Love when you have this series. It is always so fun to meet a new blogger. I am going to take a peek at Debra's blog, I like all of the above things she revealed about herself. I think I need to meet her,
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Big hair and chocolate--we "love" something in common! LOL! Been a follower of Acquired Objects for quite awhile!
ReplyDeleteReally great interview. I love the white....!!!!
ReplyDeleteTina- she sounds wonderful. What a fun job she must have, sounds like a labor of love. I will definitely stop off at her blog. Could not agree more about her assessment on Hollywood and Tuscany in my book is quite the ultimate. Have been once and I think my heart remained there.
ReplyDeleteI got the beautiful monogrammed guest towels last night, they are so lovely, even prettier in person. I will be ordering them again for gifts. Thank you so much.
Tina,
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to read more about Debra. I'm a new fan of her site and she is so kind (she answered a question I posted on her site with an email and detailed answer), a sign of a very sincere person since I find few bloggers that answer. :-)
Karen
It is no wonder I love Debra and her blog so much! We have so much in common!
ReplyDeleteI love Debra's shop and blog so much, and read every posts she shares.
Great interview, Tina!
Happy Thursday.
Teresa
xoxo
i learned so much more about you! already knew we had lots in common, and this just reinforces it. so italy it is. call it a blog conference, a midlife rendezvous, or whatev. i will fly to new york and travel with you two if that sounds ok. i am eating hershey's bliss at the moment. tried em?
ReplyDeletegreat series, tina!
michele
again tina, these interviews are brilliant and the friendships we forge via blogging are the real thing.
ReplyDeleteand i consider debra as one of my favorites; her blog, her humor, her comments, well just her!
if we can't make tuscany how about a blogger meet-up in debra's garden, seems to be enough room!
enjoy this day
xo
debra
Tina- so enjoyed this interview and your interview. You make me laugh. I love your candid honest ability to laugh at yourself. I can see why you also like Debra, she seems very down to earth and knows how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I look forward to visiting her blog too. So happy the store is going so well. I bet its keeping you busy!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, you have another fabulous "One Word," these are so very good Tina, and loads of fun to read! I love that Debra would come back as a dog, anyone who says that is going to resonate with me. Her thoughts on Hollywood also echo internally, as do her words on compassion and almost every other topic you raise!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to visit her shop!
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Another great interview, Tina! I love Diane Sawyer, too. How cute is her dog!!! Loved learning more about her. So many things in common.
ReplyDeleteDebra's blog is amazing! Thanks for introducing her to us ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have always seen Debra's name and blog mentioned, but I have never been to her blog. With so many fabulous people out there, it is difficult to visit them, but Tina, this is so wonderful that you introduce us to so many greats. THANK YOU!!! Anita
ReplyDeleteHopped over to read your interview, and it was as I knew it would be fantastic! I knew you would be super busy! And i really enjoyed this one too, these are so great. I have found many great new bloggers (to me) through these. I loved her replies and will now head on over to say hello. I love that she would want a family reunion in her backyard.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy this series. it is so nice to "meet" new (to me) bloggers this way. Have a beautiful weekend Tina!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I didn't miss this... i love Debra! Such a great list of questions... I love it! I'm following your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!
ReplyDeleteWonderful interview, these are fun, I love your varied questions on so many topics, I will stop by her blog. Lucky her to deal with antique textiles.
ReplyDeleteTina- speaking of beautiful things I got my beautiful barvarian bread board and silver tray in yesterday, and was so delighted, both even prettier in person.
Thank you so much, now my sister in law wants one of each!
I will be a repeat customer for sure:-)
Have a great weekend
Tina- your interview was excellent. I cannot believe you are doing this all alone! That is a big understaking. Having run a small business years ago I know how involved it can be, and you are so right to pace yourself.
ReplyDeleteThis interview was also fabulous. I too love Tuscany more than any place on earth and if I could have a family reunion would choose my backyard as well. In fact we did host a family party about 5 years ago for about 80 O"Neils from all over the country and were blessed with the most magical weather, the party went well into the summer night, it was pure magic. Nice to meet Debra and wishing you all a lovely weekend-
Tina- your interview was excellent. I cannot believe you are doing this all alone! That is a big understaking. Having run a small business years ago I know how involved it can be, and you are so right to pace yourself.
ReplyDeleteThis interview was also fabulous. I too love Tuscany more than any place on earth and if I could have a family reunion would choose my backyard as well. In fact we did host a family party about 5 years ago for about 80 O"Neils from all over the country and were blessed with the most magical weather, the party went well into the summer night, it was pure magic. Nice to meet Debra and wishing you all a lovely weekend-
Hi Tina Thank you so much for featuring my friend Debra! She IS so special, talented, and genuine. I adore her and love the passion she has for her business...antique textiles.
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Karena
Art by Karena
The 2012 Artist Series
White rooms....check
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Daryl Carter....check
Coffee....check
WOW...just the first few and I knew that Debra and I could be fast friends!!!
Debra is truly one of the most kind and loyal bloggers in blogland and I swear I go into a trance when I read her posts! Bloggers conference in Tuscany? What an intriguing idea! Glad I am back-reading and didn't miss this.
ReplyDeleteItaly looks divine!
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