I continue to love being officially in "blog world" and all that I have discovered with it, wonderfully entertaining blogs, beautiful and creative blogs, whimsical and silly blogs, intellectual and thought provoking blogs but more than anything, what I love most is that I have met so many amazing people! The kindness and warmth of those I have met so far has been so welcoming. Lisa Porter, of The Lisa Porter Collection, whose blog I absolutely love was kind enough to bestow upon me a gold star, which is a very kind way to recognize me. Lisa, thank you...So, part of accepting this gold star is answering 10 questions to help readers get to know me a little better. So here I go- the 10 questions asked of me are:
2. Name your three best memories. Honestly, the day each of my three beautiful sons were born (glad I didn't have that fourth after all, how would I have answered this question!)
3. Name four of the best fiction books you have read. The Help, DaVinci Code, The Kite Runner and Apologize Apologize.
4. What are the five best movies ever made? Love Story, Horse Whisperer, Great Expectations, Somethings gotta give, and Gone with the wind
5) Name five things I cannot live without. My family, my dog, coffee, good food, my special friends.......5 key ingredients to a great life
6) If you could change your name what would it be? This could change depending on my mood and day, but today I am feeling like a Isabelle or Caroline. (though I do like my real name, Christina)
7. Tell us a unique and interesting fact about yourself. That if I was 20 I would plant myself in law school or would become a writer/producer making movies and that I have had a long ongoing fascination with all things Everest, yes as in that big, looming, scary, ominous mountain that people dare to ascend. Have seen almost every movie, documentary and read countless books on the subject..all this coming from me, the one who can't stand outside in the snow for more than 5 minutes because "its too cold" :) IRONIC!
8) What do you love best about yourself? That I think I am eternally young:) and don't feel "too old" to do anything, that I am still figuring out what I want to do "when I grow up" (I get it honestly and you know who you are) and still plan to do many things on my list! The fun has just begun....
9) If you had a freaky Friday experience, who would you change places with? Humm.....good question. I am going to go with Nancy Meyers, only because I have loved every movie she has produced and I have so many great ideas (at least I think they are great) and would love to be in her shoes with her resources to be able to "make it happen" plus she is just uber talented. (Also just say Its complicated, again.....so am in a Nancy Meyer state of mind)
10) What is the best thing about being a woman? Knowing everything, (just kidding-) having all the feminine qualities that I love and cherish but finally being able to be every bit an equal in what was once solely a "mans world". There is virtually nothing we cannot strive to be and do.Then you throw in having the ability to multi task, not being bashful about asking for directions (I know you are all in agreement here) and being able to talk our way out of a speeding ticket (wink).......... Thank you Lisa Porter!
And from Ecoaccents (everything is printed on linen and hemp)
Pillows from Jolie Marche's (all cotton and burlap pillows- French inspired)
Then you have the clean fresh pillows from Cococozy
From Dransfield and Ross, a group of everything from nautical to formal silk florals
A more traditional look from Linni Sisters Inc.
And from the Elizabeth Lucas Company (Printed on canvas with a gauze overlay...interesting)
Would love to know if you have a favorite and where/how you would use it. Have a wonderful day!
I love pillows too, what a great post. I love so many hard to choose a favorite but the Callisto line is stunning and love those nautical/rope pillows by Dransfield, would use them on a big oversized sofa in a beach house, if i had one.
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Thank you for including COCOCOZY in your round up! What a great selection of pillows in general too!
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Coco
COCOCOZY
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeletebeautiful and eclectic mix of pillows...
love them all...
nice finding out more things about you..
maureen
Dear sister,
ReplyDeleteWhat are we ever going to be when we grow up?
Love Story made such an impact on me when I was at a very impressionable age....actually I have always been at a very impressional age...and I still want to go to law school! "Why not?" My son believes that dreams really can come true which reminds me to turn my can'ts into can's!
Tina, thank you for writing your beautiful blog and thank you for this fantastic pillow collection. The Callisto group has my heart going pitter-patter!
Did you see those in NY?
Have a great weekend.
xo Lisa
What pretty pillows. I like the cococozy and the needlepoints though they are all so beautiful and I could each in a certain setting. Loved what you wrote, are you a writer by trade?
ReplyDeleteWe have a few things in common, love Somethigns gotta give, Nancy Meyers and coffee! Someone else mentinoed the book apologize apologize from my reading club, I will have to get it.
Do you know how i can buy a few of those needlepoints? My sofa in the family room needs a little tlc. Cheers-
Nice round up of pillows. I use pillows all the time to change a space especially when money is tight. These are beautiful, especially like the Callista line, the Cococozy and the Dransfield and Ross collection. Lovely, and enjoyed reading all about you, you have a great way with words. I am your newest follower btw.
ReplyDeleteGreat selection I love the one with the peacock on
ReplyDeleteGreat picks! I love the Dransfield and Ross floral pillow - the colors match my living room! Have a great weekend : ) xo KO
ReplyDeletep.s. I love Everest too and dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro someday...
First off let me say congratulations! Lisa is a sweet and generous person.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow are so pretty. I won two of the Jolie Marche's pillows on Greige. Can't wait to get them.
Have a nice weekend.
Teresa
xoxo
I love all these pillows...don't they have the ability to switch things up (I actually have a closet full)? Your blog is great. Good job. I am putting you on my blog roll.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann
Hi Tina! Thanks for dropping by my blog and your kind comments! Wouuu! I love your blog, you have an exquisite taste for decó! I'm following this gorgeous site for sure! Have a lovely weekend! Xo
ReplyDeletesigh... love the french inspired burlap pillows! and all the graphic prints are FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love the new look of your blog! All of these pillows are wonderful, but I think the Callisto pillows are my favorite. I would probably place one in my master bedroom or possibly a guestroom. They are lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello my dear, thank you so much for your lovely comment. What a beautiful blog you have on here. I'm so impressed with your first post. Please be assured that I will be coming here to read your blog from now on.
ReplyDeleteI love that orange greek key pillow. May have to make a purchase. Thanks for stopping by A Curated Lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your gold star Tina, you truly deserve it! Love Jolie Marche’s burlap and cotton pillows the best, simple but elegant.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Debra
Hello my dear!! Thank you for stopping over by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. I love your blog here and am excited to read about your journey. I will be following.
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xoxo
Edyta
http://edytaandco.blogspot.com/
Tina, Congratulations on your Gold Star! You deserve it. I love the new look of your blog and am drooling all over that first set of pillows.Have a great weekend. Mona
ReplyDeleteHi Christina! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet comment! I like your blog! I will add you to my blog list... and would love to be added to yours! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the selection of pillows you picked out and the personal interview was nice... a great way to introduce us to you! (the type is really small though... hard to read... :) )...
Hope your having a wonderful weekend!
Becky @ Harmony and Home
I love those Callisto pillows, especially the second one! It's just stunning!
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ReplyDeleteI love to see what other people pick as their favorite pillows
cheers carol
Love the statement that a pillow can make...cococozy's pillows are my obsession right now...fabulous!!
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