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FLOR'd

While perusing my mail the other day I came across a FLOR catalog. Surely, you're familiar with <a href="http://www.flor.com/">FLOR</a> carpet tiles. Their tag line is "Inspired Modular Floorcovering."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_pf4bdeigNNpLrJf6Y3WFhz-DFkrjKqZ1UA7eeXGeNV6pelP8ZdC5N4koGa0ZroZ8D-z64jTXOxgmkvrmeXpyJS7j9BureuTOfoX5ocB8va-gt3iIXV2Fml_tpBXLMXvJeMxAdb9eKQ/s1600/1020-05-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_pf4bdeigNNpLrJf6Y3WFhz-DFkrjKqZ1UA7eeXGeNV6pelP8ZdC5N4koGa0ZroZ8D-z64jTXOxgmkvrmeXpyJS7j9BureuTOfoX5ocB8va-gt3iIXV2Fml_tpBXLMXvJeMxAdb9eKQ/s320/1020-05-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have to admit, I've never considered purchasing carpet tiles for my home. I've often thought they might work in a basement or playroom but that's about the extent of it. And while my view on carpet tiles may or may not have changed, I must tell you what most impressed me about the catalog was the rooms themselves. The interior design grabbed my attention. A lot of the rooms in the catalog were gorgeous . . .  I felt myself wanting to see more. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnFBtACtQALCagZdhah36WDAOClSsJsQzRStLypbIuM-V8DFPXGcg12nzFqn_istHZC71qB_SrIZBXrKjK7PKX2L4-FWVTfE6skvA-BumqZjFpqbohCaYLhoIl7x-8tXaOAH5m4LFw0M/s1600/1216-01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnFBtACtQALCagZdhah36WDAOClSsJsQzRStLypbIuM-V8DFPXGcg12nzFqn_istHZC71qB_SrIZBXrKjK7PKX2L4-FWVTfE6skvA-BumqZjFpqbohCaYLhoIl7x-8tXaOAH5m4LFw0M/s320/1216-01-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The spaces ranged from traditional to modern to transitional.  A variety of styles - something I always respond to. Love the cabinet in this entryway. And who doesn't need a little leopard stool?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrhVJlEkFkDnXN43kf__nuMSBnfmRqoNMg3VwmRzMZ1mYFvhAP9ib2hKe6Uyv96V2qk6Z2CRJflxOppwGOIjtZj0KTTc8Q9daH_fNFGF_IL_XEH1e654YPFpjY37WGF8FtqO0ko_-VHk/s1600/1298-02-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrhVJlEkFkDnXN43kf__nuMSBnfmRqoNMg3VwmRzMZ1mYFvhAP9ib2hKe6Uyv96V2qk6Z2CRJflxOppwGOIjtZj0KTTc8Q9daH_fNFGF_IL_XEH1e654YPFpjY37WGF8FtqO0ko_-VHk/s320/1298-02-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I ran across this photo with the <a href="http://www.flor.com/sophistikat-cobalt.html">Sophistikat</a> tiles in a modified zigzag I stopped dead in my tracks. I knew I had seen this before. A quick internet search confirmed it . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6lxRfkk0Xun1kvkY35QGCPEMQeGPd16c6hJZkwtg4GxrOBu3XL3ZikfMJjWgaJU17yOqBSau5uZ1NknznSsa7aoMZoCExs7ElKhCibklwtUww8-NDRcvTO8o5PLLbAS1icpXp0p6JkGs/s1600/de7689f59992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6lxRfkk0Xun1kvkY35QGCPEMQeGPd16c6hJZkwtg4GxrOBu3XL3ZikfMJjWgaJU17yOqBSau5uZ1NknznSsa7aoMZoCExs7ElKhCibklwtUww8-NDRcvTO8o5PLLbAS1icpXp0p6JkGs/s320/de7689f59992.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This image was featured in Traditional Home (via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=73307&index=20&currentPage=1&searchQuery=entrance%20foyer%20entryway%21&searchType=photos">DecorPad</a>). Now, obviously there are some small differences - mainly the styling on the console and the arrangement of boxes underneath - but this is undoubtedly the same foyer. Of course, the rug is different. <br /><br />That's when it occurred to me that maybe the styling in the catalog was so great because these are actual designer rooms that FLOR has modified with its own carpets. Duh. In fact, I even emailed the company to verify this fact but haven't received a response yet (as I just emailed them around lunchtime). I'll let you know if/when I do. I'm sure they have permission to do this, and I'm not trying to rat them out. Just thought it was interesting.<br /><br />Here are some other rooms I was drawn to . . . <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCTmguQB1osUKDc5W8dpJ1wY32fPqtUUA8yBnPxUxkUBon7Z7mYbApie4Iy_t4aODHV-D9Yl8JOhbFpD0vzd_keAC83HsjpZQ7wjaK-HmU98KIVzI_Twes76-_cgrpnVJSD8xiHY8xPo/s1600/63-1334-01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCTmguQB1osUKDc5W8dpJ1wY32fPqtUUA8yBnPxUxkUBon7Z7mYbApie4Iy_t4aODHV-D9Yl8JOhbFpD0vzd_keAC83HsjpZQ7wjaK-HmU98KIVzI_Twes76-_cgrpnVJSD8xiHY8xPo/s320/63-1334-01-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This photo also looks very familiar. Love the green bed, the lamps and the bookcases. Not as crazy about the carpet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPbigQOx8dnIBuEap77csHXktAUWrvVC__PbuKwHqiTpwSs9DkEaD8OHGl3zJTSQX1bpu4CI6LAC5s6Va2bMNa718fuL1A1RusCV8Wyec47zpgqVPjw7iCla58XHXrikRwHkGFFiXC_M/s1600/25-1303-01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPbigQOx8dnIBuEap77csHXktAUWrvVC__PbuKwHqiTpwSs9DkEaD8OHGl3zJTSQX1bpu4CI6LAC5s6Va2bMNa718fuL1A1RusCV8Wyec47zpgqVPjw7iCla58XHXrikRwHkGFFiXC_M/s320/25-1303-01-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you're a fan of suzani patterns, this <a href="http://www.flor.com/more-rockin-pattern-slate.html">one</a> is for you. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrVoakiMIird34marhNYNqDipiqVz39DwruRo8CpFDAlfo4WHgp-X_GIMce5ujT1U31UPuBaWYWA-eR9ca_Oab9nNxTJsLiywaX-0KURPwgg8mNqSYZ-Zp1ibGrvHJA9t7du5MNZsK8E/s1600/25-1304-01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrVoakiMIird34marhNYNqDipiqVz39DwruRo8CpFDAlfo4WHgp-X_GIMce5ujT1U31UPuBaWYWA-eR9ca_Oab9nNxTJsLiywaX-0KURPwgg8mNqSYZ-Zp1ibGrvHJA9t7du5MNZsK8E/s320/25-1304-01-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the colors in this <a href="http://www.flor.com/mag-neat-o-radiant.html#">Mag-Neat-O</a> design. It's no secret, I like <a href="http://myinteriorlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/you-zig-and-ill-zag.html">zigzags</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TC96vJtvqj9q7Gvxo6OH18fn-u8xhG6ApGIWCPNnBBtAfey_BmiCGf_h8ai9fmofePvY119P3omwYqWOqxHhPoiiXtbyCHXuXiiXmU-f4DV-IQPAxFcYD50Eq0Rgn8Eaw7xAPTHN15Q/s1600/25-1306-01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TC96vJtvqj9q7Gvxo6OH18fn-u8xhG6ApGIWCPNnBBtAfey_BmiCGf_h8ai9fmofePvY119P3omwYqWOqxHhPoiiXtbyCHXuXiiXmU-f4DV-IQPAxFcYD50Eq0Rgn8Eaw7xAPTHN15Q/s320/25-1306-01-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flor.com/fine-feathers-multi.html">Feathers</a>! Not sure this is for me, but how cool is that?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0hCOYPl_hTDHqKb04eVjt-kPqkY0O546-FfXqiMZdrPsfDW-xJ3824RsDqxU_mf57gaH4fZkmUdTKCCN5xJqYYZUr8vbPHCBXmX-R99z66mOF1OMRbK-OxqbvCARnlAH8dkWsgL0QQ0/s1600/Flor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0hCOYPl_hTDHqKb04eVjt-kPqkY0O546-FfXqiMZdrPsfDW-xJ3824RsDqxU_mf57gaH4fZkmUdTKCCN5xJqYYZUr8vbPHCBXmX-R99z66mOF1OMRbK-OxqbvCARnlAH8dkWsgL0QQ0/s320/Flor2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Just a pretty room, and I like this simple <a href="http://www.flor.com/warm-welcome-gold-leaf.html">pattern</a>.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of course, Martha Stewart has a line of FLOR tiles. Is there anything this woman has not put her name on? The following three designs are from her line. They may be my favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JySsBrUfWOC7YP16a0-sx0uSMfXqscOVABf88ahm5OdK6CsrutPrMpYmBF5FmYPqEpgelPuoS9QPs-AhSDtuX1mArS8DnxKrOqM0bUsEcRtSgvShWi8FckbIiOXAbqKqRj9z1mzgGhg/s1600/1215-04-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JySsBrUfWOC7YP16a0-sx0uSMfXqscOVABf88ahm5OdK6CsrutPrMpYmBF5FmYPqEpgelPuoS9QPs-AhSDtuX1mArS8DnxKrOqM0bUsEcRtSgvShWi8FckbIiOXAbqKqRj9z1mzgGhg/s320/1215-04-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This<a href="http://www.flor.com/lattice-reed-branch.html"> Lattice </a>design reminds me of the design down the side of my blog modeled after Quadrille's Java Java fabric.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9qTft6JyutX0WkYmCb9CNX3l9eMxhuSWccZX2blbcLGpHQ900N_PwG4rngbA9pVljs8rmGVy2Uy246azmus0eJSOO2dXBhadwbSZAYtI2BYWJn7l_wA_riBS8vGXGAtoDUzMsVaLguU/s1600/IMG_4247-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9qTft6JyutX0WkYmCb9CNX3l9eMxhuSWccZX2blbcLGpHQ900N_PwG4rngbA9pVljs8rmGVy2Uy246azmus0eJSOO2dXBhadwbSZAYtI2BYWJn7l_wA_riBS8vGXGAtoDUzMsVaLguU/s400/IMG_4247-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo via<a href="http://thedesignersattic.blogspot.com/"> The Designer's Attic</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqJBqzF44bxH6lFHh9xPII4ovV46AmWhg5TlOIk9dBXvjTB-IkXlz-ShIGloRNb2K83JgMGWLMiihnKz93niCnALNzpixWhcKGztpHbmHxOvzfiZ6KXYW4tsA_-nPXmkj7_5xKDqE8Rg/s1600/1184-04-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqJBqzF44bxH6lFHh9xPII4ovV46AmWhg5TlOIk9dBXvjTB-IkXlz-ShIGloRNb2K83JgMGWLMiihnKz93niCnALNzpixWhcKGztpHbmHxOvzfiZ6KXYW4tsA_-nPXmkj7_5xKDqE8Rg/s320/1184-04-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Love this <a href="http://www.flor.com/faux-bois-moon-bisque.html">Faux Bois</a> pattern.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVqPio9ETeSA2j2sKna7T0X0W3oiQBObLnto6bjhcVgSuFnOb9h46B1AqjKSHiXtjx2yt7mRk0VIrOIgUDQccHAYgZReGHOyt3EvnRi6k_qFKJPZXwqYSvvD6S8Azy_Y-OmgxO6f3VAo/s1600/1260-03-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVqPio9ETeSA2j2sKna7T0X0W3oiQBObLnto6bjhcVgSuFnOb9h46B1AqjKSHiXtjx2yt7mRk0VIrOIgUDQccHAYgZReGHOyt3EvnRi6k_qFKJPZXwqYSvvD6S8Azy_Y-OmgxO6f3VAo/s320/1260-03-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And this <a href="http://www.flor.com/serengeti-raven.html">Serengeti</a> pattern would add pizazz to any room.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, a lot of these tiles are not cheap and there are definitely more cost-effective options out there, but I think they offer a unique flooring solution for some. The idea of being able to change out a damaged or stained square is somewhat appealing in my two-child, two-dog, one-cat home. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, what do you think? Would you ever cover your floor with FLOR?<br /><br /><i>UPDATE: Julie Zanoni, the PR person from FLOR, responded to my email with the following information: <b>"FLOR's photography is actually shot in real people's homes. Basically, the homes are found through agencies, so it is likely that homes have probably been used for multiple publications, etc."</b> Very interesting, I think. </i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.flor.com/">FLOR</a></span></i></div>

FLOR'd

While perusing my mail the other day I came across a FLOR catalog. Surely, you're familiar with FLOR carpet tiles. Their tag line is ...

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A Blogiversary and an Award

My blog hit a milestone on Friday . . . it celebrated it's one year anniversary! I can't believe I've kept up this blogging thing for a whole year. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYzA5GoXlgzPP6ODK_yAXgTH3bhCRrtavRZAFnzv-CdkHCCjH8kx7O26kCy1QGZpJq-XDjMpTathKhf9b09epPyjahNDlvhH7a6T5Kc0-EyRcZ1Nk6MSKJZieisp5sIPuAwzWxKw-l6Y/s1600/605_artworkimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYzA5GoXlgzPP6ODK_yAXgTH3bhCRrtavRZAFnzv-CdkHCCjH8kx7O26kCy1QGZpJq-XDjMpTathKhf9b09epPyjahNDlvhH7a6T5Kc0-EyRcZ1Nk6MSKJZieisp5sIPuAwzWxKw-l6Y/s400/605_artworkimage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I've learned so much and absolutely love the community I've found through the blogging world. Thank you to everyone who has ever read one of my posts and for all those encouraging comments . . . that's what makes it all worthwhile. I look forward to this new year and endeavor to make my blog better with each post and to post at least 2 to 3 times a week. <br /><br />And the award? Sherry Hart from <a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a> nominated me for a Stylish Blogger Award!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1wXYDuq3NBpEtSD3bPxqRvZCpnXgCbG3eZB8EY_ZT59UJgABqk-sXk0UzHJ59ljmH2ORIuzPQIcwpE0l_Hl6SJHKymCcpGgEZKTqRdIcoRRTPD1NikFdn9SOQJT8rnJ6DfKHfxZJ3vo/s1600/5330117823_644b7cb85a_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1wXYDuq3NBpEtSD3bPxqRvZCpnXgCbG3eZB8EY_ZT59UJgABqk-sXk0UzHJ59ljmH2ORIuzPQIcwpE0l_Hl6SJHKymCcpGgEZKTqRdIcoRRTPD1NikFdn9SOQJT8rnJ6DfKHfxZJ3vo/s200/5330117823_644b7cb85a_m.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I am beyond flattered that she thought of me and stylish in the same sentence. What an honor. If you haven't visited <a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Design Indulgence</a> you are truly missing out. Sherry is an interior designer in Atlanta who has a wonderful sense of style and a hilarious take on it all.<br /><br />Basically, the deal is I have to list 7 things about myself. Hmm. I was trying to think of 7 things that wouldn't put my readers to sleep. Here's what I came up with.  <br /><br />1. As my given name is Katherine, I have lots of nicknames. Obviously, Kathy is the one that stuck, but my most unusual one is Bug. My sister started it as Katie Bug in my teens which she then just shortened to Bug, and my husband adopted it and calls me that most often. <br /><br />2. I've been married to my wonderful husband Matt (we met on a riverboat in college) for 13 and half years, and we have two beautiful children together - Meg (who will turn 9 in March) and Pierce (who will turn 6 in April). I love my family!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD80iB1Dn_MPCtFPBgpjEvbc8xvMFNEHOsI8Ki5t3Sk4fjx7lRmybD6gMHJuVTip8o_6_rGK-wc3qkguf4-JeHp4CIxXpjN0hQKwOYDUtfTR8nAsWhvRiil3sR3VUZDIv5Tp9JsR4hHU/s1600/IMG_0223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD80iB1Dn_MPCtFPBgpjEvbc8xvMFNEHOsI8Ki5t3Sk4fjx7lRmybD6gMHJuVTip8o_6_rGK-wc3qkguf4-JeHp4CIxXpjN0hQKwOYDUtfTR8nAsWhvRiil3sR3VUZDIv5Tp9JsR4hHU/s400/IMG_0223.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. I was voted (well, actually tied for) "Best Dressed" in high school even though I attended an all-girls Catholic high school where we wore uniforms almost every day. Some people find this fact very amusing. I remind them that we did get to wear "civies" (civilian clothing) a LOT.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. I love to read, and my favorite book since 8th grade is <u>To Kill a Mockingbird</u>. I wish I made more time to read, but I get so wrapped up in novels I just want to finish them and tend to ignore things like the children, making dinner and general household upkeep. The last book I read was <u>Freedom</u> by Jonathan Franzen . . . I really enjoyed it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPCzEZWUKJo69cIvx4k5c6ay8vcALqutE6WihX9TXfSGP1oZvZU57V58OLepjCSjACtmeegNc6E2bX6NG2JnC-0PLK9q000M5OBXKicdtUn71jxPWbj2HDX3nbWAhQ-14rT2t-cUyotA/s1600/190px-Mockingbirdfirst.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPCzEZWUKJo69cIvx4k5c6ay8vcALqutE6WihX9TXfSGP1oZvZU57V58OLepjCSjACtmeegNc6E2bX6NG2JnC-0PLK9q000M5OBXKicdtUn71jxPWbj2HDX3nbWAhQ-14rT2t-cUyotA/s1600/190px-Mockingbirdfirst.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5. I have abnormally long arms which can make finding well-fitting jackets a challenge but was very useful while blocking shots on my 8th grade basketball team. And since my husband has abnormally short arms, our hope is that our children might have nice normal-length appendages. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">6. My sister Susan and I look a good bit alike . . . so much so that my husband almost made an inappropriate "grab" once but caught himself just in time to save himself years of therapy.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtw_skb99_jx6Xd1TGFih9qlo3JoZaWBh_QcF3JX5jnzBOhhTrZrCWgDwnjBNJ47IsJcEkEidz4poXylskutn6VCzrjShLlgiaHczWyAYy3jz0QE03FN65RficemIX4O-KDQaft2HMfc/s1600/IMG_9178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtw_skb99_jx6Xd1TGFih9qlo3JoZaWBh_QcF3JX5jnzBOhhTrZrCWgDwnjBNJ47IsJcEkEidz4poXylskutn6VCzrjShLlgiaHczWyAYy3jz0QE03FN65RficemIX4O-KDQaft2HMfc/s400/IMG_9178.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a windy day at the beach a couple of years ago so please forgive our hair. I'm the one on the left.</td></tr></tbody></table>7. This one should come as no surprise - I'm obsessed with interior design. I love all aspects of it! Ever since I moved into my first apartment after college until now, I've enjoyed picking out furniture, fabrics, rugs, paint colors, etc. It's my not-so-secret desire to turn this passion into a career. <br /><br />Now I'm passing this along to 7 other bloggers who I feel are stylish and would like to learn more about. If you've already done it, I apologize, or if you don't have time, I understand that too. Thanks again, Sherry, for including me in your list! Here are my 7 nominees for the Stylish Blogger Award:<br /><br />Sissy at <a href="http://mybluehydrangea.blogspot.com/">Blue Hydrangea</a> (the reason I started blogging) <br />Kim at <a href="http://whatamigoingtobewhenigrowup.blogspot.com/">What am I going to be when I grow up?</a><br />Gretchen at<a href="http://gretchenopgenorthdesigns.blogspot.com/"> Gretchen Opgenorth</a><br />Julie at <a href="http://milkandhoneyhome.com/">Milk and Honey Home</a><br />Kim at <a href="http://chattafabulous.blogspot.com/">Chattafabulous </a><br />Marianne at <a href="http://havenandhome.blogspot.com/">Haven and Home</a><br />Bri at <a href="http://timmythewienerdog.blogspot.com/">Me, You and a Wiener</a> (it's her dog, Timmy, people)<br /><br />We're enjoying snow here in the Nashville area. Hope you guys are safe and warm wherever you are!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: Photo by <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2008/09/untitled-arika.html">Dorthe Alstrup on 20x200.</a></i></span>

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