5 Things You Didn't Know About . . .

This week we are visiting with Kelly of Design Ties! Kelly had included some visuals in with her answers, but unfortunately, I couldn't get them in the post.

Favorite music at the moment: I’m all over the place when it comes to music. I like listening to Smash Mouth in the summer in the convertible with the top down J And I love Colin James & The Little Big Band and The Brian Setzer Orchestra J

Colin James: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbploMln8Hg

Brian Setzer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfOm2teZiks

If you didn't live where you do, where would you live: In a turquoise & purple house in Nova Scotia J Not sure exactly where, but a place similar to Hells Point – it has a tiny road, tall beach grasses that dance in the wind, and an amazing view of the water.

Favorite cocktail: Strawberry Daiquiri made with Bailey’s Irish Cream instead of rum. Yummy!!!

Best advice you ever received: Well, the most recent best advice I received was from Ruth Wells, a wonderful lady we met on our recent trip to Nova Scotia. Her and her husband sailed together for many years. Now that her husband has Alzheimer’s, Ruth is thankful that the two of them sailed when they did. So I guess what she’s saying is, live for the moment because you have no idea what the future holds.

Person you most admire: Anyone who is good-hearted, respectful, and true to themselves.

Tune in next week to find out 5 Things You Didn't Know About . . . another bloggy buddy! Here's a link to the series with all the links in one spot.


Don't forget to enter our Paintings in Progress Giveaway ~ it ends Friday, October 9th! Julie Beck is offering one of her works entitled "Skeleton Keys"!

Another Design Ties Giveaway!

Design Ties is at it again!! Another giveaway! I must say that this is one of my all-time favorite giveaways I've come across because I LOVE tassels! They are one of my favorite trim items. I use them all over my house to add interest and color to areas where there might not normally be any (i.e. lamps, draw pulls, armoire knobs).

This little purple beauty above is one of many made by Angela at The Tassel House (you will find the link to her Etsy site on Design Ties blog). After visiting her site, I think this one is my favorite:

http://design-ties.blogspot.com/2009/06/fun-funky-tassels-and-you-can-win-one.html

For some reason, the link button won't work for me right now.

Design Ties Giveaway

Design Ties is having a West Coast Giveaway here.



Victoria picked up a little something while on her mini-holiday to give away. Description as follows:

"Sitting on a soap dish made from black rocks like those that make up the shore line of Ucluelet (except much smaller!) is a handcrafted bar of Sea Wench Soap made in the Ucluelet/Tofino area -- all natural soap that smells amazingly unique! The photo I’ve taken above showcases the dish & soap with a couple of special-to-us keepsakes from our hikes along the shore: black & green rocks that nestle perfectly together and an interesting piece of driftwood."

You just need to comment on any one of Victoria's posts. Thank you Victoria for thinking of others - even on vacation!

Good luck!