Rise and shine! Oh, and welcome my dear friend and editor of
Recently to the spotlight! Enjoy!
Hello Along Came Splendor
lovers! You gals and guys are very
lucky because you’re reading the blog of one gifted lady and my friend for
life, Jenny. This beautiful woman
not only has a heart of gold, she has more talent in her left pinky than some
have in their entire body. I’ve
been lucky enough to call her friend ever since our ridiculously fun college
years and throughout this crazy journey we call adulthood. Although, I’ll say I never feel like
much of an adult when we get together.
We have too much fun!
So, when Jen came to me with this
perfect idea for a series, of course I jumped at the chance to share. I hope you enjoy!
on your playlist: The Avett Brothers, Bon Iver, old school rap that shall remain nameless, Mumford &
Sons, David Gray, Dave Matthews, Kings of Leon, Radiohead, Need to Breathe, Ray
Lamontagne, Adelle, STP, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond
beside your bed: a stack of books that I want to
read but haven’t had time
in your purse: wallet, lip gloss, diapers,
wipes, Cheerios, bottles, baby toys (did I mention my purse is a diaper bag?)
on your nails: a dark pink by OPI, don’t
remember the name but it’s very summery!
in your fridge: sparkling water, whole wheat
tortillas, rice milk, skim milk, yogurt, organic fruit and veggies (not enough
though!), shredded cheese, olives, spinach, salad dressing, and chocolate chips
(I always have them on hand for cookies and I have a weird thing about keeping
them cold!)
on your to-do list: Laundry. Always.
current state of
mind: content and fearless
what do you hope to
pass onto your children: I want my
children to know that God is the only source for true
contentment and that their attitude about life will shape their happiness.
spot for a steal: Ebay baby!
window-shopping: First Dibs
most marked
characteristic:
Physical- my freckles. Personality- I wear my heart on my sleeve (too much in
my opinion.)
1 thing few people
know about you:
I’ve perfected the art of the Riverdance.
Not really, but I like to pretend.
your "it"
design color of the moment: PINK! I’ve never been much of a pink girl,
but man is it growing on me.
nicknames for kids: boo bear, bubba, buzz buzz,
sweet pea, goober, buddy, tough guy
favorite tv mom: Right now- Gloria from Modern
Family. In the past- She-Ra
Princess of Power (I’m sure she became a mom at some point!)
dreaming of: becoming a published writer
your de-stress
recipe: wine,
popcorn and a chick flick.
Preferably the original Twilight (ugh, I know) or Pride and
Prejudice. And, when I can, Yoga.
your ideal evening: Dinner and drinks with my
husband and close friends, followed by an intimate gathering on a patio
somewhere, sharing stories until the wee hours. When we’re home my ideal evening consists of a movie and
popcorn with my boys.
beverage of choice: Coffee, iced tea (unsweetened) or, at the moment, greyhounds
(vodka and grapefruit juice.)
most overused word
or phrase: Love
it! and Fabulous
biggest source of
inspiration: My girlfriends and sisters. They are all amazing women and mothers
who inspire me to chase my dreams and create a home of love for my husband and
children.
5 words that
describe you:
compassionate, emotional, dreamer, feisty, loyal.
favorite design blog: Tough one! I absolutely love Caitlin Wilson’s
design style and her blog is
definitely on my blog crush list.
coffee table book: I have a vintage Cezanne art
book that I love, but don’t have it on my coffee table for fear of a baby
mauling!
favorite quote: “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” It reminds me that happiness is not
something we strive for, but something that’s available every day. It’s up to us to find it.
Jen, thank you so much for having
me. This is such a great idea for
a series and I can’t wait to see all the answers from lots of talented ladies!
PS- If you ever get the chance,
request that Jenny do her “lounge singer” act for you. You can thank me later!
