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Good Sunday morning to you! Hope you are having a nice weekend…the weather turned out spectacular here which kind of disappointed me because i had plans to go to Vermont and originally they were calling for Sat. to be a bit of a washout…boy they were wrong,  it turned out to be an incredible weather day. Only upside is I was able to catch my sons game! So all was not lost, may head up there next week really want to catch the tail end of the magnificent one and only fall foliage, to me it just doesn’t get any prettier than fall in New England.

So first thanks a million to all of those who participated in my “Fall fabulous contest”. It was overwhelming to get so many incredible images!! I truly wish I had a prize for everyone. As most of you know, I had difficulty with not one but two of the polls, both which had to be removed and therefore the votes canceled. Then I resorted to the old fashioned way by having everyone leave a comment with their choices. It was a pain, yes I know (for both of us) but it made things as fair as they can be. Promise by next contest to hopefully have an accurate glitch free poll up and running!

Without further ado, here is the unmistakable winner with over 70 votes, congratulations to……

Cannell Dillard, this is picture perfect indeed and really does say “fall fabulous”! Congratulations on a spectacular shot!
A close second with over 50 votes was this glorious shot….
And a few honorable mentions in order of votes….

Cannell Dillard, please contact me with your information to claim your prize. I am offering either the gorgeous wood and pewter nut bowl or a monogrammed carving board bearing your name! Email me at [email protected]

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Moving along…..I think its a great time to announce my November contest, this way it will give you a few weeks to send in your pictures. My contest theme for November is not surprisingly “Blue and white love“. You know what that means..send in your pictures of your blue and white anything…however you love to display it or use it in your home, your favorite vignette, a beautifully displayed ginger jar, your plate collection….whatever it may be.

Max. 2 pictures per entrant, please in subject line of email put “Blue and white love”. I will collect pictures up until Nov. 1st . The contest will run on Nov. 4th for 2 days. Thanks in advance and I cannot wait to start receiving your pictures…I  know they will be fabulous! Email me your pictures to [email protected].

Finally I had posted this wonderful Sunshine award post bestowed upon me by the wonderful Kate from Preppy Empty Nester but unfortunately had to remove it the same day (and unfortunately all comments attached to it)  to repost the fall contest (it was a crazy few days) so here it is again…….

I was so delighted to receive the Sunshine award last week, so much so that I treated myself to a pasta lunch with a little dessert to celebrate of course!!!!  What made it even sweeter was that it was bestowed upon me by power blogger, glamour woman, queen of funny….yes I am talking about the infamous Kate of Preppy Empty Nester, the one and only. The idea behind it is to answer the 10 questions  she asked of me and pass it along to ten other bloggers with my own set of 10 questions. It took some time and thinking to get this done but it was a fun exercise and I am happy to present my portion of this award as well as  my list of questions I am passing along…

Hope you will participate (at your leisure) and pass it along, its fun and a creative way to get to know more about other bloggers……

So here is what Kate asked me-

1.  You ladies are all creative and talented.  What was the biggest blooper that you made while decorating?

 Way back when I was a newlywed, I had decided, because I had a “revelation” that we just had to have our master bedroom (all 25 sq feet of it, living in NYC)  painted “blush” (relative word). However my little swatch of “delicate pink” proved to explode when on the walls. I left in the morning handing the paint can to the painter as I trotted off to work all smug about my design finesse at 21, and came home literally walking into a bottle of Pepto Bismol. The pink was so incredibly strong that it almost made me faint from the “pinkness”. Needless to say my painter was back the next day, painting the walls a boring white:) I was humbled right back to being a 21 one newbie.


2.  Which child is your favorite?
KIDDING!!!!!!  Just wanted to make sure you were paying attention.

Funny! However on pondering this question…..on some days the scary thing is I might actually be able to answer this question….lol



2.  What is your favorite movie and song of all time? 

Honestly I do not have one, are you kidding? One???? Sorry! But a few- yes,  I can manage that…..The English Patient, Sense and Sensability, It’s Complicated, Horse Whisperer, Sabrina and Roman Holiday, Atonement, The Devil wears Prada, Somethings Gotta Give, Anna Karenia, Doctor Zvhivago, geez…I could go on.


Songs- When I need a good cry “Everybody hurts” by R.E.M or “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera, both hauntingly beautiful songs.  I love Ava Maria, enjoy my fair share of current pop music, most music by Coldplay, Midnight Sonata….love Bossa Nova, what can I say with my musical genius I love and embrace it all (sad thing is I am the only one who thinks I am a good singer)



3.  If you wrote a memoir, what would the title be? 

How about “An Enchanted life”? 


4.  What has been one of your most embarrassing moments? 

 Wow I have a lot of those πŸ™‚  One recent one was one morning frantically trying to get my son to school on time, I could not find my keys (I know you all can relate) so we decided to take my sons nifty little car. Yes as in one that is so high tech I have no idea how to turn it on and freak out when I think its stalling at lights by turning off when in fact its supposed to do that:) 

So we pull up to his school, (private conservative school that is) and he runs out to class and the car goes off with yours truly sitting behind the wheel. Somehow I press a button and the ignition shuts off. I have no idea how to get the car going and as I am trying hard to not look like too much of an idiot, the school headmaster walks by with a group of administrators and as they pass I hit the magic button and the car goes on but not without the preprogrammed music (rap music) my son has set to come on automatically when the car starts so loud I am certain those in the next county can hear it. So deafening, it obviously caused them to turn around and stare at little ‘ol me in this car with this music so loud and the saddest thing was I didn’t know how to turn it off, that was the worst part of all! So not only did I look like a 40 something year old loser having a serious identity crisis but I  was a surly “in your face” one too….by not turning it down. I was dying of embarrassment! Finally figured it out, slouched into  my seat and drove away with my tail between my legs:) 


5.  What is your biggest regret?  I don’t mind hearing juicy details.  

Not having had a fourth child. I know, I know its crazy to some but since I am still in my 40’s I feel too young to become an empty nester next year (boo hoo) and would sooooo love to have a younger child right now. 



6.  If you were awarded an all expenses paid vacation for two weeks where would you go?  Don’t get any ideas… this is not tied into a give away.  

Thanks Kate, your treat? Well…….I do want to go to Greece, Turkey and Tuscany. So how about all three….no worries I can manage to take off a little extra time to make it happen πŸ™‚



7.  How many homes have you lived in?  Which one was your favorite? 

I have lived in 1 apartment and 4 homes including this one. (have to say this one is my favorite) but I do have some really fabulous memories in each of my others of a time when my  kids were younger, and the house felt “fuller” (translates to louder and messier)  etc…….but it’s all good.


8.  If you could sit next to any famous celebrity on a 5-hour flight, who would it be? 

Well,  maybe Nancy Meyers because I just know after a 5 hour flight she would want me to become her partner in her next movie, no make that she would be begging me to become her partner, hey give her credit for recognizing sheer genius when she meets it. If I were a producer…seriously she is the one I would most like to be. I love her style, aesthetic and take on “feel good” movies….Somethings Gotta Give, Its complicated, The Parent trap, The holiday, need I go on?


9.  What would your friends say are your 3 best qualities? 

Kindness, generosity and humility. Of course I am most inspired to be all those things to my friends who make it so worth the effort (you  know I love you)!


10.  Why do you blog? 

Because I so enjoy the personal connections I make with so many that I would otherwise likely not meet. It is a creative outlet for me to express my love for design and its opened up so many wonderful doors. and I of course, have to admit, I also love the free loot. 

Blogging has become my happy place (I call it cheap therapy) . Even when I am having a rough day, the world seems right again when I enter blogland…..its filled with so many amazing like minded people. Its been wonderful and is a virtual classroom, cannot tell you how it has opened my eyes and taught me to much.

The biggest perk you ask? Of course we all know….meeting Kate. (you can send me the money via Paypal Kate) lol..

 Kate being coy………

Thank you Kate! Now it my turn to come up with 10 juicy questions and pass them along however instead of selecting 10 bloggers I am opening them up to any blogger that wants to participate (there are so many great ones), the more the merrier!! Here are my questions for you……..


1. If you had to move to another country for a year, where would you go? Why?

2.You are having a dinner party with a table of  famous people (past and present). Who will be lucky enough to sit on either side of you?

3. What are two things in this world that are “must do’s”on your bucket list?

4, What is one of your weaknesses and one strength? (comfort and junk food included)!

5. One of your most dreaded household chores?

6. Something most of us don’t know about you…..

7. Fill in the blank, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing……….

8. Have you ever won a trophy? If so for what, do tell!

9. What is your best dish? (feel free to brag)!

10. Be honest…have you ever faked an accent?

I do hope whoever this appeals to will participate and let me know if you do! I love reading more about my favorite bloggers:) Thanks Kate! 

Thanks for stopping in, wishing you a wonderful and relaxing Sunday. Many thanks once again to all those who sent in their beautiful fall pictures! They were so enjoyed and I will no doubt go back to that post again and again to enjoy all the beauty and inspiration. I cannot wait to get in your blue and white pictures! Until tomorrow……

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Oh Tina, it has been a real joy getting to know YOU today even more. WE share the same taste in movies and of course, HOUSE DESIGN and much more. I congratulate the winner of your wonderful contest, and my friend, I look forward to another year of celebrating in this virtual and wonderful world with you. Anita

Tina the winning picture deserves the blue ribbon. That was my vote too but I must say there were so many beautiful entrants.

Loved reading more about you! You are so funny, thats what I love about you, you are so real and able to laugh at yourself- love your style..you are a true icon in my book!

Hi Tina! Loved your answers and I too wish I had another baby…

1. If you had to move to another country for a year, where would you go? Why? I would move to Italy because my husband’s family is from there.

2.You are having a dinner party with a table of famous people (past and present). Who will be lucky enough to sit on either side of you? Love Nancy Meyers too! and the other person would be Pope Francis

3. What are two things in this world that are “must do’s”on your bucket list? Napa Valley and staying in a plush Mountain chalet

4, What is one of your weaknesses and one strength? (comfort and junk food included)! Weekness is junk food for sure! I love chips and candy! one strength is eating all that junk food inspires me to run. another Strength is I pray all of the time.

5. One of your most dreaded household chores? Everything. Cleaning the bathroom and vacumming

6. Something most of us don’t know about you….. I lost a baby (Benjamin) when I was 6 months pregnant (16 years ago). He had Trisomy 13 and I got to see his beautiful face. He’s our angel in heaven.

7. Fill in the blank, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing………. or not wearing make-up

8. Have you ever won a trophy? If so for what, do tell! Not a trophy but two medals for completing a half marathon and a full marathon

9. What is your best dish? (feel free to brag)! My husband is the cook, but I make a delicious strawberry cake that everyone loves!

10. Be honest…have you ever faked an accent? No and I couldn’t even if I tried LOL!

This was fun! Have a great Sunday Tina!

Oh and congrats to the winning photo! That was a cute one! and I can’t imagine the blog world without you sweetie! It’s been so nice getting to know you here and seeing all the fun things that are happening in your life. XO

How fun to learn more about you Tina. You are amazing and love your humor too. So funny about the car incident and the pink bedroom. I love all the movies and music you love!

1. If you had to move to another country for a year, where would you go? Why? France, always dreamed of staying in the French countryside

2.You are having a dinner party with a table of famous people (past and present). Who will be lucky enough to sit on either side of you? Jack Black (he is soooo funny) and Sandra Bullock, I know they would both keep me laughing.

3. What are two things in this world that are “must do’s”on your bucket list? To visit Nepal and to learn how to scuba dive

4, What is one of your weaknesses and one strength? (comfort and junk food included)! Weakness, a fondness for chocolate of all kinds and my strength is my discipline

5. One of your most dreaded household chores? HATE unloading a dishwasher

6. Something most of us don’t know about you….. I have a twin

7. Fill in the blank, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing……….spiked anything, not a good look on anyone over 20. It looks ridiculous!

8. Have you ever won a trophy? If so for what, do tell! Yes for homecoming princess way back

9. What is your best dish? (feel free to brag)! Probably my lasagna with my secret ingredient

10. Be honest…have you ever faked an accent? Yes but it didn’t go over very well

Great and fun post. Have a nice Sunday Tina.

Good Morning Tina! Love the fall photos and congratulations to your winner. I’m sorry you ran in to so many glitches with regards to your vote tally. That’s irritating and I can relate! I can’t remember if I responded to the Sunshine award post earlier?? .. anyway, I enjoyed reading your answers and (having done this too) I’d agree that it’s always fun to get to know bloggers on a more personal level. Enjoy your Sunday! Ours will be quiet and I am looking forward to it:)

Great interview Tina, the pink bedroom story is hilarious as is your rap music story. I can relate having 3 teenagers in my house!
Congratulations to your winner, what a beautiful picture. I hope you have a relaxing Sunday!

Dear Tina, This is a fun exercise!
1) Paris would be my dream!
2) Audrey Hepburn and Michelangelo
3) Take my 13 year old granddaughter to France
4) Weakness:physical issues that are going on and on!! Strength: to overcome these medical events and keep growing stronger and stronger every day! To keep a “Pay it Forward” attitude.
5) Unloading the dishwasher and of course ironing
6) I long to dance again, not ballet, just fun, exuberant, carefree dance.
7) Leave the house w/o makeup, or wear anything above my knees (swim suits excluded.)
8) Plaques for being a Children’s Hospital benefactor and for sponsoring both MS Benefits and Big Brothers/ Little Sisters events
9) Lasagna and I also have a secret ingredient
10) No, my Isabella has been doing British for fun!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Hi Tina…Congratulations to Cannell…all of the photos are stunning!

I enjoyed your answers to Katie’s award questions…wait until you see my posts this week, you will really want to go to Greece!

How fun to share the questions with your readers…here are my responses…

1. If you had to move to another country for a year, where would you go? Why?
It is a tie between Italy and France, but after my time in Paris, I will go with France, because there is SO much to see and I need a whole year to see it all!

2.You are having a dinner party with a table of famous people (past and present). Who will be lucky enough to sit on either side of you? John F Kennedy and Ernest Hemingway.

3. What are two things in this world that are “must do’s”on your bucket list? Visit the South of France and the Tuscan countryside (I can’t believe I have never seen either!)…a month ago it would have been Greece!

4, What is one of your weaknesses and one strength? (comfort and junk food included)! Weakness is my shyness…strength is intellectual curiousity

5. One of your most dreaded household chores? I hate cleaning bathrooms.

6. Something most of us don’t know about you…..I can’t carry a tune or dance…I have zero rhythm!

7. Fill in the blank, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing……a mini skirt or shorts

8. Have you ever won a trophy? If so for what, do tell! I was a swimmer when I was young and won a lot of trophies.

9. What is your best dish? (feel free to brag)! My husband would say my chicken soup. I also just made a new lasagna recipe with béchamel that he said was the best dish ever. I love to cook!

10. Be honest…have you ever faked an accent? Whenever I visit my family down south, my southern accent comes back stronger than ever after a few hours (or a few drinks).

This was fun, Tina!! Have a great rest of the weekend! xoxo

Oh Tina…you are such a doll. Love your favorite movies…they would be mine also! And I agree….the relationships that are formed by blogging are the best. That is exactly why I do it also:)

Tina- love the new pictures atop your blog. Those are new right? Congrats to your winner, I love that picture, it really does show fall at its best.
Loved reading more about you- love all the movies you love too:-) Fun post- have a great Sunday, Tina.

Claire

Enjoyed your humorous replies, Tina. Too funny.
Here are mine-

1. If you had to move to another country for a year, where would you go? Why? Germany, because I lived there and loved it.

2.You are having a dinner party with a table of famous people (past and present). Who will be lucky enough to sit on either side of you? Easy Princess Diana and Thomas Jefferson – two fascinating historical figures

3. What are two things in this world that are “must do’s”on your bucket list? Learn how to speak Italian fluently and travel to all seven continents before I turn 60 (3 left to visit)

4, What is one of your weaknesses and one strength? (comfort and junk food included)! Weakness, anything sweet! Strength, my ambition and willpower to stick things out

5. One of your most dreaded household chores? Easy, cannot stand putting away laundry

6. Something most of us don’t know about you…..that I graduated from high school at 16

7. Fill in the blank, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing……….anything with studs or anything above me knee

8. Have you ever won a trophy? If so for what, do tell! No but have medals and ribbons for when I used to show horses

9. What is your best dish? (feel free to brag)! Probably my Beef Wellington, made every Thanksgiving

10. Be honest…have you ever faked an accent? Yes more than once!

Great fun.
Emily

Tina, loved your story about the car and the rap music! On to the list:

1) France. I’ve wanted to live there since the first day of my first visit.

2) I’d have to have three at my dinner party. Julia Child, Claude Monet and Bruce Springsteen.

3) Visit Australia and Venice.

4) My weakness is sugar. My strength is my discipline.

5) Easy,I detest doing laundry.

6) I’m a hardcore Bikram yogi.

7) Pastels. I look awful in them.

8) Yes, for swimming.

9) Pasta Primavera

10) No, my NY accent would come out no matter what!

Loved this!

Frances

Tina, I love this post! Congratulations to the winner, there were so many beautiful photos, each said Fall to me.

I laughed out loud at your rap/car moment and enjoyed learning more about you. I think you would make a great set designer! Would love to see your work, not to mention your book! The Enchanted Life is the perfect name.

I hope that you have a fabulous week! Enjoy the weather.

Those fall images are spectacular! I love the questions idea! Here are my answers:
1. The United Kingdom! England, Scotland & Ireland – all ancestral and gorgeous! Plus no language barrier! πŸ™‚
2. I would love to dine with Jimmy Fallon and Walt Disney.
3. Visit the locales of Pride and Prejudice and visit Wimbledon in England and run a 1/2 marathon.
4. Weakness: My struggle with parting with clutter Strength: Battling ovarian and breast cancer with grace, courage, humor.
5. Changing the furnace filter. I am always scared I am going to see a mouse in the furnace room.
6. I was the first Lilly Pulitzer Lilly Lover Days grand prize winner and won a trip to the company where they made a one of a kind couture dress for me. Heaven!
7. I would never wear gladiator sandals. I look hideous in them.
8. I have boxes and boxes and shelves of tennis trophies from high school, college and beyond. I can’t throw them away.
9. I am known for my lasagna. Old family recipe and it is delicious!
10. Of course. When walking around the World Showcase in EPCOT – we speak in the accent of the country we are in. It is hilarious!

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

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