This week's featured blogger is none other than Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists. Meredith very sweetly agreed to be my guinea pig on this project and I am super excited.
If you never visited Penelope Loves Lists, this blog all about organizing.... everything. It's not just pretty pictures but really useful advice, tips and discussions about organizing everything in your life. The actual blog even looks organized! If you have never stopped by, be sure to pop on over.
Thanks Meredith for all of the inspiration you give me and the rest of your readers!
MEREDITH, PENELOPE LOVES LISTS
1. My Favorite Place On EarthThe Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. I went there a couple of years ago and felt like I'd finally come home. I wanted to cry when we had to leave. I think they pump some happy air into the filtration system. They have a whole room devoted to cookies and yummy baked goods, all free for guests. No joke. You just go in and load up a bag with all your goodies. That and the wonderful spa, and the restaurant and the ocean... it's Disneyland for adults.
2. I Am Inspired By…
people who find their true passion and work hard to live it.
comfortable elegance. Both in my home and my clothing, I place equal importance on looking good and being comfortable. I love the look of a 4-inch heel, but I'll wear a gorgeous ballet flat.3. I Describe My Style As…
my diamond earrings from my husband. Just can't go wrong with those.
4. My Favorite Accessory
spend time with my family (I know, yawn - but true, they're a great group) and knit. During football season, you'll find me watching my beloved Indianapolis Colts every Sunday, decked out in full Colts regalia.
5. To Relax I…
having the courage to leave a bad marriage and find the right man for me.
6. I Am Most Proud Of…
my husband. He's so funny and real that he keeps me laughing and pulls me back when I've gone off the deep end.7. I Cannot Live Without…
Don't keep everything. Less is definitely more, especially in small spaces. Only keep the things you use or you love. Everything else goes.
8. My Top Design Tip
to find balance between my family, my day job and working on my blog. Another few hours in each day would be fantastic!
9. I Want…
The Gap and J. Crew for clothing. For home stuff, I love Pottery Barn, but I usually use that as inspiration and instead buy at IKEA and Target. I'm also buying much more on Etsy these days.
10. I Love to Shop at...
My red purse, my iPhone and my Boston Terrier, Cooper.
11. I Don’t Leave the House Without…
Gap or J. Crew T-shirts, a pair of Joe's Jeans, ballet flats, diamond stud earrings. In winter, you'll almost always see me in a cashmere pashmina. So soft and warm and wearable in every situation.
12. I Love to Wear…
mystery novels. My newest favorite author is Louise Penny. She's written a new style of English Village Mystery. Great plots, great characters, fantastic prose, lots of drinking of tea.
13. I Love to Read…
oh, this is embarrassing, but I really, really love a Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger.
14. My Guilty Pleasure…
15. I Envy…
people who love to work out. Also people who can sing. And if they can do both at the same time, forget it!
gotten a traffic ticket of any kind. I've been pulled over 13 times in my adult life (most of those when I was much younger and dumber!) and just never got a ticket. I don't try to talk my way out or cry, I just admit I was wrong and wait for the punishment. I must have just run into nice policemen so far.16. I Have Never …
Peyton Manning. Gotta love a guy with a rocket arm.
17. My Crush…
Monica from "Friends". She's such a Penelope!
18. Favorite TV character...
navy blue and gray
19. Signature Colors
tired...and blessed.
20. At the end of the day, I am…