A little of this… and a little of that…

I was given the "you make me smile" award this last week by three of my blogging friends, Debbie, Carol, and Teresa. And was also tagged by Shabby Miss Jenn to list seven random things. And I am ashamed to say I was tagged quite awhile ago by Jennifer for the middle name game and I am just getting around to posting about it.

So, here goes: 10 bloggers that make me smile, in addition to the lovely folks who tagged me… are: Deb, Tara, Liddy, Heather, Shabby Miss Jenn , Sherry, Cathy, Gypsy Purple, Rosemary, and Linda.  (There are many more, but that would make for a very long post….

Seven random things: 1. Since I stopped working an office job (and stopped eating fast food for lunch and breakfast everyday), I have lost 10 pounds. Yeah me! 2. I am leaving tomorrow morning for a bachelorette party weekend for my youngest sister, Morgan. 3. I cried yesterday because I was so happy, but I can’t tell you why yet… will post about it soon enough…. (no, it’s not a baby) 4. I am a list maker, I have 6 lists in front of me all with unfinished items on them. 5. I have been so busy with things to do I can’t sleep at night with all my "to do’s" running through my head. 6. My middle name is Christine and I’m afraid I am to tired from lack of sleep to list something for each letter. 7. My 3rd wedding anniversary is on Tuesday.

Whew! Thanks for letting me get all that out. And because I don’t like posts without pictures, I leave you with a few pictures I took of my favorite shop near me, "Blessings".

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Lovely isn’t it?         

October 12, 2007 - 11:05 am

Rosemary - Well Sara,
I’m so glad I make you smile. That is nice to hear.
Can’t wait to hear your great news!!
Have a wonderful time this weekend with your sister. 2 weeks from today is our big wedding.
Happy Anniversary!! Mine is a week from Wed.
OCT. YAY!
Love that shop you showed us. Beautiful.
I know what you mean about lack of sleep. I have been in wedding mode, so I am not sleeping.
Have fun, and congrats to your sis.
Rosemary

October 12, 2007 - 11:52 am

Joy - That shop is to die for! I especially love the mercury glass apothecary jar.

Have a fun weekend … can’t wait to hear your exciting news!

:)

October 12, 2007 - 1:36 pm

Junk 2 Jewels - Oh my goodness, as I was looking at these pics, I was thinking to myself, this looks so familiar… I know why now!!! I love that store! Tracy

October 12, 2007 - 2:20 pm

Shabby Miss Jenn - HOLY COW! Such eye candy here! I’m dying! I’d sooooo love to shop at that store!!!! YUM!!!

October 12, 2007 - 3:03 pm

jamie - Great News on the 10 pounds, Have a Wonderful Bachelorette Weekend,Glad things are going well for you too. That Store is Wonderful. Jamie

October 12, 2007 - 3:09 pm

Dawn - Sara….I knew it, I knew it….you’re so talented girl. It was just a matter of time until you realized that you can make it without corporate! Yaaaay!! I’m so happy for you, xxoo, Dawn

October 12, 2007 - 5:15 pm

Jen - Oh, wish I could go there! Can’t wait to hear your news. Have a great weekend.

October 12, 2007 - 6:51 pm

frenchgardenhouse - Yay! So many things are falling into place for talented you. I know this will be the start of something so wonderful for you.

Thank you so much for listing me as a “smile maker” you make all of us smile each time we come here.

ps…killing my brain trying to figure out WHAT store that is!
xo Lidy

October 12, 2007 - 7:15 pm

Teresa - That store is more than lovely! I so bad want a brick wall in my house. Thanks for sharing everything Sara!

Teresa

October 12, 2007 - 7:37 pm

Bristol - I love visiting you site. The pictures are so cute, they are so inspiring. have a wonderful weekend.
Bristol

October 13, 2007 - 5:52 am

Tara - Sara I am glad to make you smile! You do the same for me each day! Remember what I said a while back about doors closing and new ones opening…you are on to something way bigger and better! ~xo

October 13, 2007 - 7:14 am

corinne - Absolutely Lovely!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

October 13, 2007 - 8:10 am

Sweet Cottage Dreams - I just love this shop! There are so many great decorating ideas and love the willow tree branches in the urn!!! Thank you for sharing! Becky
PS: How do you sign your photos?

October 13, 2007 - 9:09 am

britt-sparkledvintagecharm - fabulous store!!! I adore the things you sent Fifi! :-) so sweet!
xo Britt

October 13, 2007 - 9:52 am

Tonya - Can’t wait to hear more about your #3!

Your web design is awesome…you are an artist! Where is that store…I might have to stop in…

Great visiting your blog as always!

Tonya

October 14, 2007 - 10:49 am

chris - I just can’t get enough of your house its so beautiful, did you completely reno it?
I almost bought that same mercury glass jar today , however I did get two tiered wire basket, its chippy green, really pretty , but I don’t know what to put in it, any suggestios?, I don’t want in in my kitchen I’m thinking a table in my living room.
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Your happy news sounds exciting!

October 14, 2007 - 1:06 pm

Missy - That looks like a great store!
Happy Anniversary!
Missy

October 14, 2007 - 3:54 pm

Christine - Congrats! On making your dreams come true. I am so happy for you. Keep up the beautiful work. Stop by and visit my blog.
http://christineannette.blogspot.com
Christine

October 15, 2007 - 12:00 pm

Abby from The Blissful - Hi, Sara–

Thanks for sharing photos of “Blessings”! What a great shop that looks like. Wish I could go visit! My shop is one of only a handful of independently owned shops in my area. I have to drive a little ways to get to other interesting, well-curated boutiques. I love being able to see what other shop owners are doing through the blogosphere and the web.

Congratulations on being able to pursue your design work and your online shop full- time. It’s a wonderful privilege to be able to follow our dreams. :)

–Abby

October 16, 2007 - 9:21 am

Michelle - Those are fabulous photos – what a wonderful place that must be!

October 18, 2007 - 9:37 am

Kathleen Rossi - I can’t remember the name of the shop, but it looks so much like one in Old Towne Orange California on the circle near the citrus grille. Or am I imagining things?! (… that’s where I used to live.)

Gorgeous photos, very inspiring. :)

October 26, 2007 - 8:26 am

DivaDeb - Sara, thank you so much for the compliment! I’m so glad that my little blog brings a smile to your face. Yours always inspires me…that shop, those photos, WHOA! I can’t wait for my trip down to So Cal next spring…..definitely going to get a list from you of ‘must-see’ shops!

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