This award gives me the opportunity to pass along the award to fifteen recently discovered blogs, and to finally kick off my official blog roll.
Another part of accepting the Stylish Blogger Award is sharing seven things about myself. So, let's sit down, pour some wine and get to know each other a little better.
1. I'm a decent cook, but I'm not good at using recipes. I don't have the patience for baking - it's too much like chemistry. I prefer cooking one pot meals from scratch with fresh, colorful whole foods - those power foods like avocado, spinach, beans, red pepper, berries and nuts. I make a mean veggie chili and a yummy potato soup. I'm a brat if I'm served something without color, or iceberg lettuce in a salad.
2. I believe there are people you are destined to meet and love. Even though my husband grew up in another country with a different culture and religion, when we finally met we had so much in common - our preferences, lifestyle, values, and ideas about the world. Just amazing!
3. There are many things I won't purchase, use or eat. I'll focus on two things that are glamorized and horribly harmful to our health, and then step down from my soapbox. The first, cleaning products with chlorine bleach. I use hydrogen peroxide-based cleaners instead to save my lungs and brain cells. The second, perfume. Most perfumes are made from chemicals, like Benzyl Acetate and Methylene Chloride, which are capable of causing cancer, birth defects, and central nervous system disorders. Instead, I opt for products that use plant-based scents and oils rather than petroleum. This includes soaps, lotions, shampoo, and air fresheners.
4. I believe in the "an apple a day" cliché - especially with peanut butter.
5. I wish I was more thoughtful and was consistent with my gift giving and writing of thank you notes.
6. I want to live abroad for a few years - and I imagine this happening when I have a toddler.
7. In fifth grade, my brother-in-law cut my hair into a mullet - like Rick Springfield’s. In my defense, he suggested it, and I decided that it would be cool if my hair looked just like his!
If they accept the award, they'll...
+ Thank and link back to the person that awarded them {me}
+ Share seven things about themselves.
+ Pay it forward to 15 recently discovered bloggers.
+ Contact those bloggers about the award!
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
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OH my goodness! You have inspired me to go for natural perfumes, and I strongly support your desire to live abroad. Perhaps Paris or Florence? Finally, THANK YOU so much for including me :) I am thrilled to receive the honor.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the award...its certainly well deserved!
ReplyDeletejust stumbled upon your blog via My Paradissi and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. :)
persis.
http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/
Of course you received a stylish award! Your blog is awesome and is always full of pretty inspiration. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for including me in some of your favorites. I'm so so honored :)
Thanks Doll!
Thank you! Sara Kate & Chassity, you are so welcome for award - much deserved. So happy we met in person last year - hoping we can meet up again this spring, if not sooner.
ReplyDeletePersis, So glad you stopped by my blog. I'm thrilled to have found your lovely lovely blog, too. I'm your newest follower! Looking forward to your posts. Looks like you are on Bloglovin', too. yay!
Chanee, it's great gettting to know you, and I'm so flattered to be one of your picks of stylish bloggers! You totally made my day! Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely honored to be nominated and to be included in such amazing company. Chanee, you have impeccable taste, an eco-savvy eye for design, and you're an incredible source of inspiration. Thank you so very very much. All my best. xo
ReplyDeleteChanee - THANK YOU for picking me, what a wonderful surprise. I'm truly flattered and look forward to sharing the love. You're the best!!!
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