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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Tagged by French Country Cottage


I got tagged by Courtney of the French Country Cottage.
 Is that like playing tag?
 I think so...she and I love to read each other's blog
 and check out the latest projects.
Courtney asked me to answer these ?s.

*What is your biggest dream?


 As a decorator, my dream would be to work
 in the world of home decorating/shelter magazines



Wouldn't this be a great magazine?

My other dream would be to have a cute shop
 that would sell home furnishings
 and decor that appeal to me!
 So anything frenchy, vintage or shabby would
 be in this shop.
 I would also have a section of window treatments
 that are being recycled from people
 who have redecorated and
 changed out their old drapes.

As a mom my biggest dream is to have 
all of my children live happy and fulfilling lives. 
Sounds cliche, but in this crazy world
 it is a big goal to accomplish.
 I see them all trying to make their way
 and you have to hope they can do it..
so it is a big dream of mine for that to come true. 
Dreams are good!

*Where do you live?
I live outside of Boston in an urban setting.
 This is a city who has seen a downhill slide
 and has its share of issues.
 We will move someday to a location 
that suits us better,
 but for right now because of hubs job,
 we are staying put. 
So my focus is on making our outdoor
 and interior spaces  welcoming ones. 

*What were you like in High School?
I hung around with the older kids in upper grades,
 and couldn't wait to graduate myself.
 Our friends all were welcome at 
my parents home
I loved Art and English classes
 and was on the swim team.

*Favorite place to visit?
I love traveling through Europe,
 with Greece being my favorite place.

*What or who inspires your decorating style?
Anything done by Elizabeth (Betsy) Speert from Watertown Mass. 
Her style is so recognizable to me,
 I can always pick her home decor projects
 out of a magazine.
 I also am inspired by Suzanne Kasler
 and am looking forward to a book
 by designer Carolyn Westbrook.
kitchen design by Betsy Speert
Photo by Michael Partenio 
*What do you love about yourself and what would you like to change?
My favorite thing about myself is my confidence 
and trust that I have in my own decisions.
 I would like to be less impatient.

*What is your all time favorite movie?
Out of Africa. 
This movie had it all:
 a great love story, beautiful scenery,
 a gorgeous house filled with beautiful things.



I love Country French and Courtney has done some 
beautiful decorating makeovers in her house. 
Her kitchen and
 her outdoor pergola all inspire me. 

I love her bathroom most of all. 
Click on the bathroom picture to check it out!


8 comments:

  1. Amy, Thanks for sharing a little about yourself! I enjoyed reading this post! And thanks to Courtney as well!

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  2. Hi Amy- I love your post and answers!! I am so glad we met through blogging- you always have the best ideas and most beautiful designs! I Love the magazine idea and if we lived closer- I would be right there running the shop with you! That is something I would love to do as well. Thanks so much for referencing my blog too~ you are so sweet! :)
    hugs,
    Courtney

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  3. I love the picture of your kitchen. Love, love, love the yellow cabinets!!

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  4. I definitely think you would make a great publisher/editor!! Go for it!

    XO,
    Janie

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  5. Amy, you are a very interesting woman who has great style and taste. Thanks for sharing.

    Lori

    P.S. I'd buy your magazine and visit your shop!

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  6. I'm with Courtney...I'm so glad we met through blogging and I'd love to run a shop with you. I've already said I wish we lived next door to each other.
    I loved this post. It's fun to learn more about you each time I read your blog. You are very talented, have great taste and I believe you when you say you're confident. I wish I could be less impatient too, with myself and my goals anyway. I'm usually patient with others.
    Got your email and will be responding. I've been sick off and on for a while and it's been really hard to keep up with everyday life, let alone blogging, etc.
    Have a great weekend,

    Nancy

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  7. Love, love, love the yellow kitchen! It's so bright and cheery. I've taken a bit of a break from blogging... I'll have a new one up tonight or tomorrow. I got a new camera today, FINALLY!!! I am so excited to use it and have some decent pics on my blog! Although the next post will have pics that I took with my phone, ugh! It's always great to hear what you have to say, I always enjoy reading your blog!

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  8. Love all your ideas and inspiration. Wish you lived closer and could give me a few ideas for my master bath. I can tell you'd have some wonderful suggestions! Right now I have decorator's block! I'm now a follower.

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