Michelle Fitzurka of Fitztopia nominated me for a Reader Appreciation Award. I’m honored! Fitztopia is a wonderland of photography, Michelle’s art, highlights of other renowned artists to keep an eye on, and much more, all woven together through thought-provoking and heartwarming posts. You should definitely check it out. Thanks Michelle!
Recipients of the award are asked to:
- Identify the awards and who gave them to you.
- Post the Logo on your blog.
- Share 7 items about yourself.
- Nominate 5-10 other bloggers to receive this award, and notify them on their blogs
Seven items about me:
- I am addicted to diet coke (caffeine-free though)
- I was born in Germany, but in my mid-twenties I moved to Virginia on my own. Quite a culture shock!
- People peg me for a classical or traditional music type, but I actually listen to hip-hop, disco, motown, reggae, R&B, lounge music, Latin and French music, and some German music.
- I LOVE animals and horseback riding. I currently have two dogs, four cats, and a horse.
- When I’m not reading, dreaming, or thinking about interior design, I love to watch murder mysteries on TV (the non-bloody kind like Midsomer Murders and Murder She Wrote).
- I love warm weather, but in spite of cold winters, I love New Jersey.
- My daughter redecorates her room, including moving her furniture and tapping into my inventory, on a monthly basis. Wonder where she got that from?
My nominees:
It is so difficult to pick a limited number of blogs to nominate for the Reader Appreciation Award. I am sure I’m leaving some out, but I find these blogs beautiful and inspiring:
- Bliss.
- Clouds of Colour
- House Appeal
- Slow Luxe Life
- Mountain Home Decor
- Sweet Fancy Designs
- Apartments I Like
- Figments of a Dutchess
- Nest Design Studio Blog
- Pillows a-la-Mode
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August 13, 2012 at 9:53 am
Congratulations Iris! I am already checking out your 10 blog nominees and loving them!
August 13, 2012 at 11:56 am
They’re all great and must-reads!
August 13, 2012 at 10:35 am
Congratulations on your well-deserved award! I always love your posts and photos, and you’re so sweet to mention Pillows A-la-mode. Readers can now link to your blog from mine via the lovely button you gave me. I appreciate you!
August 13, 2012 at 11:57 am
Congratulations to you too! I love your blog and think you have a unique creativity. Which is why I’m a devoted follower.
August 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Congratulations on your nomination, Iris! I am thrilled to have been included as one of your nominees!
Kristin
August 13, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I’m so glad you’re happy! I love your blog and felt like you should know that I truly appreciate it!
August 15, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Congratulations and thanks for the nomination. I greatly appreciate your kind words about my blog. Love yours too.
August 16, 2012 at 2:11 am
Just found your comment in my spam! haha thank you soooo much
August 16, 2012 at 11:17 am
Of course, I’m in spam again! You’re very welcome. I absolutely love your blog.
August 16, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Awwww man thank you sooo much, youve made my day!xx
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