A to Z, all about me...

               Source: flickr.com via jennifer on Pinterest

Through blogging, I've had the pleasure of getting to know Galit from Slow Noodle.  {I've mentioned her before, you know.}  I'm telling you, this girl has more style in her little finger than I have in my whole body.  Her posts are full of eye candy, and to top it off, she lives in the magical land of Austrailia.  {A place that remains mysterious and wonderful in my mind.}  I think she's way cool.  Anyway, I'm humbled and honored that she passed the versatile blogger award to me!  I love the way she set it up as an A-Z thing, so I'm following her lead...


Age: 30, although I keep thinking I'm 31....I need to stop rushing that!
B ed Size: King.  We enjoy our space.  Cuddling sounds nice, but it doesn't last long, and if one of us touches the other during the night by accident, it's not unusual to get a kick out of it.  We're selfish sleepers, what can I say.   
Chore you hate : Mopping the floors...always hurts my back.   
Dogs: I really like other people's dogs, but only cats in our house.  Never say never, but not right now!   
Essential start of your day: A nice hot shower.   
Favourite Color: Green
Gold or silver: Silver.  My wedding rings are white gold.  Although, today I'm wearing gold accessories.   
Height: 5 ft. 7 inches.  {or maybe 5'6"...I think I've shrunk.}   
Instruments I play (or have played): I took piano lessons throughout my childhood, but haven't touched one forever.  I also played the clarinet and the violin.  Oh, and I rocked a harmonica for a stint as a child...man, my parents were patient!   
Job Title: Creative Designer  {that's a fancy title for Graphic Designer}  
Kids: Hopefully soon!  ;)   
Live: Just outside Kansas City in the heart of the good ole USofA.    
Mom's Name: Sue   
Nickname: Oh, I've had a lot:  Jeni, Jen, Jen Jen, Jen S., Stuts, Squirt Tail, Dodo Head, Buttons  Overnight hospital stays: None where I was the patient, but many during Jon's treatment.  
Pet Peeve: When people say "Alls"  like, "Alls you have to do is..."  Drives me crazy.  Also, the dirt that gathers on the bottom of the toilet near the bolts.  You know in that area that's all curvy?  So hard to clean! 
Quote from a movie: Oh man, his is really my husband's department.  Let's see...I'm drawing a blank on movie quotes.  All I can think of are Friends quotes  "Chicken?  I could eat some chicken."  "That's a moo point.  It's like a cow's opinion.  It's moo."  "We do enjoy the silliness."   
Right or left handed: Right   
Siblings: Three half sisters.  One from my dad and two from my mom.   
Time you wake up: On mornings I run, 5:30.  On lazy mornings, 6:30.   
Underwear:  Yes.  Yes, I wear underwear.   
Vegetables you dislike: Honestly, I don't think there are any.  I do dislike some ways of preparing veggies though.  For instance, sweet potatoes with brown sugar and marshmallows make me want to gag, but I'll eat them baked.  
What makes you run late: Lots of things, but mostly my tendency toward OCD.  I'm notorious for checking and rechecking to make sure the stove is off, doors are locked and pantry door is closed so Chloe doesn't help herself to a feast.   
X-rays you've had done: Teeth....I think that's it.   
Yummy food you make: Well, I enjoy alot of things, but I guess I'm best known for my baking.  Especially my pumpkin cake.  {well, Kraft's pumpkin cake}  It's become a tradition every Thanksgiving.  
Zoo animal: I love watching the big cats!  {hello, crazy cat lady!}

I'm going to tag Julie {from Elliven}, Sandy {from Sandy a La Mode} and Ashley {from After Nine to Five}.  Hope you ladies will play along!

Let me introduce you to Lolo...

Lolo was the very first Etsy seller I ever bought from.  She's a spunky lady with a zest for life that's contagious.  Her personality really shows through her work, and I LOVE IT! 

I bought a couple of her zipper pouches as gifts, and I recieved one of her hearts as a gift myself.  Lolo's craftmanship is impecable.  The detail in her work makes each piece so special. 

Lolo has two shops. 

The first is Lolos where she sells her accessories.  Necklaces, clutches, and bags.  {right now she's having a Christmas sale!  10% off + Free US and International Shipping!  Just in time for the holidays!}

Her other shop is Chapulin, where she sells her "cute green things".  this is where you'll find her hearts and the cutest little birdies you ever did see along with iPod cases and wallets.  {she's having a 10% off sale here too!}

 All of Lolo's creations would make great Holiday gifts, and many of them would be great stocking stuffers!  I think you'll agree that her prices are unbeatable too.  And, on top of all that, she's one of the sweetest ladies around! 

Check out her shops:  Lolos and Chapulin
Read her blog
Like her on Facebook
Follow her on Twitter
Check out her Flickr photostream

Let me introduce you to Megan of FENNOfashion...

Megan Fenno, Owner/Designer of FENNOfashion, is no fly-by-night accessory maker.  This talented lady has credentials to back it up!

Megan studied fashion design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and later started her business in Austin Texas, where she was nominated for Best Accessory Designer in Austin's very first Fashion Week.  After she moved her business back to her hometown, she was named Fashion Woman of the Year for 2009 in Cincinnati.

There's no question as to why she's been a success.  Megan offers a wide selection in her online boutique of quality accessories at great prices.  Her jewelry is unique, and doesn't have that same old look you see everywhere else.  {you can tell she's a true designer!}

She also has a line of U.R.E.C. handbags.  That stands for Up-cycled, Recycled, and Eco-Conscious.  Megan hand crafts each and every one of these amazing handbags herself using parts and pieces from vintage handbags.  She crafts them into new, fashionable and functional bags for today.

Still looking for great gifts for the ladies in your life?  Definitely check out the selection at FENNOfashion.   

You can connect with her by:

Visiting her online boutique at www.FENNOfashion.com
"Like" her on Facebook.
Tweet with her.
Follow her blog.





p.s. Megan is expecting her first child in January, and we're so happy for her and her husband.  Congrats guys!  ;)

Let me introduce you to Campfire Kam...

I don't remember how I first came across the blog Campfire Chic, but I do know that clicked on that little follow button pretty much immediately!  Campfire Kam {the blog's writer} is all about the outdoors.  She is into camping, hiking and all the beauty and free spirited goodness that goes with it.  She is also incredibly knowledgeable of all the ins and outs of the internet.  {something that I have the hardest time wrapping my brain around.}  Seriously, she has taught me so much!  {well, I'm still learning, but there is hope thanks to Kam!}  She's done a whole series on how to optimize your online presence with SEO.  {if you're thinking, "say what!?"  like I was...go have a read, she explains it in easy to understand terms.  She also has great tutorials on things like creating and posting your blog button, how to know if twitter is working for you,  and so much more.  If you have questions about that kind of stuff, she's your girl! 

Not only is Kam brilliant with the inner workings of the web, she's also a talented Etsy seller.  Kam makes the cutest notebooks and cross stiches and embroideries the sweetest heart warming designs.  She also sells patterns, if you'd rather bust out the needle and thread yourself.  So much of her store would make a great gift for the outdoorsman on your list or any lovebirds too.  ;)

And, to make shopping even sweeter, Kam will be running different sales starting Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday! 

If you haven't clicked over to one of Kam's pages yet, what are you waiting for?

go follow her blog
shop in her store
follow her on twitter
like her on facebook. 

You'll be glad you know this lady, I know I am! 

Let me introduce you to Angela...

This is Angela, from Pickles on Pizza.

I've talked about her before, but I wanted to formally introduce you.  You know how there are just some bloggers that you click with and you just know that if you met each other  in "real life" you'd be friends?  Well, that's how I feel about Angela.  She's fun, creative, and loves treasure hunting.  I think we'd have a good time together! 

Angela recently quit her day job and is working on her two Etsy stores full time.  {Who's jealous?...I am!}

First, you really have to check out Angela's personalized ornaments in her Cut N Glue shop.  Her ornaments were one of Etsy's top selling in 2009, and I'm not surprised one bit.  She hand paints each one, boxes them individually and ties each one with a bow.  Perfect gifts to commemorate Christmas 2010!  She gives discounts starting when you order 10, so the more the merrier!
{She also makes some really cute drink cozies and collages.}

Next, if you or someone you love has a taste for vintage, you MUST check out Angela's vintage store, Ginger's Girl.  She's been featured in "Crate and Barrel", on "The Kitchn", "Apartment Therapy - Chicago" and "Apartment Therapy - Los Angeles".
I've been drooling over many a piece as I'm putting together this post.
Angela has such a flair for cool, kitschy items.  She scours Mississippi going to estate sales and junk stores looking for items for her shop. She's even picked where the pros pick!  {She chronicles all her adventures on her blog.}

I'm so glad to know such a talented lady.  Thanks, Angela for being so kind, and for sharing your passion with the rest of us!

Make sure you check out:

Pickles on Pizza {Angela's Blog}
Cut N Glue {for personalized ornaments and collages}
Ginger's Girl {for the best vintage around}

Follow her, favorite her...you won't regret it, I promise.

Tell me, what's your favorite item from either of Angela's shops?