liebster award

So excited! I have sweetly been nominated for the Liebster Award by three bloggers - Allison Leighann, Kaitlyn at Put a Bow On It, and Staci at Leather and Leops. Prepare yourself for a long post here!!

The Liebster Award is for for up and coming blogs with less than 200 followers.

Here are the rules -

1. You must post 11 random facts about yourself.

2. Answer the questions by your nominator.

3. Nominate11 bloggers (with less than 200 followers) and link them in your post.

4. Create 11 questions for your nominees.

5. No tag back required - but leave a comment on this post with the URL to your Liebster post so I can learn more about you!

11 Random Facts About Me -

1. I am afraid of worms.

2. I am half-Korean.

3. I jumped off of a cliff in Switzerland when I was 20.

4. One time, I met Gary Busey. It was as weird as you'd expect.

5. I had a pet duck when I was a kid.

6. I love math.

7. I was in my high school band.

8. I broke my arm when I was 14.

9. I am obsessed with Ramen noodles.

10. I went to Ohio State for college and have a B.A. in criminology.

11. My favorite candy is Haribo gummi bears.

My answers to Allison Leighann's questions -

1) what's your favorite tv show? Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

2) what inspired you to start your own blog? I wanted to do something creative and to give me inspiration to do more home projects.
3) what's something that has shaped you as a person? a person, a realization, anything. I think traveling when I was in college and after helped to make me more independent and less shy.
4) what's your favorite thing about blogging? I love that everyone seems to support each other and it doesn't seem competitive (so far!)
5) where do you want to be in ten years? Hopefully in a bigger house and further along in my career!
6) facebook or twitter? I have both but prefer facebook.
7) if you had one million dollars, tax free, what would you do with it? First, pay off student loans and mortgage (boring), then would love to go on a long European vacation.
8) are you a morning or a night person? Morning. I get tired at night and can't concentrate on any type of work.
9) what is one principle that you hold to? one moral that you would be willing to die for? Hm not one thing comes to mind, but my family and friends are very important to me.
10) what's something that you do every day? Ha a lot of things, but I'll go with brush my teeth!
11) tell me something that you like about yourself. (: I love my fingernails. Boring, but hey, it's true!

My answers to Kaitlyn's questions -

1. What is your favorite movie? Labyrinth.

2. Thoughts on Twilight? Eh. I read the books and wasn't super into them but still finished them. Now I feel obligated to watch all the movies! I've seen all except the last one.

3. Mac or PC? PC.

4. What do you want to name your first child? Ahh not sure! I'll wait to think about until the time comes.

5. What is your go-to drink when out? Vodka soda or wine.

6. Ski or snowboard? Neither. I'm not very sporty.

7. Who do you cheer for during football season? (College & NFL!) College - Ohio State. NFL - Steelers.

8. What is your dream job? Stay at home dog mom. Ha!

9. What is your real job? Attorney.

10. How many kids do you want? Maybe one or two.

11. What does your dream house look like? I'm dying for a ranch mid-century modern home. Love!

My Answers to Staci's Questions -

1. What inspired you to write a blog? I wanted to document updates to my home and have motivation to do more home projects.
2. Which blogger inspires you? So many! But my fave designs in a house are from Peppermint Bliss.
3. What is your favorite store? If I had the money, I'd buy all my clothes at J.Crew.
4. Who is your favorite designer? For stuff I could actually wear, I love Kate Spade. For crazy fancy stuff, I'd go with McQueen.
5. What is the most unique place you traveled to? South Korea. Is that unique?
6. What is your biggest fashion mistake?  The PERMS I had as a kid. So bad.
7. What is your must have beauty product ? I will only use Chanel eyeliner - it's my fave!
8. What’s your dream job? See above - crazy stay at home dog mom :)
9. What is your favorite color combination? I love red, black and white together.
10. What do you like to do in your down time? Love to read when I have the time. Also love painting my nails and snuggling my puggies (not at the same time).
11. What is your favorite movie? Labyrinth.

Questions for my nominees -

1. When was the first time you were on a plane?

2. Did you have braces?

3. Do you have a lucky number?
4. What was your favorite subject in high school?

5. Where is one place you really want to travel?

6. Are you a fan of scary movies?

7. Do you have any pets now?

8. What's your favorite tv show?

9. Why did you start your blog?

10. How many siblings do you have?

11. Do you enjoy cooking?

Nominees

1.Kacie @ The Momma Experience

2. Brandi @ Cupcakes and Curves

3. Alexandra @ In Designer Jeans

4. Ginny @ My New Favorite Outfit

5. Ashley @ Chevron Stitches

6. McKae @ Kae's Corner Design

7. Stephanie @ Life, Actually 

8. Brandi @ California Grown

9. Meg @ Meg Made Designs

10. Lindsay @ LL Styling

11. Rachael @ Sparkfire

Looking forward to hearing what everyone has to say! (And if you made it to the end of this post - thanks and you should be commended!!)