Honest Scrap-tastic Award

About a million years ago one of my fave bloggers, Claire from High Gloss Blue nominated me for the Honest Scrap Award and I've taken my sweet time accepting it. It's New Years Eve so I figure I'd better get to it before the year is done. Thanks Claire! Basically for this award as you all probably know, I have to reveal ten things about myself and nominate seven other people for this award. Here goes! #1) I HATE revealing things about myself on my blog. I tend to say little tidbits but nothing major so maybe that's why I took so long making this list.

HOT SAND.

#2) I'm insanely fair skinned by if I could lie on the beach all day with a book (and a cocktail), I would do it in an instant. Don't worry, I'll still be wearing SPF 45. Really.

A postcard from Malta

#3) On that note, I've wanted to go to Malta (and lie on the beach) since I was a senior in college and I learned about Caravaggio and how be painted and became one of the Knights of Malta.

A dress made of Skittle wrappers! WOW...

#4)I'm a candy-a-holic. I know candy is bad/will give you cavities but I would rather eat skittles than chips or any other snack. And unlike most candy-a-holics, I don't care for chocolate.

OY.

#5) This one is SUPER juicy about me. Wait for it...I hate valences. I think they are worthless and ridiculous looking. If you don't like the ugly window moldings, install new ones and if you want to block the sun, go for broke and actually get shades/curtains. Those sad frilly valences are worthless.

This is a beach in La Jolla. Gawgeous.

#6) This one is also juicy. As you may know I'm a relatively uptight East Coaster but upon some somewhat recent trips to California I'd LOVE to end up there. I always thought I'd love to end up in Connecticut (and I still could), but after spending some time in San Diego, I fell in love.

#7) I love preppiness. I love to dress in pink and green and I love preppy interiors too. This one by John Loecke is so perfect! The pinks the greens and the sunny yellows are perfection to me.
#8) I'm a collector. When I was little, I used to collect rocks. I had a mini collection by the side of the road and I even had a Rock Tumbler that was set up in the garage. Please don't stop reading this! Yes, it's true. Anyway, now I collect fun things like fabric, frames, demitasse cups, as my mom says, "old junk from antiques stores", minks, and antique books and buttons! You never know when you're going to need these things!

#9) I have a massive crush on Jim Carrey. I've always liked him because he makes me laugh in his movies (Liar Liar). And even when he is in serious movies (Truman Show), he's an amazing actor and SO CUTE. Don't judge me, I stand by my opinion.

Who looks so pretty in fur? Martha.

#10) Ah, the last one! A dear friend of mine reminded me of this a few weeks ago. When I was in 7th grade I got a "layered" haircut and a few boys made fun of it and called me Martha Stewart. I ended up crying but now if that happened I'd be more than flattered. Martha is an amazing role model and such an inspiration. Thanks so much Claire for getting me to reveal embarrassing things about myself! Though I am in love with interior design, I do have many sides to me as you have just learned. Although as this blog is centered around interior design, it is much of what I think about. I hope you all learned a lot today and forget about the whole "rock collection" thing. Yikes.

I'm tagging the following people. And if you've already done it don't worry, I think I'm the last person who hasn't done this yet.

Penny Rounds
Eclectic Interior Design
Developing Designs
Shoebox Decor

Alicia B.

Lilly Pulitzer Stationery!

I have literally been waiting for this moment for MONTHS. On top of having the cutest and funnest clothing on the planet, Lilly Pulitzer now has a stationery line! This line includes, photo albums, coasters, post-it type notes, address books, and stickers! STICKERS! Here are my faves. And when I say faves, I mean almost the entire website.

Did anybody else go to sticker trading parties when they were little? Well I think I might have one JUST so I can show these cute stickers off. So what if I'm 25?! 20 Sheets of stickers and labels for $14.

Lilly Pocket Pad with pencil $9. Who doesn't want a Lilly Pencil. I know I do.

Little books of adorable fun and bright colored cards that will ensure that you write thank-you notes this year for $15. 10 Cards and envelopes.

Preppy Party!!! 8 Invitations with a choice of the cute pink elephant or a pink cabana for $14.

Lilly knows that people need to keep lists and keep work separate from play! Lilly List Pads $15.

I'd love these for my next party at my new apartment (AHEM, COUGH, COUGH). 8 Pink and green coasters for my pink cocktail for $15.

These would be perfect for jotting down mini lists or reminders and brightening up the fridge. Stack of Circle Notes for $15.

I would have loved this rainy day activity book when I was younger...or yesterday. It'll keep you occupied and happy as well as a pink elephant can! Activity book $18.

These cute goodies will be available in select Lilly Pulitzer stores in March. Just in time for my birthday (in July)!!


Alicia B.