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!