Between Naps on the Porch: Garden & Gun Asks Rachel Ashwell

Feb 25, 2012

Garden & Gun Asks Rachel Ashwell

I used to subscribe to Garden & Gun magazine. I need to renew my subscription because I really miss it. Fortunately, I'm still on their mailing list and from time to time I receive e-mails with links to some interesting articles.

February's issue of Garden & Gun featured a tour of Rachel Ashwell's Texas home and included an interview with the designer and founder of the brand we know as "Shabby Chic."

Photo of Rachel Ashwell's Texas home (from Garden & Gun online)

Have you ever visited one of her stores? Her style is beautifully romantic, nostalgic and feminine. You can read more about Rachel at her blog appropriately titled, Rachel's Blog.

Included in the recent e-mail I received from Garden & Gun was a fun Q & A with Rachel. As I read her answers, I found myself wondering how I'd answer those same questions.

So I decided to take the quiz. The questions were challenging at times because they made me really think about what I enjoy and value. I'm not the most introspective person so my answers kind of surprised me.

Below you'll find my answers to the 15 questions Garden and Gun asked Rachel. I'd love to hear yours too! I've included just the questions at the end of this post. I hope you'll copy and paste those into a comment and leave me your answers.

Okay...here goes:
1. Favorite Cocktail? Mint Julep
2. Favorite Getaway? Hiking the North Georgia Mountains or visiting Savannah (I know that's two...couldn't choose.) (Psst: You can see more of Savannah, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.)
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? My mother before she became sick.
4. Daydream of the moment? Traveling the back roads of Italy for weeks, ala Frances Mayes.
5. Your personality in one word? Curious.
6. Are you more garden or gun? Definitely garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Depends on my mood: James Taylor's Greatest Hits or at the other extreme, Pink.
8. What are you reading? Mastering the Nikon D7000 by Darrell Young and Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Not gonna grow up, but if I have to, I'd love to keep doing what I'm currently doing...blogging/sharing. Maybe there's even a book in here somewhere?
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Staying up late reading, then sleeping in.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Pulled-Pork Barbecue or Pinto Beans with either a corn hoe cake or cracklin' corn bread and a Vidalia onion. (I know...two answers again...couldn't decide.)
12. Most treasured possession? Photos/videos of my son
13. Favorite Southern name? Olivia (It's my grandmother's name and my middle name)
14. What talent would you most like to have? Speak several languages
15. What's your current state of mind? Grateful and hopeful

Now it's your turn! Copy and past the questions below into a comment...would love to read your answers! To make sure you don't lose your answers (in case Blogger hiccups) you may wish to copy and paste the questions into a word document, answer them and then copy and past the answers in your comment here at BNOTP. If you're a blogger, you may wish to create a post with the questions and answers for your readers and ask how they would answer. It's a great way to get to know your readers a bit better.

Here are the questions...can't wait to read your answers!

1. Favorite Cocktail?
2. Favorite Getaway?
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
4. Daydream of the moment?
5. Your personality in one word?
6. Are you more garden or gun?
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you?
8. What are you reading?
9. What do you want to do when you grow up?
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure?
11. Favorite Southern Food?
12. Most treasured possession?
13. Favorite Southern name?
14. What talent would you most like to have?
15. What's your current state of mind?

77 Comments:

At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Amanda said...: Oh I love Garden and Gun and love this post! Fun getting to know a little more about you, too. Think I'll post these this week, too.

I love the N GA mts, too! We got engaged at Amicaloloa (sp?) Falls!

Amanda
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Annesphamily said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Perfect Martini
2. Favorite Getaway: anyplace quiet
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? John the Baptist (after Christ for sure)
4. Daydream of the moment:? Money to help my kids achieve their dreams
5. Your personality in one word? Strong
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
8. What are you reading? Clara and Mr. Tiffany
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I like not growing up but I do wish to be more kind and forgiving
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Good chocolate
11. Favorite Southern Food? Cornbread
12. Most treasured possession? Earrings from my grandmothers cousin. They are from Austria
13. Favorite Southern name? Ivy, it was my hubby's great grandmothers name
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be a seamstress
15. What's your current state of mind? Content
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Oh, Amanda...what a beautiful place to become engaged! I think I'll plan a trip there this summer and take along my camera.
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Oh, love the name Ivy...that is definitely so Southern. :) Loved reading your answers and learning more about you, Anne.
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Michele M./ Finch Rest said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Cranberry juice and Sky Vodka - but nearly never drink cocktails

2. Favorite Getaway: Cruise with hubs anywhere, we go every autumn

3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? I would really really love to meet Jesus. I mean that in the best way, just to talk with Him and look Him in the eye and tell Him how awesome I think He is.

4. Daydream of the moment:? Taking my girls to Ireland.

5. Your personality in one word? Funny

6. Are you more garden or gun? Definitely garden.

7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Bruce Spring and the E Street Band's born to Run has gone with me on every road trip since 1975.

8. What are you reading? lots and lots and lots of BLOGS! (and the Accidental Tourist)

9. What do you want to do when you grow up? That should have been worded as "What is your Dream Job? Mine was to be an opera trained soloist singer.

10. What is your greatest extravagance? Really fine dining out way too often, and an amazing obsession to antique china purchasing.

11. Favorite Southern Food? Red Velvet Cake

12. Most treasured possession? My 7 foot grand piano and my tiny little grand piano jewelry box my father gave me when I was a little girl

13. Favorite Southern name? Suzette, because I am a Yank and didn't know there was a difference, but she's the only one I could think of, my southern lady tea sister friend.

14. What talent would you most like to have? Would love to be able to paint. Or be better with photography.

15. What's your current state of mind? Happily exhausted.

Fun one, Susan, thanks.
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , bammajan10 said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Strawberry daiquiri ...the slushy kind.
2. Favorite Getaway: Vegas, baby!
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? A good friend's mom,. she's an inspiration.
4. Daydream of the moment:? What we'll do when my son comes home.
5. Your personality in one word? Quiet. Haha (I know, it's a joke). I'm going with curious.
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Journey
8. What are you reading? The House of Broken Hearts.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I have to grow up? Pooh. Travel.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Books. Guilty Pleasure? Chocolate.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Banana pudding
12. Most treasured possession? A teeensy little bear my son made me. It's not even 1" tall.
13. Favorite Southern name? Cordelia. I could be a Cordelia, right?
14. What talent would you most like to have? Music.
15. What's your current state of mind? Befuddled
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Unknown said...: Here are the questions...can't wait to read your answers!

1. Favorite Cocktail: Ketel One Dirty Martini
2. Favorite Getaway: Playa del Carmen Mexico
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Mother Teresa
4. Daydream of the moment? Warm, sunny day on a caribbean beach.
5. Your personality in one word? Loving
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Impossible to name one! Here's three! Lyle Lovett, My Baby Don't Tolerate, Doobie Brothers Greatest HIts or Soundtrack To The Big Chill.
8. What are you reading? About to start The Hunger Games
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Philanthropist
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? A day at the spa including a massage and facial.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried pork chops, hoppin' john, greens and hoe cakes.
12. Most treasured possession? Can't name just one - tie between my wedding rings and photographs.
13. Favorite Southern name? Layla Grace
14. What talent would you most like to have? Pianist
15. What's your current state of mind? Grateful
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Love your answers, Michele! I'm so with you on the fine dining. lol Now I'm craving Red Velvet cake! Oh, to be able to play the piano!
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Jan, such fun answers! There's a city named Cordelia in Georgia. Wonder what Cordelia it's named after? LOL about your current state of mind...I think I stay that way!
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Oh, I second the Doobie Brother's Greatest Hits...we would be good road-tripping buddies. Layla Grace...so pretty!
At Saturday, February 25, 2012 , Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Irish Coffee in the winter; G&T in the summer.
2. Favorite Getaway: Cotswolds
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? I'd like to see my maternal grandmother again.
4. Daydream of the moment: To be able to relax.
5. Your personality in one word? Frenetic
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? I take audio books.
8. What are you reading? A stack of mysteries, I always read multiple books at once.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Just be.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? I'd love to be able to buy each of my kids a house. Guilty Pleasure? Chocolate.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried chicken.
12. Most treasured possession? My dad's purple heart, greeting cards from long deceased family members going back to the 70s, pictures of my family.
13. Favorite Southern name? Eulalie
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to belt out a tune.
15. What's your current state of mind? Fractured
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Sarah said...: Susan, I'd love to stay at Rachel's Round Top property someday. Wouldn't that be a treat! Fun exercise ~

1. Favorite Cocktail: good champagne w/ a splash of cassis and a twist ~ known as a Kir Royale
2. Favorite Getaway: Paris anytime of the year
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? My grandfathers who were both deceased before I was born.
4. Daydream of the moment:? Owning a 2nd home
5. Your personality in one word? Thoughtful
6. Are you more garden or gun? 100% Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Abba’s Momma Mia
8. What are you reading? THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Be an accomplished gardner
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Buying things for our home
11. Favorite Southern Food? Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread
12. Most treasured possession? My wedding rings
13. Favorite Southern name? Virginia
14. What talent would you most like to have? To play the piano
15. What's your current state of mind? Gratefulness
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Would love to visit the Cotswolds, Pattie. Hope the fractured becomes whole soon.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Paris sounds wonderful! Let's go! ;) Fun reading your answers and learning more about you, Sarah!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Andi's English Attic said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada (on the beach at Barbados)

2. Favorite Getaway: Cornwall

3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Alan Rickman

4. Daydream of the moment:? Having my work performed.

5. Your personality in one word? Nuts

6. Are you more garden or gun? . Garden. What would I do with a gun?

7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Tom Waits - Mule Variations

8. What are you reading? The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Wear purple with a red hat that doesn't match.

10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Chocolates from Hotel Chocolate

11. Favorite Southern Food? I don't have one. Sorry.

12. Most treasured possession? My photos

13. Favorite Southern name? Atticus. I call my husband this when he wears his waistcoat to work!

14. What talent would you most like to have? Samantha's nose from Bewitched

15. What's your current state of mind? Alive to possibilities
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Katie @ Wildwood Creek said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Wine.
2. Favorite Getaway: Anywhere I can hear the waves.
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jesus.
4. Daydream of the moment:? To see the first flowers of spring.
5. Your personality in one word? Contemplative.
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Fleetwood Mac.
8. What are you reading? One Thousand Gifts.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Create beauty through design, photography, gardening, etc.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Mani/Pedis. Guilty Pleasure? Chocolate covered pretzels.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Sweet potatoes.
12. Most treasured possession? My wedding ring.
13. Favorite Southern name? Samantha.
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be a good photographer.
15. What's your current state of mind? Thankful.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Gloria said...: LOVE this Susan! Saw it come up this a.m. in the email of your post today! If I have the gumption, I will do a post on this, plus send others back here to you (IF, I have the energy to do a post, that is.) Anyway, here goes...
1. Favorite Cocktail: Seagrams 7 and Coke
2. Favorite Getaway: Martha's Vineyard or NYC/Midtown
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Vivien Leigh
4. Daydream of the moment:? Doing a tablescape one day ;)
5. Your personality in one word? Difficult
6. Are you more garden or gun? GUN!
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
8. What are you reading? The Wedding
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Sadly, I still don't know...
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Cigarettes
11. Favorite Southern Food? Mac & Cheese
12. Most treasured possession? Two little Gien plates my son bought me when he went on a school trip to Canada when he was in middle school, he used his 'spending money' on me, instead of himself
13. Favorite Southern name? Scarlett
14. What talent would you most like to have? The talent of being a patient, calm person
15. What's your current state of mind? Paranoia
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , karen@somewhatquirky said...: Great idea!
. Favorite Cocktail: Wine.
2. Favorite Getaway: Long getaway: Wine tasting in Napa Short getaway would be wine tasting in northern Michigan
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Barbara Kingsolver
4. Daydream of the moment:? I dream of spring. It has been a mild winter but spring is on my mind. Spring means dogwood blooms, and hydrangeas, and walking my garden every morning.
5. Your personality in one word? Whole-hearted
6. Are you more garden or gun? GARDEN.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? really my "Outlander" playlist that my sister made for me, but if I didn't have that I would take Adele's 19 and 21.
8. What are you reading? Trying desperately to finish An Echo In The Bone by Diana Gabaldon so I can read Hunger Games and be ready for the movie. (I'm on page 534!!)
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I've had several careers. I'm trying to evolve into a self-employed person and I don't know the end of that story yet. We are trying not to go broke in the process.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? - Extravagance? Being funemployed. Buying good paint. Guilty pleasure? Ice cream. and cake. and cookies. and big plates of homemade pasta.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Bread pudding
12. Most treasured possession? I have too many things - they don't really matter. I treasure my husband, my kids, my mind and my talents
13. Favorite Southern name? I typed Olivia then Googled it and apparently it is not a southern name. From the extensive list I picked Eugenia - because I LOVED Eugenia Price's books when I read them many years ago.
14. What talent would you most like to have? I would like to be able to perform. I was always able to sing but could never perform. I've always felt like that in a past life I must have been a African American, country western singer. Actually, now I would just like my damaged vocal chords to be able to sing A and B above middle C again.- missing those notes kind of messes up my car singing flow. I also sing when I am sanding - does anyone else do that?
15. What's your current state of mind? I'm in a coffee drinkin, relaxin, readin and writin state of mind.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Gloria said...: Susan! I'm back... I DID it! Thank you for your inspiration, I did a post on this today and, of course, mentioned you/this was YOUR idea. I hope I get some good answers!
gv
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Julianne said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Pina Colada, but it has to have a slice of pineapple & cherry ;O)
2. Favorite Getaway: Hawaii ~ Pref. Maui, but any of the islands would do!
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jesus Christ
4. Daydream of the moment:? upcoming trip to Hawaii
5. Your personality in one word? Pensive
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? God Rocks
8. What are you reading? The Story of the World with my son
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? More travel
10. What is your greatest extravagance? travel Guilty Pleasure? Any dessert
11. Favorite Southern Food? Pecan Pie.
12. Most treasured possession? Artwork by my son and husband
13. Favorite Southern name? Not sure but it sounds southern....Gracie
14. What talent would you most like to have? Songwriting
15. What's your current state of mind? Blah....lying in bed while sick! :0(

That was fun...Thanks for the interactive post!!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Linda said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: A well-chilled and frothy Singapore Sling in a glorious stemmed glass, with an extra long skewer of orange slices, fresh pineapple and Bing cherries. Okay, now I'm thirsty!
2. Favorite Getaway: Tuscany. I was there once and long to return to spend a couple weeks touring the back roads and ancient villages. Or, Nantucket - I have never been, but long to see the splendour of the roses climbing up the cottages and to hear the ocean lapping against the shoreline...Sigh.
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Oprah, Gail, Hilary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama. I would love to lunch with those ladies! No serious talk, just fun girl stuff.
4. Daydream of the moment? To be 100% healthy (recovering from breast cancer treatments and am doing well)
5. Your personality in one word? Giving (my husband's word, not mine). At first, he said 'Beautiful', but then I told him to get serious! Lol
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden, Oh Yeah! :-) Garden, Garden, Garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? We share James Taylor (looove his song 'Mexico' often have it on replay) and Pink in common!!! My niece is amazed that her 50-something aunt listens to Pink! Haha Adelle is in my cd player in my car at the moment. Loooove her voice and the beat of her songs! Awesome voice. Really like Lee DeWyze and James Blunt, too. I'd just take 'em all for a lonnng road trip! :-)
8. What are you reading? A stack of magazines: Victoria, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, plus... (I could spend an inheritance on mags!) and blogs!!!
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Publish a beautiful Christmas book that everyone would want on their coffee table!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? My husband gave me a choice for Christmas: a ring or chandelier - I chose the latter! Guilty Pleasure? Hmmm, there are so many! Great coffee and really delicious New York style cheesecake (a 'light' cheesecake, not too rich, the kind you can eat lots and lots of with raspberry coulis on the side...)
11. Favorite Southern Food? Chicken. Chicken. Chicken.
12. Most treasured possession? My Victoria magazines! Lol I have been asked before, "If your house were burning, what would you take?" That has always been my answer, assuming my cat was already out of the house!
13. Favorite Southern name? Rain - I also like Alinda, the southern version of my own name! Is that corny?! I admit, I had to look up Southern names to see what they were, and these are my choices. My all-time favourite names in the world are Victoria, my sweet 8-year old grandniece's name; and Ashley Rose, the name of my 20-something gorgeous niece. I think I may have some influence there...:-)
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to speak French and Italian. My best friend is a French teacher and it's lovely to be able to communicate with people when you travel. Or, to be able to sew really well anything I saw in a magazine that I'd like to re-create for my home. Or, to paint stunning landscapes...Gosh, this a hard question.
15. What's your current state of mind? Anxious. I have an appointment with my oncologist coming up, and I just want to feel 'free' again, to have that 'bliss' in life restored and just to be me...I can have that in quiet moments in my garden, but spring is a long way off here...
This was so much fun! Thank you Susan. I really enjoy your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you and your readers a little better today!!! XO
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , aurora M. said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Pimms
2. Favorite Getaway: London
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? JK Rowling
4. Daydream of the moment:? Travel and summer breezes in a Hammock
5. Your personality in one word? Fierce
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Queens greatest hits
8. What are you reading? The Hunger Games
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? A writer
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? A Bath...always a Bath
11. Favorite Southern Food? Greens (when done right)
12. Most treasured possession? A signed book
13. Favorite Southern name? Scarlet
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to sing
15. What's your current state of mind? worn out
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Tracy F. said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Mojito
2. Favorite Getaway: Destin
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?: Jimmy Buffett
4. Daydream of the moment?: To be a professional scrapbooker
5. Your personality in one word?: Hopeful
6. Are you more garden or gun?: Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you?: Boats, Beaches, Bars and Ballads, Jimmy Buffett
8. What are you reading?: 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life”
9. What do you want to do when you grow up?: Be a grandmother
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? : Shopping like the bill will never come!
11. Favorite Southern Food?: BBQ on a cornbread pancake
12. Most treasured possession?: My photo albums
13. Favorite Southern name? : Caroline (my daughter’s and great-grandmother’s name)
14. What talent would you most like to have?: To be artistic---especially to be able to paint watercolors
15. What's your current state of mind?: Hope springs eternal
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Raggedy Kingdom said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Whiskey Sour
2. Favorite Getaway: New York City
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Ruppurt Murdock
4. Daydream of the moment:? Get a bigger house
5. Your personality in one word? Enthusiastic
6. Are you more garden or gun? .garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Lacy J Dalton
8. What are you reading? Little Men
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Own a dollhouse miniature museum
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Spending money on expensive miniatures
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried Chicken
12. Most treasured possession? My miniatures
13. Favorite Southern name? Don't have one
14. What talent would you most like to have?
15. What's your current state of mind? Optimistic
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , My Cherie Amour said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Mint Mojito
2. Favorite Getaway: anywhere as long as a beach is involved
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cambridge

4. Daydream of the moment:? summertime
5. Your personality in one word? careful
6. Are you more garden or gun? gun .
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? If I am alone on the roatrip, it would be Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hits, if my family is along it would be Adele 21.
8. What are you reading? nothing currently, waiting on the next Mary kay Andrews book.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? work in a little boutique of some sort where I can wear cute and comfy clothes or dress to the nines of so desired and chat with customers as they come and go.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? eating out 1-2 times per week
11. Favorite Southern Food? boiled peanuts and sweet tea
12. Most treasured possession? my family
13. Favorite Southern name? Savannah
14. What talent would you most like to have? the abilitly to throw anything together, whether it be food, flowers, furniture in a room, or clothing, and have it look wonderful. I know people like this and I would love to have that talent.
15. What's your current state of mind? optimism
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Glenda said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Margarita
2. Favorite Getaway: Brevard, NC
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? the late Corrie Ten Boom
4. Daydream of the moment:? Building a new home
5. Your personality in one word? Reserved, except with people I know well
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden - although my favorite gift as a child was a BB gun.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Hadyn Cello Concerto in D major
8. What are you reading? Maeve Binchy's Heart and Soul
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Write for pleasure
10. What is your greatest extravagance? vacations Guilty Pleasure? reading late into the night
11. Favorite Southern Food? Crockpot pinto beans and cornbread
12. Most treasured possession? My memory
13. Favorite Southern name? Camille
14. What talent would you most like to have? Wordsmith
15. What's your current state of mind? Happy
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Dawn@MakingHome said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail:
Lemon Drop Martini

2. Favorite Getaway:
Dream : anywhere tropical
Realistic : My trailer in Cleremont

3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
Ellen DeGeneres , I would so love to hang out with her !

4. Daydream of the moment:?
Summer at the river. Sooo over winter !

5. Your personality in one word?
Quirky

6. Are you more garden or gun? .
Definatly garden

7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you?
Adele 21

8. What are you reading?
Explosive 18 by Janet Enanovich

9. What do you want to do when you grow up?
Travel the country with my husband in our RV, that's my goal.

10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure?
Chia Latte and sugar cookie from the Coffee House - Yum

11. Favorite Southern Food?
I'll have to answer that one whenwe get back from New Orleans...

12. Most treasured possession?
Photos of my children when they were small. The memories...
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13. Favorite Southern name?
Scarlett, of course !

14. What talent would you most like to have?
To sing !

15. What's your current state of mind
Impatient... sad but true.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: I love the name Scarlet! Would love to know what book and who signed?
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Oh, I love your desired talent! lol I want that talent, too. First thing I'd do with it is make my house instantly clean! :) Love your current state of mind!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Love the name, Samantha. Ummm, sweet potatoes...love them. Katie, fun reading your answers!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Gloria...you're the first one to answer, Gun! I'm hope you're with me if I'm ever lost in the woods. I so want to see Martha's Vineyard after reading about it all these years. That is so sweet about your son!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Fun!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Marlis said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Martini
2. Favorite Getaway: Santa Fe, NM
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jackie Kennedy
4. Daydream of the moment: A place in Santa Fe with stables
5. Your personality in one word: creative
6. Are you more garden or gun? garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Unplugged by Eric Clapton
8. What are you reading? The Vaulted Eagle by Razor Dent
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? raise horses
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? the high powered engine in my vehicle
11. Favorite Southern Food? a pulled pork sandwich with white sauce from Gibson's in Huntsville, AL
12. Most treasured possession? A tea set belonging to my maternal great grandmother that has survived a couple of wars.
13. Favorite Southern name? Savannah
14. What talent would you most like to have? the ability to carry a note
15. What's your current state of mind? prayerful
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Hope those vocal cords heal soon...saying a prayer now. I haven't tried singing while sanding but I sing when I'm cleaning. Do you get a song stuck in your head? I had Amazing Grace stuck in mine all day yesterday. What? Olivia isn't southern? I guessed it must be since my Grandmother (from south Georgia) was named that. Let's make it southern starting now. ;)
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: I remember seeing a beautiful statue/monument of a little girl in Bonaventure Cemetery when I visited Savannah and she was named Gracie...so sounds southern to me. :) Hope you feel better, Julianne!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Cece said...: I did not read anyone's answers, including yours, to have have a clear mind when answering !

1. Favorite Cocktail: Don't drink !
2. Favorite Getaway: Anywhere where there are mountains
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? My G G Grandmothers on both sides, who came to the US from Ireland. They didn't know each other, and came from different counties.
4. Daydream of the moment:? My kitchen-would love to update
5. Your personality in one word? fun-loving
6. Are you more garden or gun? garden.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? any Beach Boy album
8. What are you reading? Regis Philbin's new book. My mom gave it to me for Christmas
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Be as comfy in my own skin as humanly possible.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? I am a very low maintence girl, so a shopping spree would be great !! Guilty Pleasure? Hot fudge sundae
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried chicken, and the works.
12. Most treasured possession? wow-a toughie- My husband of 45 years
13. Favorite Southern name? Sarah Lee
14. What talent would you most like to have? to be able to play any musical instrument, but mostly piano.
15. What's your current state of mind? I am finished with chemo, and half way through w/ radiation. Then I go on a pill for 5 years. So my current state of mind is "minding my health"
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Linda, Oh, I wish could sew like that, too! Ashley Rose...such a romantic name. Would love to go to Tuscany and Nantucket...you have me dreaming now. I hope your anxiousness is replaced with total bliss soon! Your garden is calling...spring is almost here. :)
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Tracy...you and I would be good road-tripping buds...I almost listed Jimmy Buffett, too. We used to always listen to his songs on the way to the beach each summer.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Fun list! I'm am officially craving fried chicken now! :)
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Okay, you and Gloria are my protectors...only ladies so far who have answered guns. I'm sticking with y'all if I'm on a deserted island...or in Atlanta at night. ;) Loved reading your answers!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Dorinda said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: whiskey sour
2. Favorite Getaway: Key West, Florida
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? I would have loved to have met Princess Diana.
4. Daydream of the moment: I am planning two important family events -- one daughter's college grad party and my other daughter's bridal shower/wedding...constant daydreaming about both of these events!
5. Your personality in one word bubbly
6. Are you more garden or gun garden all the way !
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you Anything Keith Urban
8. What are you reading The Help
9. What do you want to do when you grow up I'm so enjoying being a stay-at-home nana that is young in spirit and heart, so I'm not "growing up" anymore!!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Probably pedicures and my John Medeiros jewelry
11. Favorite Southern Food Pulled pork sandwich
12. Most treasured possession My family
13. Favorite Southern name Brooke
14. What talent would you most like to have Growing money trees in my backyard
15. What's your current state of mind happy
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Cece, lots of prayers for you my friend. I'm with you on the mountains...I dream of moving there one day.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Dawn, New Orleans is a "different" kind of Southern. The foods you eat there will be different from the old faves in Georgia. I love the food in New Orleans, though!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Envoy-ette said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Fuzzy Navel
2. Favorite Getaway: Calaway Gardens, GA or Colorado
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? James Madison
4. Daydream of the moment:? Great health and being able to hike anywhere again.
5. Your personality in one word? Intense
6. Are you more garden or gun? Equally Both.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? David Cook
8. What are you reading? Flawed Giant
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Be a better housekeeper!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? China dishes Guilty Pleasure? Crunch & Munch washed down with cherry pepsi.
11. Favorite Southern Food? red beans & rice
12. Most treasured possession? a small ceramic bird from Taromina,Sicily.
13. Favorite Southern name? William
14. What talent would you most like to have? Speak several languages

15. What's your current state of mind?
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Tombstone Livestock said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Mojito
2. Favorite Getaway: Home
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Some of my ancestors
4. Daydream of the moment:? Win the lottery, oops have to buy a ticket or someone coming to clean my house for me
5. Your personality in one word? Adaptable
6. Are you more garden or gun? . Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? George Strait or Alan Jackson or Beach Boys
8. What are you reading? Blog called BNOTP, lol
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? 7 decades and haven't decided yet
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Kubota RTV
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried Chicken
12. Most treasured possession? Family
13. Favorite Southern name? ???? I'm from California, lol
14. What talent would you most like to have? Be able to play musical instrument
15. What's your current state of mind? Content
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , karen@somewhatquirky said...: Actually, I realized I was looking at a list of A-L and Olivia was of course on the M-A list. Silly me. Yes I get songs in my head - always, always, always - and a song in my heart. My dad was/is always singing out loud - sometimes he even directs the music! I did a post on this today as well. Thanks for the inspiration. I know all of my 20 followers love it that I talk about you incessantly!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Anonymous said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Rosé champagne (I’m not much of a cocktail drinker.)
2. Favorite Getaway: Savannah, GA (I grew up an hour south of there) or Paris
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Morgan Freeman
4. Daydream of the moment? To spend Christmas in an ancient European city
5. Your personality in one word? focused
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden, definitely
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Mozart
8. What are you reading? The End of Illness by David B. Agus. I just finished The Age of Comfort: When Paris Discovered Casual and the Modern Home Began. I absolutely loved it!
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I’m not sure; something that combines my career in education with my interest in the lost art of conversation, gracious manners, and dining at a beautiful table
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Anything Hermes and pearls
11. Favorite Southern Food? Cheese grit casserole from Mrs. Wilkes’ Boarding House recipe book (Savannah)
12. Most treasured possession? a Japanese tea cup from my grandmother
13. Favorite Southern name? anything with flowers (Rose, Lily, Violet, etc.)
14. What talent would you most like to have? Play the piano or violin
15. What's your current state of mind? Grateful for Sundays
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Julianne said...: Linda, you are in my prayers. I pray for happy results from the Oncologist, peace of mind, lots of love and plenty of laughter for healing! :O)
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Madelyn said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: not much of a cocktail drinker, but a beautiful pink lemonade daiquiri made with vodka---might just do the trick
2. Favorite Getaway: The Cotswalds or Charleston, SC (Mt Pleasant-to be exact)
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Margaret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan (in their prime)--
4. Daydream of the moment:?To have a home in Charleston and an apartment in Florida (crazy, I know)
5. Your personality in one word? Off the wall

6. Are you more garden or gun? Mainly garden, but a little bit of gun thrown in just to have a little explosion now and then
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Okay, anything Mozart or Vivaldi's Four Seasons (told you I was off the wall)
8. What are you reading?
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Refine my painting and actually sell something for more than $25.00
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Taking art classes
11. Favorite Southern Food? Steaming Chicken & Dumplings (and not the doughey balls -- fresh homemade with chicken fat dumplings (noodles) with NO chicken dumped in them but on the side sliced thin and cold so there is mixture of hot and cold all at one time
12. Most treasured possession? My granddaughters and my children but also, My sapphire and diamond ring from my late husband and my engagement ring from my new husband (that's more than one, too.)
13. Favorite Southern name? Katy MacKenzie (my daughter's name) & Jonathan William Henry (my son's name---all boys should have three names, right?)
14. What talent would you most like to have? to paint better and better and better
15. What's your current state of mind? Too much is going on right now to give it a name.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Debbie O said...: Susan, You can see my answers (including one I think you will like) at http://whereititches.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenging-questions.html. Enjoyed this!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Frozen Margarita
2. Favorite Getaway: A 5 star hotel with a gorgeous view
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Thomas Jefferson
4. Daydream of the moment:? To finish my projects!
5. Your personality in one word? Loyal
6. Are you more garden or gun? .Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Josh Groban
8. What are you reading? Believe it or not, my Nikon D7000 manual!
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Event Planner
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Spending money on my home
11. Favorite Southern Food? Grits
12. Most treasured possession? My family
13. Favorite Southern name? Agatha
14. What talent would you most like to have? Sing like Celine!
15. What's your current state of mind? Happy
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , oldporscheracer said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Ramos Fizz

2. Favorite Getaway: Bora Bora (in French Polynesia)

3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? My great-grandparents

4. Daydream of the moment:? Win the lottery

5. Your personality in one word? Goofy

6. Are you more garden or gun? Gun

7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? The Chieftains "Water From The Well"

8. What are you reading? Don't read books...do all my reading on the web

9. What do you want to do when you grow up? An archaeologist

10. What is your greatest extravagance? Diamonds Guilty Pleasure? Tiramisu

11. Favorite Southern Food? Chicken-fried Steak

12. Most treasured possession? Not really a possession, but I treasure my husband and marriage (41+ years)

13. Favorite Southern name? Beau

14. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to sing

15. What's your current state of mind? Contented
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Heaven's Walk said...: What a fun post, Susan! I'm sure that this got all of us thinking about who we really are deep inside. :) Here ya go!

1. Favorite Cocktail: Amaretto Sour (like lemonade with a kick!)
2. Favorite Getaway: Sanibel Island, Florida
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Christ. But since I'm going to meet him someday face to face anyway, my second choice would be Dr. Charles Stanley
4. Daydream of the moment? To escape the snow and cold of winter and spend it in a little beachfront bungalow on Sanibel Island (I'm easily satisfied)
5. Your personality in one word? Caring
6. Are you more garden or gun? 100% Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Iona or Enya (I'd settle for either)
8. What are you reading? "One Thousand Gifts" and "My Mother Has Alzheimer's" (Yes, I'm reading two books at once...)
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Be happy and fulfilled that I'm being the woman Christ called me to be
10. What is your greatest extravagance? A original French vintage candelabra purchased on eBay (the one in my blog header). Guilty Pleasure? Lays Potato Chips & Dean's French Onion Dip
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried chicken (but it's never on my diet plan for some reason)
12. Most treasured possession? My time
13. Favorite Southern name? Maizie Grace
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to dance like a ballerina
15. What's your current state of mind? Contemplative

xoxo laurie
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Alma said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail: Margarita
2. Favorite Getaway: Europe
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jesus
4. Daydream of the moment:? having a second home in Colombia
5. Your personality in one word? Nurturing
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Angel's Awake
8. What are you reading? A book about finances Yuck!!
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? An actress
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Fashion, eating the last of a good dessert in the house without sharing
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried chicken
12. Most treasured possession? My family and pets
13. Favorite Southern name? Mine (I've learned there are many Alma's in Alabama)
14. What talent would you most like to have? Singing better
15. What's your current state of mind? Worried
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Unknown said...: Oh Anne love Nitty Gritty. Saw them recently in NC. TERRIFIC.
carol c
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Lava Flow in Maui
2. Favorite Getaway? Ireland( we've only been once)
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jesus
4. Daydream of the moment? Adding wood floors to my home
5. Your personality in one word? Loving
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Neil Diamond
8. What are you reading? The Welcome Home Garden Club (I won on Foodie Friday!!)
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I'm like Peter Pan...I never want to grow up!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Bubble bath(I'm pretty simple!)
11. Favorite Southern Food? Chicken & dumplings
12. Most treasured possession? Family
13. Favorite Southern name? Can't think of one!!
14. What talent would you most like to have? Playing the piano or guitar
15. What's your current state of mind? Wondering
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , FABBY'S LIVING said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Manhattan
2. Favorite Getaway? To Italy
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Dalai Lama
4. Daydream of the moment? To be in NYC.
5. Your personality in one word? Happy mostly
6. Are you more garden or gun? garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Electronic Tango
8. What are you reading?
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? To go visit China
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? To buy dishes and antique furniture!
11. Favorite Southern Food? BBQ Ribs and corn on a cubb.
12. Most treasured possession? My hubby of just 37 years and my girls and grandgirls.
13. Favorite Southern name? I'm a NYorker, but I love Caroline.
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be a singer
15. What's your current state of mind? Somewhat sad.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Diane said...: Oh, Susan! This was so much fun and I was, actually, surprised at some of my own answers!

1. Favorite Cocktail? Peach Martini
2. Favorite Getaway? Any large city – love the art and architecture!
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jeffrey Eugenides (Middlesex, Virgin Suicides, The Marriage Plot). I would be very interested to discuss his books.
4. Daydream of the moment? To take my grandchildren to Italy.
5. Your personality in one word? I am a Gemini – I have two personalities. Just ask my husband!
6. Are you more garden or gun? Really, neither, but I love the magazine!
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Ray Charles’ “Ultimate Hits Collection”.
8. What are you reading? Silk by Alessandro Baricco
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be Audrey Hepburn!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Sorry, two – travel and tableware! Guilty Pleasure? Staying in my pajamas all morning, occasionally!
11. Favorite Southern Food? Pecan Pie
12. Most treasured possession? I have many, but the one that I would hate to lose the most is my grandmother’s pearl and amethyst brooch. My two granddaughters were born in June and February and their mother wore it in her wedding. How do I choose who will inherit? Such a dilemma!!
13. Favorite Southern name? It has to be two names – Mary Beth, Sally Ann, etc. You southern women know what I mean!
14. What talent would you most like to have? I would love to be able to paint – beautifully!
15. What's your current state of mind? Introspective.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , gena said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Strawberry Diaquiri
2. Favorite Getaway? Anywhere in our little motorhome - LOVE Lancaster, PA
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? hmmmmmmm..... is it corny to say Mary Magdelene ?
4. Daydream of the moment? My son to be healthy and able to walk again... corny again, but true.
5. Your personality in one word? homebody
6. Are you more garden or gun? GARDEN
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Carol King - Tapestry
8. What are you reading? I'm having fun with a Cozy Mysteries right now!
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? be a mommy
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? yarn!
11. Favorite Southern Food? Paula Deene's Not your mama's banana puddin'
12. Most treasured possession? photos of the boys
13. Favorite Southern name? Elizabeth is my favorite name - is it Southern? (asks the girl from Jersey!)
14. What talent would you most like to have? magic... like in Harry Potter!
15. What's your current state of mind? Trying to be content.. it's a process...
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Bonnie said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Very cold glass of champagne
2. Favorite Getaway? The beach or I will take Paris anyday!
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Would love to meet four or five bloggers (Susan, you are one of them) Always have wanted several hours with Martha Stewart.
4. Daydream of the moment? Finished kitchen and master bath remodel.
5. Your personality in one word? friendly
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden for sure.
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Beach Boys (something peppy)
8. What are you reading? Mostly blogs…Hidden in Paris -ordered
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Travel
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Anything chocolate
11. Favorite Southern Food? Fried okra
12. Most treasured possession? My Bible
13. Favorite Southern name? Don’t really have one-I named our daughter Amy.
14. What talent would you most like to have? writing
15. What's your current state of mind? Happy and blessed
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Pat said...: Thanks, Susan, that was fun! I did it as a post today. I so enjoy your blog always!
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Susan said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Strawberry Daiquiri
2. Favorite Getaway? A cruise or hiking in the mountains
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Dolly Parton
4. Daydream of the moment? Decorating projects for my home
5. Your personality in one word? Fun
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden, definitely
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Beach Boys Endless Summer plus God Only Knows
8. What are you reading? Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Travel and play
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Collecting Dishes and Books...Decorating and Cooking
11. Favorite Southern Food? I'm from Alabama, I LOVE it ALL!!!
12. Most treasured possession? Family photos
13. Favorite Southern name? I like just about any of them, but Martha is my favorite
14. What talent would you most like to have? Play the piano by ear.
15. What's your current state of mind? Blessed and Content

Susan
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Irene said...: I live in Brenham, Texas, which is about a 30 minute drive to Rachel's place. In fact, before the previous owner moved out, they had an estate sale there. We are owners of Lingering Treasures Antiques, and we bought many wonderful things there. Love what she's done with the place.
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Unknown said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Sangria
2. Favorite Getaway? Beaches in the Florida Panhandle
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Ellen, she’s triumphed over so many issues in her life and she’s a role model for many women.
4. Daydream of the moment? Clean house, kids in bed…reading!!!
5. Your personality in one word? Busy
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden all the way!
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Jerry Sinfeld
8. What are you reading? Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel and Understanding Exposure
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Own my own photography business and stay at home with my OWN kids! (I teach 1st grade currently)
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Wine!
11. Favorite Southern Food? Chicken and Waffles
12. Most treasured possession? My wedding ring. It represents the love I have for my husband and the love we share for our two girls.
13. Favorite Southern name? Jane (my mom and my oldest daughter’s middle names)
14. What talent would you most like to have? Artistic creativity
15. What's your current state of mind? Joyful
At Sunday, February 26, 2012 , Tess said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Mimosas (though I am not much of a drinker)
2. Favorite Getaway? My own home (when I don't have to work-I work from home)
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Queen Elizabeth I
4. Daydream of the moment? Making improvements in our house
5. Your personality in one word? Capable
6. Are you more garden or gun? DEFINITELY garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Loreena McKennitt The Mask and the Mirror
8. What are you reading? John LeCarre TINKER,TAILOR,SOLDIER,SPY
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? More patient
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? CHOCOLATE!!!
11. Favorite Southern Food? Coconut Cake
12. Most treasured possession? My mother's teacup collection
13. Favorite Southern name? I'm a northerner so I don't know what are considered "southern" names, but my favorite name is Grace. Is that southern?
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be multilingual
15. What's your current state of mind? Frustrated (lots going on)
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , Anonymous said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail:Margarita
2. Favorite Getaway: The beach....any beach.
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa
4. Daydream of the moment:? It's selfish but to have enough money to remodel my house the way I want it to be.(a LOT of money)
5. Your personality in one word? Cooperative
6. Are you more garden or gun? .Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Bonnie Raitt
8. What are you reading? I read voraciously on my Kindle. So many choices.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Be grown up.
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? Almost NEVER extravagant but See's Candy.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Eggs Hussard from Brennan's
12. Most treasured possession? My home...safe, comfortable and cozy.
13. Favorite Southern name? Daphne
14. What talent would you most like to have? Artistic
15. What's your current state of mind? Wistful
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , Barbara said...: Well Susan it has been a while, but I am coming back and also have boards on Pinterest. Hope you will drop in I will be posting pictures of Easter Wreaths......aa soon as I remember how to do all this again.
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , {oc cottage} said...: oh dang! i think my sister's sub. already ended! i buy magazine subs for all at Christmas since it's the gift that keeps on giving...i try to find ones that reflect their personalities...Garden & Gun, which i had never heard of before, was just perfect for my sister...{this year it's Cooking Light...shhhhhh...don't tell her i told you that! ;} thx for the heads up...i will have to hunt this issue down!!

m ^..^
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , christy said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? Seabreeze
2. Favorite Getaway? Hawaii
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Princess Diana
4. Daydream of the moment? To be headed away alone
5. Your personality in one word? Fun
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Coldplay
8. What are you reading? College SAT books
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? A doctor
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? weekly hair and nail appts, guilty pleasure gummy bears
11. Favorite Southern Food? Gumbo!
12. Most treasured possession? my family
13. Favorite Southern name? magnolia
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be a good singer
15. What's your current state of mind? Preoccupied
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , Brenda said...: What a fun thing to do....
Here we go:
1. Favorite Cocktail: Alabama Slammer
2. Favorite Getaway: Quiet beach…anywhere.
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Jesus…but then again, I am going to meet him eventually. Living? The only one that comes to mind is Ellen DeGeneres – I love her sense of humor
4. Daydream of the moment? To be financially set for the rest of my life
5. Your personality in one word? Goofy
6. Are you more garden or gun? Gun (I was in the Army for 4 yrs)
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? I can’t choose just one…I’d have to do a compilation of all my favorite songs
8. What are you reading? The Help by Kathryn Stockett; But Seriously by Ellen DeGeneres; Abraham Lincoln Zombie Slayer by Seth Grahame-Smith; Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare; and The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (I’m ALWAYS reading multiple books)
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? Interior Designer.. that has always been a dream job of mine
10. What is your greatest extravagance? My passion for Longaberger baskets & pottery (Thank the Good Lord I’m a Consultant!) Guilty Pleasure? A new purse, at least once a month. I have a problem with purses…a serious problem. Of course, if you ask my husband, he’d say I have a serious problem with baskets.
11. Favorite Southern Food? Country ham & biscuits
12. Most treasured possession? The opal ring that belonged to my Nana that she gave to me when I graduated from college; my Nana’s anniversary band that my Pop gave to me after she passed; & the gold cross necklace that belonged to my Dad, which he gave to me right before he passed.
13. Favorite Southern name? Opal (I have named my current car “Opal”)
14. What talent would you most like to have? To be artistically talented (painting, photography, musically – nope, I’m not asking for much – I blame it on being left-handed, the creative side of me is SCREAMING to be let out)
15. What's your current state of mind? Disquieted
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , Marigene said...: Fun way to get to know everyone a little more...

1. Favorite Cocktail? Amarula mixed with a little half and half.
2. Favorite Getaway? A quiet corner to read uninterrupted.
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? My parents for one last lunch with them. (they have both died)
4. Daydream of the moment? Going to the Cotswolds.
5. Your personality in one word? Strong
6. Are you more garden or gun? Garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what the one album you'd take with you? Eagles The Complete Greatest Hits
8. What are you reading? The House At Riverton; author-Kate Morton
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? A chef, I am already a cook!
10. What is your greatest extravagance? Sitting at the computer...Guilty pleasure, buying more dishes...
11. Favorite Southern food? There is nothing Southern about me...grits with lots of butter, salt/pepper.
12. Most treasured possession? Other than photos of my family I would have to say my kitchen knives.
13. Favorite Southern name? Jesse
14. What talent would you most like to have? To take great photographs.
15. What is your current state of mind? Thankful
At Monday, February 27, 2012 , Liz said...: 1. Favorite cocktail: none; I don’t like alcoholic beverages…
2. Favorite getaway: staying at Menorca (little island in the Mediterranean Sea) or driving the backroads of the US
3. Who do I want to meet: no one in particular
4. Daydream: I’m not in a daydreaming mood at the moment; I lost my cat several days ago
5. Personality: curious (stole that one from you, but I think it describes me very well)
6. Garden
7. Album I’ll take with me: Hank Williams Greatest Hits
8. Reading at the moment: Rotten by Mo Hayder and Nachttrein naar Mandalay by Cees Nooteboom
9. Doing when I grew up: writing
10. Guilty pleasure: eating lots of chocolate when my kids don’t see it
11. Favorite southern food: I’m from the Netherlands (Europe) but I love jambalaya. Is that also southern food?
12. Most treasured possession: my books
13. Favorite southern name: I don’t know which names are southern
14. Favorite talent: surfing
15. Current state of mind: very, very sad and heartbroken for I lost my cat, who was my dearest friend
At Tuesday, February 28, 2012 , Ann S said...: 1. Favorite Cocktail? frozen margarita; no salt; frozen strawberry margarita, even better!
2. Favorite Getaway? Costa Rica in a private place, no all inclusives for me
3. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? my mom (she was truly bi-polar; not sure what Susan means as before her mom became mentally ill)but since my mom passed I learned how much ilove(d) her despite her illness and I miss her every single day.
4. Daydream of the moment? grandchildren
5. Your personality in one word? flexible?
6. Are you more garden or gun? garden
7. If you were road-tripping, what's the one album you'd take with you? Imagine, John Lennon
8. What are you reading? nothing now; my nook broke; favorite author; Jodi Picoult;My Sister's Keeper especially.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up? be free
10.What is your greatest extravagance? Guilty Pleasure? staying home all weekend, staying in my PJs and doing whatever I feel like, take a nap,read or do nothing at all.
11. Favorite Southern Food? southern fried chicken? (i'm a New Yorker)
12. Most treasured possession? memorabilia and photos of my parents and other family especially those who have passed;gifts from my kids especially the home made ones from when they were young.
13. Favorite Southern name? Annabelle? not sure what a southern name is
14. What talent would you most like to have? artistic
15. What's your current state of mind? cautiously optimistic
At Wednesday, February 29, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Ann, I'm so with you on the staying home in the pjs. My fave thing to do, too. Love the name Annabelle!
At Wednesday, February 29, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Liz, I'm so sorry about your kitty. I'm dreading the day Max passes. I will be totally brokenhearted. My heart goes out to you. Saying a prayer right now that you find comfort somehow. HUGE HUG sent your way friend.
At Saturday, March 17, 2012 , Allison Shops said...: A friend of mine emailed me a link to this post since we both love Shabby Chic. My oldest daughter went to work for Rachel and opened the Corte Madera (North Bay) store until it closed (during the bankruptcy deal), then went to the Fillmore St store (in San Francisco) and closed it as well. Rachel should have come to Corte Madera - she could have marked meeting Robert Redford off her list. He opened a Sundance store literally next door and Mr. Redford was there often.
At Saturday, March 17, 2012 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: So sad those stores had to close. Glad she still has some open, though. That is so cool that RR opened a store next door!

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