Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2010

Award Time... The REAL Deal This Time


Ok, kids. Since no one actually took an award a few days ago, I am more than happy to present them. The rules are to please link back to the person that gave you the award (hello, that's me!). And, to pass along the award to your 10 favorite blogs that inspire you daily.
Thank you to the Scientific Housewife for these gracious awards. Please take a moment and visit her lovely blog, as she is curing cancer by day and a glamorous housewife by night. That is a WOW.
The "Happy 101" award is quite special since it's for those that make you happy with kind words, sweet thoughts and good times. It is so sweet. Well, I thought so.
I had to put a small twist on your awards, since you gals are so darn talented. Many of you already have one of these awards (I took a little look around), so please choose the award that you haven't already received. And, thank you for all the inspiration!!!
Drum roll please ....
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Now, please go ahead and take your award. If you would not mind, please leave me a comment so I know you have received it (even if you don't participate in awards). Thank you for inspiring me and supporting my little blog on your blogroll.
I know I've forgotten someone. So, if it is you I am deeply sorry. Frankly, there are more than 20 peeps that inspire me daily. But, this is all for fun right? Right.
xo,
Christina
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Saturday, January 2, 2010

It's Award Time, Darlings




Well, a great start to a new year. The Scientific Housewife has bestowed upon me two amazing awards to kick the new year off right. And, this is quite an honor from a gal that is a scientist trying to cure cancer by day and an entertaining glamorous blogging momma by night. I am humbled by you and thank you!!
I adore receiving an award, but I must admit that I get a bit queasy about picking my top 10. I put off posting an award as long as humanly possible because my inner most soul hates to exclude anyone. It must be a backlash of my awkward tween years and feeling like the last one picked. I want to give everyone that visits my blog an award since we cross the world, overlooking races, color, religion, politics, age, and such; and come together in blogland as one united community. So, if you are reading this, please go ahead and receive your award personally from me. It is my pleasure and I am honored you stopped by. Just leave me a note you did so I can enjoy your "red carpet" moment with you.
xo,
Christina



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Monday, December 28, 2009

Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite Home Blogs via the "Homies" Blog Contest!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~VOTING IS CLOSED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Whew...we are a little late for the party, but we made it JUST in time. Apartment Therapy is having a top "Homie" blog contest and the voting ends tomorrow.
"There are awards for all sorts of blogs, but no one ever pays enough attention to the shelter blogs, so we started The Homies. It's our way of surveying the blogosphere each year for the best new home design blogs and sharing what we find. It's not so much a competition as a celebration of the richness and awesomeness of shelter bloggers around the world. Join us, share your favorites and check out the ones you don't know." from Apartment Therapy.

Fabulous Finds was nominated to be included in the Home Design category (How the heck did that happen?). So, if your little heart desires and you enjoy dropping by, please vote for Fabulous Finds Gal. And, enjoy the list of contenders comprising of five home categories: Home Design, Home Tech, Kids at Home, Green Home and Home Cooking. You can vote for one blog in each of the five categories. I nominated Torie Jayne for Home Cooking and Mommy Wonderland/Lindsey Nicks for Kids at Home. The voting ends sometime tomorrow.
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Leaving a comment here won't get your vote counted.
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Thank you for stopping by,
a HUGE thank you if you vote for my little blog
and enjoy the list!

xo,
Christina

ps. Welcome to the new followers! You make my day!


Image by GrammyBiz1 from photobucket.
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Monday, November 30, 2009

It's That Time... The Red Carpet Awards

Audrey expresses perfectly my mood as I pass along a few awards to my treasured friends in blogland. Well, let me be clear, some are friends and some I just admire. And, admire alot. Have you heard of the blogger stalker? That's me. Tee hee. Don't worry, it's a funny word for peeps that support other bloggers. Don't call the authorities on me.
But, the spirit of gratitude for receiving the awards from my cherished fellow bloggers & friends and the joy of passing them along bring a huge smile to my face. I looked high and low for the perfect Red Valentino gown picture for these "Red Carpet Awards", but Audrey Hepburn reflects perfectly my mood today. So, drum roll please...


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The Divine Award from the utterly divine Janetteria...




The Kreative Blogger Award from my fellow vintage clothing loving gal Bobbins And Bombshells...





Thank you so much to the lovely and funny Mommy Wonderland for this fabulous award.




Regarding the Friends award, "This award is bestowed on to blogs that are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to be kind and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers." from the lovely Mommy Wonderland.




Thank you to all that inspire me and follow along on my journey. I wish I could give all of you an award. But, hopefully we can be content that we can cross the globe, the races, religions, political stances and the such; and all come together to enjoy the blogworld together.

For those that received a little award, please grab the graphic to your liking. Please post whom you received your award, pass on to 15 blogs of your choice and please leave me a comment to confirm receipt. But, please don't feel pressured to play along unless you are up to it. I hope you enjoy your "red carpet" moment~ Cheers, darling!

Remember the movie Chariots of Fire? In tribute to my brother, Ken, running the marathon in Sacramento on December 6th at the age of 40 and usually in the top 5 for his age group and top 15 overall. My prayers are with you, bro. And, to the outstanding dedication of all the bloggers on my list. You are all truly top notch and ahead of the pack. I appreciate you letting me run with you.
xo,
Christina
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Sharing the Blog Love~ It's Award Time Boys and Girls!





It's award time, darlings! Oh my... it feels like Christmas. My favorite part of Christmas is giving, so I am one happy blogger today! All you dolls are so deserving of an award and much more. Each of you make blogging worthwhile for me. You fill my days with delightful surprises in couture fashion, street fashion, vintage fashion, daily deals, interior design, Parisian dreams, artistic creations, photography, literature and life experiences. It is a privilege for me to be able to follow you along... day by day, as you share your world. I am so thankful. Merci!

a' Paris Dansant















The Coveted

The Paris Apartment

Threadbear Thoughts

Tit Tees

Unfunded

Wabi & Sabi

Yummie Mammy

Thank you for the lovely awards Fashion Moment, Frou Frou Fashionista and Janetteria. You gals are too kind and the best! Love you back!



Now, go ahead and grab your award. I thought I would let you choose your design. So, grab the award your heart desires. Please pass along to 10 other bloggers an award and the "10 things about you we don't know" tag to spread the love. Although, you can choose whether to be tagged or not. I'm easy. I don't want anyone to feel pressured. Thanks for being a good sport and playing along, if that's what you decide to do.


10 things about me you may not know and maybe didn't care to know:





1. I danced before I walked, per my Grandmother. And continued dancing through my grade school years in ballet, tap and jazz. Oh... I loved to dance. When I had my solo performances when I was 7 and 8 years old, my mom asked me if I was scared and I declared with confidence "No, the more people the better". We laugh about that. Oh... to bottle that confidence and take a shot when needed.

I actually do have some rhythm, but failed piano lessons. The teacher told my mother it was no use. But, I do have an immense respect and love for music by others. One of my few regrets... not taking piano more seriously.



2. The real deal about why I left dancing behind and became a runner. I haven't thought about this in years. I was a competitive long distance runner 5th grade through college. I was MVP for Cross Country, held the 2 mile record, and the most letters of any girl in the high school's history (11 total letters). Blah, blah, blah. Who cares. Something juicy? I became a runner when I beat a gal that was relentlessly wicked to me in grade school. Her name was Suzie. She and a few other choice friends (which were previously my best friends) told anyone that went to my birthday party they wouldn't be "in" anymore. Seriously cruel. Actually, I would love to meet her in an alley someday. Oh, I know, I am way too classy for that. I can dream though... right? She went down in a head to head photo finish type race one day. And, thus, a Runner was Born. I used that speed and endurance that God gave me, not my fists.





3. I have amazing parents that taught me to break rules. Oh... definitely not THEIR rules, but some should be broken or questioned. I was a cheerleader in high school. I was able to overturn the rule that an athlete can't be a cheerleader in conjunction with each other. Thank you to those open minded administrative people that approved it and my parents for their persistence! And, I mixed it up and was in student council as well. I was and am always pushing the envelope. Rules... What Rules?



4. I can be a little devil. I also played field hockey for four years at my slight 5' 2" 90 pound build (oh, I wish I was 90 lbs now). I ran as fast as I could from those Big girls with Sticks. I loved to trip them with my hockey stick. I never got caught. You are here... and now... you are not!





5. I get heckled about... my "mommy" uniform. The uniform consists of my favorite Chanel bracelet (gift from my parents), Beverly Feldman handbag (gift from Mr. Fabulous), gold gladiators, gold hoops and sundress everywhere. To the park, grocery store, birthday parties, out the door, etc...

People that knew me when I ran always think of me as "the runner". People that have only known me during my adult years think of my as a "girlie, girl". My goal is to break out of all "categories" and have people see me as just ME.



6. My short term goal is to learn how to surf. I go to the beach almost everyday with my son and Mr. Fabulous. Hubby surfs, so I'd like to join in on the fun. Not a bad life. No complaints.


7. I haven't written since college. That was many years ago. I would like to get better at it and expand my vocabulary. I am humbled by so many of my fellow bloggers that are amazingly gifted in this arena.



8. I am perplexed about the next chapter in life. I have no idea what I am going to do when I go back to work. I have about a year to figure this out. Little man goes to Kindergarten this fall. Any suggestions are much appreciated about what to do with myself on the job front!




9. I love fashion and interior design with the same unbridled passion. It's truly a 50/50 split. I changed clothes 5 times a day when I was 5. I still have the urge, but don't want to do the laundry. I started decorating ten years ago, right before I hooked up with Mr. Fabulous. So, I am a newbie at it. But, I got a certificate of design for fun. The biz/marketing degree was definitely not just for fun.



10. I am floored and amazed each time a get a comment from anyone. Especially when I respect them so. Which would be all my followers. They are truly amazing. Have you seen the talent in the house? Seriously...



So, I hope you enjoyed learning something new about me. Bless you if you are still reading this! I would like to share that these are few things that I don't disclose and my best friends don't even know. I am not a bragger, until it comes to my family. I brag about them. I am humble, grateful, know God gave me any talents I might have and thank God everyday for everything I am blessed with. And, for my amazingly supportive parents that always told me I could do absolutely anything in life, but I had to work for it. I hope I can do the same for my son. That's my goal. Thanks for listening!

xo,
Christina
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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Please Cast Your Vote for the Best Vintage Clothing Website by June 30th! Your Vote Counts!


Hey guys and dolls,

LuLu's Vintage is having a Top 10 People's Choice Vintage Clothing Website Contest that ends June 30th. I am so honored to be part of the group! My girl, Michelle from The Red Velvet Shoe, is also in the list. I am tickled pink we are both included.
If you feel so inclined, please VOTE by clicking on LuLu's link below and leaving a comment on the bottom noting your favorite vintage clothing website from LuLu's list.
A comment here won't cast your vote.
If nothing else, this is an amazing list of 150+ websites to visit for lots of eye candy. Who knows what special treasure you may find!
Merci from Fabulous Finds & Co.!!!


http://blog.lulusvintage.com/2009/06/only-two-more-weeks-to-vote-for-your-favorite-vintage-site.html

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