Just for Fun :: The ME List

This post was inspired by the fabulous Rayven, author of one of the blogs I follow, Stylishly Write.

One of her client's asked her to write a list of 20 of her favorite things to get to know her better. As I approach 2012 I had already decided to celebrate what makes "me", me. With a new year approaching and new adventures in the horizon I decided to develop my own ME List. You should to :)

Here we go!

1. My amazing new husband & the life we are building together

2. Beagles. Especially my beagle, but I'm obsessed with all beagles - puppies, fully grown, fat, little... If I had all the money in the world I would own a beagle farm.

3. My fabulous family - my Mom & Dad are incredible, my Grandmother pretty much is my hero and attributes to a lot of who I am (see below), my brothers & sister are amazing, my niece & nephew are just the cutest kids ever made and my new family - in - law are the icing on the cake.

4. Sweet friends. I have friends I couldn't live without - they know who they are.

5. Color & patterns. I could look at fabrics all day - I think I get it from my Grandmother. I love picking paint colors and just celebrating color in general.

6. Hosting parties. I don't do this enough but I can't wait until I can do it more. I love coming up with themes, decorating, creating.... maybe it was too many tea parties with my Grandmother as a child :)

7. Dishes & serving pieces. Collecting plates, little bowls, glassware. Especially if they are old or unique. I share this love with my Momma.

8. If it takes place on a stage I love it. Ballets, musicals (especially musicals), opera, plays, etc. I miss my days dancing & being on the stage more than I could ever express. I'm lucky I married a man who loves to go to the theatre/ballet/opera as much as I do.

9. The Hill Country. I never thought I would love my home town as much as I do. I couldn't wait to leave it when I was 18. I love going back to visit. Who knows, maybe I will end up there again someday.

10. Vintage finds. I love all things antique, vintage, old and awesome.

11. Food & wine. I love to cook, sit down with a glass of wine (especially with the Hub or a good friend), try a new restaurant, etc.

12. I L-O-V-E cupcakes. Everyone knows this. I have a few favorite flavors but basically if you want to make me happy it involves a cupcake, the prettier the better.

13. TCU! I am a Texas Christian University Horned Frog through & through. The best 4 years of my life took place on that campus. I love cheering on my Horned Frogs as all the home football games now :)

14. I love to get mail - another thing I get from my Grandmother. I believe handwritten thank you notes are sadly a thing of the past and I try to write them as much as possible.

15. Crisp, cool weather. There is nothing like it!

16. I live for date nights. Whether they are as simple as cooking at home or getting dressed up for a night on the town I can't get enough of them.

17. I love to laugh & be silly. You are never to told to be ridiculous. Especially with your girlfriends.

18. I love to look at pretty pictures, especially of parties & weddings. I wouldn't change a thing about my wedding day but I love to spend hours looking at other peoples.

19. I love to day-dream. I am 100% a full on dreamer and I can't wait to make my dreams come true!

20. I love my career. I love designing, creating, brainstorming, problem solving, building relationships, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. My 3.5 years designing kitchens & baths has been a dream - I can't wait to see where design takes me down the road!

Now... what makes "you", you? Thanks for the inspiration, Rayven!

Disclaimer: All of these photos were found via a Pinterest search.