I've never considered my simple blog 'stylish', but I am so glad Makarimi thinks it is! I am sincerely honored with this gift! Thank you, Makarimi!
A few quick notes about Orchid De Dangau...Makarimi's orchids are really fabulous! If you enjoy growing them or just looking at them, you must visit this blog often! Secondly, I've learned that Makarimi and I share another interest...poultry! Although my little chicks are still small and won't produce eggs for a while yet, Markarimi is experienced and well versed in this arena.
In accepting this award, you should:
- Post linking back to the person that gave you the award.
- Share 7 random things about yourself.
- Award 15 recently discovered bloggers (admittedly, most of mine are not 'recently discovered')
- Drop them a note, and tell them about it!
So, a few random things about me that I haven't divulged previously (you already know I love gardening; plants and more plants; all varieties of music; the Chicago Bears; speed [boats, cars, jets, rides, etc.]; and my family so it's no fun to talk about that stuff again):
1. One of my favorite foods in the entire world is Lou Malnati's pizza in Chicago. The sauce is amazing...the crust is to die for...baked to perfection...and the entire combination is heavenly!!! It's been six long years since I've sunk my teeth into one of Lou's scrumptuous, tantalizing pies.
2. I try to be a bit more sophisticated but can't always hide the red-neck blood running through my veins. I'm a huge fan of 4-wheeling, truck and tractor pulls, pig races, bull riding, county fairs, the smell of freshly cut hay and alfalfa, the warm sweet smell of a dairy barn, and a fresh bowl of soup beans poured over corn bread. There...I said it! You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl.
3. One of my favorite things to do is comb the beach for the perfect shell...no matter the size, large or miniscule. The perfect shell might not be unbroken and it definitely has amazing colors and interesting patterns.
4. I love handbags - sheer bliss! Purses of any type...large, small, square, oval, plain, shiney, leather, crocheted, expensive or cheap...love them!!
5. One of my favorite reads is The Shack...I still ponder it.
6. I'm a fan of all things "clever"...a play on words or accentuating the obvious in some unique fashion. My favorite print ad of all time falls in this category..."'ingle 'ells! 'ingle 'ells! The holidays aren't the same without J and B" written by famed Diane Rothschild for JB Scotch. I think I've discussed this before, but it's well worth mentioning again.
7. If I could choose one super power, I would like to fly. I think flying must be truly amazing in every way. (I must mention my friend, Charlotte, who recently posted about flying in her Life in a Day blog - beautiful photo and quote!)
OK...so much for me. Now I'd like to pass on this fantastic award. (By the way, I realize that not everyone does awards, and if that's the case, I'm sincerely not offended.)
Orchids of Greece - a blog I just found this week...really cool and different blooms!
The Rainforest Garden - Steve loves quirky and unique tropicals, as I do! He offers great info and always knows the names of his plants!!!
A Plant Fanatic in Hawaii - Noel's Pacific Island blog and photography is well worth a stylish award
AfricanAussie - a wonderfully tropical blog in Queensland, Australia
The Lazy Shady Gardener - an enjoyable blog / blogger in Austin Texas who just celebrated his first blogging anniversary!
Southesast Florida Evolvement - Ami has a beautiful garden that is continuously evolving
South Florida Challenges - Sanddune has an engaging blog and is a huge inspiration to me - he discusses the challenges and benefits of gardening organically under the hot Florida on a big pile of sand!
Aarons Gardening Blog - Aaron is a young gardener in Malaysia who always blogs about something interesting, tropical and beautiful!
A Day in the Life - Gary's blog is a joy because he's a guy that just seems to enjoy life and what it brings. Awesome!
Frangipani Passions - Frangipani - need I say more?!
Nature Digital - My friend, Costas, shares life in Greece. His photos are beautiful!
Curbstone Valley Farm - Clare posts about her farm and chickens (Clare is my mentor with my new brood)...her property is also a Certified Wildlife Habitat!
All of these blogs are very stylish!
Hope you'll check 'em out and enjoy as much as I!
Hope you'll check 'em out and enjoy as much as I!
