Thursday, October 7, 2010

TIME TO GET PERSONAL - I'VE BEEN TAGGED!

Autumn in Ontario
I've been tagged by Courtney at French Country Cottage Time to pull back the curtains and reveal a wee bit of personal stuff about myself.

I'm to answer the seven following questions.  Here is goes:

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST DREAM?

I must confess ... I am a dreamer!  I dream about becoming an accomplished seamstress; going back to school to obtain a degree in "I don't know what"; develop enough skill to be designated a "master gardener" and the list goes on & on & on.  My biggest realistic dream is of a life in the country, with a few acres of land, enough to house an assortment of critters. 

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

I live in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.  It is the third largest City in Ontario, Canada with a population of 450,000.  Brampton consists of a diverse, multicultural population made up of a lot of new residents of Canada.  In the late 1800's the City was known as the "Flowertown of Canada" as Brampton was the centre of a large flower nursery industry.  After the Great Depression the flower industry started on a steady decline.  During the 1980's - 1990's large subdivisions took the place of surrounding farmland.  Brampton is still known as the Flower City due to it's history.

WHAT WERE YOU LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL!

Academically I was a very dedicated student.  Socially, I was very low-key and had a small, tight group of friends.  If I was to attend a High School Reunion, most would not remember me!

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT!

Hiking
My best girlfriend lives on a farm in Sunderland, Ontario which is about a 1.5 hour drive from my home.  She owns 90+ acres of gorgeous, scenic land and operates a Koi Nursery there.  She also has an assortment of animals and the best part is when we visit, the dogs don't need to be leashed and can roam free.  Visits are always good for the soul!

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOUR DECORATING STYLE?

There is no particular designer nor style that inspires me.  When I see something, I know instantly whether or not I like it and my 'like list' can be various decorating styles.  Magazines and now currently blogs are my biggest source of inspiration.  I've always been drawn to historic homes so anything with age & character is inspirational.


Heavy Traffic!!!
 WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE?

I love that I am a VERY strong woman but at the same time, I would like to have the ability to tone it down at times ~ like maybe when I'm driving in crazy traffic at the end of a long work day!

WHAT IS YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE?

I have several but due to the fact that Christmas is just around the corner, I'm going to say "It's a Wonderful Life" ...

because it is!

And now I'm to tag 7 other Blogland friends.

Down on Sandford
White Cottage Chic
Shabby French Cottage
Dropped Stitch Knitter
Atelier de Charo
Cottage Hill
Chrissie's Collections

YOU'RE IT!

Same questions - then you play it forward and pass it on to 7 of your Blogland Friends~

13 comments:

  1. Nice to get you know you better! I love christmas movies too!

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  2. Hey there Lisa!!! Love learning more about you! I love that your favorite place to visit is your best friends house! So sweet!! You are gorgeous-btw- even in heavy traffic! I LOVE 'It's a Wonderful Life' too and watch it every year at Christmas- at least once! I am having fun doing some fall decorating but absolutely cannot wait for the Christmas decorations to come out!!! :)

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  3. It is so great learn more from other people. can you believe that as big a Christmas movies buff I am, I have never seen It's A Wonderful Life?! I know...lol

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  4. I really enjoyed reading your post and getting to know you a little better!

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  5. How fun! I agree, anything Christmas is MY favorite too.
    chris

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  6. Hi Lisa - I enjoyed knowing more things about you. Do you know that I have never sat through the entire movie...?
    -marie

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  7. Hi Lisa,
    It great to know more about you.
    I looked at your wallpaper ceiling project as well. I worked for a wallpaper company for 16 years, though we did not make the paintable paper you used. Sadly, most of the wallpaper companies are gone now ( Including the one I worked for.) The project turned out great! Have a super weekend.

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  8. Ah Lisa you must strive to obtain your dreams!!!!! That's what makes life so wonderful I think. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  9. Lisa,
    Thank you for sharing! I am a super huge dreamer too. Maybe we can hop on a cloud and let our dreams take us up up and away!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  10. Creeps, I'm just now getting around to this! BUT, I love getting to know you better and I'm working on getting my answers together! Oh, and I love your friends place but it sounds like a really cool place where you live as well. Too perfect it's know for flowers and you dream of becoming a master gardener!

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  11. Hi Lisa, I just found your blog! Awesome! Have a wonderful day, the area you live in is beautiful..stop by and say hi sometime!

    Barb

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  12. Lisa, I loved reading all about you! I went to Sunderland once, it's a neat little place! I was there when " Elvis" died!!! I love that you just know what you want....

    Happy Thanksgiving girlfriend!

    Cindy
    xo

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  13. wow...I like that old one "Its a wonderful life"

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Many thanks for your comments!