Fine Awards
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas....
One of the nice perks of blogging is that every so often awards are handed out from fellow bloggers. Right before the craziness of Thanksgiving two fellow bloggers bestowed the honor upon me. Now before I’m completely engulfed in the Christmas frenzy I wanted to pass on the awards and say thanks. Oh, by the way, I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. How about you?
I want to say, “thank you” for being handed the Versatile Blogger award by Karen at Back Road Journal, http://backroadjournal.wordpress.com/. If you’ve not checked out her blog, do so. She writes an entertaining blog about food and travel. I’m envious of her recent travels in Europe and her lovely homes in New Hampshire and Maine. She probably will have some white stuff at Christmas.
There are rules for the Versatile Blogger Award. (1) I must list 7 random things about myself that you don’t know and (2) nominate 10 bloggers to receive the award.
Here goes: 7 things about me: 1. I once had a cat that lived to be 18 years old – the best cat ever. 2. I’m afraid of heights in certain situations and while in Switzerland I sat down on a path high in the alps and started to cry – I was so afraid (silly). 3. I’ve lived on both the east and west coasts, but always return to my home state, Texas. 4. Wine, water and coffee are my favorite drinks. 5. I’ve worked with pre-school children for 13 years, this will be my last. 6. I am 5’10” tall. 7. I think talking on a cell phone in public places is a no-no.
Here are my nominees for the Versatile Blogger Award. Not all are food related blogs but ones I enjoy just the same.
figandfennel.wordpress.com/, www.cookthestory.com/, www.mountainmamacooks.com/, www.theshoeboxkitchen.wordpress.com/, www.eliseskitchen.com/, www.4smartcookies.com/, http://cooking-spree.com/, http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/tagged/gift+guide, http://www.suburbansoliloquy.com/, http://inspiredbeeing.com/
Linda at Savoring Every Bite, http://savoringeverybite.wordpress.com/ – awarded me with the Liebster Award. She posted the nicest “to do” list prior to Thanksgiving and if you take a peek at her blog I’m sure she’ll have something you won’t want to miss for the Christmas holiday as well. Thanks Linda!
The Liebster Blog Award goes to five bloggers that you want to recognize as up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. You link to who awarded you, list your five blogs and contact them on their blog. I want to pass this award to the following:
www.ryanbakes.com/, stowell.wordpress.com/, vittlesandcommittals.blogspot.com/, http://promenadeplantings.com/, pearlandpine.blogspot.com/.
If you find yourself with a few free minutes during the upcoming weeks be sure and check out those I’ve passed the awards along to. Several of the blogs I awarded are not food blogs but worthy of a peek, for sure.
Enjoy!
Amen for No. 4 and No. 7. What a great list. Congrats on the awards, can’t wait to check out the other blogs.
Thank you guys! There are so many blogs to check out – it’s overwhelming sometimes. I do have a few favs – yours is one!
Thanks so much Linda! I’m also looking forward to meeting these other bloggers. And I’m dreaming of a white Christmas – always do! I’m glad to finally be back after a short break – miss ya!
So glad to see you back. You have a much better chance of having a white christmas than I do!
Thanks for the nomination! I knew we had a lot in common. I’m 5’10, would love a white Christmas, and coffee is one of my favorite drinks too. 🙂 Hope you are enjoying the Christmas season. I’ve been sick so far so I feel like I’ve got to get on the ball and get cooking and decorating!
Ryan, can’t wait to read your 7. I think you’ve been given this award before but thought you deserved it again. Feel better soon!
Thanks so much for the nomination! I have so enjoyed following your blog too!
Sarah, you are welcome. Your blog has such creative photos!! I really enjoy it and am sure others will too.
congrats! and thats so cool how you lived in the east and west!
Thanks Eva! Yes pretty nice experience to have lived on both coasts but I’m a Texas gal!
Thank you for the nomination 🙂 It’s lovely to think that other people enjoy my ramblings and mutterings! I can see I’m going to have to spend to some quality time checking the other blogs out 🙂 Claire
Claire, You are welcome!
You were totally deserving of the award…I was happy to have passed it to you. I now look forward to reading posts from your favorite list. Both being from Texas and afraid of heights…we have much in common.
Yes Karen we do. Where in Texas are you from and how long ago did you leave Texas? I wish I had more time to read other blogs…maybe in the new year!
Congrats to you on all your awards!! Very well deserved! I’ve always said, all I ever drink is water, wine or espresso!! I definitely like your style!!
Funny same taste in drinks, same name…interesting how we find out things in common with our fellow bloggers through awards. I like your style too!
Congratulations, Linda, on your awards! And thanks so much for passing the Versatile Blogger award along to me (a little birdie told me about it). I’ve received it in the past, and I’ll add your link under the VB award button on my blog!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful, and white, Christmas. 🙂
Thank you Jayne! Sometimes it’s nice to read a blog like yours that is not about food! Merry Christmas to you!