What I love about Christina:
Here are her answers to a few questions I asked her about things she loves.
What I love most about where I live:
Outside of the window in my bedroom is a beautiful citrus tree and whenever I look at it it makes me feel all warm inside. That tree reminds me of why I love where I live. I grew up around citrus groves here in the middle of the desert and even on hot summer nights the grove of trees help to absorb some of the heat ridden nights…it was always much cooler around my stomping grounds. Oh the fun we had romping through the groves. Then came spring and the sweet aroma from the citrus blossoms was enough to make me want to bottle it up and store it on a shelf of my all time favorite scents. I keep telling myself that I am going to hang lights on that tree and stare at it when I go to bed.
I also love the state I live in for its diverse and very unique beauty that you can’t find anywhere else. When you come to Arizona you will experience what I would like to call resort style living. If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright then you can certainly find his many influences here in the valley. Another thing I can not fail to mention is the amazing thrifting experiences to be had here..you see we have what some call snow birds and many people who thrived in the mid century and then retired here….which means a treasure trove is just waiting around every other corner.
I love Interior Design because it helps fulfill my desire to create something. Interior Design speaks some sort of language that makes me very very happy. It is such a way to express oneself and anything that incorporates textiles is right up my alley. I still lay awake in bed trying to decorate a room in my head just like I did when I was awarded my first bedroom at the ripe age of 12. Don’t even think I didn’t have a 50’s style Minnie Mouse picture hanging in that room.
Oh and I love that others share a passion for Interior Design and make publications so that when I go to my mailbox and receive the latest issue to my favorite design magazines I can do the excited “I got my magazine” dance.
What I love about blogs:
High Street Market (because she is an awesome treasure finder)
Dress, Design and Decor
Two Ellie
Coco and Kelley
The City Sage
Little Green Notebook
Design Sponge
I find great pleasure in food and love finding new places to eat. Just a few days ago my husband and I celebrated our anniversary and he had made reservations at a very nice restaurant. I was so happy that he didn’t take offense when I suggested we find a brand new hole in the wall because he knows that those are the type of things that get me going. I usually function best and am most content when I am flying by the seat of my pants and love to explore so my able working body makes me very happy. It is not an uncommon scene to have music blasted while we have a dance party around these parts. My sister can attest to that because I was trying to show her some of my moves and gave myself a black eye…anyway…there is so much to love about life.
What I am loving right now:
Right this very second I love Lonny Magazine, Steven Gambrel, Jenna Lyons, 1st Dibs, Terax Hair conditioner (I need to try Moroccan oil), Arizona Highways and just for kicks because I already listed more than 3..I love it when they showcase all of the people who are having birthdays who are 100+ on the Today Show:-)… seriously.
Thanks to Christina for participating and check out her blog!
Great interview. I love her bedroom! I'm definitely going to check out her blog. Thanks for introducing me to her.
Christina is my big big idol! Love her so much!!
thanks for this interview!!
So fun! Christina represents all the good things about blogging to me. She's got amazing style and a great design eye, but she is always happy and positive and her heart's in the right place. I always click away happier from reading her posts!
Hooray Christina!
christina is fabulous, and has a great blog. i don't know how she looks so beautiful and classy all the time!
Christina is so fabulous! Her blog is my go-to-blog for all sorts of inspiration. I love her style and resourcefulness! Completely amazing!
i'm a christina fan too. i am endlessly intrigued by a woman who can have two sets up multiples, and still manage to look stylish and fabulous everyday.
thanks for allowing her to share a little more about herself!
christina is just as awesome in real life as she is on her blog. it's true. loved this interview.
ahh thank you so much for all of the blog love.
made my day.
I loved reading this interview. Her blog is beyond inspiring. And I love that last image of the bookcase. So lovely!
love christina! great seeing her featured on here!!
Great blog to feature! I hadn't actually heard of her blog before now! Thanks!
LOVE this blog! Began following about six months ago and am totally addicted :).
Morgan @ PepperDesignBlog.com
What a fabulous blog!! I love her style!