Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Come and Sit for a Spell

Mackenzie Horan, from Design Darling, has been doing a series asking her readers questions about themselves to start a conversation with them. I have always participated, but have never thought of doing it here at Fifi Cheek. I kind of secretly think that no one actually reads my blog. It's easier on me that way, and when I do meet readers in the coffee shop or on the street, I get really embarrassed and then I think just how lucky and blessed that I have readers that are so sweet and supportive. Getting to know my readers and hearing from you in comments and emails really does make my day!
Sometimes blogging can seem like a very one sided conversation and I would love for y'all to participate in this new series that I'm starting so I can get to know each of you a little bit better. 

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Guilty Pleasure:
Biggest Fear:
Next Project:
Fashion Icon:
I wish I Could Do More:
#1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist:
Favorite Cocktail:
When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest:

Just copy and paste this with your answers in the comments section. I can't wait to read them!

Here are my answers:
Guilty Pleasure: Nespresso every morning
Biggest Fear: Failure
Next Project: Reworking our backyard
Fashion Icon: Olivia Palermo
I Wish I Could Do More: Yoga
#1 on My Fall Fashion Wishlist: Cozy Sweaters 
Favorite Cocktail: Sauvignon Blanc
When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: In a hot bath with a fresh stack of magazines


I can't wait to see your answers!
Be sure to go over to Design Darling as well!






34 comments:

  1. Love these! Great idea!

    Guilty Pleasure: reality television, and Starbucks every morning!
    Biggest Fear: losing a loved one
    Next Project: decorating our new home!
    Fashion Icon: Blake Lively and Olivia Palermo as well!
    I wish I Could Do More: cooking
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: a pair of flats that go with everyone!
    Favorite Cocktail: Peach Mojito
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: on the beach, with a good book!

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  2. Guilty Pleasure: Starbucks every morning...sadly I don't feel so guilty about it!
    Biggest Fear: Losing people I love
    Next Project: Repainting some patio furniture
    Fashion Icon: Blake Lively can do no wrong
    I wish I could do more: Vacationing
    #1 on my fall fashion wishlist: a fabulous pair of Frye boots or a Proenza Schouler PS1
    Favorite Cocktail: A really good margarita
    When I'm alone, I'm happiest: Getting a mani/ pedi


    This was fun! Thanks! I love your blog!

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  3. Guilty Pleasure: The Housewives. Mainly Jersey, New York, OC, and Beverly Hills in that order. HA! Obsessed!
    Biggest Fear: Not being good enough.
    Next Project:After taking a year off of school to spend some time in a village in Kenya to sort my life out... I have finally decided on a career path (after already attending a major 4 year university...) I'm now going back to school and pursuing Graphic Design.
    Fashion Icon: Kate Middleton. Love her effortless and classic style.
    I wish I Could Do More: Traveling
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Mukluk boots
    Favorite Cocktail: Mojito
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Shopping!

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  4. Guilty Pleasure: Reality tv. I don't discriminate. Love it all.
    Biggest Fear: Besides spiders and all bugs? Failure.
    Next Project: Becoming a more active volunteer in my community.
    Fashion Icon: Olivia Palermo can do no wrong.
    I wish I Could Do More: Bikram Yoga
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Budget aside: Frye boots. Within my budget: I'm all about oxfords and loafers lately.
    Favorite Cocktail: I love a good margarita
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Sitting on the porch, reading books on my Kindle :)

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  5. Just so you know, people do read your blog! Your Mom was in my Monkee's store in Greenville this past weekend. I felt like a celebrity was there bc it was your Mom...and I wasn't even there!

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    1. Lauren! How funny! You are so sweet and thank you so much! I hope she bought some goodies. I think she is the cutest little mom ever and I'm lucky to have her! I'm dying to come to your store! Follow it on FB and always love what you post! xx

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  6. Guilty Pleasure: TV Shows more appropriate for teenagers
    Biggest Fear: The Unknown
    Next Project: Cleaning out my closet
    Fashion Icon: Olivia Palermo (guess great minds think alike)
    I Wish I Could Do More: Laying on the beach
    #1 on My Fall Fashion Wishlist: Killer Printed Blouses
    Favorite Cocktail: Gin and Tonic
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Drinking a glass of wine and sketching or reading magazines

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  7. Guilty Pleasure: Bravo TV of the Rachel Zoe, Housewives, Bethanny, Brad G and Jeff Lewis variety
    Biggest Fear: Speedy spiders, failure, and commitment. In that order.
    Next Project: Reupholstering a chair; paint and fabric patterns done so far.
    Fashion Icon: Lauren Hutton, Lee Radziwill, Diane Kruger
    I wish I Could Do More: of inspiring others to do their best work; painting and sketching and designing for myself.
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: custom tailored crisp white button down - in the spirit of Sid and Ann Mashburn.
    Favorite Cocktail: Nuevo Laredo margarita in ATL but a super chilled dry white wine is a close second.
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Reading and listening to music. And singing.

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  8. Guilty Pleasure: Chic-fil-a banana pudding milkshake
    Biggest Fear: Failure, not pursuing my dreams and being unhappy
    Next Project:FINISH our master bedroom makeover
    Fashion Icon:Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston
    I wish I Could Do More: traveling and exercising
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Celine Bag and Killer Pumps
    Favorite Cocktail: New Age Wine with a lime (not a cocktail but SO delicious)
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: reading a good book or perusing the internet/blogs

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  9. Guilty Pleasure:peanut m&m's
    Biggest Fear:losing loved ones
    Next Project:master bedroom needs help!
    Fashion Icon:gwyneth paltrow
    I wish I Could Do More:cook fabulous dinners
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist:new bag for fall and winter
    Favorite Cocktail:sauvignon blanc or champagne
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest:in my hammock

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  10. Guilty Pleasure: Gumballs
    Biggest Fear: Unmanageable debt
    Next Project: Painting my apartment to prepare for moving out
    Fashion Icon: Blake Lively
    I wish I Could Do More: Traveling! I love roadtrips!
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Leopard print loafers
    Favorite Cocktail: Strawberry Daiquiri
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Watching the Weather Network

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  11. Guilty Pleasure: Watching the Kartrashians on TV!
    Biggest Fear: Letting down my husband
    Next Project: Getting debt free! (Financial Peace University!!!)
    Fashion Icon: I don't have one?
    I wish I Could Do More: bible study
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: BOOTS! I've never owned a pair.
    Favorite Cocktail: Malibu and Pineapple
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: reading a book snuggling with my dog

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  12. Guilty Pleasure: Cheeseburgers
    Biggest Fear: Being average
    Next Project: Renovating a tiny bungalow we just bought
    Fashion Icon: Miranda Kerr, Olivia Palermo, Kate Hudson
    I wish I Could Do More: Travel
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Boots, boots, boots!
    Favorite Cocktail: Cucumber vodka tonic
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Drinking wine, eating cereal, and watching Project Runway.

    Great idea!

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  13. Guilty Pleasure: Watching The Real Housewives of New Jersey instead of doing housework!
    Biggest Fear: Being 'ordinary'
    Next Project: A craft room fit for a queen
    Fashion Icon: Coco Chanel, Diane Kruger, Olivia Palermo
    I wish I Could Do More: Time with my husband (he works out of the country)
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: A Celine bag (in my dreams) otherwise a really great pair of boots
    Favorite Cocktail: Strawberry Daquiri (old school!)
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Daydreaming

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  14. Love this idea...and btw I rarely miss reading your blog posts :)

    Guilty Pleasure: shellac manicures
    Biggest Fear: raising my son (I'm 22 weeks prego with our first baby)
    Next Project: painting an antique dresser to use as a changing table. I'm thinking light gray.
    Fashion Icon: various fashion bloggers, I love seeing real life fashion inspiration.
    I wish I Could Do More: traveling
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: cute stuff that will fit my baby bump...and maybe some new brown boots ;).
    Favorite Cocktail: Right now...O'Douls. Typically it's wine though.
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Relaxing at home with candles burning and some good music playing.

    Happy Hump Day Fifi!
    Gretchen

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  15. Love this...so much fun!

    Guilty Pleasure: I'm with you on the Nespresso every morning...I can't go without!
    Biggest Fear: Disappointing those closest to me
    Next Project: Organizing my walk in closet
    Fashion Icon: A scrapbook for my sister of everything leading up to her wedding in October
    I wish I Could Do More: Charity work
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: A new suit for work
    Favorite Cocktail: Orange Crush (Baltimore style)
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Reading a great book while curled up on my couch

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  16. Guilty Pleasure: a frothy chai latte
    Biggest Fear: rejection
    Next Project: ordering prints & creating a wall collage for the guest room
    Fashion Icon: emma watson
    I wish I Could Do More: yoga
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: ankle boots
    Favorite Cocktail: amaretto sour
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: immersed in a project

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  17. Guilty Pleasure: Online Shopping...and lots of it.

    Biggest Fear: Failure

    Next Project: Honeymoon Planning!

    Fashion Icon: Tory Burch, Olivia Palermo

    I wish I Could Do More: Traveling and spending time with my family

    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Tory Burch Riding Boots (on the way to my doorstep! oops?!)

    Favorite Cocktail: Malibu Rum and Pineapple Juice

    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Listening to a random pandora station, drinking a glass of good wine and painting my nails. The little things I guess? :)

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  18. Guilty Pleasure: Gossip Girl and online shopping

    Biggest Fear: Rejection and death of someone close to me

    Next Project: MY WEDDING! ...and new house! Holla!

    Fashion Icon: Audrey Hepburn, Adele, MM and lots of street style bloggers

    I wish I Could Do More: Exercising, travelling and designing

    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Fur Coat

    Favorite Cocktail:

    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Reading or shopping

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  19. Guilty Pleasure: Real Housewives of OC
    Biggest Fear: being alone
    Next Project: planning a wedding is about all I can handle right now - but I can't wait to redecorate the master bedroom.
    Fashion Icon: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Lauren Conrad (I'm not-so-secretly obsessed with her)
    I wish I Could Do More: traveling
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: all the clothes I've pinned on Pinterest. ;)
    Favorite Cocktail: oh man - tough one - anything with bubbles
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: reading!

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  20. Guilty Pleasure: Getting my nails done every week...
    Biggest Fear: losing a loved one
    Next Project: Decorating my home...I've been married about a year and a half and our house is an ongoing project!
    Fashion Icon: Tory Burch and Kate Middleton
    I wish I Could Do More: Traveling
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: I'm always up for a great pair of boots.
    Favorite Cocktail: Lemon Martini or a good glass of Pinot Noir
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: In a hot bath with a book!

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  21. Hey Lindsey! I love reading your blog; it's my special mid-morning treat. And of course, Tilley-Gray is absolutely too precious for words!
    Guilty pleasure: fashion and gossip magazines; manicures
    Biggest fear: not finding my soul mate
    Next project: upholstering a headboard
    Fashion icon: Charlize Theron, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek, Jen Aniston
    I wish I could do more: travelling, creative activities, pilates equipment classes
    #1 Fall items: colorful and striped pieces
    Favorite cocktail: Vinho Verde, Crispin Cider, Watermelon Margarita

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  22. Hi Lindsey!
    I found your blog while I was pregnant (last winter I think?), and your upbeat voice and amazing aesthetic have kept me coming back.
    This is a fun idea;)

    Guilty Pleasure: Real Housewives (I secretly watched for over a year before my husband busted me--I was so embarrassed!)
    Biggest Fear: my husband or infant son becoming very ill and/or dying (total buzzkill, huh?!)
    Next Project: editing photos from the last few months and starting a 2012 family photo yearbook
    Fashion Icon: Alexa Chung and Lou Doillon (and I agree that Olivia Palermo kills it)
    I wish I Could Do More: Bikram, or any yoga really
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: I just splurged on some rad denim, I'm finally feeling good in jeans again post-babe. I would love a pair of Fryes, but might have to wait until Christmas
    Favorite Cocktail: Gin Ricky (with Hendricks) in the summer and Whiskey Gingers any time of year
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: sitting in the hammock on a summer night, with a good book, a soft blanket, and a great glass of red wine

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  23. I love mackenzie's series too! As a fellow blogger - I agree with you, sometimes it feels like an island. But - I admire how personable you are on your blog!

    Guilty Pleasure: half n'espresso, half cold frothed vanilla almond milk mixed over ice - at least 2 a day :/
    Biggest Fear: Losing a loved one - they're my world.
    Next Project: Finishing our house... its been an ongoing project.
    Fashion Icon: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
    I wish I Could Do More: Creative work - painting, projects, creating photo books....
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: I feel like a super dork - but some of those little Minnetonka Mocassin ankle booties.
    Favorite Cocktail: Champagne with St. Germain and Raspberry Puree.
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Watching girly T.V. shows I've missed!

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  24. Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate and South Park - I secretly eat a lot of cookies
    Biggest Fear: Disappointing my husband/not deserving him
    Next Project: Repainting my dark blue living room a lighter, wispy color
    Fashion Icon: Audrey Hepburn and Emma Watson
    I wish I Could Do More: Take care of myself-sleep, exercise, cook meals
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: A mustard yellow lace dress from work
    Favorite Cocktail: Malibu and coke
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: designing and sewing

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  25. Guilty Pleasure: Watching Hart of Dixie
    Biggest Fear: Death of a family member
    Next Project: painting our living room, dining room, foyer and hall
    Fashion Icon: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
    I wish I Could Do More: Dates with my husband (We lack a babysitter :( )
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Boots, but considering that I've wanted a new pair for a couple of years now, I don't have high hopes of finding the perfect pair at the perfect price this year either. So maybe, scarves?
    Favorite Cocktail: Currently, Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc (my "house wine" as I call it) or any New Zealand Sauv Blanc
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: reading or watching a chick flick

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  26. Guilty Pleasure: Throw Pillows. if my husband knew how much i've spent on pillows he would have heart failure.
    Biggest Fear: Not being able to get pregnant.
    Next Project: Finishing our living room. i still have to buy a loveseat, coffee table, and fabric for my side tables.
    Fashion Icon: I love Poppy Delvigne's style.
    I wish I Could Do More: RUN, cook, sleep, and paint.
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: The perfect pair of black suede booties.
    Favorite Cocktail: Right now a skinny margarita, but I also love bourbon w/ sprite zero and a lime. so good!
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Blogging w/ wine, or cooking w/ wine, or painting w/ wine!

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  27. Guilty Pleasure: Keeping Up With The Kardashians
    Biggest Fear: Letting someone down
    Next Project: I have so many in process (don't we all)! Currently re-doing the porch with the husband.
    Fashion Icon: Kate Middleton
    I wish I Could Do More: DIY Projects, Bake, Cook
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Chunky Sweaters, Jean Jacket
    Favorite Cocktail: White Wine Sangria, Gin and Cranberry Juice, Blueberry Beer(Trader Joes)
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Doing my devotions, reading, painting my nails

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  28. Guilty Pleasure: Bachelor Pad!!
    Biggest Fear: Not being able to get pregnant.
    Next Project:Re-doing our house from top to bottom, inside and out.
    Fashion Icon:Rachel Bilson, Olivia Palermo (I'm noticing a pattern!)
    I wish I Could Do More: Exercise
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Frye boots
    Favorite Cocktail: Anything with cucumber or St. Germain
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: watching TV while browsing Pinterest on my computer

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  29. Love your blog Lindsey!!!! XOXO

    Guilty Pleasure: Cheese
    Biggest Fear: Not losing baby weight
    Next Project: Window treatments
    Fashion Icon: Olivia Palermo, Reese Witherspoon, Jcrew
    I wish I Could Do More: Yoga, Stuff around the house – basically anything but work
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Colored tights and tweed skirts, new bag
    Favorite Cocktail: Champagne, and in the Fall Crown and Ginger
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Shopping

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  30. Your blog is the cutest. I love everything you post. :)

    Guilty Pleasure: Trash TV
    Biggest Fear: Never finding my 'thing'
    Next Project: Redecorating kitchen and master bedroom
    Fashion Icon: Olivia Palermo - without a doubt. I want to be her.
    I wish I Could Do More: Gardening. My garden is getting neglected, especially now that my puppy has decided she wants to destroy most things in it.
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Burberry coat
    Favorite Cocktail: Amaretto Sour
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Reading blogs/magazines/a good book with a glass of red wine and some chocolate

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  31. I love red doors and heard they had some meaning in the old days.

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  32. Love reading your blog! Your posts are fun and inspiring.

    Guilty Pleasure: iced coffee every morning
    Biggest Fear: Anything negative happening to my children
    Next Project: Creating my vintage jewelry shop on Etsy
    Fashion Icon: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
    I wish I Could Do More: Writing
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: Cynthia Vincent Winthrop boot
    Favorite Cocktail:Prosecco
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: Reading

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  33. what a fun idea!
    Guilty Pleasure: peanut M&Ms
    Biggest Fear: having a kid that turns out to be a goth
    Next Project: grad school!
    Fashion Icon: audrey hepburn
    I wish I Could Do More: journaling... but I don't have the patience
    #1 of my Fall Fashion Wishlist: chunky sweaters and brown leather boots
    Favorite Cocktail: cosmo
    When I'm Alone, I'm Happiest: cozy on my couch with a cuddle quilt, glass of wine (or latte), and great new book or home decor magazine!

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