So, Who Am I?

For any of you out there reading this blog you are probably wondering a little bit about me.  That's always an awkward topic of conversation, right?  Who really likes talking to strangers about themselves?  

So, what do you do for a living.... well I am a Registered Nurse who used to work in Surgery, but I am currently staying home with my son.  

So, where did you go to school... I went to the University of Georgia for undergrad, and back to Athens Technical College for my nursing degree. 

 

So, how did you meet your husband.... We worked together in a Cardiology practice while he was finishing his masters degree.  He makes fun of me for saying this, but I knew he was "the one" the very first moment I laid eyes on him.

Ok, enough of the awkward staged questions you're obligated to ask a new acquaintance.  Here's my real story.  I am the oldest of three kids from an incredibly normal, quirky, pain-in-the-butt family.  My parents got married right out of high school, and have been married for 38 years so far.  My maternal grandparents got married when they were 15 and 17 years old, and will be celebrating their 60th!!!! wedding anniversary this November.  I have a younger sister who is my best friend, mentor, and confidant.  She is an amazing teacher and school administrator working with elementary aged kids.  I also have a younger brother who is a police officer and serves in the national guard.  I am exceedingly proud of his hard work and dedication.  He is an amazing, honest, inspiring man.  My husband and I have been married for nearly 4 years, and have one son, Little Man.  And no that is not his real name. :)

I spent my entire childhood "junking" with my Grandmother- I am fairly sure I have been in every antique and thrift store along the east coast, and quite a few on the west coast.  In high school, I worked in my Grandmother's antique store, and frequently spent nights at auctions bidding on cool junk. I love my time with my Grandmother, and as you can see "junking" is in my blood.  

My Mom also has this amazing eye for decorating, and is a true artist at heart.  She has hand made concrete art pieces, painted artwork that should hang in a gallery and keeps a home that could grace the cover of Southern Living magazine every single day.  When I was younger, I thought I could never keep a house the way she does- I was just too lazy.  But as I have gotten older, I see more of my Mom in my actions every day.

My personal interests and tastes are a combination of my Mom and Grandmother.  I have a huge collection of antique books, an inherited collection of Wallace Nutting Paintings, and an eclectic mix of Pottery Barn, Target, Hobby Lobby, and DIY projects.  I like a little of everything and hopefully you will see that thru my posts, ideas, and projects.

Wallace Nutting (American, 1861-1941), "Joy Path", hand colored photographic print;

Hope this gives you a little insight into my every day life!
KL