Home Decor & Living: Antiques, modern appliances, functional kitchen w/character, choice and useful cooking utensils, organized pantry, cookbook nook, good sized backyard, covered patio area for gathering and chilling, fire pit, vegetable garden, pizza oven, second refrigerator, modern home office, intimate library space, mudroom, hardwood floors, variety of rugs, select paint colors, exposed brick, fireplace(s), wing chair(s), ottoman(s), rocking chair, reading nook(s), fresh flowers, candles, pillows, blankets, Bose dock, multiple dog beds…
Wardrobe and Shopping: Jeans, boots, skirts, casual dresses, wedges, sweaters, leggings, neutrals, pops of color, stripes, flip flops, original yet practical handbags, yoga pants, zip hoodies, funky belts, statement earrings, wrap bracelets, stylish wraps, scarves, blazers, jean jackets, pajama bottoms (love PJ Salvage!), SPANX… A sincere fondness for Zappos, Nordstrom, local boutiques and Sundance Catalog.
Favorite Places and Spaces: Outdoors, indoors, mountains, wide open spaces, walking the dog, Farmers Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, neighborhood joints, steak/seafood houses, eating at the bar, putzing a charming block, outside concerts, festivals, parks, porches, outdoor kitchen (bucket list), surrounded by big trees, gardening…
Citry Celebs: Julia Roberts, Robert Redford, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Bobby Flay, Sandra Bullock, Blake Shelton, Connie Britton, Matthew McConaughey, Martha Stewart, Taylor Swift and Oprah!
Pets: Dogs and horses and more, oh my!
Reading Utensils: Endless supply of hard copy and e-books; classic and current. A new book to read and complete every 4 weeks, especially Nov- Feb. (no pressure), Magazine subscriptions; People, Country Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple… pretty much every food glossy currently in publication. News junkie, minus the trash. Multiple choice of eye glasses.
Cooking Resources and Utensils: Internet/Blogs; all inclusive Pinterest, Cookbooks, Vitamix, Slow cookers, Le Creuset, All-Clad, pots, pans, skillets, bowls, pretty plates, platters, spices, Kuerig, Breville Grill, Imersion Blender, all pizza-making goods…
Gathering & Entertaining Ideas: Book club (dysfunctional, but fun!), soup swap, wine/app’s/cheese & bread, full dinner themes, creative pot lucks, neighborhood impromptus, barbecues, football parties (GO Broncos!)…
Music: Adult Alternative, Country, Modern Rock, Classics, Funk, intro of new and upcoming artists on SNL… mixing it all up!
Crafts & Hobbies: DIY projects, Knitting, Needlepoint, “Stich and Bitch”, “Canvas and Cocktails”, Bridge Club anyone?…
Recipes: Multiple in favorite citry recipes.