Blog Love: Here, There, Everywhere

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! All my American friends are back to work today, right? I hope you all had a nice, relaxing, long weekend!

I think we can say it's unofficially fall, right? I mean, it was like 40 degrees on Saturday morning when I took Millie out. Brrrrr.

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I've been tagged by four lovely ladies with '8 Questions.' Thank you Flip Flops and Pearls, Miss KS, Little Miss Can't Be Wrong & The Pink and Green Prep!

Since 32 questions would be a lot to answer in one sitting, and I'm certain would get boring for you all to read, I've taken a few from each lady. I can break the rules a little, right?

Enjoy!

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1. What is your guilty pleasure?

Well, I have several, from TV shows, to trashy magazines, to cheesy bubble-gum pop music. For this question I'm going to go with TV Shows and choose ABC Family's 'Pretty Little Liars.' Seriously, I can't get enough of this show!

Lucy Hale's character is my favorite...

2. Do you tell you IRL friends/family about your blog or just keep it to yourself?

Some of my friends and family know about my blog. I don't broadcast it, but if people find out about it, that's ok. My few best friends have known about it since the beginning and have been faithful followers. My mom loves my blog, surprise surprise :)

3. What is your favorite adult beverage?

As if I haven't mentioned it enough, I will say it again! Mojito!

4. Do you believe in soul mates?

I thought about this question really hard and decided that 'yes,' I do believe in soul mates. But not just in the romantic sense. I believe that my best friends are my soul mates, too. And even though my lovey dovey soul mate hasn't come along yet, I'm certain he's out there.

 

 

5. Cake or pie?

Both?

 

 

6. When's the last time you cried and why?

Now, when I answer this it's going to sound like I'm a basket case, but I promise I'm not! I cry a lot. I'm just very emotional. The littlest thing can bring the water works. I cried during Toy Story 3. Come on!

7. Who is your style icon?

This is a tough one because there are so many fabulous women that I look up to when it comes to fashion. Since I can't pick just one, I'm going to give you a few of my favorite ladies.

Reese Witherspoon

Sarah Jessica Parker

Olivia Palermo

Eva Mendes

Bobbie Thomas

8. What playlist/cd is on your CD player/iPod right now?

The question is what isn't on my playlist? I listen to everything! Most often, though, I listen to country, John Legend, the classics (Sinatra), and some hip-hop and R&B. Told ya, I listen to everything!

9. Do you prefer cats or dogs? 

Please, do you even have to ask??

10. What is your dream job?


Wedding planner. If you've been reading my blog for any length of time you know my passion for weddings. Maybe one day....

11. What is your favorite chick-flick?

Definitely the first Sex and the City. I could watch it over and over. The fashion never ever gets old!

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Thank you, ladies so much for this fabulous game! I loved it!

Now for my questions.....

1. Favorite flower?

2. Favorite color combination?

3. Favorite celebrity couple?

4. Your theme song?

5. Favorite 'I've had a terrible day' food?

6. Lipstick, lip gloss or both?

7. Favorite magazine?

8. Favorite thing about fall?

For these ladies.....

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou

Becky at The Branch Family

Bonnie at The Browns

 KB at Dixie Lust

Mrs. MFC

T at Desperately Seeking Seersucker

Hope you'll play along, darlings!

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Last week I was also given the Versatile Blogger award by The Sailor in Pink. Thank you so much, sweetie!

The rules are to tell seven things about yourself and tag seven blogs. Well, I'm going to count those questions above as my 'about me' and tag these lovelies....

 Cari at Books, Brooks and Me

Dana at Wedding Junkie

Kelly at Rose and Hudson

BAH at Preppy Panache

Classic Tart

Elizabeth at Olive My Life

Suzanne at So Stinkin' Cute

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Have a wonderful Tuesday, everyone! 

Welcome to all the new followers! So happy that you're here! Please make yourself at home and let me know if you enjoy something that I post :) You can also find me on Twitter at JulieLeah.

xoxo

Music Info:
Artist: John Legend
Song: Slow Dance

Awards Galore!

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Y'all have seriously been showing me so much love lately! I just don't know what to say! I am completely flattered. Hugs and kisses to each of you dolls!

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Georgia at Going Glam with Gi Gi gave me the 'versatile blogger' award this week. If you don't know Georgia you must! She is quite the little gem here in the bloggy world.

You're supposed to list a few things about yourself, but I've done so much of that lately. If you want to get to know me you can go here, here or here.

Thank you, Georgia! You're a doll!

I'm tagging....

Katie at Jersey Blonde
 Laura at Create Your Own Happiness
LeAnna at Classically Vintage

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Ashley at Sweet Southern Prep  and Sarah at Sweet Carolina Girl gave me the 'you're going places' award. Ashley and Sara are two precious southern bloggers that I just adore. You must go pay them a visit!

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The rules are:
Tell where you think you'll be in ten years and then pass on to ten blogs.

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In ten years I will be thirty-three. Who knows where I'll be! Hopefully by then I will be married, so who knows where I will be living! I would love to end up in or near a larger city. Maybe DC near my Trishy? Or NYC with my Sum Sum? Either way, I want to stay on the east coast. Sorry west coast lovies, I love it over here. I would love to have kids by then and still be working as a school counselor.

Wow, it's so crazy to think about ten years in the future! I'm learning to be a 'go with the flow' kind of gal, so I guess only time will tell!

I'm tagging....

Misty at Handbags and Handguns
Cherish at Southern Soulmates
Cool Gal at It's the World I Know
Cherish at All Things Cherish
Kerri at Blonde Ambition
VA Gal at Beyond the Blue Ridge
Cafe Bellini
College Prep
DC GOP Girl
Geez Louise

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Thank you so much, ladies! I appreciate the love so much!

More Blog Love!

I was recently tagged for a question game and some awards by some very sweet ladies. If I don't pass these things along immediately I forget. You know how that goes, right? Let's get to it!

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I was tagged by sweet Miss Pink Champagne in this fun little game. When I saw that she had tagged me I told her that I wanted to fill out this tag so badly but I was embarrassed to unless someone tagged me :) She was reading my mind!

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Favorite color?

Well, I don't think I have a favorite. Right now I am loving any shade of blue. Especially blue and yellow together! 

Favorite restaurant?

I definitely don't have a favorite, but Italian is my favorite food!

Hobbies?

Playing with Millie, Movies and shopping with friends, Blogging, Photography, Fashion, Decorating....

What does your room look like?

It looks brand new!! I did a redo this weekend and I can't wait to share it with you tomorrow!! This isn't my room below, but there is white bedding!

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If you could have dinner with two people, dead or alive, who would they be?

My grandparents. I miss them so much and get so teary-eyed every time I think about them.

What is your next big splurge?

Probably a new car. When I'm finished with school, that's going to be my first big purchase. Unless the red soles keep tempting me....

What is your favorite joke, quote, or saying?

I have lots of favorites. But I do enjoy this one....

Anything else you would like known (a random fact)?

I like to dance to my Pandora with Millie in the bathroom while I get ready.

Now these ladies are tagged....

Mrs. MFC
Charleston Girl
Leigh Ashley
Ashley at Life from the Start of the Alphabet
Bailey at Addicted to Addison
Ashley at Such a Doll

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Shelley from Hand in Hand tagged me with this award. Thank you so much, Shelley! The rules are to share seven things about yourself and then tag fifteen blogs. That's a lot but I think I can handle it!

 I feel like I've shared SO many facts lately about myself, so I'm going to try to mix this up a bit. Dates anyone?

1. January 22, 1987: My birthday!

2. August, 1991: I started kindergarten :)

3. June 10, 2005: I graduated from high school

4. May 9, 2009: I graduated from college

5. August 2009: I started my big girl job!

6. May 2010: I will have my master's in school counseling.

7. January 22, 2017: I will turn 30.

Now I'm tagging these very 'versatile' ladies....

Meredith at (flash) pasteurized
Tara at That's Why Her Hair is So Big
Sara at A Note on the Screen Door
Rasha at and this is what she said
Claire at Bicoastally
T at Desperately Seeking Seersucker
Globetrotting Gamine
Joyce at I Love Pretty Little Things
Sara at Sara's Stories
Lacey at Lacey in Love
Sarah Ann at Sarah Ann's Bon Mot
Georgia at Simply Smile Photography
Misty at Southern Belle Mama
Sweet Tea Diaries

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Allison from Simply Beautiful World gave me this fantastic award this week! Allison, you bring sunshine into my life as well, lady! I'm passing this little gem along to a few ladies that simply brighten my day.

Simone at The Bottom of the Ironing Basket
Rhiannon at Hey Gorgeous
Helena at A Diary of Lovely
Persis at Miles of Style

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Hannah from Hannah and Bryan gave me the Sugar Doll award. Thank you, lady, you are so sweet and certainly a new favorite of mine!

I've already passed this along once in past week, but there are a few more ladies I want to give it to! This time I'm handing it over to some of my preppy girls. You can find the rules for the award here.

Living in Lilly
mcw at Saving the Best for Last
sCe at Summer Wind

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Enjoy, ladies!! You are so deserving!

xoxo

Music Info:

Artist: Maroon 5

Song: Sunday Morning

Album: Songs About Jane