5 Little Things

This is a fun one.

I was tagged by Emily of CoupleJones on Tuesday, where you write 5 things about yourself. If you have not been over to CoupleJones you should check out her Encourage to Inspire Project with CailaMade...it is going to be a great series on inspiration and creating!

So I got tagged, and now I am going to play!

5 things you may not know about me.

1. I love history. I always have been a bit obsessed with different eras and the pasts of different cultures. I really enjoyed my two high school history classes, and the teacher I had for those classes was really very good. At Cal State Long Beach, I found myself another great history teacher...this was not world history...this was art history. I was hooked. So I have a BA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Art History.

2. I have a huge obsession with bunnies and elephants. Bunnies - I think they are too cute for this world. I go around yelling "BUN BUNS!" when I see one...just ask Jimi. He does a great impression of me, because I am a dork. Elephants - they are such loving, gentle giants. A lot of my art is inspired by them and our house has quite a few elephant things in it.

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3. Rootbeer fanatic - Barq's rootbeer is my favorite. But I also like handcrafted rootbeer and the classic A&W (rootbeer float...yes, please). If I could only have one sweet thing for the rest of my life - RB would be it...hands down.

Photo by Maddie Dierkes

4. I have wanted an Etsy shop since 2007 when I discovered Etsy...yes I remember the year, it was kind of a big deal for me. Everyone got Etsy gifts for Christmas that year. Now in 2013, a mere 5 and half years later, I am finally going to open my own shop. Why did I wait so long? I don't know. End of March people, it is happening here!

www.etsy.com/shop/maddreamdesign

5. I paddle outrigger canoe...Hawaiian style boats surfing down waves...that kind of paddling. Through paddling I met my fiance, Jimi, who I have had a huge crush on for like ever. Yes, I still have a huge crush on him...duh! I feel so blessed that we get to share our love for the ocean, the waves and the sport with one another.

Photo c/o Alejandra Ferrise

Okay that is enough about me. Now I tag Kelly, Noni, Lish, Kat and MJ. Kelly, because I know you will love this :) and Noni, Lish, Kat and MJ, because I would love to know a little bit more about my Falling for Friday friends!

xo,

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Palm Springs, Ca

Two weekends ago Jimi and I went on my company trip to Palm Springs, Ca. It was cold and rainy with only a little bit of sun one morning, so we spent most of our time lounging in the hotel room, eating and drinking. Not quite as resorty as we were hoping, but relaxing none the less!

Here are the details:

Hotel - Riviera Resort and Spa - style: contemporary and kinda late 50's mod with bold pattern and bright colors, food: Awesome, pool: Nice with real sand and fire pits!

The Drive - Cabazon and Desert Hills Outlet Malls, A&W Rootbeer floats, and Jack Rabbit Pass (60 HWY), snow on the mountains and suddenly hitting rows of palm tress, knowing you have arrived.

Breakfast and a Movie - The Rum Diaries (gets a big thumbs up!) On Demand and Room Service (our first time) consisting of omelets, orange juice, coffee, potatoes, and bread (Jimi had the best Huevos Rancheros of his life!)

Poolside - AM sun, a late lunch (best grilled cheese sandwich ever), a really good drink called the Sharon (Bacardi peach red rum, peach puree, fresh orange juice & lime blended with ice), and the jacuzzi once it started to rain.

Downtown - It was Saturday night and St. Patrick's Day, so it was busy, but we got ourselves into an authentic little French restaurant called Pomme Frite. It was amazing!! Who knew in the middle of Palm Springs!?

Sleeping in, napping and going to bed early = a whole lota rest!

I am obsessed with rootbeer so this was Ahhmazzing!

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