Sunshine Blogger Award

More good news here at Halfpint Design! I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by my good friend Victoria, from One Sharp Mama. This award is given by bloggers to other bloggers who are positive, inspiring and creative. Yikes…no pressure!! But I'm honored to be considered and delighted to accept!

Victoria and I met in a Facebook support group many months ago and I've lost count of how many times she has encouraged, taught, and inspired me! She writes about her experiences with infertility and a really tough pregnancy along with first time parenting issues, yummy recipes, and staying organized. She is the sweet friend who also nominated me for the Liebster Award months ago when I was just getting started! I love how blogging is a community that encourages everyone to thrive instead of a company of cutthroat competition. We can all elevate one another.

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Get to know me in 11 questions:

1. If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
   • Positive, Driven, and Creative
2. Who is your blog and what do you write about?
   • I write at Halfpint Design, it's a blog dedicated to overtired moms, dads, and grandparents who want to plan fabulous birthday parties for their children/grandchildren with less stress, money, and sugar. I love gathering party ideas, hosting my own parties, and showing off the hard work of readers in our featured parties! If you are new to the blog you can read more about me and my journey. {that's my family up there!}
3. What is your passion in life?
   • Besides my family, it would have to be travel, and design.
4. If you could be anything, have any profession, what would that be?
   • I'm an interior designer who also gets to style parties, arrange flowers, and create home decor…from home. I couldn't come up with a better job description than that.
5. What is your favorite book?
   • Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is my all time favorite book. The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley is a favorite at the moment.
6. What is your favorite thing to do in your down time?
   • Down time? Ha ha! Every minute not spent with my family is used for blogging but I do make sure my hubby and I get away a few times a year just the two of us.
7. What’s your favorite television show?
   • I don't watch TV since I started my business but I really love Fixer Upper, and of course Downton Abby!
8. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
   • Get my parent's house finished
   • Pay off my own house
   • Take a trip to Bali and New Zealand
   • Save whatever was left for the 3 college educations I have in my future!
9. What’s your favorite social media platform?
   • Pinterest would have to be the number 1. It's been my go to inspiration source for nearly 8 years. It's how people find my ideas and I'm so grateful for it! I did recently start focusing on Instagram too and that's been really fun. Pinterest is more utilitarian now so I go to Instagram for the eye candy and to connect and collaborate with other really amazing party people!
10. If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be and why?
    • I'd love to meet Sting. He's an incredible musician and performer.
11. Is the glass half empty or half full?
    • Half full always! I try to stay positive and see things from all angles. My husband worries I'm setting myself up for disappointment with my crazy goals but I live by the motto: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Pay it Forward

I am pleased to pass the torch and nominate several amazing ladies for the Sunshine Blogger Award who are rocking it and inspire me on a weekly basis. You really need to check them out and follow them everywhere! Each trying to share their story and make the world a better place. I have worked with and been inspired by all of these bloggers and am proud to present them as Sunshine Bloggers Award nominees:

• Julie and Jodie at The Design Twins: Decor, Inspiration, and Instagram genius

• Carolina at Mint Event Designs: Party planning, styling, and rentals

• Jordan at Jordan's Easy Entertaining: Recipes, Crafts, Parties, and Holiday Ideas

• Brenda at Giggle Hearts: Colorful Party Planning Ideas. Crafting + Decorating with sparkly colors!!

• Britney at SLC Moms: Weekly Events and Deals for Salt Lake City, Utah

• Susan at Sugar Parties LA: Party Styling and hand-made party decor

• Courtney at Sharp Celebrations: Young married life in a small town with baby on the way! 

• Sarah at Party of Sarah: Lifestyle blog for a 20 something single girl

• Susan at Super Mom No Cape: A pattern designer sharing her sewing, knitting, and crafting knowledge 

• Lori at Giggle Home Furnishings: Fill your home with laughter! Furniture, part styling, and decor.

• Ashley at Perfectly Imperfect Club: Nurturing your home, life, and self with grace

Rules to Accept Your Nomination

• Thank the person who nominated you in a new post and link back to their blog
• Answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you
• Nominate 11{ish} other bloggers to receive the award and write 11 new questions
• List these rules and display the Award logo

YOUR 11 Questions

I look forward to getting know each of these bloggers a little better when they answer each of these questions!!

1. How do you stay positive?
2. What made you start blogging?
3. Who inspires you most?
4. What is your favorite movie?
5. Do you have any pet peeves?
6. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
7. What is your favorite treat?
8. What is the best advice anyone's ever given you?
9. Do you have a favorite Social Media platform?
10. What is one book you always recommend and why?
11. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

Thanks again!

This is such a fun way to get to know new people and become better acquainted with those we've already met. Thanks again to Victoria at One Sharp Mama for the Sunshine Blogger Award nomination! It's truly a privilege to be your friend! Let's see how many more people we can highlight by keeping the nominations going!

Until next time,

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