Please read my interview today on The Blogger Beat where I reveal my tips, sources, likes, dislikes, and much more. Thanks so much to Emily Leaman and Chris Leaman for a great interview and photo. Click here to read it. Let me know what you think!
Wonderful interview, and am glad good things coming your way. While we often see your right brain/left brain in action (your wonderful lists), it's nice to see you have shucked off that law-school training thing. Living with an English major turned lawyer, I know that is a hard thing to do. I admire your following your own Chinese Drum Song. As my husband said to me last week, "All the really important things in life, I have learned from you." Something tells me Mr.CC might say the same of you.
Oh how fun! And I feel like I would know your answers as you have shared so much here. You saved a little surprize for us by not sharing pictures of your bedroom when you posted your home last week. How delightful! Also, many many many bloggers I have "met" were lawyers in a previous life. Do you have a theory as to why? Congratulations!
What a great article! I couldn't agree with you more on your comment about "tacky oversized McMansions", we used to have a cozy 1940's home and these ugly monsters started going up around us.
Beth that was a terrific interview. I love your style, your class and your candor. I like your definition of a good designer, too. In fact, to Shiny Pebble's point, I think there is some overlap in the definition of a good lawyer: Creativity (or the ability to think outside of the box), attention to detail and an excellent memory. Throw in a good eye and you've got a lawyer with designer potential :) Marija
Great feature! Love your style and your frank interview. We moved from Clarendon two years ago and almost did a tear down in Lyon Village before deciding to move to oakton/vienna area for more yard and a pool. I wonder if where we live is classified as a McMansion. I'll say we use every inch of our space and is perfect for our blended family. I identify with a lot of the previous lawyers in design/blogging. My job in private equity was heavy on the legal slant, and I was always itching to explore my more creative side.
The Shiny Pebble-Thanks so much. I have posted before on my Pagoda bedroom when I first finished it a few months ago. I think excellent lawyers and interior designers share many of the same qualities-intelligence, a great memory, attention to detail, and creative thinking outside the box. Add artistic ability/style, you have an interior designer. But my theory is that a person with intelligence and style can do just about anything well.
I am so happy to know that I am not the only person who does not understand or celebrate the beige/gray Belgian thing. What a relief! You are the best!
Ahhh CONGRATS! You look fantastic! Can't wait to read it! xo
ReplyDeleteBeth, fabulous interview. I loved your comments and you even added a few reminders about hanging art and window treatments. Excellent!
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Art by Karena
Wonderful interview, and am glad good things coming your way. While we often see your right brain/left brain in action (your wonderful lists), it's nice to see you have shucked off that law-school training thing. Living with an English major turned lawyer, I know that is a hard thing to do. I admire your following your own Chinese Drum Song. As my husband said to me last week, "All the really important things in life, I have learned from you." Something tells me Mr.CC might say the same of you.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview and the picture turned out well too :-) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteIt is always interesting to learn more about the blogger behind the blog...very nice interview Beth.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Heading over there now.
ReplyDeleteawesome. will head over there now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How exciting, and what a great pic!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! And I feel like I would know your answers as you have shared so much here. You saved a little surprize for us by not sharing pictures of your bedroom when you posted your home last week. How delightful! Also, many many many bloggers I have "met" were lawyers in a previous life. Do you have a theory as to why? Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great article! I couldn't agree with you more on your comment about "tacky oversized McMansions", we used to have a cozy 1940's home and these ugly monsters started going up around us.
ReplyDeleteBeth that was a terrific interview. I love your style, your class and your candor. I like your definition of a good designer, too. In fact, to Shiny Pebble's point, I think there is some overlap in the definition of a good lawyer: Creativity (or the ability to think outside of the box), attention to detail and an excellent memory. Throw in a good eye and you've got a lawyer with designer potential :) Marija
ReplyDeleteStarfish and Sundresses-Thanks so much-hope you enjoyed the interview.
ReplyDeleteKarena-Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHome Before Dark-You should write a book on picking the perfect husband which you clearly did. What a wonderful thing he said-I would never forget it.
ReplyDeleteGreat feature! Love your style and your frank interview. We moved from Clarendon two years ago and almost did a tear down in Lyon Village before deciding to move to oakton/vienna area for more yard and a pool. I wonder if where we live is classified as a McMansion. I'll say we use every inch of our space and is perfect for our blended family. I identify with a lot of the previous lawyers in design/blogging. My job in private equity was heavy on the legal slant, and I was always itching to explore my more creative side.
ReplyDeleteStefan-Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteHarrison-Thanks for your comment. And hopefully beige and gray are on their way out.
ReplyDeleteAverill-Thanks for checking it out.
ReplyDeleteAshlina-Thanks-hope you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteAbby-Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThe Shiny Pebble-Thanks so much. I have posted before on my Pagoda bedroom when I first finished it a few months ago. I think excellent lawyers and interior designers share many of the same qualities-intelligence, a great memory, attention to detail, and creative thinking outside the box. Add artistic ability/style, you have an interior designer. But my theory is that a person with intelligence and style can do just about anything well.
ReplyDeleteCricket-The same in my neighborhood-it should be illegal.
ReplyDeleteMarija-Your analysis is spot on-
ReplyDeletegood lawyers and interior designers share much in common.
The article was fantastic -- great advice, witty, articulate, stylish...yup, sounds like you. Loved the picture too.
ReplyDeleteSusie-You'll have to invite me out to see it and I'll let you know! LOL
ReplyDeleteJenn-Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to know that I am not the only person who does not understand or celebrate the beige/gray Belgian thing. What a relief! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteKarin-We are not alone!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Beth, would have said it earlier but I have been out of town..
ReplyDeleteCatching up on my blog reading.
Great pic!
xx,
Samantha
Samantha-Thanks so much!
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