A Stylish Blogger Award

A few days ago, I received this award from one of my lovely blogger friends.  I'm sure she thought I forgot about it, but no...just a little busy.  Thank you Georgia, it is much appreciated!

So now I need to fulfill the requirements:

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave the award.

2. Share 8 things about yourself.

3. Forward it to 8 recently discovered bloggers.

4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards.

The 8 things about me:

1. I'm now only semi-retired.....doing some accounting from my home.
2. I had a fall in October, and would really like it if my feet could be back to normal by Christmas....(Please Santa.....I've been good!)
3. I was born in Leicester, England....but have lived in Canada since I was nearly five.
4. I have 4 brothers....no sisters, therefore so happy to have 3 daughters.
5. My husband and I have lived in our current home for 31 years.
6. We live in the country, and I've actually had both mice and bats in the house when someone has left an outer door ajar....terrifying!
7. I love being a grandma....my grandkids are wonderful!
8. I do not like cold snowy wintry days!

Now I am passing this award on to 8 more people.
Have a little fun with this ladies!

Carissa
Valerie
Rosalien
Pascale
JuelMarie
Jen
Bettina
Mary

Beautiful Blogger Award

On Friday, I was so pleased to get yet another surprise.   Brenda, from Bumblebees and Butterflies, nominated me for this award!  Thank you Brenda. It is amazing how friendships in blogland can blossom from thousands of miles away.  I am very appreciative of the support I receive from fellow crafters, and the inspiration I have received from others. 

Next I must list 7 informational items about myself.

1. I have been married for 39 years and I am still sane! (sort of)
2. I like dark chocolate and wine (they are good for you!)
3. I like to see new places, but I hate the actual travel to get there.
4. One of my husband's hobbies is gourmet cooking.  The result of a cookbook I gave him for Christmas a few years back.  The best investment that I ever made!
5. My 3 daughters are now grown, and now I get to enjoy my 4 grandchildren!
6. Spring and fall are my favourite seasons, as summer can be too hot, and winter is definitely too cold!
7. I was an accountant, getting lost in numbers and spreadsheets.  Now I get lost in colours, papers and craft stores.

I now need to choose 7 recipients to receive this award!  Being new to blogworld, I don't have too many close internet acquaintances, however, there are many who provide me, actually all of us, with their wonderful inspiration.  Therefore, I have chosen to present this award to the following.  They are all very talented people, and I thank them for sharing their talents with us.

Vickie - Nana Vic's  
Peri - Stuff
Bev - All The Things I Love
Jorunn - Jorunn's Scrappy Corner
Beccy - Beccy's Place
Suzanne - Stamp In Style, Cut It Out
Michelle - Freedom in Creating

If you haven't already, be sure to check out their sites!