Cathleen over at
Design by Cathleen just challenged me to write 7 things about myself. Let’s see what I can come up with…..
1. I was born in 1960 in Sacramento, California to my cute mom and dad. I was born with a large hematoma on my head because I had a hard time getting into this world. My parents named me Kari Lee but as I grew up I took on the name of Karin instead.
2. I have one brother and one sister both of whom I adore!
I am 2 1/2 years older than my brother and 12 years older than my sister
3. I married my sweet heart 24 years ago (we just celebrated our anniversary last month)
Oh don’t worry I smashed the cake in his face too!
We have always had fun together! When this happened a little boy that was watching yelled out…”Do it again” and everyone just roared with laughter.
Hong Kong last year.
3. We were blessed to have two beautiful daughters that I am so proud of.
Madeline and Emily.
Madeline and Peter on their wedding day
Emily and Madeline
Emily
4. I love to cook and sew.
This is a quilt I am currently working on for Emily for Christmas.
Some yummy grilled potatoes and asparagus I made back in the summertime.
5. I also spend lots of time decorating my home
6. I used to be very afraid of flying but now I have flown to Hong Kong! 14 hours in an airplane!!
7. I love spending time with all of our family members whenever I get the chance to be with any of them.
Okay so there is 7 things about me. Now to pass this along…Are you ready for the challenge?
Karins KottageWelcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with!
You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too!
I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!
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What a blessed life and beautiful family you have!
OK the quilt is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am freaking out that my non- quilting sister is making this gorgeous thing!!! Emmy sue's tree is the cutest thing ever, love it!! Ok so now I need to write seven things?? Ok... I need to think for a minute........ Love you to pieces and CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON!!!!!!!!!!
How fun all the old photos were to look at. And your daughter's tree...out of control cute!!
What a wonderful family you have! Such a blessing.
BTW: I LOVE how you decorate your home.
Have a great week,
Robin~♥
Oh Karin, (I like Kari it's also my daughters name)
You did a Fabulous Job! Your daughter's are Beautiful! I always wanted daughters, and felt blessed to get 3. I bet you did too.
You and your husband really look as if your good friends! I love your old family photos too. I didn't have any available :-(
Thank you for letting me see a little more into your life!
xoxo,
Cathleen