Liebster Love

It's Friday  y'all. All I can say is thank goodness. My brain currently feels like a pile of mush due to school work combined with lack of sleep and I can't wait to take it easy for a couple of days! Earlier this week I was so touched and honored to receive a nomination for a Liebster Award from one of my sweet readers, Sydney of Doe Eyed Dreams! This award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers and is all about getting to know the face behind the blog a bit better. So without further ado, here we go!

11 [Random] Facts about myself:

1. I haven't had soda since I was 14

2. I was born downtown Charleston, SC 

3. My family owns and operates a boutique winery

4. I have named every single one of my family's pets

5. I have an obscene collection of old magazines I can't bring myself to get rid of

6. I stick to an 85% Paleo diet

7. My younger brother is an insanely talented musician/singer - watching him preform makes me ridiculously proud

8. I am an obsessive Clemson Football fan

9. I'm graduating from college in August (eep!)

10. I used to be a cheerleader in middle/junior/high school and have danced my whole life

11. I am addicted to grapefruit- I eat one every single day

Sydney's Questions:

1. Who is your favorite pop princess? // Beyonce! 

2. What social media platform are you absolutely addicted to? // Instagram

3. What stereotypical high school clique would you most likely associate with? // I cheered, so I guess the cheerleaders?

4. What's the first thing you notice about someone you meet? // Their attitude

5. What candy is the first thing to go in your shopping cart the minute there's a post Valentines Day sale? -- Dark chocolate.

6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? // Manhattan

7. Chick flicks or action movies? // Chick flicks for sure

8. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? // Hmm maybe make my natural hair color a bit lighter?

9. What's the coolest place you've ever been on vacation? // Barcelona! 

10. What's your favorite brand of clothing? // J. Crew 

11. What inspired you to start a blog? // I was in desperate need of a creative outlet!

My Questions:

1. Who is your favorite blogger?

2. What's your favorite broadway musical?

3. You can only use one makeup product - which do you choose?

4. If you were on Laguna Beach who would you be?

5. What food can you not get enough of?

6. What are you planning for your next big purchase?

7. Michael Kors or Kate Spade?

8. How did you meet your best friend?

9. What's your go-to drink? (If you're of age that is!)

10. Where do you hope to live in the future? 

11. What song just screams summer to you?

I tag:

Basically, if you have less than 200 followers and want to participate I tag YOU! Feel free to join in and tell others that I nominated you :) #bloggerlove

I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! I'm excited to make a mini road trip to Charlotte tomorrow to see one of my new favorite musicians, Foy Vance, in concert and finally meet my blog friend Emily! See y'all on Monday! xoxo

-Lanie W.