You get to read about our projects, you know what the inside of our houses look like, but who are The Real Housewives of Bucks County? Well, this must be your lucky day, because today we're sharing a bit of ourselves with you… (Warning, some of these questions are cheesy, but who doesn't like a little cheese and we like 'em!) Meet the Real Housewives of BC
Do you have kids?
M- Do we ever! 4 kiddos that either keep me young or make me old, not sure which. Girl, boy, girl, boy (and done!) J- Yes, I have two adorable, blond-haired, blue eyed kiddos (a girl and a boy) who keep me busy: one who talks my ear off. and one who makes a lot of noise and dives off of furniture head first
Where is your birth place and are you far from it now?
M- I was born in Massachusetts and lived in Attleboro, MA until I moved to Bucks County, PA when I was 17 years old. When I first moved, PA seemed like the ends of the earth, but now it’s a simple 5 hour drive “home.” J- I was born in good old Grandview Hospital in Sellersville, so that makes me oh, um, about 7 miles away from there.
What is one thing you could not do when you were a child, but you can do now?
M- Eat as much uncooked cookie dough as I want to J- I wasn't allowed to watch Saved by the Bell, but am pretty sure my parents would be ok with me watching it now (totally love that show, by the way) 4. What is your motto? M- I’m the anti-motto. I am too forgetful to even remember my own motto. J- My motto for this year is"Be Intentional". I tend to be extremely impulsive and all over the place and so I'm working hard at making purposeful choices regarding our weekly menu, the the design of our home, my spiritual life and the work decisions I make.
What are your hobbies?
M- Photography, blog-stalking, reading & anything involving spray paint. J- Well, this is a no-brainer: reading design blogs. However, I also LOVE coaching the highschool girls tennis team at my alma mater, Plumstead Christian School. And I adore reading and can easily get sucked into a book which usually leads to me tuning out everything around me. (I was reading when the rest of my neighborhood felt the earthquake last week. And nope, I didn't feel a thing.)
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
M- Chocolate chip cookie dough and Oreo Cookie combined! (Unless I’m at Ben & Jerry’s and then it’s New York Super Fudge Chunk! Unless I’m at Coldstone and then it’s Cake Batter-YUM!) J- Not a huge icecream fan (gasp!), but if we get icecream as a family, I usually get the mini Reese's Peanutbutter Cup Blizzard from Dairy Queen.
If you could travel anywhere in the world — where would you go and why?
M- A tropical beach… any amazing beach… with the hubs… and a good book… oh, and maybe with Starbucks in hand… J-. Italy, hands down. I travelled there in college with two great friends (we were studying abroad in Greece at the time) and loved every inch of it. Florence was like heaven for me- great architecture, friendly people and to-die-for foods.
Have you ever met a famous person?
M- We’re spending the day with Nate Berkus on Thursday… does that count? (See more about that here) J- Well, we'll be meeting Nate Berkus on Thursday, betcha didn't know that, did you?; ) One of my other favorite celebrity encounters was Charles Barkley. He was the biggest human being I've ever seen in person
What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
M- Physically, my ears… everyone denies that they're weird, but I know that they don’t point in the right direction. Ugh! Now stop trying to look at them! Personality-wise, sometimes I fail to think before I talk… ugh! J- Physically, my nose, although my hubs says he really likes it. (He kind of has to, though.) Personality trait: impulsiveness. Sometimes it works for me, but most of the time I'm left wishing I did a little more research or talked to more people before jumping in head first.
One that describes your BFF and blog partner?
M- One word to describe Jess = determined- she is completely committed to her goals and also growing and changing into the person she wants to be. J- Extrovert! I've never met anyone who enjoys being with people, or wants to have people around as much as she does. She gathers friends like no one else!
How tall are you?
M- 5 feet 8 inches J- 5 feet 4 inches
When you were little — What did you want to do"when you grew up?" Are you doing it?
M- I wanted to be a lawyer… I loved to argue. I’m not a lawyer, but I get some argument practice in with the hubs! J J- I really wanted to be a veterinarian, but I now can recognize that animals are not my thing. Honestly, what"I want to do when I grow up" is constantly changing. I feel like I'm getting closer though!
How do you spend your free time?
M- What free time?? Although, I love getting so obsessed with a book that my kids eat cookies and poptarts for 24 hours while Mommy finishes reading! J- Playing with the kiddos, writing this here little blog, coaching tennis and hanging out with the hubs.
Favorite sport you like to watch or participate in?
M- Fav to watch = football. I LOVE football Sundays! Fav to play = basketball J- Watch: Basketball, Play: Tennis
What kind of food do you prefer eating when you are out?
M- It’s pathetic, but 90% of the time I order a grilled cheese wherever I am. I long for my kids menu days (who am I kidding, I order from it all the time!) J- Italian, Mexican & Tapas
Last Movie You Watched?
M- Unknown it was only okay… I’d say a B-. (Although, I also saw The Help and it was an A++) J- The Help, with my girlfriends
Would you like to be famous?
M- I have some pretty fancy tastes, but I don’t need tabloid magazines claiming I’m preggo every other week! J J- I'd like to make the money of a celebrity without worrying about some crazy paparrazzi taking my picture while I'm getting the mail in my jams.
What Book Are You Reading?
M- The Tenth Circle by Jody Picoult J- I can't believe this, but I'm not currently reading one!
Favorite Bible Verse?
M- John 3:30 “He must became greater, I must become less”… it just reminds me that I’m constantly in progress and that I can continually be growing and changing to be more like Him. J- Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Isn't it wonderful knowing someONE else is in charge? 20. What’s your favorite DIY project to date? M- My daughter’s first “big girl” room 8 years ago was my very favorite project. Checkerboard painted walls, and chalkboard furniture made my day. Sorry, no pics… darn the days of film cameras! A more recent favorite is of course, is my Farmhouse Table Remix. J- Favorite DIY project to date: My fav project so far is the reclaimed barnwood art piece I made for Monica's dining room for the Nate Berkus Show. (Sorry, can't show you it yet, but we'll reveal it soon!) I also am pretty in love with my free old door headboard and the family tree mural we painted for our daughter's nursery.
*Photos courtesy of Doug from Candid Moments Photography. Thanks so much, Doug! You did a great job working with some very amateur models.: ) So, it's your turn now. What questions do you have for us? We're game for answering {almost} anything!
