20 summer questions...

I'm participating in the Parasols, Pink lemonade and Polka Dot swap over on Sweet Goodness Swaps. I'm thrilled to have one of the hostesses, Heidi as my partner. They asked us to answer the following questions to get to know each other a little better. So here goes... All photos from my flickr faves

1. What is your favorite Summer Drink(s)? lemonade or ice tea, better yet a Long Island Ice Tea

2. What is your favorite Summer Activity? swimming, BBQ, hanging out near a lake

3. If you could spend a lazy afternoon reading, what would be in your hands? Most likely non-fiction, probably a home decorating or craft book. Although right now I am reading The Girl with No Shadow and Garden Spells.

4. What is your favorite type of craft/art medium? mixed media with vintage materials

5. What is one art/craft supply you absolutely have been dying to have or try? Working on wood as background for assemblage mixed media, using beeswax, flocking my own paper, also Love Elsie's new recipe idea box for scrapbooking

6. What are your favorite colors in our 'rainbow sherbet' theme? Pink, lime green, yellow, orange, aqua (or blue)
pink or red, green, yellow, orange

7. What is your favorite sweet treat? ice cream cone or berry pie

8. Are there any craft or art supplies you would NOT be interested in receiving? Not really into beads or "bling" right now.

9. What is your favorite song today? hmmm...anything from Volume One by She and Him or the Juno soundtrack

10. How do you 'pamper' yourself during the hot summer days? Sitting in a hammock in the shade on a lake.

11. Do you have any kidlets or pets? two kiddos- Chloe age 3 and Lowell age 4 1/2

12. What is your best potluck dish for summer get togethers? fruit salad

13. If you could take a summer vacation anywhere, where would it be? Alaska- such a marvelous place..water, mountains, wide open land.

14. Describe your decorating style. Does that say anything about your personality? Ecclectic with lots of vintage and lots of one-of-a-kind arts and crafts.

15. What are your initials? KR

16. Why do you like to join swaps? I love to get mail, I love to meet new bloggers and most of all love to put together a special package with a theme for my partner.

17. You have 25 dollars to spend just on you for a little treat. What do you buy? (you can list more than one thing) A new bag (wouldn't mind the one above from Beth's Bagz) or a sundress and flip flops.

18. What's one craft supply or art supply you absolutely can not live without? vintage trim...yum!

19. Who's the last person you hugged? my daughter before her nap

20. What's your favorite number and why? 44- always has been and I have no idea why:)