Happy New Year!

Starting off 2010 on a more personal note! Thanks to my Kaboodle buddy--xOxsharicexOx, I borrowed the idea for this post from her fun Kaboodle blogazine. Maybe you've been reading my blog(s) for awhile, but maybe you're new to these parts. I write and share about many things outside the personal realm--photography, design, art, travel, food--and decided it's time for

A little bit more about me...

How tall are you?
5’7"

What is your shoe size?
8.5 wide

What color is your hair?
Red, but I recently added blonde highlights {not shown in photo above} and it's FUN!

What is your ethnicity?
Caucasion - we hail from English, French, German and Scottish.

Where do you live?
Portland, Oregon, USA - aka PDX, Stumptown, P-town

Style stuff:

What is your favorite online shopping website?
Etsy wins hands-down, but I'm biased since I operate a vintage shop there! Kaboodle has become a fave haunt as well, especially since I started a blog there last summer.

How would you describe your fashion style?
Comfort is key over most else. I love style and fashion but I don't feel the need to wear the latest--in fact, since I started hunting/selling vintage I rather prefer a classic style. I love the originality and quirkiness that vintage offers modern shoppers. Also love finding steal deals at local thrift shops!

What's your favorite shoe style?
I am a sneaker girl--backless, laceless, slip-on Ryka's have been my go-to shoe for 3 years now since an ankle injury. I love cute shoes but, again, comfort wins me over every time. Love, love, love boots!

Favorites:

What is your favorite food?
Italian, BBQ, Sushi, Seafood, Veggies, Fruits...

What is your favorite drink?
Alcohol = Sea breeze Non = H2O

What is your favorite color?
I'm such a closet fan of RED, haha! Also love metallics and rich, warm earthy colors.

What is your favorite dessert?
Baked fruit desserts -- crumble toppings are so divine!

5 Random Facts:
1. Fave music = Jazz
2. I'm working on my BFA at age 40 - it's never too late!
3. I wish I had more of a green thumb.
4. I married at 37 and am happy I waited for the right guy.
5. Fave film = On Golden Pond

Feel free to grab this little survey and share it on YOUR blog. If you're on Kaboodle, add me as your friend--if not, check it out here.

Modern woman (not)

I've been a little sketchy on my blog posting lately-–oh, no. Yes, the world’s still revolving.

Things have been busy in that way that life gets sometimes. I try hard to NOT live the life of the 'modern woman'. I am not one of those that feels compelled to “do it all” and be “the best” at everything in life. I am aware of my weaknesses and I don’t consider it a shortcoming to admit I have them or work within the perimeters I am comfortable with. That does not mean that I don’t take on challenges or that I don’t do my best at what I do undertake. I don’t need a life of being busy just for the sake of busy-ness. I choose to do for others when I can; not just out of obligation or expectation. I have come to realize it is more than okay to say “NO” sometimes. It doesn’t have to be equated with disrespect or selfishness. Sometimes, no just means, no thanks.

So my goal was to write a post to the blog at least once per day. Then three per week. Now it's when I can, which has been turning out 1-2 per week at best. I've missed that goal a few times. I’m back this week with something to share, and hopefully inspire, and that’s more important than being right on time, every time, anyways.

Image via my Flickr faves.

A little bit more about me...

Hi There, thanks for visiting my blog and for taking the time to find out a little bit more about me. I'm Tina Pfeiffer...wife, artist, student, photographer, writer, traveler, adventurer, researcher, entreprenuer, creator, closet techie, wannabe Parisian, historian, explorer, shopper, decorator, foodie, reader and blog author.

I have so many interests that my blogs have become my places to explore and share. My cyber-explosions of ideas and inspiration. Photography, travel, art, history, paper crafts, writing, music, food, books, films, shopping, antiquing, thrifting, vintage, Etsy, small business talk, gardening, decorating, learning and generally just soaking up life.

Many thanks to all of you who follow my musings...I truly appreciate and enjoy your comments and participation.

To view my photographs please visit:

My Flickr GALLERY.

I'm co-owner of an Etsy Vintage Shop and Blog, aka forrestina vintage.

My art blog, apt3design, is my newest adventure online.

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