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20 Things & Eclectically Fall Home Tours

September 15, 2014 by Cassie 60 Comments

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Happy Monday morning!  I was tagged by Shelley of Crazy Wonderful to share 20 facts about myself (via instagram, but it was much easier to share here).  I had a blast learning more about Shelley, and loving her so much more after reading.  Hopefully you will enjoy these random bits about me!

1.  I have a small scar on my hand from where I threw a rock as a child (I liked to throw them to break them into pieces); a sharp edge sliced my finger as I threw it.  When I see my children throwing rocks, I show them my scar.

 

2. Raspberry ice cream is my favorite food in the whole wide world, especially from South Mountain Creamery.  We love to go there for our milk and eggs, and occasionally get ice cream.  It smells like a dairy farm, but when you bite into that heavenly creamy spoonful of ice cream, all other senses (ie smell) fade away.

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3. For someone who is super outgoing and gregarious, I truly love silence.  When the kids aren’t home, there is no TV on, sometimes music. Typically I’m accompanied by the sounds of the dogs snoring or their toenails clicking on the floor.

 

4. I love hiking…. another quiet peace.  Lately I’ve been taking the dogs on morning hikes, which wears them out, resulting in more snoring and less clicking of their toenails as the soundtrack to my day.

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5. I have a mole inside my belly button.  INSIDE.  I mean who has that, really?  This girl.

 

6. My parents instilled in me the belief that I am capable of anything I want to do.  As a child I thought everyone’s parents led them to believe that but now as an adult I realize how lucky I was.   I also still believe it’s true.

 

7. My best friend died when I was 7 and she was almost 8, and we were in second grade– she had leukemia.  It’s on my mind lately as Emmy is now in second grade.  I’ve told her a little bit about Melissa lately because I want her to know what a true best friend is…. Melissa was smart, brave, strong, kind, and funny.  And she loved Madonna and the color purple.  I was so young that I don’t have too many memories of her, but I have told Emmy much of what I do know.  A couple days after I told her about it she looked at me and said, “Mommy, you know, Melissa is still your friend.”  I didn’t realize what she was referring to at first and then she gave me a look that said, “you know” and went on to say, “She’s still your friend and watching over you.”

 

8. I’m training for my first half-marathon, the Kiawah half marathon.  I chose this particular race because my amazing sister in law is able to do it with me, we are making an event of it and celebrating Christmas with Chris’ side of the family, it’s a pretty race, and I’m not going to lie… it’s flat.  (It’s in December!).  I saw this book the other day…. think it will help?  I am definitely planning to wear the shortest shorts I own with a turtleneck.  And blue running shoes. (That girl on the right didn’t get the memo).

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9. When I was a kid, I would ride my bike up and down Main St. Wilbraham, MA, and hit either the shop in the center of town for Now & Laters or Rice’s Fruit Farm where they made the BEST cider donuts!

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10. Pushing logic aside, I let my heart guide most decisions I make in life.  And when it’s a decision that affects our entire family, I come up with logical backing as well so I can appeal to Chris’ more pragmatic personality.

 

11. If you asked me what the happiest time of my life was, I would tell you it was both of my pregnancies.  I felt fabulous, was filled with hope, dreams, and love!

 

12. I do not like to cook. (I love to eat so cooking is a means to an end for  me!).  I love to bake, but I just don’t enjoy cooking dinner.  I always feel like there are so many other things I could be doing with my time… thus, Chris does a lot of the cooking of our family meals!

 

13. I regularly talk in my sleep.  Apparently a couple weeks ago, I kept shouting “I don’t understand!”  I’ve also woken up after sad dreams with a tear stained face, but have also laughed very hard in my dreams.

 

14. My biggest regret is not wearing my retainer.

 

15. I don’t believe in regrets, but do believe in learning from mistakes. (Fancy that; I’m contradicting myself!)

 

16. My dream house is an older  home (not too picky on style as I love bungalows, farmhouses, and even midcentury homes) on a rocky coast in New England.  Chris will never move to New England, so I’ll settle for one out of two.

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17.  I do not like to be barefoot in my own home…. it reminds me of just how much dirt and dog fur is on our floor.

 

18. A literature and film course I took in college got me into film noire- Double Indemnity is a favorite.

 

19. Not many people can beat me at Boggle.

 

20. I plan to celebrate my 40th birthday with a trip to Paris.  I’ve never been to Europe, and have always wanted to go to Paris.  I studied French in school and even received the French award when I graduated high school.  (Don’t try to speak it to me now though- it’s been 18 years!).  Chris has almost 4 years to save up for the event! 😉

 

And that’s 20!  Hope you learned something about me you didn’t already know.

Lastly, I wanted to let you know that today kicks off the Eclectically Fall Home Tours!  Head on over to Eclectically Vintage to get started- 5 days, 3 tours each day.  Look for mine on Thursday!

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  1. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Those were great!!! Whenever I read these I feel like I just hung out with someone all day and found out interesting things about each other. Loved hanging out with you this morning 🙂

    Ok so, 7 just about took me down. Emmy has the sweetest soul. 10) Totally how I work things with my husband. 12) Ditto. Mike cooks on the weekends and it is so freeing! 17) How does the damn stuff accumulate so fast? How?! And before I forget – make sure you tuck in the turtle neck. That’s key to pulling off the look 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      i am so glad you and i both do number 10- it’s sort of manipulative in a way, but not really- i just need to think like him for a bit. 🙂 and yes i am totally wearing that outfit running tomorrow. i forgot today. i already have to wear my reflector vest as run at 6 am and it’s dark so i already feel like a total winner- the rest of it will just seal the deal.

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  2. Erika says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Love this! I talk in my sleep too! Haha. Judah loves it. 😉 Hikinh is probably my favorite “outdoor” activity! We have a trip planned in November that involves lots of hiking and I cannot wait!

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      ha ha! chris thinks it’s funny. most of the time my sentences don’t make much sense but that one night i jut kept shouting i don’t understand!!! i told him i had a dream where i woke up crying because my parents were very upset with me…. so i must have been talking to them. 🙂

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  3. Erika says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Aaaaannnd I totally feel you on the retainer. Lol. About silence? Me too. I love love love people, but I love being able to have some quiet moments as well.

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      yes exactly!!!! balance- silence and craziness- i love them both but they need balance in my life!

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  4. michelle@decorandthedog says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I CHALLENGE you to #19. I didn’t know anyone else appreciated the fine game of Boggle!

    Happy Monday! Here’s to snoring dogs!

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    • Charlotte Orth says

      September 15, 2014 at 10:13 am

      I love Boggle but no one else I know does here!

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      • Cassie says

        September 15, 2014 at 12:49 pm

        it’s so great!

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      it’s on like donkey kong.

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  5. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:39 am

    You are the best. I love reading more about you my friend! I’m sorry for the loss of your friend when you were so very young 🙁 and I am excited for you on your trip to Paris (someday!!!)

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      aaaw, thank you so much! yes, someday i will go!

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  6. Charlotte Orth says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I too felt my best and loved it when I was pregnant with my only child. My thin hair became thick, my complexion cleared up and I had more energy than I have ever had before or since that time.
    I also can relate to the not enjoying cooking part of your Twenty Things! I did cook when I had kids at home but now that I am retired my husband cooks for us or we eat out.

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      i am glad my husband enjoys cooking!

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  7. the cape on the corner says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:13 am

    yay for turning 40 in paris! i turned 30 in holland, and i’ll turn 35 in mexico. the boyfriend turned 35 in paris when we were there in april. worth it.

    also, yay for boggle. words are my jam. take your math and number games and go elsewhere, lol.

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      wow- you guys have been to a lot of cool places!!! and yes- LOVE that. words are totally my jam, too. speak to me in, well, words.

      Reply
  8. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I have a scar on my arm but it’s from my sister who used to torture me and claw me! Don’t worry – we get along fabulously now but I still point out that scar to my girls!!
    Kelly

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      that is hilarious!

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  9. karen@somewhatquirky says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:52 am

    The trick to being devoted to the retainer – spend $25,000 on braces etc. when you’re in your 50’s. I expect my teeth to be perfect when I die! I allow myself one retainer free night every week. They’re not so bad now – more like invisilign braces. No metal.

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      i am hoping to redo it one day!

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  10. Gretchen says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I used to have a mole in my belly button. I thought it was kind of cool, but then, when I was in labor with Milo, the midwife saw it and told me some tragic story about her friend who had what turned out to be a cancerous mole in her belly button. So I got paranoid and had it removed. And I still miss it. We have the same cooking/baking division of labor going on here. I’m glad someone around here likes to cook, because we definitely can’t afford to eat out with all of us very often! Fun list!

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      i have had several moles removed, but the dr never worried about that one, so i kept it. 🙂 and we can’t afford to eat out either, so same here!

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  11. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:33 am

    I loved learning all these new things about you! That ice cream sounds divine. It’s my favorite to make also. Jake and Catcher are so cute on that picture. I can just imagine the coziness of them snoring by your feet. And yes, definitely wear your blue sneakers. Don’t be that girl 🙂 And short shorts too. Good call 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      don’t forget my turtleneck. 🙂

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  12. Lynn says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Ok.. 1st things 1st. #7 just got a big gulp, sigh and a bit of a tear in my eyes. The silence & being barefoot in your own house….I totally relate! I love silence & at times prefer to be alone just to have a sense of that silence! Sweet list Cassie!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      yes!! i am enjoying it today, actually.

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  13. Tracy says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I had to comment because I also have a mole in my belly button. I thought it was unusual but then I saw that Gretchen also had one. So, I wonder how many people really have one and aren’t saying anything. Ha ha! BTW – I just found your blog and love it! We just moved in to to a new house, so I added a bunch of decorating/DIY/home blogs. You have a talent!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      ha ha! al of us belly button molers are hiding in shame. 😉 and thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!

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  14. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I LOVED reading this so fabulous! i would love to see you if you have time when you’re down here for the marathon. A lot of my friends run it!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      i will let you know! i know that saturday we have the race and then celebrate christmas with the family, sunday drive home, so it just depends on what day i drive down with the kiddos.

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  15. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    (Your site loads much better for me in Chrome. So bizarre!)
    Never heard the sad story about your best friend. So sad!
    And want to go to Mexico for my 40th birthday but I’d better get on it since it is already in 5 month 🙁

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      so weird about chrome! i do’t know what the deal is! and yes, you had better get on it and book your trip! 🙂

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  16. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    September 15, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Enjoyed the little window into Cassie land! Hubs used to cook all the time when I was teaching and when E/E were little. Hopefully that will pick up again because I HATE to cook. I don’t like thinking about what everyone wants to eat. ugh. Dinner!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      thank you so much, jessica- YES i don’t want to think about what they want… every single night…. oh the stress.

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  17. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    September 15, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    I love this so much! I’m always down for reading more you. I’d love to go to Europe! Can’t wait to live vicariously through you in 4 years!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      aaaw, thank you!!! why don’t you come with me to paris! 🙂

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  18. angela says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    #7 had me in tears. That Emmy is a good, good kid. #9 had me smiling. I know EXACTLY where that is. And, #14….dorky me still wears them almost every night, BUT part of that is both boys go to my old orthodontist and I don’t want him to be disappointed in me. 😉

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

    PS. Cursing myself for not wearing a turtleneck when I went out for a run this afternoon

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      emmy really is a sweet soul. and is rice’s reopened now??? i couldn’t find anything that it had actually opened, but oh they had the best cider donuts!!! and good for you with your retainer! i ran this morning in my turtleneck, blue shoes, and shorts that may as well be underwear. i looked really good and was flying- it’s the way to go.

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  19. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I’m lobbying hard for #16 (psst…think Connecticut) 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      i would love to be a new englander but i am about 99 percent sure chris will not go for it.

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  20. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Oh Paris! Chris better take you because it is AMAZING! If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Paris.

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      well i am hoping he SENDS me and he stays with the kids and i go with some girlfriends- that way we onl have to pay for one of us. 😉 and let’s face it, my girlfriends are more likely to want to hit the flea markets.

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  21. designPOST interiors says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Sounds like you are just as full of life in your sleep as you are awake!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      i just never shut up. 😉

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  22. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    September 16, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Love this, and I always love seeing your walk/hike pictures!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      thank you, jennifer! it’s so pretty around here that i have to share! 🙂

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  23. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I’m the same way about quiet – when Henry goes down for a nap, I just sit in silence. It’s so nice.

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      yes- there is nothing like it!

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  24. Jane Bernard says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Your a dog person…you had me there! I’ve got two furry ones too and there is nothing better than a good hike in the woods! Funny I love to cook but hate to bake 😉 Fun getting to know you better Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      well then when you visit i will do the baking and you will do the cooking- ok? and then we will hike with our dogs. 😉

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  25. Renee Z says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Ha! That group of runners is so “Glamour Don’t,” but really, I do own blue running shoes.
    You should seriously read “Born to Run;” Our entire family read it and my son and I are the only ones who actually run.

    I am so with you on number 16. That’s my dream home, too,. Maybe we could be neighbors!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:38 am

      i will have to look into it- someone else told me about it, too!

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  26. Dana says

    September 16, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I love Emmy’s response in #7. What an insightful little sweetie!

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    • Cassie says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:38 am

      isn’t she the sweetest? 🙂

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  27. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    What a great list. The hubs does 1/2 marathons and Kiawah is on his wish list. It is so beautiful there. And a trip to Paris for #40 sound perfect to me!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 18, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      thank you so much! i am excited to get to paris one day in the not too far distant future!

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  28. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Loved reading a little more about you! That ice cream sounds delicious! Good luck on your first half, I’ve heard Kiawah is beautiful!

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    • Cassie says

      September 19, 2014 at 10:23 am

      that ice cream is divine!!! and thank you!

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  29. Gwen says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I loved learning more about you. I’m sorry about your friend.

    I love that you are guided by your heart. That inner voice is so much more reliable than our logical brains. 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:34 am

      thank you- you are so right!

      Reply

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