Friday, September 6, 2013

Please welcome Danni, who has pumpkins!!

I'm not sure when I first met Danni...but she is one of the most down-to-earth folks in Blogland, and I consider her my own personal moral compass.  She also has graciously invited me to guest post, and her guest post (an awesome bell with a backstory set at my precious Downton Abbey) is my second most popular post!

 


 
 
1.  You work in a liquor store--what are some of your recommendations?
Thanks for starting out with my main area of expertise!  I'm mostly a gin and tonic with lime girl, but since it's summer right now, I'm expanding my horizons with UV Salty Watermelon Vodka and once in a while Caravella Limoncello, yummy and imported from Italy.....get ya some! In the fall I like Yukon Jack and Apple Cider.  In the winter, Black Velvet Toasted Caramel.  Oh, and I just discovered a basil vodka that is quite tasty and I'm going to try making a pasta sauce with it.  I could go on and on, but then people might think I have a problem and I'll start getting concerned emails. 

2.  You also have a lot of land--is it landscaped or just au naturel?
Right now it's mostly just hay fields, but my creek area looks like a park.
3.  McDonald's or Taco Bell?
Yikes!  Neither, but when I just have to have french fries, I'll go to Steak and Shake.
4.  How do you like painting furniture?
Having just painted my first two pieces last week, I have to say it's a lot of fun, especially if you have a great teacher like I did when Karen of Somewhat Quirky Design came to the farm.  It's almost instant gratification and I'm all about that!
5.  Where is your number one vacation spot?
The mountains in Montana.  I miss them every day.  I loved Acapulco too, but I hear it's rather dangerous these days.
6.  Pumpkin or apricot?
Ha! Ha!  Since I'm a sometimes pumpkin farmer, I'm going with pumpkin!
7. You're well-known for your crafts--do you have any favorites?I'm flattered that you think I'm well-known for anything.  I guess my favorite projects are the the pallet ones, like these ...(can I blatantly promote myself and post a couple of links?)http://silohillfarm.blogspot.com/2012/11/deck-halls-pallet-art.html
http://silohillfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/pallet-shelffinally.html
8.  Gas or electric?
Well, I'm a farm girl now, so I heat strictly with wood in the winter, but my kitchen stove is electric.
9.  If you found $100 in the dryer after you finished the laundry, what would you spend it on (besides liquor)?
A kick-a$$ Italian dinner...or some more furniture paint...or some rockin farm boots. 
10.  Are there any fellow bloggers you want to give a shout-out to?
At the risk of sounding very Miss America-ish....I really do love all of the inspiration I get from the great big bloggy world, but....I would like to give a shout out to the girls at the Inspiration Cafe,(Natalie, Mel, Mary and Heather) they each have their own awesome blogs and their talents seem limitless to me.  They've been my friends since almost the beginning of blogging and I love them.  All of my readers have wonderful blogs...except for Cheryl in Wisconsin (you know who you are) and I wish she'd start one!  I'm also very fond of some old French Hens...but that's another story.


I'd like to thank craft maven Danni for stopping by and putting up with my silliness!  If you'd like to be featured in a Women Who Blog post, please let me know!  I am currently soliciting victims  interviewees!

31 comments:

  1. Well thank you very much Kirby! I'm humbled and honored!

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  2. Well I might be slightly biased but this is one blogger who I adore! Also ill let ou interview me Kirby if you're looking or victims sounds fun!

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  3. This was so much FUN! I also adore this blogger....she had me at PUMPKIN farm. :)

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  4. Now I know where Cheryl in Wisconsin popped in from, Danni sent her. Thanks Danni, her comments are always nice. Cheers. Bottoms up.

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  5. I love this!!!!! Danni is awesome and I love her dearly. My days wouldn't be the same without her as we at the Cafe chat every.single.day! Such a fun post xx Nat

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  6. How did I not know the liquor store connection?! Danni is fabulous and fun and I love this profile!

    :) Linda

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  7. Love Danni! She is special! And look at all the Italian things she likes! Way to go!

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  8. I'm so glad she got that Montana comment in! Good on ya, Danni!

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  9. Some fascinating facts there, Danni. You know you are a true crafter when even a part of that $100 would go for paint. And, why have you been hiding your liquor expertise from us? All kinds of interesting stuff to try out now. Thanks!

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  10. Whaa-aat? Montana??? You vacation in Montana??? did you know that's practically right next door to me? Sheesh. Let me know when you go there next & we'll get together for sure. Talk about over complicating things lol Nice to get to know you better. :)

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  11. And this is why we love her...Danni is the real deal.
    Great job, Kirbs.

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  12. Danni is a darlin' :) Fun post - thanks for sharing.

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  13. Danni is the best! Great questions Kirby! Danni I challenge you go create a Karen cocktail for when I come over to play. No mint.

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  14. LOVE this Danni - you're such a sweetheart!
    and you said YIKES lmho.................you said it girlfriend - I'm going to remind you of that forever!
    Thanks Kirby - this is such a great series -
    XOXO

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  15. Danni IS the real deal!!! I'm eternally grateful I found her in blogland!

    -andi

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  16. Love Danni and the interview {mostly the answers !} was great !

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  17. Love Danni. L.O.V.E. So grateful to call her my friend.
    Awesome interview!

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  18. Danni is simply the BEST! She is a sweetheart.....dare I say America's Farmgirl Sweetheart? She has truly blessed my life more than once!! All that drinking stuff is just her showing off....

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  19. I enjoyed your "interview" with Danni. Love her!

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  20. I have to jump in and say how much I love Danni too. She is so sweet and talented. One of my favs for sure!!!

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  21. Danni is the Craft Mistress of Blogland and shares her love with other bloggers. she is always there to listen to my whining or solve my techno-difficulties. I consider her a true friend.

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  22. Awe!! We all love our Danni! Seriously though, you're the best girlfriend! Couldn't image blogging without you now :)

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  23. Fun post & to get to know Danni better!!

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  24. Another fun read.

    It would be fun to look inside your brain to understand where you come up with your fun questions.

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  25. Danni is the best!!! Love her, and blogland wouldn't be the same without her. What a great interview!

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  26. Awesome interview Kirby. Danni is a real jewel!! I am a wee bit worried about her drinking problem though :) Cheers!

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  27. A sweet and genuine blogger definitely worthy of the spotlight. Danni is GREAT. Someone who really supports fellow bloggers. Wonderful interview!

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  28. Awesome post! I just love Danni and to get to know her even better outside the blogging world is fantastic!!~~Angela

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  29. Love and miss her more than she'll ever understand !!!

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  30. Cheryl in Wisconsin popping in here.
    What a fun conversation, between two incredible people! Now I want basil vodka in my pasta sauce. Who knew?
    (A sidenote to Kirby: I just finished A Bookman's Tale. Loved it.)

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