Saturday Spotlight: Mary Alice from Chateau Chic

Kris from Junk Chic Cottage, and myself wanted to do a regular feature on our blogs, something unique that hasn't been done before.   So we came up with an idea to 'spotlight the real life behind the blogger' in a more personal way.

There is so much talent and inspiration in blogland, and we thought it would be fun to bring you a closer look at the person behind the blog.

Every week on Saturday we will spotlight a blogger and have them tell us a little bit about themselves and their blogs.  You will be able to see and read about each of the bloggers on both Kris's and my blog.

Many of you already know her, but if you don't, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Mary Alice from Chateau Chic.  Kris and I both enjoy her blog-she is SO talented, and one of the sweetest people, too!  You're in for a real treat...

SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT:  REAL LIFE BEHIND THE BLOGGER 

 

I was delighted when Susan asked me to be a guest

on her new Saturday Spotlight series. 

However, that means stepping out of my comfort zone for a bit...Yikes!!

So...let me tell you a little about myself.

My name is Mary Alice from Chateau Chic.

 

 

I met my husband, Bob, when I was out of college and teaching school.

Our first date was at the Shore in the beginning of June.

 

 

He proposed to me in July...and in August I was sporting a diamond ring.

Yup...he was smitten!!

We married "for better or worse, for richer or poorer,"

and I think we've experienced that whole spectrum in our 34 years.

Thankfully, our ups and downs drew us together instead of tearing us apart.

If you believe that opposites attract, then Bob and I are a perfect match.

I would describe myself as quieter, not liking to be the center of attention,

would prefer to spend an evening at home 

than go to a party with a lot of people I don't know.

 We seem to have a lot of those kinds of occasions

in my husband's line of work as a public policy consultant

 

 

 

 

One of those occasions a couple of years ago.

And Bob is just the opposite.

He is energized by people, whether or not he knows them.

He can converse on almost any subject...and likes to do just that.

I am definitely a nester.

I loved being a stay-at-home mom until our children left the nest.

 

 

Our middle son lives in Arlington, Virginia, and works in D.C.

Our oldest son and our daughter live and work in Manhattan.

 

 

My maternal grandmother introduced me to the world of antiques.

She frequented auctions back in the day

 when most people considered antiques junk.

She was also a collector...hmmm, I guess I come by that naturally.

 

 

My love for ironstone began when she passed on

some of her pretty pieces to me.

 

 

When it comes to decorating my home...

I am definitely not a minimalist.

 

 

 And I like color...my favorite being blue.

 

 

Somewhere along the way I got sidetracked and

 ended up with two green bedrooms.

 

 

 

For the last several years, I've dabbled in selling

vintage furniture and accessories.

I love the hunt and setting up my booth.

 

 

One of the best side benefits of being a dealer is making friends

with so many kindred spirits along the way...

 kind of like blogging does for so many of us.

 

 

 

 I sell out of Rust & Feathers,

less than a mile south of the Lucketts Store.

 

 

Please stop by if you're in the area!

Thank you so much, Susan, for inviting me to share a bit about myself today.

 

Now if you enjoyed reading about Mary Alice, hop over to Kris's blog to read about Carol from Art and Sand!