Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Thank you ladies...

Last week, the lovely Alcira from The Nero Chronicles dubbed me a stylish blogger.  And this week, the equally lovely Brandi from Flights Of Whimsy did the same.  Ladies, thank you so much.  We all like to be thought of as stylish and "up-and-coming" and your kind words and thoughtfulness mean so much to me.

The conditions for accepting this award are as follows: share seven things about yourself.  Seven is a great number, don't you think?  Here goes...

1)  I love being a mom and a wife.  Its pretty much the most awesome thing that has ever happened to me.  I've got two great boys and a spectacular husband and they all rock. 



2)  I'm a birth doula, which means that I help women in labor.  Most of my clients are trying to have a natural, intervention free birth and I am their support person.  I have lots of training and am a certified massage therapist, which comes in handy when you're trying to keep a laboring mother as comfortable as possible.  And I know this might seem a bit crazy, but to see a short slide show of my son, Charlie's awesome home birth, click HERE.  Then click on the photography logo to start the photos  Don't worry, its just a lovely tame water birth - no gore.  It was photographed by Elizabeth Boyce.  Turn on your volume for music by Ingrid Michaelson.



3)  I really love mint chip ice cream.



4)  I'm an actor.

I'm the tall one.  The other cutie-pie is Shaye Troha.

5)  I'm also a playwright.  My most notable play is called Leni and its about the German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.  Leni has had productions in Oakland CA, Portland OR, Seattle WA and New York City.  Next up is a reading at Southern Methodist University in April. You can read past reviews about Leni in the Seattle Post Intelligencer and Seattle Weekly.

LENI Seattle production shot
Amy Thone appears courtesy of AEA as Leni.

6)  Cayucos, CA is one of my most favorite places on earth.  I grew up near this magical place and spent all my summers on her shores.  My husband proposed to me here.  We also got married in Cayucos and had our first son's blessing in Cayucos.  I'm headed there again at the end of February for Charlie's blessing.




7)  I think interior design is a beautiful way of expressing who you are.  The state of my home, on any given day, usually reflects the state of my mind, the state of my life and the state of my world.  My home is always in flux and I have had more fun creating a space for me and my family than I ever thought possible.  This blog is my daily meditation and continues to serve as my idea playground. Thank you so much for reading and commenting here at La Maison Boheme.  And thank you to all of the amazing people who comprise the blogroll to the right.  You are a constant source of inspiration and joy in my life.

Coffee Table Detail
I'm not a designer... I just pretend to be one.  I took this photo in my living room last night. 

Most of the bloggers whom I would pass this lovely award to have already received it from someone else.  So, again I defer to the blogroll on the right.  Go visit, explore and get excited about all of the possibilities that lie before you!

Again, thank you to Alcira and Brandi!

13 comments:

Chassity (Look Linger Love) said...

Wow, you're a multi-talented girl!!

Ann said...

Congrats, Sarah!
I love visiting your blog!

How cool that you are an actress! Something I have never tried...

Keep up the great posts.

-Ann

Tonia Lee Smith said...

Congratulations! It's wonderful when peer notice.

Alcira Molina-Ali said...

You are clearly a Superwoman -- and by extension, a super wife and mom ;)
What interesting glimpses into your rich life.
How, oh how do you do it all?
What glorious contributions you've made to this world.
And of course, I adore that shot of your living room at bottom -- so very vie boheme.
Cheers, Alcira

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Nina said...

Wow, how fascinating to learn more about you. I´m also an actress...

anita said...

You're amazing!
(and we are ice cream soul sisters -- mint chip is my all time favorite too!)
xo

Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy said...

You grew up near the beach? You lucky gal! MMMM ice cream...

hilary said...

I just recently started following your blog, and I love it! I watched the slide show of the birth of your son, and I was tearing up. It's really beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

My Shining Star Designs said...

You're beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I've seen photos of Charlie's birth. And you've made me cry!!! such a precious bundle of joy. And love is palpable in your home,

queensjoy said...

I've been visiting your blog for a long time but have never left any comments. Just wanted to say how BRILLIANT it is that you know Cayucos!! I used to spend summers there with family friends. (Just outside the town on a ranch) It's still one of my absolute favorite places to visit and my friends still live there. Hurray for brilliant California love!

Sarah Greenman said...

Hello queensjoy! I'm so excited to read that you know Cayucos. Most people have no idea where this little gem lies on the California Coast. Thank you for reading and feel free to comment any time you like... although silent reading is fine too. xoxoxoxo
Sarah

Vintage is for Lovers said...

Wow. It is so wonderful to learn more about you. Thank you so much for sharing! This post brought a smile to my face! xo Samantha