Tea & Talk: Alicia Bock

Hello sweet friends! 

                              The sun has finally been shining here a bit and I couldn't be happier! It is fitting then that our lovely artist today is a ray of sunshine herself. Alicia has an amazing eye for capturing beauty in everything she sees. A talent for taking something fleeting and making it timeless. Alicia was one of the very first artists I was introduced to when I first started following blogs and still love her work just as much as I did then. In fact, it was truly difficult to pick just a few pieces to feature here today as I could have picked them all! So, without further ado, here is lovely Alicia! ( got your cuppa? Are you comfy? Great! ) 

1. 3 living things you treasure

1. My family.

2. The Great Lakes. I love being surrounded by water.

3. My yard. I love how carefully my husband cares for the grass, and how reckless I am with the flower gardens and vegetables...no plan, just random plantings. They are a nice match. 

2. 3 non-living things that you treasure

1. My Yashica Mat 124 camera (I rarely use it because it is in mint condition, and I have been known to be a bit clumsy.)

2. My vintage Schwinn bike. I love the sounds of an old bike.

3. The collection of photographs on the wall above my desk. I love looking at the people who inspire me most while I work.

3. favorite time of the year and why

Right now, today.... and every other gorgeous late-spring day.

I love the anticipation of summer, the plans being made, warmer days that hint at what is to come. 

4. favorite things to wear:  I am a total jeans, t-shirt, flip-flops girl. This time of year is perfect for me. On the hottest days, I'll trade my jeans in for a sundress. 

5. are you a perfume wearer ? If yes, which one? / top 3 favorite smells

Usually, I save my perfumes for "date nights". But, while I was in Paris this spring I discovered, Lolita Lempicka: Fleur de Corail. I have been wearing it constantly ever since. It reminds me of both Paris, and a day by the sea.

 

1.Coconut - I cannot be without my Skin Trip lotion

2. Vanilla

3. Fresh pine trees.

 

6. favorite animal-

I'm a cat person. 

7. top three events in your life(so far):

1. Meeting a boy.

2. Starting my photography business.

3. Celebrating my birthday in Paris with my mom this spring. The trip made us even closer than we already were. 


8. top three favorite small pleasures

1. Morning walks.

2. Evening bike rides.

3. Staying up late. I love the house when it is quiet and everyone else is sleeping. (On the best days, this is followed by sleeping in.)

9. top 3 favorite places in the world( you have visited or would like to visit)

 

1.Oregon Coast ( visited twice.)

2.Paris (visited twice.)

3. Iceland... in every picture I see from there the light looks amazing. 

10. top 3 favorite sounds

1.Laughing kids.

2.Waves on the shore... gentle ones, not big and stormy.

3. My husband singing along to his records.

11. top 3 favorite things to eat

1. My mom's salad, with her homemade dressing. Actually, anything she makes.

2. A nice baguette with good butter or cheese.

3. Chinese... I can be frequently found eating egg rolls for breakfast.

12. 3 favorite favorites right now! (from etsy or elsewhere)

1. I would love to add this Kiki and Polly print to my wall.

2. This t-shirt rocks.

3. Planning on shopping here for wedding gifts this year. 


13. 3 small ways someone has made your day lately

1. My husband took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner last weekend. He probably would have preferred to eat somewhere new. But, he never complained.

2. Even though she has been sick, Susannah still took time to send me a lovely package last week. I love the thought of it crossing the ocean from her to me.

3. My daughter and friends have formed a little band, and wrote a birthday song for another friend. Twice they have performed it for me, as a dress rehearsal. Their creativity makes my day.

 

14. 3 small habits/quirks you have that make you specifically you!

1. I love breakfast, but not traditional breakfast foods. Give me a slice of pizza, pasta, or last nights leftovers.

2. I take a lot, a whole lot, of vitamins. But, I don't think I am any healthier than my friends who don't take any.

3. I have a super sense of smell, which is not always a good thing. 

15. 3 words that describe you best!

1. Independent

2. Dreamer

3. Muti-tasker. 

Ez's Questions:

16.-Describe your life using 6 words maximum (for each time frame).
PAST: Moving On
PRESENT:  Hopeful. 
FUTURE: Endless possibility.

17. You are truly passionate about indie and handmade goods, tell us how that interest was formed:

Handmade is so natural to me. Growing up, my step-mom made a lot of our clothes, p.j.'s, Halloween costumes. We were a do it-yourself-kind of family. And, on top of that my parents, husband, and best friends, are all small business owners. So I understand how important supporting those businesses are, and how much it impacts families.  

18. favorite books, films, and music... list 3 of your favorites in each category here:
Books:

I'd rather read travel books than anything else right now. I am always planning some trip, even if it is years away. The last books I read were all about Paris. The most used were, Frommer's Day by Day-Paris, The Markets of Paris, 

Quiet Corners of Paris.

Films:  Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Lost in Translation, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Music:  I have a huge crush on Dave Matthews, Stevie Nicks, and Steppin' In It (a local band.)

19 .Name 3 words that you can't stand, and 3 that you love:

Love: Giddy, Adore, Sassafras,

Dislike: cold, winter, sleet

20. What are a few of the goals you have for your future and how do you plan on making them a reality?

I would love to just keep doing what I am doing... adding in more travel. As my kids get older, this becomes a lot easier. And, we venture further from home. 


21. What is the best piece of advice you've ever heard?

My parents have always impressed upon me the value of trusting your instincts and listening to your heart. As my business grows and I look for new ways to expand, this has become really important to me.

22. what is your favorite quote and why?

"There is beauty in your dish soap." via Happy Mundane.

It's brilliant. It's true. It sums up everything I believe.

 Alicia, thank you so much for being a part of the tea & talk series. It is a real honor to have you, and so lovely to get to know you a little better. I couldn't agree with that quote more and am in constant awe of how you elevate the daily little  things to extraordinary moments. Don't miss a visit to Alicia's beautiful blog as well, "bloom,grow,love" What a perfect name! Happy wednesday my friends and see you back here tomorrow for a new "Little things" post. 

xo

Melis