About Kara
At her recent bridal shower
Kara's job is to see that the stores and the merchandise in the stores present themselves in the most visually appealing way.
Earlier I had asked Kara to give us a few ideas of those things she likes as well as those she does not like. I gave her a questionnaire as a prompt. She has used the questions to frame her answers below:
What do you like in music?
like -
most music
don't like -
COUNTRY, COUNTRY, COUNTRY! Also, not really a fan of "world" music, and rap/hip-hop music
like to dance?
YES! Although I can say I'm definitely NOT a fan of line dancing, or any kind of dancing associated with country music
Recent films you liked and didn't like?
have not seen a really good film in some time!!!
LIKED:
Wallace & Gromit movies, Antwone Fisher, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Wedding Crashers, Rudy, Remember The Titans, Talented Mr. Ripley, The Piano,
DIDN'T LIKE:
White Noise, The Woodsman, Action movies, War Movies,
In Clothing:
how style interested or concerned are you -
I am facinated by style, fashion, fabrics, textures, colors, really the art of it, but absolutely refuse to pay a the high ticket prices commonly associated with such items. I can admire, but I don't need to wear it to enjoy it.
Do you have any current favorites?
I prefer to shop in certain stores based on the style portrayed, the clothing they offer. I don't really follow designers specifically. There are a lot of "looks" I really like, but would never wear myself. I stick to a simple, basic clothing approach.
In Books:
Anything you like to read?
I don't really enjoy reading much fiction, I prefer non-fiction, how-to books (because I love learning a new trick now and then), arts & crafts books, health & wellness books, occasionally a best-seller listed title. I love books on CD - just listened to humorist David Sedaris in my car. I am currently working my way through several titles: "Freakanomics," "You, The Owners Manual," and others
Home Furnishings:
Period furniture? Early American? Modern? (please describe any particular interests)
Interior colors?
I do like mission period, some arts & crafts movement items, but used in an eclectic mix, not a pure presentation. Mission/Arts & Crafts design tends to be a bit too dark & minimalist for me. I like a warm, inviting environment, without looking too much like a country cabin. I do prefer natural materials...stone walls, wood floors, stone hearth, etc...Modern design is great to look at, but I don't think it's practical or liveable. Shaker style is also nice to mix in to a design...simple & clean design.
Are you fond of (or hate)
glass, crystal or china?
depends on what the item is. Not really a fan of crystal (maybe it's my age or generation), like glass & china special wall decors
I prefer paint to wallpaper, and love wood trim (crown, wainscotting, etc.) such as molding. My favorite tool is my compound mitre saw
jewelry men/women?
I prefer silver jewelry, don't like big obnoxious & flashy jewelry, prefer gemstones to diamonds
Art?
Where to begin....my favorite illustrator is Maxfield Parrish, with NC Wyeth a close second. I love watercolorists such as Winslow Homer, like vintage posters, postcards & vintage luggage label design, Dale Chihuly glass art, Degas' pencil sketches, many more, just can't think of them all. I absolutely cannot stand the artwork of Thomas Kinkade - commercial garbage!
Other interests or passions?
LOVE, love, love to cook, and invent new recipes.
Love to try new restaurants, cuisines.
The only food I will not entertain the thought of trying is seafood....ANYthing from the sea is not a friend of mine!