Get to Know Me!
Happy Monday, y’all! As you saw on my post today, it’s my birthday! A few weeks ago on stories I asked if I should formally introduce myself on the blog and I got an overwhelming vote for “yes!”. So I figured, no better time to introduce myself than on my birthday!
I wrote a post when I first launched my blog about my journey to Interior Design, but today I want to share some “fun facts” about me. I always hate having to think of fun facts because, plot twist, most of our facts just aren’t that fun! So instead of trying to make these cool and interesting, I’m just going to share some things about me that y’all probably don’t know, or will help you get to know me better! Even though I share interiors on my Instagram/Blog I want you to know who I am as well. I think you guys getting to know me and my personality will make Something to Style Over more of a community, which I would love!
I’m 23 years old! I figured I would start with this one since it is my birthday. Not that this matters or is considered interesting, but I do get a lot of DM’s asking questions that make me think that y’all think I’m older. So, some of you may be surprised that I am only 23!
My name is pronounced “Leah” even though it’s spelled “Lea”. Most people say “Lee” the first time they meet me or say my name! At this point, I’ve seen/heard it all in terms of name spelling and pronunciation.
I love to eat, and not just in the normal “I love food” type of way. I love exploring new places and traveling through food. I feel like food is such an experience and part of the joy in traveling is learning about all a place has to offer, including the food! I love trying new restaurants, and foods and I also love cooking at home!
I was born and raised in North Carolina. Some of you may know that I live in DC now, but I grew up in Asheville, NC. I moved to DC in 2018 after I graduated from NC State in Raleigh, NC.
I grew up with Golden Retrievers and they are still my absolute favorite dog! I love all dogs, don’t get me wrong, but I have a special place in my heart for Goldens.
This seems cliche but I love laughing and senses of humor. I always try to make my Instagram captions and stories relatable and I really hope that comes across. I feel like it can be hard to show your audience “you”, especially when you’re sharing interiors and not yourself. I really want to build those connections, and for y’all to see my personality through my posts!
This isn’t really a fact per say but when I asked what y’all wanted to know about me a lot of people asked about my education in design. I talk about this some in my Journey to Interior Design post but long story short, I don’t have an Interior Design degree. I graduated with my degree in Public Relations, and a minor in Interior Design. To be candid, I was never a school person. It just wasn’t for me. In college I valued experience and work ethic a lot more than grades (but I still worked hard to get good grades). A lot of firms will require you to have a degree, but I definitely don’t regret choosing the path I did!
Now for some fast facts…
I have more pet peeves than I can count but to name a few…. the sound of chewing (bleck), slow walkers, being late, etc.
I hate the feeling/sound of cardboard or paper touching…. weird, I know.
I secretly love grocery shopping, ESPECIALLY at Trader Joe’s. I’m seriously obsessed with TJ. One just opened right next to my apartment and to say i’m living my best life would be an understatement.
My guilty pleasure is reality TV, fo-sho. E! and Bravo? Yes, please!
I’m super Type A, and not so “go with the flow” (but I’m working on it).
Last but not least, I’m an excessive planner. ‘Nough said.
I hope y’all enjoyed getting to know a little more about me! As always, thank you so much for your follows, likes and encouragement.
There’s always Something to Style Over!
xx, Lea