Chicwish skirt c/o / Black top – on SALE; I stole it from Taylor’s closet (I love this one too) / Shoes old (similar here and here for less) / Charlotte Max clutch / Lips: Chanel in Ultrapink
Happy Blog Anniversary! TanyaFoster.com is three years old. Can you believe that? Let’s celebrate together. CHEERS!
It has now been 3 years since I started this blog. That’s 775 blog posts I have logged! One of the most rewarding things has been to see it grow but to also have all of you following along on this fun little journey. Although you feel like you know me, I’m actually a really private person. Opening up on my blog doesn’t come easy for me. Not because I do not want to be open or seem more engaging, I just really feel like I’m boring.
In my mind, we’re on a coffee date each morning but the conversation is very one-dimensional with me blabbing away about what I have on, how to have incredible eyebrows or showing you my latest beauty finds. I feel like the majority of you who have followed me since the beginning have hopefully felt like you have gotten to know me over the last 3 years but as this space continues to grow and things change I thought it would be fun to ‘Ten Things About Tanya‘ you might or might not know.
- I am an only child and I absolutely love it. Everything was and is always about me as far as my parents are concerned. Well, now I share the spotlight with my children, their grandchildren. I am fortunate to still have my parents (see this blog post)
- Pete and I have been married for 24 years. Yep, count them. He is the most patient, kind and loving human being and puts up with all of my shenanigans which are too numerous to list. He is also my photographer when we travel (insert eye roll)
- I love to travel and if I could have my way, we would travel all the time. In fact, I would be a travel blogger and just be on the go, go, go. Travel bucket list: Dubai, Bora Bora, Australia and Tahiti
- I hate tailgating and any form of sports watching parties. It’s just not my thing. I love to watch sports and was certainly at all of my children’s sporting events but large gatherings to watch something on TV are just not for me. So no, I won’t be at anyone’s Super Bowl Party.
- We love living in Dallas! In fact, Pete and I often talk about where we would retire and we honestly can’t come up with anywhere. We’re not lake house people or ranch people so building a retirement place away from here doesn’t seem logical.
- Just like sports watching parties, I don’t like awards show parties either. I love to watch the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, SAG Awards and other awards shows at home, preferably by myself. That’s because I’ve done my home work and I really know the films, actors and what’s up for grabs. And, most importantly, I watch all the red carpet arrivals for fashion coverage on the blog (like this one)
- My favorite thing about traveling on an airplane is getting upgraded to first class (occasionally) and knowing that warm nuts will be served. Along with a homemade, warm cookie. Silly, I know.
- Decorating and interior design literally frighten me. Everything in our home has been done by an interior designer. Ashley H., my dear friend and incredible designer who lives in New York City used to laugh at me when I would tell her “I don’t know s$%& from shinola”. It’s just not my gift. Currently, I work with Lisa Henderson Interiors. She’s incredible to work with and she was a Baylor Kappa!
- I hate to work out. I’ll try things here and there but truthfully, I have never liked it (odd coming from someone who was in high school drill team and on a college dance team). I just don’t like to sweat.
- My family is the most important and precious possession I have. I’m so proud of all our kids and talk about them non stop to anyone who will listen. Katie, Meghan, Taylor and P.J. have become the most generous, loving and kind adults. Our work is done. Now we just get to sit back and enjoy them!
Did you learn something new about me? Leave me a comment and let me know. I want to thank each and every one of you who have been so loyal to this blog that I have grown over the last three years. If I could write each and every one of you a thank you note, I would. This space would not be possible without all of you.
Thank you for sticking with me and allowing me to come into your life! xoxo – Tanya
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Happy 3rd Blogiversary!! Loved your 10 facts…
Thank you Kim! I hope you learned something new about me.
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
You are not boring!! So fun to read your blog!!! Loved the 10 things to know about you!! I feel like you are my fun neighbor!!
Marian,
I appreciate your kind words. Love that you are here with me.
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Congratulations Tanya!
That’s a lot of blogging as well as all the time, research, prep, trying out products!
I’m surprised you aren’t interior decorating inclined, with your fashion skills I assumed you had a hand in it even if you hired a designer.
Keep em coming they’re fun and especially now we need fun.
The winter weather is crazy, here in Scottsdale it’s chilly!
Sweet Kris,
Thanks so much for all your kind comments. You make my day much brighter!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
OMG Lisa Henderson is a wonderful designer! She started under my favorite Dallas designer Cathy Kincaid! Thanks for sharing,
YES! She did. Lisa is fantastic to work with.
xoxo- Tanya
SO proud of you! You have grown so much and it’s been a blast watching you soar while genuinely enjoying what you do. Love this, love you! And you look amazing:) Happy Anniversary Tanya!
Nancy-
That is high praise coming from you. I appreciate your support from the very beginning when I said “I think I want to start blogging.” All my acting lessons definitely help with the blog shoots.
Love you!
xoxo-
Tanya
Happy 3 years, Tanya! It has been an incredible ride watching TF grow into what it is today. I am SO proud of you and admire your determination and dedication. You are a true star in my eyes!
Dear Courtney,
Thank you for believing in me! You are such a gift in my life!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
I love this! Thanks for sharing BTBE!
Ruth,
Let’s start a travel blog together and call it BTBE.
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Happy Blogoversary, Dear! And congratulations on your fabulous success!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.com
Thank you so much!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Happy 3 years!
Add the Maldives to your travel list! Gorgeous place! Really loved it. (And just 4 hr flight from Dubai.)
Luci,
Thanks for the travel suggestion. I love getting input from my readers.
I think you have been with me the entire 3 years!
xoxo- Tanya
How exciting!! Happy 3rd Blogiversary!!
Casi-
Thanks so much!
xoxo- Tanya
Keep blogging…..I don’t want to start my day without “a good cup of Joe” and Tanya!!
I love having coffee with you every morning Patty!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Happy Anniversary! What a successful blogger you have become. So proud of your accomplishments and look forward to continued friendship and partnership. I was going to ask you to an Oscars Party, but I guess that’s out…haha!
Thank you so much Lori! I love working on our collaborations.
Sorry to miss the Oscars Party but thank you for thinking of me!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
I do believe you ROCK Dallas, Tanya! ❤
Thank you Sue Ellen!
Miss seeing your beautiful smile!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Happy Anniversary, Tanya! You are a great blogger!! I look forward to seeing you in my inbox everyday. I miss seeing you…let’s get together for lunch!!
Happy blogversary #3! Boring? Never! Thank you for your efforts and willingness to share! I’m so with you on the travel. Around the world bucket list!
My dear happy blogversary. So lucky to follow you. Looking so gorgeous in black dress. Congratulations many many.
Here is anniversary cake for you 🙂 http://nameanniversarywishes.com