Meet Katie
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Today I'd like to officially introduce you to Katie.
Katie started working for me as a nanny back in 2009 when Anna was about three months old. I found her via care.com (a great site for finding local babysitters, nannies and caregivers). She's become one of my closest friends and essentially a part of our family.
Last October she started working for my business full-time as my Assistant. Her duties include things like media updates (Facebook, Twitter, etc), product spotlight posts, office organization, keeping me on track, digital file saving, handling emails, etc. It's been great having her here in the office with me during the day and she's definitely helping me in a million different ways.
Meet Katie in her own words:
Where are you from?I grew up in Eugene, Oregon. I really love this town.
Family? My parents are two of my best friends. They are just the best. They have been married for 33 years and have been dating since they were 12. They love Jimmy Buffett and taught me my love for concerts. I have one sister, who is 6 years older than me. She lives in Portland and is a fabulous hairstylist. Peter (my fiance) and I have been together for almost 8 years. He's my high school sweetheart and I cannot wait to marry him in September.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend? I'm definitely a homebody. I really love curling up on the couch with a good (or some may say bad) romantic comedy or a cheesy romance novel.
Music?I definitely like all different kinds of music. My top 25 most played on my iPod include John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, Glee Cast, Duffy, Van Morrison, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and the cast of Wicked. It's a tie between two songs for my favorite of all time: Tiny Dancer by Elton John and Don't Worry Baby by The Beach Boys.
Favorite TV Show? Homeland and Dexter are definitely favorites. Currently I am indulging in a super guilty pleasure: The Bachelor. Ali and I have been watching it together and it's been so fun to watch it with a friend.
Movies?I live, love, and breathe movies. I don't think I can pick a favorite. I would choose going to the theater or staying home to watch a movie probably over anything else. Ali shares my love for movies. Just one of the many reasons we get along so well.
Favorite Color?Yellow.
Current book you are reading?Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks (super excited to see the movie when it comes out on Valentines day).
Favorite Food? Anything with chocolate.
Favorite Vacation Destination?I have been lucky enough to go to Italy twice, and nothing tops that. I have had some great vacations to Key West, FL though. It is a family favorite.
Do you have other hobbies?Thrift Shopping. I love love love it. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my vintage finds (currently working on listing more of my finds.) I also love singing show tunes while doing the dishes or taking a shower.
Do you scrapbook?I'm just starting to. I've done a few scrapbook on the road albums, and I did December Daily last month (which I have yet to finish). I'm doing Project Life this year and I am so excited about it. I'll be sharing my Project Life pages here soon.
What are some of your favorite scrapbook products? I love anything from Dear Lizzy and Amy Tan. I'm also a big fan of Studio Calico's products. I tend to gravitate towards polka dots, stripes and floral print.
A very big official warm welcome to Katie!
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Hello Katie! I still remember Ali mentioning how you've been helping fill their PL pages too. You must love your new role! :)
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Hi Katie! So nice to meet you! :-)
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Nice to meet you Katie :) I hope your loving the new role!
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Hi Katie. I feel like I somewhat know you through all of Ali's posts. However, welcome to the world of scrapbooking -it's great that you get to work with the best!!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding. You'll have to share pics!
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Hello!! :)
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Welcome Katie - thanks for sharing things about yourself!
Sandra ltb
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Hello Katie, loved hearing about you and looking forward to more Katie posts! Congrats on your wedding and hope you will share some pictures and plans for it. Are Simon and Anna going to be in the wedding? How awesome for all of you to be such great friends and now work buddies!
Thanks so much for this fun post! You are beautiful by the way!
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So nice to meet you, Katie! Just yesterday I thought to myself - Ali certainly mentions Katie a lot - i wonder who this wonderful helper behind the scenes is :)
Ali and the children sure are lucky to have you! BTW, nice etsy shop!
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Hi Katie~ I have been seeing glimces of you for a long time now. Simon and Anna AND Ali of course are very very lucky to have found you!!! I am a Mom of three AND those super good sitters are so very important and do become a part of the family. You are truly a gem and a girl after my own heart. AND you are the luckiest girl in the world because YOU get to sit along side of Ali Edwards assisting her in her scrapbooking world...OMG what I give for a day!!! So very nice to meet you!!!!!!
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Hi Katie, greetings from South Africa. You have a lovely smile & I share a love for movies & chocolates with you! My favourite movie is Cinema Paridiso.
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Hello Katie! You are an absolute doll and I can see why Ali, Simon and Anna love you! Look forward to seeing your work-how awesome to have such a wonderful mentor close by.
ps Have FUN planning your wedding- you are such a cute couple!
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Hi Katie, from a fellow book, movie and show tunes lover!
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Katie, thanks for sharing about yourself. You and your fiance make such an adorable couple. Love that ocean view photo,
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Welcome, Katie!!!! We also found a great, now-practically-family nanny on Care.com.
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so nice to finally read all about you....I am a BIG "Wicked" fan too! Cry every time I hear "For Good". I love musicals, but Wicked is my favorite.
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Fun to meet you Katie! Congrats on you upcoming wedding! I have a feeling it will be amazing! I'm a homebody too and a sucker for a good romance novel!! Sounds like you and Ali make a great pair!
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Welcome Katie! The florida Keys is a family favorite that we have been traveling to since my own dad was a child. Love it there. My husband would love to go to Italy (his family is from there) so I love hearing that you loved it!
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Hi Katie! So nice to meet you.
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HI KATIE!!! Nice to meet you. What a great thing to have a friend in an employer turned family member. That's a great thing. Cherish the days! Congrats on your engagement. Wish you well. :)
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HI Katie---you're darling!!! You and Ali sound like two peas in a pod...I'll bet that some days you have to really focus to get any work done...otherwise you would talk talk talk!
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