Frequently Asked Questions

I love the random and quirky questions people ask me… these are the most popular. I’m an open book, so let me know if you have more!

Why did you start your blog, and where does the name come from?
Hi Sugarplum is my creative outlet, and happy place. And now it’s the source of so many friendships! You can read more about why I started the blog, and where the name comes from in this post.

Tell me about your haircut!
It’s an angled, layered bob… and most days I style it curly and messy. See more of it here. And if you’re local, I’m happy to share my salon & stylist info with you, just shoot me an email! (Updated June 2021: my stylist is not taking new clients!)

Did you really wear your grandmother’s wedding dress?
Yes… even though she’s a much smaller woman than me, we made it work. Read all the details here and here.

No way you’re 40!
Actually, now I’m 52. #gulp It’s not easy to say, but something I’m learning to embrace. I got all sentimental and deep, and wrote this post that kind of sums up my feelings about it. It helps that I married a man almost six years older, too… that way I can always be the trophy wife. 😉

You’ve talked about your rockstar contractor… will you share his information?
Of course! If you’re in the Dallas area, I have a great contractor and a speedy, affordable painter. Just shoot me an email for their information. (Updated June 2021: my rockstar contractor has retired! I think I’ve found a new good one, so please still shoot me an email if you’re interested.)

You work, have 2 kids, and you find time to blog?! How do you do it all?!
Honeychild… I do not do it all!! I spilled my guts about it here.

I’m a new blogger, do you have any tips you can share?
First up… welcome to the blogging community! I think you’ll find it wildly creative, warm, and inviting. That said, it’s a. lot. of. work.!!! My best advice is to stick to your own voice, be consistent, be nice, and write about what makes you happy…you’ll never please all the people all the time. After all, as the wise Dr. Seuss said, ‘The people that matter don’t mind, and the people that mind don’t matter.’ #orsomethinglikethat

What camera do you use? What photography tips can you share?!
I certainly didn’t expect photography to become one of my favorite things about blogging, but it has. I still have so much to learn, but I’ve picked up a few things along the way. My best tips are to turn off your flash, use good natural light, try taking pictures from different angles other than just standing up and looking straight on….and use a DSLR camera (I shoot with this one), with this lens. It does more than half the work for you!

I’m coming to Dallas, what’s fun to do?
Howdy y’all! Check out my Big D tab for some of our favorite local spots and things to do!

I love [insert any fixture or paint color from our new house]! Can you please share/link it?

Unfortunately, we purchased our home from a builder who selected all of the paint colors, fixtures, and finishes. So I do not have a list or knowledge of any of that, I’m so sorry!

What paint color did you use for [insert any room in your house]? [THESE ARE FOR OUR OLD HOME!]

Formal Living Room:
– Bookcases & Trim // Farrow & Ball ‘Hague Blue‘ in Super High Gloss
– Walls // Sherwin Williams ‘Alabaster White‘

Family Room:
– Walls & Trim // Sherwin Williams ‘Pure White‘

Dining Room:
– Walls & Trim // Sherwin Williams ‘Aqua Sphere‘

Kitchen:
– Cabinets & Trim // Sherwin Williams ‘Mindful Gray‘
– Walls & Trim // Sherwin Williams ‘Pure White‘

Primary Bedroom:
– Accent Wall // Sherwin Williams ‘Iron Ore‘ cut to 50%