tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30244333807927704082012-01-19T21:56:01.271-08:00Miss Jia tv 1adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.comBlogger73061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-11314879829978132292012-01-19T21:56:00.001-08:002012-01-19T21:56:00.914-08:00WORLD-WIDE BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTSadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-85426931054993863362012-01-19T21:56:00.000-08:002012-01-19T21:56:01.284-08:00WORLD-WIDE BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTSadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-56286807087188889482011-12-01T07:31:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:28:59.708-08:00CHRISTMAS PASTArchitect Robert Dame and interior designer Sandra Lucas designed the beautiful home of Lisa and Jerry Simon. This beautiful plantation-styled home sits on four acres outside of Houston. You must read the history behind this family and home. ENJOY!To read the history of this beautiful home visit HERE.IF YOU MISSED...Beginning Tradition ~ A Country FarmhouseChristmas Beauty From the adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-85823766739184945762011-12-01T03:54:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:02:59.572-08:00Wedding PreparationsAs I write this post I am preparing 8 large rectangular tubs with chicken wire inset into each tub ready for all the flowers I will be cutting from our garden very early tomorrow morning. After the big harvest I will be loading the tubs into my car for the journey down to Northern NSW tomorrow ready for my cousin's big Wedding this coming Saturday. We will be filling approximately 60 mismatchedadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-20964374958051922682011-12-01T01:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T08:39:16.664-08:00PaperPlay Challenge - Tags and WrappingHi everyone! It's Thursday and time for a new challenge over at PaperPlay Challenges! This week, our wonderful Deidra is asking you to make your own tags and wrapping in a Holiday theme. We're being sponsored this week by the amazing Heidi over at Simon Says Stamp!! So for my project, I turned to both my Cricut Expression, and my sis over at Peggy Loves Vintage!! Peggy just released a new DVD adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-68486135791856317762011-12-01T00:45:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.514-08:00Shanese Brown is the new Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Shanese Brown became Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 after Samara Ham resigned. Shanese Brown, 17, will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-25178518326302301962011-12-01T00:41:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.584-08:00Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-74658076271545446942011-12-01T00:35:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.615-08:00Mackenzie Surber Crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Mackenzie Surber was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to Studio K Photography & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-4166168736430344622011-12-01T00:25:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.650-08:00Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Sierra Hadley (second from right) was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-42938841565585012252011-12-01T00:11:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.682-08:00Angela Viscount was crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Angela Viscount was crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Delaware in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Final Results:Angela Viscount - WinnerHolt Querey - 1st Runner-upIvy-Lyn Sia - 2nd Runner-upNadirah Aaliyah - 3rd Runner-upAna Fernandez-Davila - 4th Runner-up Special thanks and credits to http://www.missdelawareusa.com & http://adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-53465661606839314602011-11-30T20:21:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.499-08:00Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Oregon in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Kiana Benion Crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012Kiana Benion was crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Miss Oregon Teen USA 2012 results:Winner: Kiana Benion from Medford, Oregon1st Runner up: Ali Wallace from Portland2nd Runner up: Kaitlyn Carson from Claskanine3rd Runner up: Brittany Clig from Eugene4th Runner up: Karlyn adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-76002307920662507992011-11-30T20:15:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.647-08:00Mackenzie Surber was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Indiana in Miss Teen USA 2012 PageantMackenzie Surber Crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012Mackenzie Surber was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Photo source: Studio K Photography www.studiophoto.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://beautypageantnews.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-67252618321932865192011-11-30T20:01:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.677-08:00Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011: She will represent District of Columbia in Miss Teen USA 2012Sierra Hadley Crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012Sierra Hadley was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Photo Courtesy of Pageant Update.source: (Thank you and credits tohttp://beautypageantnews.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-5632359407851376652011-11-30T17:39:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.708-08:0015th Miss Tourism International 2011 World Final will be held on December 12 - 31, December 2011 at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, MalaysiaMiss Tourism International 15th World Final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 31stJoin 55 contestants from all over the planet during the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Miss Tourism International beauty pageant to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 12 to 31st. The 2011 world finals will take place at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in the Malaysian capital.source: (Thank you adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-91336076252996944272011-11-30T17:30:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.742-08:00Watch Miss Earth 2011 Online - Who will be the next to be crowned Miss Earth 2011Watch Miss Earth 2011 OnlineWho will be the next to be crowned Miss Earth 2011.Do click here to watch Miss Earth 2011 livesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://globalbeauties.comhttp://www.universalqueen.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-74859133892232895742011-11-30T17:25:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.772-08:0017 year-old Shanese Brown is Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 - She will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 PageantShanese Brown, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012The official photo of Shanese Brown, Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012. Shanese Brown became Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012 after Samara Ham resigned. Shanese Brown, 17, will represent Tennessee in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.source: (Thank you and credits tohttp://beautypageantnews.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-68093479446605645462011-11-30T15:02:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:02:59.937-08:00New Pip Boydell PaintingsJust in case you missed out the first time round, I thought I'd let you know that we have 4 new beautiful paintings in store by Pip Boydell. The middle orchid is sold however, the 4 surrounding it are all currently available. It will be a first in best dressed situation...xxAnnaadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-58353656548309732812011-11-30T11:26:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:22:31.260-08:00Must-Have -- Rings that Give Back!We can thank The Real Housewives of Orange County, Alexis Bellino for connecting us with one FABulous small biz. Holly Freese is the Founder and Designer behind some pretty amazing bling - Expressions Rings of Hope. Black Cowboy Swarovski Ring $40 As seen on Alexis Bellino Not only is the Focus Ring ($40) our go-to accessory for everyday (because it pretty much matches anything & everything) but adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-88643611411459207882011-11-30T10:44:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:29:00.083-08:00CHRISTMAS ADVERTISINGJust a few advertisements with Christmas cheer! ENJOY! MercantileVintage ~ AtlantaThis was all of the Christmasy advertisements I could find :(. SEE YOU in the morning with some Christmas Cheer!IF YOU MISSED...Beginning Tradition ~ A Country FarmhouseChristmas Beauty From the PastTraditionsLiz Sherman ~ The Guessing GameTurkey Croquettes with Mixed Greens and Cranberry VinaigretteSabylund ~ A adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-14696819830357768862011-11-30T07:36:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.807-08:00Latest news on Miss USA 2012 - Meet the contestants Photos & Profile/BiographyMiss California USA - Alyssa Campanella Crowned Miss USA 2011Miss USA 2012Miss USA 2012, will be the 61st Miss USA pageant. It will be held in June of 2012. The winner will represent the United States in Miss Universe 2012. Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella of California will crown her successor at the end of this event. Alaska Jessica Kazmierczak Arizona Erika Frantzve Colorado Marybel Gonzalez adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-41249934348616412132011-11-30T06:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.849-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Martin (New Mexico) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameJessica MartinAge21HometownLas Cruces, New MexicoPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-91437723532875298892011-11-30T06:41:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:29:00.185-08:00BEGINNING TRADITIONS ~ A COUNTRY FARMHOUSEI was so thrilled to see the home of fellow blogger Trina Burke and husband Mike, and their two beautiful twins, a boy and a girl, published in the December issue of Country Living. I can remember when the Burke’s brought their two bundles of joy home last Christmas!The Burkes’ Oregon home sits on seven acres of farmland, and the renovation of the century old farmhouse was five years in the adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-61092704697559977142011-11-30T06:15:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.713-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Martin (New Mexico)NameJessica MartinAge21HometownLas Cruces, New MexicoPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infoadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-19627849619851540912011-11-30T06:09:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.886-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brandie Cazimero (Hawaii) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameBrandie CazimeroAge26HometownKaneohe, HawaiiPrevious experience3rd runner-up 2011BiographyBrandie is a 2003 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines.Photo GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-61427123820211277392011-11-30T06:07:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:24.924-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Frantzve (Arizona) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameErika FrantzveAge23HometownScottsdale, ArizonaPrevious experience1st runner-up 20114RU Miss CO USA 103RU Miss CO USA 09BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-29810475189449311322011-11-30T05:59:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.033-08:00Latest photos of Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes in Luanda - She will crown her successor as Miss Angola 2012 on December 3, 2011Latest photos of Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes in LuandaLeila will crown her successor as Miss Angola 2012 on December 3, 2011.Courtesy of Miss Angolasource: (Thank you and credits toilovebeauty56:http://www.pinoyexchange.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-39121371199664989872011-11-30T05:55:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.753-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Frantzve (Arizona)Name Erika FrantzveAge 23Hometown Scottsdale, ArizonaPrevious experience 1st runner-up 20114RU Miss CO USA 103RU Miss CO USA 09BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infoadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-13233689513188166582011-11-30T05:53:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.140-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Powell (South Carolina) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameErika PowellAge26HometownEasley, South CarolinaPrevious experienceMiss South Carolina (MAO) 2005BiographyErika Grace Powell is a Vocal Performance graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South. Erika was crowned Miss South Carolina 2005 and advanced to the 2006 Miss America Pageant, where she won the Bernie Wayne overall talent award and placed as a top ten finalist. In 2007, adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-33468057073497303952011-11-30T05:35:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.794-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brandie Cazimero (Hawaii)Name Brandie CazimeroAge 26Hometown Kaneohe, HawaiiPrevious experience 3rd runner-up 2011BiographyBrandie is a 2003 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines.Photo GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infoadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-32286146832282279852011-11-30T04:54:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:56.833-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erika Powell (South Carolina)Name Erika PowellAge 26Hometown Easley, South CarolinaPrevious experience Miss South Carolina (MAO) 2005BiographyErika Grace Powell is a Vocal Performance graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South. Erika was crowned Miss South Carolina 2005 and advanced to the 2006 Miss America Pageant, where she won the Bernie Wayne overall talent award and placed as a top ten finalist. In 2007, she wasadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-50413430296397377442011-11-30T00:56:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.251-08:00Miss Angola 2012 PAGEANT will be held on December 3, 2011 - The WINNER will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012 PageantMiss Angola 2012 PAGEANT will be held on December 3.WINNER will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.Some of the contestants:LUANDA Manuela Agostinho, 22UNITED KINGDOM Rosanna SilvaPORTUGAL Catarina FurtadoLUNDA SUL Isilda da SilvaBENGO Flavia SeloKWANZA SUL Teresa MiguelBENELUX Maria Alice TomasCourtesy of Miss Angolasource: (Thank you and credits toilovebeauty56: http://adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-20617800999674947352011-11-30T00:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.365-08:00MISS EARTH 2011 UPDATES - Photos of Miss Earth 2011 contestants in bikiniMiss Earth 2011 contestants in bikini Miss Earth 2011 contestants in bikini Photos credit: Missocologysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://vnbeauty.info/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-27243625305718479892011-11-30T00:43:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.504-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Andrea Rogers (West Virginia) - Photo & Profile/Biography NameAndrea RogersAge24HometownMartinsburg, West VirginiaPrevious experienceNoneBiographyAndrea Beth Rogers is the 5Õ11" brown-eyed daughter of Kenda and Jim Rogers of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Andrea is currently working towards her Masters degree in Marketing Communications at West Virginia University. She is a Special Education Teacher at Berkeley County Schools. Andrea says her adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-2807794729795672992011-11-30T00:33:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.614-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jamie Dragon (Vermont) - Photo & Profile/Biography NameJamie Dragon (Pelletier)Age25HometownMilton, VermontPrevious experience3rd runner-up 20112nd runner-up 20092nd runner-up 20084th runner-up 20072nd runner-up 20061st runner-up 2005BiographyJamie Lynn Dragon is the 5'8", blue-eyed daughter of Brent and June Dragon of Milton, Vermont. Jamie is the owner and stylist of Lush Boutique in Stowe. She believes her strongest talent is her work adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-9981763975873105032011-11-30T00:30:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.719-08:00Cherry Liu, Miss Taiwan is the winner of Miss Photogenic in Miss Earh 2011 Road to Miss Earth 2011The very stunning Cherry Liu, Miss Taiwan (in Miss Earth and other international events is designated ‘Miss Chinese Taipei’, out of political pressure by the People’s Republic of China), won the ‘Miss Photogenic’ award.Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/http://adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-28599537777161679802011-11-29T20:16:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.008-08:00MISS USA 2012 - THE CONTESTANTSMISS USA 2012 - THE CONTESTANTS(Click on the image for viewing the profile and biography of the contestant.)Note: The contents of this post will be updated from time to time.adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-37522577229430454172011-11-29T17:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T08:47:57.577-08:00Tips for Christmas Cookie Baking & Giving...Works for Me Wednesday{Christmas Cottages}Making cookies at Christmas used to overwhelm me a bit. There are so many people I want to make cookies for....and so little time. I still don't get them made for everyone on my list (the church choir has been on my list now for 2 years and still has not seen one cookie), BUT I've learned how to de-stress the whole process and just have fun with it. Maybe the choir will getadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-1652585232447622172011-11-29T16:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:03:00.417-08:00Chanel Brisbane 2011Last night Brad and I attended the glamorous Chanel party/parade at Old Government House. We were greeted by a man in a white golf buggy who drove us down to the lawned section where a fabulous white painted platform had been installed. There were so many people we knew and it really was such a lovely party. My favourite champange, Perrier Jouet flowed on and on throughout the night. adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-78212702331378718532011-11-29T07:17:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.158-08:00Miss Taiwan, Cherry Liu win Miss Photogenic in Miss Earth 2011Road to Miss Earth 2011The very stunning Cherry Liu, Miss Taiwan (in Miss Earth and other international events is designated ‘Miss Chinese Taipei’, out of political pressure by the People’s Republic of China), won the ‘Miss Photogenic’ award.Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-90840971856534387562011-11-29T07:01:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.267-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jamie Dragon (Vermont)NameJamie Dragon (Pelletier)Age25HometownMilton, VermontPrevious experience3rd runner-up 20112nd runner-up 20092nd runner-up 20084th runner-up 20072nd runner-up 20061st runner-up 2005BiographyJamie Lynn Dragon is the 5'8", blue-eyed daughter of Brent and June Dragon of Milton, Vermont. Jamie is the owner and stylist of Lush Boutique in Stowe. She believes her strongest talent is her work as a adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-65417099832998895962011-11-29T06:45:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.396-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Andrea Rogers (West Virginia)Name Andrea RogersAge 24Hometown Martinsburg, West VirginiaPrevious experience NoneBiographyAndrea Beth Rogers is the 5Õ11" brown-eyed daughter of Kenda and Jim Rogers of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Andrea is currently working towards her Masters degree in Marketing Communications at West Virginia University. She is a Special Education Teacher at Berkeley County Schools. Andrea says her strongestadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-83470952659433772602011-11-29T04:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T08:39:16.777-08:00Papertake Weekly - Sketch WeekHi friends!! Hope you're having a wonderful start to your week! At least Monday is under our belts, right? It's time for a new challenge from Papertake Weekly, and this week is sketch week. We're being sponsored by the wonderful Heidi over at Simon Says Stamp! And this is my version of the sketchI am just so in love with all the images in the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection which is available adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-68520857772641318772011-11-28T19:53:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.825-08:00New Mister Spain is a soccer player - Diego Otero Tellez is Mister Spain 2011New Mister Spain is a soccer playerDiego Otero Tellez, the new Mister Spain from Toledo, is a soccer player. He plays for Madridejos, a third-division team from his country.More news and photo on: http://www.globalbeauties.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://www.globalbeauties.comand all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-23127936391453179702011-11-28T19:36:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:25.930-08:00Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World 2011 on November 26, 201121-year old Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World during the 23rd anniversary of the event held November 26th at the Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village, in China.The 1st runner-up was Ivette Bozhar from Hungary; 2nd runner-up Jasmine Mamadama from Guinea; 3rd runner-up Li Meng from China, and the 4th runner-up Michaela Dihlova from the Czech Republic.64adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-35160251710951669022011-11-28T19:33:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.039-08:00Miss Earth 2011 Special Awards Road to Miss Earth 2011Venezuela is natural & best hair, while Switzerland has a "cute face"As Miss Earth 2011 continues in the Philippines, some candidates received special awards with curious (funny) names, and they are:-Switzerland: Miss Cute Face-Ukraine: Tarlac Tourism-Philippines: Miss Stars Scene-Korea: Miss Fashion Week-Venezuela: Miss Natural and Best HairSpecial thanks and adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-86708110605266957182011-11-28T19:30:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.146-08:00Miss Luxembourg 2012 is Claudia Vitoria Müller and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von KnobelsdorffRoad to Miss World 2012The new Miss Luxembourg is Claudia Vitoria Müller, 19, and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff, 30.Runners-up for the Miss Luxembourg 2012 title were Deborah Airoldi, 20, and Salomé Heindrichs, 18.It is unknown if the new Miss Luxembourg will compete in Miss World 2012.Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.comsource: (Thank adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-85078107923121583442011-11-28T19:27:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.255-08:00Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent New Hampshire in Miss Teen USA 2012 PageantRoad to Miss Teen USA 2012Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.About Marisa Deluca:Birthday 06/11/1993About me My name is Marisa DeLuca, I am 17 years old and am competing in Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012. I am so excited for the pageant in November and can’t wait to meet alladminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-7156805174464023582011-11-28T19:25:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.362-08:00Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Minnesota in Miss USA 2012 PageantRoad to Miss USA 2012Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent Minnesota in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://pageant-mania.ephpbb.com & http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-43174061419658134402011-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.466-08:00Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent District of Columbia in Miss USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.com,http://www.examiner.com/source: (Thank you and credits tohttp://www.examiner.com/http://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-71514330902661892142011-11-28T19:18:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.602-08:00Madison Lee, Miss Bay Area Teen 2011, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012 on November 27, 2011 - She will represent Texas in Miss Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Madison Lee, Miss Bay Area Teen 2011, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012 on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel, Houston, Texas. She will represent Texas in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-49382619579117478592011-11-28T19:17:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.512-08:00Special Awards in Miss Earth 2011Road to Miss Earth 2011Venezuela is natural & best hair, while Switzerland has a "cute face"As Miss Earth 2011 continues in the Philippines, some candidates received special awards with curious (funny) names, and they are:-Switzerland: Miss Cute Face-Ukraine: Tarlac Tourism-Philippines: Miss Stars Scene-Korea: Miss Fashion Week-Venezuela: Miss Natural and Best HairSpecial thanks and credits to adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-54669491390802701612011-11-28T19:15:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.718-08:00Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Oregon in Miss USA 2012 PageantRoad to Miss USA 2012Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://www.ten18photography.com & http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-69805298244106109922011-11-28T19:13:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.826-08:00Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent Delaware in Miss USA 2012 PageantRoad to Miss USA 2012Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Delaware in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://pageant-mania.ephpbb.com & http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-79762954568018303552011-11-28T19:11:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:26.934-08:00Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012 on November 28, 2011 - She will represent New Hampshire in Miss USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-58948612627408648342011-11-28T19:09:00.001-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.657-08:00Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World 201121-year old Sevcan Yasar, Model of Turkey, was crowned Miss Model of the World during the 23rd anniversary of the event held November 26th at the Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village, in China.The 1st runner-up was Ivette Bozhar from Hungary; 2nd runner-up Jasmine Mamadama from Guinea; 3rd runner-up Li Meng from China, and the 4th runner-up Michaela Dihlova from the Czech Republic.64 adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-21262300212670287962011-11-28T19:09:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.043-08:00Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea 2011/2012 Road to Miss Universe 2012Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea, and Judith Nfono Ngoma, the pageant’s organizer, said that she is already carrying out the appropriate processes to try to get Avomo to participate in the next Miss Universe competition.Equatorial Guinea participated in a Grand Slam pageant for the first time in 2011: Miss Supranational.Special thanks and adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-41543646289737841052011-11-28T19:05:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.150-08:00Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28 , 2011 - She will represent Indiana in Miss USA 2012 Pageant Road to Miss USA 2012Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://www.examiner.com & http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-19500180216331009892011-11-28T19:01:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.771-08:00Andrea Huisgen Serrano was crowned Miss Spain 2011Road to Miss Universe 2012Andrea Huisgen Serrano, Miss Barcelona, was crowned Miss Spain 2011 during the annual event held at the Palacio de los Sueños in Sevilla on November 27th. Andrea, who stands 1.80 m in height, will now represent the country at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.The 1st runner-up or “Dama de Honor” was Aranzazu Estevez Godoy, Miss Las Palmas; she is 22 years old and stands adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-88597545636528961152011-11-28T18:49:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.805-08:00Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28Road to Miss USA 2012Megan Myhren was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Indiana in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://www.examiner.com & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-5411330706560424612011-11-28T18:41:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:57.914-08:00Miss Earth 2011 will be telecast on StarWorld , December 4thRoad to Miss Earth 2011Miss Earth 2011 will be telecast to some 25 countries on StarWorld on Monday, December 4, one day after the final event. Filipinos can see it live on VHD, Sunday, December 3.Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-10564893464869167572011-11-28T18:34:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:58.030-08:00Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial GuineaRoad to Miss Universe 2012Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea, and Judith Nfono Ngoma, the pageant’s organizer, said that she is already carrying out the appropriate processes to try to get Avomo to participate in the next Miss Universe competition. Equatorial Guinea participated in a Grand Slam pageant for the first time in 2011: Miss Supranational.Special thanks and creditsadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-38201599486902816952011-11-28T17:17:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:29:00.303-08:00CHRISTMAS BEAUTY FROM THE PASTBelow are a few of my all-time Christmas images. ENJOY!A small area of the ornament laden tree designed by Richard Keith Langham. There is no end to his creativity. Shown in the November 2008 issue of Veranda magazine.This beautiful Room was designed by Mary McDonald for Veranda magazine.This is another photopraph of Richard Keith Langham's home in the November 2008 issue of Veranda magazine.Ok.adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-60496931679640349242011-11-28T08:28:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:58.138-08:00Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Ryanna Harms was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-54010834468287920982011-11-28T08:18:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:58.306-08:00Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Krista Clausen was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Delaware in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://pageant-mania.ephpbb.com & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-15710870237371394902011-11-28T07:54:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:58.740-08:00Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Alaina Bergsma was crowned Miss Oregon USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent Oregon in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://www.ten18photography.com & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-1177444199375352182011-11-28T07:49:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:58.854-08:00Madison Lee was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Madison Lee, Miss Bay Area Teen 2011, was crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2012 on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel, Houston, Texas. She will represent Texas in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-33255152498990876772011-11-28T07:32:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.005-08:00Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Monique Thompkins was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2012 on November 28, 2011. She will represent District of Columbia in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-40783029019826889212011-11-28T07:24:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.116-08:00Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012Road to Miss USA 2012Nitaya Panemalaythong was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. she will represent Minnesota in Miss USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://pageant-mania.ephpbb.com & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-46756011135220035842011-11-28T05:56:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.301-08:00Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Marisa DeLuca was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent New Hampshire in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.About Marisa Deluca:Birthday 06/11/1993About me My name is Marisa DeLuca, I am 17 years old and am competing in Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2012. I am so excited for the pageant in November and can’t wait to meet all adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-8368373348423324302011-11-28T05:49:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.422-08:00Miss Luxembourg 2011 is Claudia Vitoria MüllerRoad to Miss World 2012The new Miss Luxembourg is Claudia Vitoria Müller, 19, and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff, 30.Runners-up for the Miss Luxembourg 2012 title were Deborah Airoldi, 20, and Salomé Heindrichs, 18.It is unknown if the new Miss Luxembourg will compete in Miss World 2012.Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-1450096274406888552011-11-28T04:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:29:00.494-08:00TRADITIONSI like to start each Christmas season with this note. I hope that you ENJOY it!This is another photograph, taken by Anne Schlechter, in the home of designer Langham which was shown in November 2008 issue of Veranda Magazine. Much is better in this home!I would love to share with you something that I wrote as I remember past Christmases. I will share another later as I remember my own adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-82695909461814980592011-11-28T02:16:00.000-08:002011-12-01T09:03:00.833-08:00Parties, Weddings, Installations...Over the weekend I met a reader from New York at a party for my soon-to-be cousin-in-law. She said that one of the things she loves about me is that I always let my readers know when I am going away from the blog or not going to post for a few days. Well, I must apologise to her and to you as I seem to have been missing in action since last Wednesday with no such notice of absence. I'm unsure adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-33804298570875077662011-11-28T01:12:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.262-08:00Latest News on Miss Earth 2011 - Meet the Contestants - Photos & Profile/Biography/InterviewMiss Earth 2011, the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.The pageant was originally scheduled to be held at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand,[3] however the pageant organizers decided to move the pageant back to the Philippines due to the massive adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-26373203910227790702011-11-28T01:02:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.442-08:00Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011 - She will represent Minnesota in Miss Teen USA 2012 PageantRoad to Miss Teen USA 2012Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent Minnesota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to Kendra Berger & http://beautypageantnews.comsource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-34298020897010346462011-11-28T00:59:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.479-08:00Andrea Huisgen Serrano is the winner of Miss Spain 2011 or Miss España 2011 - Miss Spain 2011 - She is expected to compete in Miss Universe 2012Road to Miss Universe 2012Andrea Huisgen Serrano, Miss Barcelona, was crowned Miss Spain 2011 during the annual event held at the Palacio de los Sueños in Sevilla on November 27th. Andrea, who stands 1.80 m in height, will now represent the country at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.The 1st runner-up or “Dama de Honor” was Aranzazu Estevez Godoy, Miss Las Palmas; she is 22 years old adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-8651778625959227062011-11-28T00:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.587-08:00Photos of The Past Winners of Miss Teen USA MISS TEEN USA 2000: Jillian Parry (Pennsylvania)1st Runner Up - TexasNicole O'Brian2nd Runner Up - KentuckyKristen JohnsonMISS TEEN USA 2001: Marrisa Whitley (Missouri)1st Runner Up - New YorkGloria Almonte2nd Runner Up - MassachusettsMarianna Zaslavsky3rd Runner Up - TexasKatherine Perello4th Runner Up - IndianaJillian DornbushMISS TEEN USA 2002: Vannesa Semrow (Wisconsin)1st Runner Up - adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-6319039865079150072011-11-28T00:45:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.699-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Karina Brez ( Florida) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameKarina BrezAge23HometownWellington, FloridaPrevious experienceNoneBiographyKarina and her family emigrated from the Ukraine when she was a child. After graduating from Dreyfoos School of the Arts she got into the family's jewelry business and is a registered gemologist.Photo GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp:/adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-48483676673617680522011-11-28T00:43:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.806-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Marie-Lynn Piscitelli (Connecticut) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameMarie-Lynn PiscitelliAge25HometownNorth Haven, ConnecticutPrevious experience1st runner-up 2011Top 10 20104th runner-up 20091st runner-up 20084th runner-up 2007Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2001BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources foradminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-33477143330703878752011-11-28T00:41:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:27.913-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Marybel Gonzalez ( Colorado ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameMarybel GonzalezAgeHometownDenver, ColoradoPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-66402232516932083362011-11-28T00:39:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.023-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Kazmierczak ( Alaska ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameJessica KazmierczakAge22HometownSalcha, Alaskahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-35753012068220816622011-11-28T00:38:00.001-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.529-08:00Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012Road to Miss Teen USA 2012Kendra Berger was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012 on Sunday November 28, 2011. She will represent Minnesota in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to Kendra Berger & http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-19192587564413309172011-11-28T00:38:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.134-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Holly Allen ( Wyoming ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameHolly AllenAge24HometownLander, WyomingPrevious experience1st runner-up 20113rd RU Miss WY Teen USA 20064th RU Miss WY Teen USA 2005BiographyHolly is a graduate of California State University-Chico and works as a recruitment consultant for ADVANTIS Global Services in San Francisco. She was raised on a ranch and is the first titleholder from her small Wyoming hometown.Photo adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-62037249014267067322011-11-28T00:36:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.241-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erna Palić ( Idaho ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameErna PalićAge24HometownBoise, IdahoPrevious experienceNoneBiographyErna was born in Bosnia Herzegovina on March 22nd, 1987. At the age of 12, her family decided to move to the United States. She has a very diverse background and speaks four different languages. She loves to travel and meet new people. Erna grew up in Idaho where she was raised by wonderful parents who taught her adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-71353444986817836152011-11-28T00:33:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.352-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Ashley Hooks ( Illinois ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameAshley HooksAge25HometownFlossmoor, IllinoisPrevious experience2nd runner-up 2011BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-62464163707864221562011-11-28T00:31:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:34:59.643-08:00Andrea Huisgen was crowned Miss Spain 2012Road to Miss Universe 2012Andrea Huisgen was crowned Miss Spain 2012 or Miss España 2012. Andrea Huisgen from Barcelona is 20 year old and stands 1.81 m. She is expected to represent Spain in Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.comadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-10313898946312337102011-11-27T23:49:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.465-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Rebecca Hodge ( Iowa ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameRebecca (Becca) HodgeAge22HometownIowa City, IowaPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-14021711335967309812011-11-27T23:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.574-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Erin Edmiston ( Louisiana ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameErin EdmistonAge22HometownLafayette, LouisianaPrevious experienceNoneBiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to pageantupdatesource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-70779841099017868492011-11-27T23:44:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.682-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTNT - Rani Williamson ( Maine ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameRani WilliamsonAge25HometownPortland, MainePrevious experience3rd runner-up 2011BiographyPhoto Gallerysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-48404198508375141542011-11-27T23:42:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.789-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Nana Meriwether ( Maryland ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameNana MeriwetherAge26HometownPotomac, MarylandPrevious experience4RU Miss California USA 20111RU Miss California USA 20103RU Miss California USA 2009Non-finalist Miss California USA 2008BiographyPhoto Gallerysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-84913425547259935922011-11-27T23:39:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:28.904-08:00Miss USA 2012 Contestant - MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Natalie Pietrzak ( Massachusetts ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameNatalie PietrzakAge25HometownSomerville, MassachusettsPrevious experienceNoneBiographyNatalie is the sister of Monica Pietrzak, Miss Connecticut USA 2009. She is an event design sales Manager at Art of the Event in Greater Boston. Natalie earned a master's degree in marketing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Isenberg School of Management after graduating with a adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-18483217029941290592011-11-27T23:38:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.013-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Kristen Danyal ( Michigan ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameKristen DanyalAge21HometownSterling Heights, MichiganPrevious experienceMiss Michigan Teen USA 2009 (Top 15 at Miss Teen USA)BiographyPhoto Gallerysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-41367754296982189622011-11-27T23:35:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.120-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Myverick Garcia ( Mississippi ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameMyverick GarciaAge21HometownHattiesburg, MississippiPrevious experience1st runner-up 2011BiographyMyverick has an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Jones County Junior College, and is am currently enrolled at USM as a senior. She is working on a B.S. in Biological Science and hopes to pursue a career in dentistry.Photo Gallerysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-10752878948088204892011-11-27T23:33:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.270-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Katie Kearney ( Missouri ) - Photos & Profile/Biography Name Katie KearneyAge23HometownSt Louis, MissouriPrevious experienceTop 15, Miss MO Teen USA 2005Top 15, Miss MO Teen USA 2004BiographyPhoto Gallerysource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-86421473981899877112011-11-27T23:28:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.378-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Autumn Muller ( Montana ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameAutumn MullerAge24HometownHarlowton, MontanaPrevious experience1st runner-up 20113rd runner-up 20104th runner-up 2009Miss Montana Teen USA 2004BiographyPhoto GalleryCourtesy of http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-45114165521390814432011-11-27T23:25:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.486-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Amy Spilker ( Nebraska ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameAmy SpilkerAge22HometownMalcolm, NebraskaPrevious experience2nd runner-up 20114th runner-up 2010Non-finalist 2009BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-16986524502082818582011-11-27T23:24:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.592-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Michelle Leonardo ( New Jersey ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameMichelle LeonardoAge20HometownTinton Falls, New JerseyPrevious experienceMiss New Jersey Teen USA 2008BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-37346016536385773802011-11-27T23:21:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.700-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jaci Stofferahn ( North Dakota ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameJaci StofferahnAge22HometownFargo, North DakotaPrevious experience1st runner-up 20111st runner-up 20092nd runner-up Miss ND Teen USA 2007BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-5099534511467622002011-11-27T23:17:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.808-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Audrey Bolte ( Ohio ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameAudrey BolteAge22HometownBatavia, OhioPrevious experienceNoneBiographyAudrey studies at St Andrews College in North Carolina where she is majoring in business administration and minoring in equine studies. She has competed in a number of regional and national horse shows.Photo GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-76194758696686927532011-11-27T23:14:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:29.915-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Brittany Booker ( Texas ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameBrittany BookerAge21HometownFriendswood, TexasPrevious experienceNoneBiographyBrittany Booker is a graduate of Bay Area Christian School in League City and is a student at the University of Houston, majoring in Human and Health Performance.Brittany is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her future plans include obtaining an advanced degree from UTMB and becoming adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024433380792770408.post-32615238780805121852011-11-27T23:11:00.000-08:002011-12-01T03:27:30.314-08:00MISS USA 2012 CONTESTANT - Jessica Hibler ( Tennessee ) - Photos & Profile/Biography NameJessica HiblerAge22HometownBrentwood, TennesseePrevious experience4th runner-up 20102nd runner-up 2009Top 15 Miss TN Teen USA 2007BiographyPhoto GallerySpecial thanks and credits to http://www.pageantupdate.infosource: (Thank you and credits tohttp://en.wikipedia.orghttp://www.pageantupdate.infohttp://freedom-guy.blogspot.com/and all sources for the information and pictures)adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05443306092802699081noreply@blogger.com0