I "Really" Like This Guy!

I have always loved Nate Berkus! We all have our favorites and he is at the top of my list. I always made sure that when he would appear on the Oprah show that I recorded it. I will never, ever forget him telling the horrible story of losing his partner to the tragic Tsunami while vacationing at Christmas time several years ago. His eyes told the story and held his pain as well. I always loved to watch when Oprah would send Nate out to do a home makeover for a family that was in need. And when Nate surprised them, they were so excited and he would gracious take these women in his arms and you could see how sincere he was as he hugged them. Nate has always seemed to be such a kind and generous person.When I heard that Nate had a book coming out, I couldn't wait to buy a copy. Especially since I loved the decorating style he used when he would do make overs for Oprah at peoples homes. I still look at his book from time to time.And of course, how can any of us deny that Nate isn't pretty easy on the eyes. And speaking of eyes, his brilliant blue eyes just add to his good looks! Over the years, Country Roads has had a variety of celebrities stop by to shop. You always try to be cool, and not a star struck geek. Diane Keaton use to shop with us years ago quite a bit. She was totally awesome and I always felt so comfortable with her. You could talk to her just like you would a friend. So real, so down to earth. We've had Wentworth Miller from Prison Break in a few times. And he too was easy to work with and pretty easy on the eyes as well. One of my all time favorite actresses and singers of all time is Barbra Streisand. She came in on Valentine's Day in 2007. I really don't think I could have been able to speak if I had been there. I mean, come on, Barbra Streisand in Country Roads? My dad had died that morning and if you click on the link you can read the blog post about how kind Barbra was that day! I never expect famous people to walk through the door, but it just randomly happens. Yesterday in the afternoon, I'm at the counter and I hear all this chattering. I look up, and all I see are those brilliant blue eyes of the one and only Nate! The man I heart!Star struck might be an understatement. As I was writing him up and trying to be casual while talking to him, I was freaking out inside. I'm looking into the bluest of blue eyes and wondering, how can I even talk to him but somehow I did. Bryce and Kristi were both waiting for me to ask if I could take his picture. I've never, ever asked that before, ever, of a celebrity. So, I finally got the words out of my mouth somehow, and telling him that I never ask, etc. All I wanted was just a picture of HIM, but Bryce had my camera and had me stand with Nate. As he put his arm around me, I quickly put mine around him and the whole moment was surreal. I know stupid, but when you are such a fan of someone and they come into your store and they put their arm around you? Wow. After all the times, after all the years that I've watched Nate hug Oprah and all the others on TV, never in my wildest dreams did I think Nate Berkus would have his arms around me! I'm still speechless this morning. I know many of you are comfortable having your pictures on your blog. I'm not one of those, I hate to have my picture taken. But. . .since it was Nate, I decided to share him and his beautiful blue eyes. Thanks Nate for making my day!!