French Country Cottage
Its a brand new book detailing what is a most romantic fixer upper fairy tale .
A real life fairy tale that took place in today's world...
One that happened slowly over a handful of years as a young mother and wife bought a
run down abandoned home with her husband in a small California town.
I've watched much of it first hand as I became friends with Courtney Allison
in the blogging world when we both began in 2010....
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Pretty Floral Aubusson Rugs
Aubusson rugs in needlepoint have always been a favorite of mine.
They originated from the town, Aubusson, in central France on the Creuse River.
It is known for making its beautiful carpets since the 15th century.
Aubusson rugs are considered the most elegant and luxurious carpets, and one can find them at
auction for reasonable prices these days. They cover the floors in the grand homes and palaces around the world. I love mixing the fine elevated look of the...
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
A true French Farmhouse Kitchen
This gloriously pretty French Farmhouse captured my attention, but truth be told, the
charming cottage style kitchen is how I found this beautiful home.
This enchanting kitchen was custom built by the homeowner to imitate the kitchen in
a favorite French hotel restaurant, La Mirande, which has a Chef's Table kitchen.
The open shelving with the decorative trim work, painted blue, is incredibly charming!
Here is a wider view of the kitchen, with the oak Chef's table...
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Country House Style
Making Your Home a Country House
It has been one year since Nora Murphy and her team came to shoot my "country house" for
her soon to be released book on Country House Style. Here is a sneak peak at some
of the beautiful images that were taken last July, when Piper was still a little pup.
I loved this photo!
My living room looked absolutely beautiful and Piper posed like a star.
The beautiful blue opaline chandelier gets the spotlight.
I have received an advance...
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