Before
After
As you can see, I changed the color of the frame and added a distressed finish
I thought this linen fabric designed with clocks is so whimsical and yet old-fashioned
The burlap webbing looked so appealing to me so why cover it with fabric, I thought
Speaking of appealing, my white mini-roses are bloomin' a crazy, and so are the pink jasmines
The mini-roses come from this vine which I planted last spring
And has now fully bloomed
The pink jasmine smell divine and are very happy climbing up my front porch
And finally, talking about DIVINE...newsflash #2...I am soooooo excited to finally reveal that my home made it to Romantic Country's Summer 2011 issue! Madame Fifi (we all know who this angel of design is) said that it will be out at the newstands April 4th. That's next week mes amis...yikes! I hope you like my spread.
C'est moi with Divine Art Director, Sunday Hendrickson during the photo shoot last January. I just want to say how lucky I am to have met the nicest and most talented stylist. Sunday as you know, works very closely with Fifi, and has been a stylist for almost every home magazine you've seen (Romantic Country, Country Living, Victoria, etc.). She is a very sweet soul...Sunday sure deserves the "divine" word next to her name.
C'est moi with Divine Art Director, Sunday Hendrickson during the photo shoot last January. I just want to say how lucky I am to have met the nicest and most talented stylist. Sunday as you know, works very closely with Fifi, and has been a stylist for almost every home magazine you've seen (Romantic Country, Country Living, Victoria, etc.). She is a very sweet soul...Sunday sure deserves the "divine" word next to her name.
Here's a sneak peek of my feature as shown in Chez Fifi's blog. I will show you more when the magazine comes out next week, but of course you are most welcome to run over to your nearest newstands and get yourselves a copy of Romantic Country's Summer 2011 issue.
40 comments:
Jasmine and Roses = Yummy! I love your porch steps walking down to your garden and picket fence! So funny you just linked up since i just posted a comment on your blog about the magazine....Congratulations to you again! I adore your blog & enjoyed reading about your home. Hugs! xoox, Tracie
PS - i knew you had a store...just saw the link to the botique! Wish i could visit. xoox
Beautiful Marie~ your chair is lovely~ and congrats on the magazine feature~how exciting!!! Hugs, Courtney
I love the exposed webbing on the back of the chair. Looks like the British flag. How exciting that you'll be in the magazine. I'll go looking for it next week. I can't wait to show my Mom your home and say....my jar of shells came from there! This is so fantastic...but then your cottage is soooooo pretty...you so deserve this!
Love your fauteuil...it looks so whimsical with that fabric Marie.....Can't wait to see the article....Congratulations, that is very exciting....xv
Marie!! You must be super thrilled to have your home featured in Romantic Country! How happy I am for you, I will be getting it as soon as it comes out. YOur bedroom looks amazing, and maybe you will do a post on the secrets of styling and the little tips Sunday used to make your home magazine ready. The chair is so whimsical and sweet, I love that clock fabric too.
What completely gorrrrrrgeous fabric you've used to cover the base of that chair. I love it!!
Well done for your home being featured. That's awesome!!
Sarahx
MARIE!!!!!!! J'adore EVERYTHING about your chair makeover! The back is so clever, and I agree about the fabric. It's whimsically delicious!!!
Congrats on the spread in Romantic Country's SUmmer 2011 issue! I have already put it on my iPad's calendar...I can't wait to buy it April 4th!!!
Your garden is looking spring-y. I think I saw a couple of roses in mine that I might need to photograph for Flora Thursdays.
Super post!!!
(((hugs))),
Ricki Jill
Yay for your magazine feature and I can see why. The mini rose is adorable. Visiting from Flora Thurs. ♥olive
Marie~ first off... thank you for the visit..second.. OMG! Your blog is beautiful!! I am in awe.... and I am in dream heaven... 3rd... I can't believe you are in Carlsbad!!! my brother lives right next door in Oceanside... and Carlsbad used to be a big stomping ground for me!! I still have a few friends there... oh goodness.. wonder if you all know each other!
So glad I found you!
Smiles~
Cat
PS~ yes.. pics from Hungary....
Wow, congratulations, I will be in the hunt for the magazine! And that chair is gorgeous, love it. Have a fantastic day!
Bonjour Mon Amie Marie.
Congrats on the spread, can't wait to see it.
I liked the clock material you used but have to admit, the webbing on the back makes it look unfinished or a work in progress.
Regardless, I love seeing your humble abode and consider myself lucky that you share it with us.
I think the chair is so unique and fabulous.
Yay!!;) I am sooo happy for you!How exciting to be featured in Romantic Country! Your chair turned out darling too~ HUGS, Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
I love the chair and your idea of doing it like that. So much better.
I'm a new follower. Coming over from Debra's Vintage Fridays. I love your blog and I love your chair redo. It's fabulous!!
Also Congrats on being featured in Romantic Country.
I'll be back to see you often.
hugs
Sissie
Hi Marie, I luv the way the chair turned out beautiful! And I also luv your garden photos. Have a great weekend....Julian
Everything is oh, so lovely...and you've got so much blooming. I can't wait to see your spread.
Congrats!
Hi Marie!! OK, I'm knocked out!! How cool is this? I loved the layout in RC. It's just amazing. your home is so unique and truly gorgeous, I'm so glad you linked up with VIF, what a treat!
xoxo,
Debra
Marie, I don't know where to start!
Your front garden and the jasmine growing up the rail is SO BEAUTIFUL! I bet it's gorgeous with your blue house.
Also, I love the chair with the strap back. I would have never thought to do that but that's why I love visiting in on you! Have I told you that I think you have an amazingly charming home!
And...I already saw you in the magazine. I got my copy yesterday. You should be SO proud...your home looks beyone romantic and beautiful. I am so happy that you got that opportunity!
Oh, and you are adorable! :)
I can't WAIT to get my issue of Romantic Country ... it is my ultimate FAVOURITE magazine! Congratulations on your feature! I am soooo excited for you!!!!!! Your home is soo beautiful! BTW ~ LOVE your chair makeover!
pink jasmine now that sounds like pure heaven to me!!! congrats looking forward to picking up your edition.
Have a wonderful weekend.
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Hi Marie,
Congrats on the magazine, mine came in the mail today, I can't wait to see you :-)
Thnaks for stopping by, The David Ausins are on-line if you can't find them locally, besides the selection is amazing... link http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/advanced.asp
Bella
Brilliantly done with that chair. And much easier to carry around :-)
Marie...thats a huge "Pretty"...congratulations!...so excited for you!
p.s. You dun good girl...love the chair!..The webbing on the back is great..very nice effect! Thanks for sharing!
I love the chair because you chose to cover it in clocks.... I am a clock nut!! I have them everywhere, and I love black and white. Oh how I love your walkway!! just gorgeous I am sure the smell of the jasmine and roses are wonderful. Now that magazine spread.... Uh yeah, You go girl. are people still saying that? I don't care, you deserve a cheer!! awesome job well done.
Bonjour Marie,
I'm from Cameroon to discover your
wonderful Maison.
I'm balade after balade, so nice
I'm looking where I can subscribe to nexsletter
Have a nice day
Frieda
(fryou-maison.over-blog.fr)
Calling by to visit your Cottage Flora Thursday post, I just love your white picket fences covered in flowers, beautiful.
My Goodness! Between yours and Fifi's blogs I am in PRETTY overload! Everything is gorgeous! And, congratulations on being in the magazine. I a going to buy it as soon as it is available. :)
Thanks for being such a pretty part of my Friday Pretties,
Joyce
I love it! I am a new follower and so glad to have found you!
Your chair is gorgeous!!! And I love the way you stage your photos! :)
How exciting! I adore that chair! You couldn't have made it more perfect.
Brenda
Oh Marie, I am just as proud as punch to be able to say I know some of the ladies in my favorite decorating magazines, Romantic Country being my all time fave. Congratulations to you!! I have a subscription so now I know it should be here any day now. Maybe it's in the mailbox today. Yay!! And I adore the chair. I have always loved the raw but fun aspect of that textile but never knew how to use the webbing. I thought it would be fun on a luggage rack. A chair is exceptional and oh so much fun! Have a wonderful weekend.
marie!
i found RC at barnes & noble today! just blogged about it. come see!
http://tinkeredtreasures.blogspot.com/2011/04/contributing-writer-me.html
xo
elyse
Love the chair and congratulations about the magazine feature!
Thanks so much for your kind comment on my Friday post!
How exciting!! Congrats!
Congratulations on the magazine Marie! That must be so exciting. The sneak peek of your bedroom is so pretty :)
~Tricia
Oooh la la Marie!! First off, that chair came out amazing. I love the distressed finish, fabric, and unique webbing. Clever!
I just got my copy of RC in the mail and was SO ecstatic to see your home! I remember you posting about a magazine shoot, and it's great to see the result. Your home is absolutely breathtaking - what a fabulous job you did inside and out! I am going to take away a lot of inspiration from the article, especially since my home is a small cottage, too. Love it!
Congrats,
Susan
Hi there Marie- just stopping back to say thanks for sharing this at FNF! :)
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