ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE is featured in the April issue of CS INTERIORS magazine (Chicago).
It was interesting to see how the review was written as it was done in conjunction with the concept of Little House on the Prairie and Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style architecture.
Of course, I am very grateful to see Romantic Prairie Style featured in this beautiful magazine though surprised because it is such a luxurious and modern publication.
My sincere thanks to the publisher
JENNIFER POLACHEK
You can also see the magazine in its digital edition at
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And, the beautiful Italian magazine
CASA ROMANTICA
also featured my little cottage in this month issue. In this instance they cleverly used photos from 3 different shoots: two by Dan Mayers) and one by myself. What's really cool, at least for me, is to see how my living room and dining room have changed since the original shoot.
I hope you read Italian.......but even if you don't you can at least enjoy the photos and the beautiful layouts the magazine does.......
(I am not sure what they said about me but I trust them....)
This is how the dining room looked about 6 years ago........
...........and also the living room.............
....and this is the living room now...........
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OK, enough about me..........
TIME TO THANK the sweet ladies who reminded me of the names of the
"Hydrangea tree"
(Dumbeya)
Thank you PEGGY
The "Dr Zeuss tree"
(Bombax ellipticum)
Thank you EWA
and, yes, thank you, Mar Bailey, the white Florida Wisteria
(Queen's Wreath)
does indeed also come in purple
as the one on my fence.
So, you see, I DO read all the comments.......
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO TAKE THE TIME TO LEAVE ONE!
How wonderful!
Fifi, you're here, there and everywhere these days, just as it should be. Hooray for you, you know, my heart sings for you!
Maybe the nursery here has that Dr. Seuss tree... it's worth a try, thank you to your readers for their information. I love how people share in blog land.
Love you!
~Tracie
Posted by: My Petite Maison | April 30, 2011 at 08:27 AM
I'm Italian and Casa Romantica is my favorite magazine! The photos of your house are wonderful! When I'm running a little time to browse, admire them, study them!
I love your style Fifi, you are unique and fantastic!
Bisous
Sesè
Posted by: Sesè | April 30, 2011 at 08:52 AM
CONGRATS! We are all rooting for you Fifi, well deserved....xoxo
Posted by: Janet (shabbyfufu) | April 30, 2011 at 09:05 AM
You home has always been one of my favorites. Even before blogging I cut out pictures of your sweet rooms for my files.
Love seeing the pictures of the kitchen and other room changes over the years.
bee blessed
mary
Posted by: Mary | April 30, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Hi Fifi,
I love all those photos.I wish you success on all you do. Blessings always
Posted by: Katty | April 30, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Hi Fifi,
I'm your newest follower! Love your style too:) ~Have a wonderful day~
Posted by: Katty | April 30, 2011 at 09:17 AM
I stumbled upon your blog~I LOVE your style!
Thanks so much for sharing the beauty!
Posted by: vicki p | April 30, 2011 at 09:24 AM
The photos in the magazine are just beautiful ~ I love the looks of your home both now, and from 6 years ago :) You know they only have good things to write about you :) I do wish there was some way of getting this magazine here in the U.S.; I don't care if I can't read the articles, as the pictures are more than enough for me :) I can't wait to see what Cinzia does with the photos that I sent to her; I am still so amazed to have been contacted by her! I'm thrilled beyond belief ~ I hope to hear something soon :)
Hope you are having a lovely weekend :)
Warmest hugs, Brenda
Posted by: Brenda @ Shabby Cats and Roses | April 30, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Congrats Fifi!!!;) You deserve the recognition~ Have a beautiful weekend!! Hugs,Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
Posted by: Rachel@French Farmhouse 425 | April 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Absolutely breathtaking! I just love your home.
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | April 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM
I would love to have a copy of that magazine in my hands so I could see it on the glossy pages. Everything is so magical. I find so much inspiration in your ways. You continue to inspire! Thanks so much for sharing it.
Posted by: amy@maisondecor | April 30, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Everything you do is beautiful because you beauty flows from your heart! We are so lucky to have a woman like you to inspires us to be beautiful. ox
Merci` for giving so much.
Posted by: kerrie | April 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM
They are all beautiful ! I love your style.
Posted by: Kristen | April 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Casa romantica è la mia rivista preferita,mi rispecchia,gia avevo visto le tue foto nella rivista e non faccio altro che riguardarle.Complimenti!!!Hai una casa meravigliosa che trasmette pace.Anche a me piace inventare nuovi usi alle cose,rose,pizzi,tazze.Ti ammiro,Rosetta,tua fans,baci
Posted by: DI LEO ROSETTA | April 30, 2011 at 01:30 PM
How wonderful to see your beautiful home again!
Happy PINK SATURDAY!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: Stephanie | April 30, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Fabulous! Fabulous! What beautiful pictures, you are absolutely delightful
Hugs
Jacqui
Posted by: Jacqui | April 30, 2011 at 03:39 PM
sigh ...
congrats on more book press!
your style is beautiful. every detail is so pretty and at the same time, always pretty and inviting. swoon-o-rama. always love seeing the chippy pink table.
happy weekend!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | April 30, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Well deserved recognition, Fifi! You are one talented, gifted lady! My inspiration file is loaded with ideas from you and your sweet home! And gotta tell you that I'm loving your book!!!! ♥
xoxo laurie
Posted by: laurie@heavenswalk | April 30, 2011 at 07:19 PM
I sure enjoy seeing those photos of your cottage. It's such an inspiring place. You have done an incredible job with the inside and out :)
Congratulations on the magazine feature...love that Italian magazine. You look amazing, too :)
Have a wonderful weekend
Blessings to you, Fifi
Becky C
Buckets of Burlap
Posted by: Becky C | April 30, 2011 at 07:34 PM
FiFi! NO! It's not enough about you! I simply can not get enought of your beautiful photo's!!! Thank you for sharing them ... and keep them coming!!!!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin~Bringing Pretty Back | April 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM
oops! I am sorry. Enough.
Blogging in the middle of the night... need to type a little more careful!
Posted by: Kristin~Bringing Pretty Back | April 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM
TRES BON WEEK END FIFI !
Merci encore pour ton merveilleux billet que je ne me lasse pas de regarder .... ton talent est immense ...
Solène
Posted by: Solène | May 01, 2011 at 03:20 AM
What eye candy that was to look at! I loved seeing all of your pictures and the flowers, too. Beautiful!
~Shanon
Posted by: Shanon | May 01, 2011 at 05:23 AM
all beautiful. I need a home makeover.. wont you come visit me and bring lots of prettys with you? lol! a girl can dream cant she? you could be like a fairy godmother! though I suppose godmother wouldnt be a good term for you....
anyways.. have a delightfilled day!
vivian
Posted by: vivian | May 01, 2011 at 05:25 AM
I just love waking up and receiving FIFI mail! I have my cafe and dream. Your photos are so magical and inspiring!!! I must know where you got those fabulous pink garden boots! I'm off to paint a room and transform it FIFI STYLE!Happy day,Sara
Posted by: Sara De Costa Graffam | May 01, 2011 at 07:33 AM
I donot have time to translate but BELIEVE ME ITS ALL GOOD what they say!I will pick up a few more copies for you next Tuesday!How many would you like?
xoxoxoxo
Elizabeth
Posted by: elizabeth kirkpatrick | May 01, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Wow, Fifi! Congrats on the features. How many pages did they print about your home in the Italian magazine??? It looks like at least a dozen if not more!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | May 01, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Hello again dear Fifi,
Your home looks so beautiful and romantic in the photos of the magazine. I'm sure they said very nice things about you, how could they not?!
Your blog always has so much eye-candy I could stare at it all day!
Love and hugs, Cindy (from Winnipeg):D
Posted by: Cindy | May 01, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Fifi I am so happy for you! I am pleased that your wonderful talent and gift of decorating is being seen and loved by so many. These photos of your home are absolutely breathtaking! Congratulations!!
Best wishes to you and now to finish my coffee and swoon some more :)
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 02, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Congratulations Fifi, your blog was one of the 1st I starting following last year when I started mine. I love the way you use rustic & feminine together. Your home gets more and more beautiful everyday. I read the italian interview with Zaira and loved it too! Im Italian myself and love to see that you are appreciated all over not just here in the U.S!
xoxoxo
MJ
Lucky 7 Design
Posted by: Melanie J | May 02, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Nice spread, love your cat on the chair the best! xox
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio | May 02, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I'm speechless............those wonderful Italians certainly gave you a wonderful spread......if only we could get the actual mag. here, to have and to hold! I will check with company where I subscribe to Campagne Decoration and see it they have Casa Romantica.......is it a monthly publication or a special edition Fifi?
The illustration of the stack of books on the wall is gorgeous - I love that look.
Good luck during the busy upcoming Summer assignments - you are a bundle of energy and wonderful ideas, and we thank you for bringing so much beauty into our decorating lives.
Mary - A Breath of Fresh Air
Posted by: Mary | May 02, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Congrats Fifi! The pictures are just gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Rizzo | May 02, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Miss. Fifi!! Please help us die hard romantics find a way to get copies of Casa Romantica!!! I don't care that it's in Italian!! lol ! I.Must.Have.It!!! lol
xoxox
Susan
Posted by: Susan Krauss | May 03, 2011 at 02:42 PM
DEAR FIFI CONGRATULATIONS I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU,ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL BLESSINGS CAMING TO YOU.YOU DESERVE THIS AND MOORE,ALL THE TIME THAT YOU GIVE US,YOU SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH US OVER AND OVER TEACHING US TO CREATE ROMANCE IN OUR HOMES AND DAILY LIVES,ALL YOUR CARING AND CONCERN.GOD SEE EVERY THING FIFI,HE IS SO HAPPY WITH YOUR GOOD HEART.NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE AND DANCE...A BIG HUG TO YOU..AND MANY MANY MORE BLESSINGS...SINCERELY WITH A WARM HEART..SANDRA..from verandahouse
Posted by: sandra dias | May 03, 2011 at 11:31 PM
I hunt any magazine about house and garden decorations, I have thousands, I am always surprised with the beauties I see there. They are very inspiring, and I use some tips to decorate my house. The pictures you put her with the flowers are spectacular, they look unreal.
Posted by: Miami eye doctors | May 04, 2011 at 02:55 AM
How exciting for you Fifi! Sounds like so many positive things are happening for you. I'm a true believer in Karma, what you put out there comes back to you! Many people have written about how sweet and talented you are. So you see? Karma works! Marcia in Nor-Cal
Posted by: Marcia | May 04, 2011 at 07:02 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!Your home is pure eye candy. Such inspiration in every photo. I didn't need to read Italian to see such beauty. A picture indeed is worth a thousand words:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Posted by: Debra | May 05, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Ma chère Fifi,
C'est si bon! You amaze me with your extraordinairy talent for putting things together. Excellent photographer with a keen eye for creating the perfect rooms... Loved to read the Italian version, that's one of my seven languages. French I can read without problems but it's harder to speak; long time ago. But the Italian story was très complimentieus about you. So well written but it is easy if you provide them such excellent material to show. Congrats and I'm very proud of you.
Lots of love from your neighboring state Georgia,
Mariette
Posted by: Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder | May 05, 2011 at 09:45 PM
I LOVE your house Fifi! I love love your kitchen! Beautiful!
Hugs!
Debi
Posted by: Debi Willhoite | May 06, 2011 at 01:04 AM