THANK YOU for all the comforting comments and direct emails you so kindly took the time to send in response to the previous post.
I sure felt "the LOVE" and I am hereby returning it to you a zillion times over!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
To my surprise, the gentleman removed his review and the link to his website. I dint' expect that and I thank him for taking down the review.
Enough said. Time to move on.....
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Have you seen these DARLING children and ADORABLE clothes?
HOW CAN YOU RESIST?
The clothes (and more) are from JENNIFER HOLMES
who, with help from her mother Heidi, and sisters Jamie and Dana, created
Dear Lillie
the exquisite line of children clothes seen below (go to the website here to see a lot more)
(all photos by Jennifer Holmes)
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Speaking of children, the one and only NANCY LINDEMEYER, the founder and editor of the original VICTORIA magazine, has published a heart warming book, a tender and endearing compilation of early girlhood friendships, you will want to read.
As Nancy explains:
"Women went back to their memories and distilled what was really important about the love and support that each felt as a little girl from the chum who lived next door or sat across the aisle in class. There are pizza parties and giggles. But there are serious times, too: Stories when friends stood by each other in times of need. Celebrating this special relationship, revealed here for the first time in such detail, is a joy."
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Many of you have very kindly posted a photo of my book on your blogs and I thank you for that. But a particularly lovely one from
(Her beautiful home was recently featured on French TV and you can see the video on her blog HERE)
The sweet collage she created to display
ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE
gave me the idea for a
GIVEAWAY
2 winners will receive a signed copy of
ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE
a 3rd winner will receive not only a signed copy of the book but also
this beautiful silverware caddy handmade with French linen, hand embroidered, and embellished with gorgeous fabric from
Here are the simple rules:
*Email me YOUR photo of the display you did for my book.
*Leave a (short--could be just one word, it's OK)comment stating what you like best about the book on my blog and on your FACEBOOK page.
* Become a follower of Chez Fifi
*Giveaway starts today April 2 and ends April 16 at midnight.
*The GIVEAWAY is open to everybody, wherever in the world you are.
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But wait! You ALSO HAVE OTHER OPPORTUNITUES to WINN by entering the
GIVEAWAYS
offered by
AND
OOPS, one more!
From
And a great one it is as Janet is not only giving a copy of the book (signed by moi)but also a copy of the current issue of Romantic Country magazine
AND
a magnificent tea set by porcelain artist
Farnaz Farzad
together with a selection of exclusive teas from
a company owned by Farnaz family and offers some of the world's best organic tea, loose tea, tea bags and tea gift sets.
What a treat!!
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Last but NOT least, make sure to check out
FOR THEIR UPCOMING
SHOP THE SHED EVENT
NW Chicago burbs
Rain or Shine
happy saturday, fifi,
beautiful images from dear lillie and the first best friend book looks like the perfect present to give a best friend.
i am proud to say that i have your book so i should let others have a chance at the win but i just wanted to pop over to say hello and to let you know that i posted about romantic country! SO EXCITED!!!
hope you have a beautiful day! enjoy some florida sunshine for me!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | April 02, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Hi Fifi~ What I loved best about your beautiful book is that you visited real women in their homes,not just interior designers.It was so wonderful to see many of my blog friends featured~I cant wait for the second book in the future~ Hugs,Rachel Noelle
French Farmhouse 425
Posted by: Rachel@French Farmhouse 425 | April 02, 2011 at 09:12 AM
~ I am already a follower of your beautiful blog! ~ Hugs, Rachel Noelle
Off to email you a pic of my display! ;)
Posted by: Rachel@French Farmhouse 425 | April 02, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Oh fifi I read the previous post and you were such a lady with this guy. It's really disappointing when people want to judge with no knowledge.
I still haven't received my copy and I really can't wait any longer but I'm sure I will love it as I love you and all the ladies of the book xoxo
Posted by: zaira | April 02, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Glad that he removed that....what a bonus that you have such a great posse!
I have a giveaway too of that autographed copy that you had offered to me. Whoops....I forgot to email you that I posted it!
xoxo,
Janet
Posted by: Janet (shabbyfufu) | April 02, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I am so happy for you and I'm glad he feels ashamed of himself. I'm alrady a follower of your blog! thank you for the amazing giveaway!
but I really didn't understand the first part to e-mail you a copy of the display of your book, I'm sorry and please pardon my ignorance.
XXXX Ido
Posted by: Ido | April 02, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Everyone give your book away !!! hahahahah!! ...i can't wait till it is arrived here...almost ....wait and wait and wait...but you now my dream is a sign book of you,...so please count me in......did you see my post???...lovely weekend.....love Ria....xxx...
Posted by: It;s Me | April 02, 2011 at 01:32 PM
How cute is that teeny-tiny Momma pushing her baby in that vintage perambulator!?
I`ve been a follower for ages and nearly fell off my chair when you left a comment on my blog! I get star-struck very easily!Your book looks beyond beautiful. What a very clever and talented lady you are and I`m also a huge fan of Anne@Fiona&Twig. Her pics have something of the `divine` about them.
I too am a bit confused what you mean by `display` so will look out for instructions and duly comply.
Good Sunday to you.
Posted by: Nana GoGo | April 02, 2011 at 02:33 PM
So glad he came to his senses;) Those children are absolutly gorgeous! One of my Granddaughters wears tutus every single day! I just ordered her a dozen of them. (I can do that, I'm the Grammie)lol I will have to check out all of the great blogs you have posted. I love Anne from Fiona and Twig! On my way to check out the others now:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Posted by: Debra | April 02, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Hello dear Fifi... those little children are adorable and the clothes are so sweet!... I also want Nancy Lindemeyer's new book!... Please enter me in your generous giveaway... I do not do facebook, I hope I can still enter this way...what I love most about your book is that when I read it and look at the gorgeous photos, it touches my heart and says everything I feel about the Prairie lifestyle!... I am a faithful follower of yours, and I am emailing you a photo right now of how I have displayed your book on my sidebar on my blog with a link back to your blog... love to you sweet lady!... xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie Vicknair | April 02, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Result! 'Nuff said!
Z xx
Posted by: Zoe | April 02, 2011 at 04:11 PM
New follower. Would LOVE to have your book!Deb chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Posted by: Debra Cheuvront | April 02, 2011 at 05:30 PM
I keep trying and trying and trying to win your book which I would really cherish and look at over and over and over again. I am a follower of yours and my taste is leaning towards Romantic Prarie more and more. Please I hope I win one of your books ! :o) Sue
Posted by: suzeeez | April 02, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Oh my goodness, Fifi! Thank you so much for mentioning us. You are so sweet. I can't wait to meet you this fall.
Posted by: Dear Lillie | April 02, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Hi Fifi,
Your book is fantastic ! I read also all your posts on your blog with pleasure (no blog myself). I know Tania, she make wonderfull decoration !
many kisses from Belgium !
Posted by: Liane | April 02, 2011 at 11:58 PM
I am already a folower of your beautiful blog as well! Congrats on the new book and all the fantastic reviews!
Posted by: Suzy McQ | April 03, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Fifi, the Dear Lillie line of clothing are adorable as well as those beautiful children. I have been a follower of yours for quite some time now. I anticipate every morning logging onto your blog in hopes of a new post.
Hope you are enjoying the spring.
Linda
lindarubin@centurytel.net
Posted by: Linda Rubin | April 03, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Fifi,I have your book and have looked it over many times, always finding something new. I love that these are "real" women that have made their home "Prairie Style." Your giveaway is more than generous and would love to win the silverware caddy and the handpainted tea set.
Your friend Linda
lindarubin@centurytel.net
Posted by: Linda Rubin | April 03, 2011 at 07:26 AM
I love absolutely everything about your blog!!! The photos, the designs, your sweet animals, your adorable outfits, your gardening ideas, and on and on....XoXo
Posted by: katie@Just Because Katie | April 03, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Hi Fifi!! I'm new to your wonderful blog, and as soon as I leave my comment here, am 'running' right over to Amazon to order your beautiful book! You've been an inspiration to me since I first saw your home and read about you in Romantic Homes, mannnnnnnny years ago, and i'm wondering, why you waited so many years to write a book! I like to think we are where we should be at the given moment, and *this* is *your* given moment, and it comes as no surprise to me.
Bless you on your new and exciting journey!
Trish ;o)
Posted by: Trish | April 03, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Fifi,
I love the clothes from Dear Lillie and the photos.
Here is a blog that you should check out. You will love her decorating style! Her husband built their home, which is located in the Pacific Northwest. They have nine
children!
http://edensbouquet.com/blog/
She designs "vintage inspired" children's clothing - http://www.edensbouquet.com/
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | April 03, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I am so sorry to confess I don't have a copy of your magnificent book yet! I am on a scrupulous frugality budget right now, without room for such wonderful elevating fantasy. So I must enjoy what I can on the web for now. But I remain your absolutely loyal fan and supporter!!!
Posted by: redjanfan | April 03, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Bonjour dearest Fifi! I finally got my copy of RC and my oh my...I just can't get enough of it! Have I thanked you enough yet for featuring me? I'm floating and in cloud nine right now. Merci beaucoup dearest Fifi! You're the best!
-marie
Posted by: Marie's Maison | April 03, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Cool stuff.
Posted by: Tim | April 04, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Hi Fifi,
I loved everything about Romantic Prairie Style and how it embraces family, love, gardening, home, all things worn and old and simplicity and harmony with the earth.
Best of all the style is about home no matter where you live and how everyone can relate to the romantic prairie style.
I just posted photos of your lovely book on my blog and shared a painting of white roses that I just painted that were inspired by romantic prairie style. I am a follower and will try and figure out how to link my facebook page to my blog post about your lovely book.
Hugs and Blessings,
Erin and Bentley
Posted by: Erin | April 04, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Hi Fifi! This has been a fun challenge for me! Thanks for the opportunity!
I am a happy follower!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | April 04, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I adore your "Romantic Prairie Style" and it's focus on family and individual homes of REAL people and their pets. Each picture is a feast for the eyes and for my soul.
Thank you so much, Fifi,for your vision.
I will be sending you an e-mail and posting on my FB page.
My best to you.
Mar
Posted by: Mar Bailey | April 04, 2011 at 04:03 PM
I just bought your book through Amazon. I can't wait to get it!
Posted by: Sarah | April 04, 2011 at 07:11 PM
hi fifi, I adore the photos of those adorable children, what cuties in those little clothes. So glad that nasty review was removed form his site, the Power of Bloggers! I am already on your list of followers. Love your Blog!!!!!!!
~emily
the french hutch
Posted by: Emily | April 05, 2011 at 05:21 AM
Hi dear Fifi! I follow your blog since three or more years. I am ashamed that I also don't understand the first part to e-mail you a copy of the display of your book...
I would love to win the giveaway!
Posted by: Tere | April 05, 2011 at 06:42 PM
I took my photo showcasing your fab book in a vignette, but I don't know the e-mail to send it to?
I agonized about what part of the book I liked best... and honestly, each Prairie Style embodied so many of the things I adore about decorating and collecting Found Treasures that no one style appealed to me above any of the others, they each were FABULOUS, enchanting, inviting and had every comfort I'd want for Home.
I'm posting my photo to Facebook and hoping I can discover where to e-mail it to you directly... I've already been a Follower/Supporter of your Blog for a long time.
Dawn... The Bohemian
Posted by: Dawn of Bohemian Valhalla | April 05, 2011 at 10:15 PM
hi fifi, i like this beautifull childrens!!
thanks for the idea!!
vero
Posted by: giveto | April 06, 2011 at 03:43 AM
Hello! Just love your new book! I do not know how to put your book on display on my blog otherwise I would. I am going to follow you.
Posted by: Susan Hemann | April 06, 2011 at 09:27 AM
I love your blog.I read some of your blog entries and found them interesting.So in future i will follow your blog.Thanks for this impressive and amazing blog.
Kind regards
Shaun.......
Posted by: Wooden Garden Furniture | April 07, 2011 at 03:39 AM
Hi Fifi,
I am a follower and I love your blog, I would so love to have your book. I really, really hope I win it.
Hugs, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | April 07, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Hi Fifi,
Your book is now on displayed on my blog.
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | April 07, 2011 at 05:18 AM
Hi Fifi,
I am a follower!
Hugs, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | April 07, 2011 at 05:19 AM
Hi Fifi,
Gorgeous!!! I love your style.
Hugs, cindy
So sorry, I didn't mean to post that I was a follower 2x.
Posted by: Cindy | April 07, 2011 at 05:21 AM
I cannot imagine anyone giving your book a bad review,Must be jealousy........ gosh it is so hard to come up with a favorite thing about it. The writing is incredible, the photography is awesome, Houses chose were to die for and I have enjoyed seeing most of their blogs awaiting the book to come out. Let's see my favorite thing was that you captured the outdoors and the prairie with snippets about the lifes children etc of the homeowners not just about the house you wrote about the lifestyle. Love your style and am awaiting for more more more I will go write a review this afternoon as this book is display worth share with all your friends have for years down the road! Sending you a picture I had already blogged about it before I saw the contest so my photo will not be the best but wanted to share with you anyway!
sherry
Posted by: Sherry Hicks/Shantygirl | April 07, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I have just found your blog Fifi and love it. Your book and style are exquisite, the kind I would love to recreate but not being good with these things and having 3 dogs constantly running riot don't think I will ever achieve. Still, I can always come here and dream, LOL.
kind regards,
Shirley
Posted by: Shirley | April 07, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Love love your book and would love to win it! ;) Thanks for doing this dear Fifi...
Cielo
Posted by: cielo | April 07, 2011 at 01:48 PM
I am fan 1235! I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of this book for months!
I am glad to find you from DustyLu,I must have been under a rock not to have been here sooner!
Thanks
Natalie..
I also have a giveaway you are welcome to check out!
Posted by: natalie | April 07, 2011 at 05:54 PM
Fifi from one fellow prairie girl to another, your book is wonderful. I am so thrilled you are a Canadian prairie girl. Last year I drove out of Ontario to Manitoba and the sea of land and bright sky just lifted me up. Your book, Romantic Prairie Style did the same. Ignore the critics, bask in the praise.
Posted by: Patricia | April 10, 2011 at 08:17 AM
My book came! Couldn't wait to tear the box open. Loved everything - your sweet words, the beautiful photos of all the homes, the adorable children and nature as it was meant to be enjoyed. There is only one issue as I see it. I wanted more.... Nice job!
Posted by: Kay | April 10, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Hi Fifi,
I look at your blog and I feel very fascinating, It so marvellous.
In my little home I try to do the same. I admir you and I hope you can give a look at my blog: Le Marichicche.
An hug.
Marica
Posted by: Marica | April 11, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Hi from Italy,Your blog is wonderful!
Posted by: emanuela forcina | April 11, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Wow! Your blog is very beautiful and wonderful. I had a great time reading watching the gorgeous kids.
Posted by: Dining Table | April 12, 2011 at 01:46 AM
I've been dying to get my hands on this book! I'm a follower.
Posted by: Elisabeth | April 13, 2011 at 04:39 AM
gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
love the photos!
take care,
Rosa
Posted by: rosa | April 13, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Hi Fifi I'm a new follower i love your blog and yuor books so i will be very happy to win thi giveaway
giovanna
Posted by: giovanna | April 13, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Hello Fifi...
I'm now following you (I've been lurking for while). Lovely giveaway, beautiful, beautiful book - it will make me feel v. v. happy if I win - but also a bit sad as my home will seem v. v. dull in comparison!
Glynis
Posted by: glynis | April 13, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Hello Fifi,
I don't think I've ever left a comment before, but I have to today.
As soon as I knew you had a book coming out, I added it on my Wish List at Amazon,and finally got my paws on it yesterday. I wanted to visit and tell you immediately, but I had internet woes and couldn't get online.
Anyway. I LOVE your book.I've visited the blogs of a few of the ladies whose homes feature in the book, so it was felt very familiar as well as being beautiful. And inspirational.
Soon we are having a wooden 'tower' (read shed on legs!) being delivered for the garden. It's for my little girl to play in. I told my husband that I knew exactly how I wanted it to look inside and out, but couldn't explain it. When the book arrived I was able to show him so many photos and say ' this is what I mean'. Ok, it's only a small building and I can't do everything, but I've got so many ideas how to make it pretty and girly, and a few extra thanks to your book.
So thank you, I adore your book and I adore you blog.
Sadie
x
(From England)
Posted by: sadie | April 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Wow, so many chances to win! Can't hardly wait to get my hands on a copy of your book!
Susanne.
Posted by: Susanne | April 14, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Oh how wonderful, I love a giveaway and this prize is brilliant! I am a happy follower. Hugs!
Posted by: Katherine | April 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Just wanted to let you know that your book makes me dream... it was a birthday present from my husband this week and I am trying to save it and read only a little bit each time... but that's not so easy... ;-)
Posted by: Isabel (Switzerland) | April 14, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Fifi ..your book looks amazing ..I can't wait to get my hands on one. It's high time that Farmhouse style has been promoted by your book ..! We love it and have been hoping it would become the next popular style to make any home into the Perfect Farmhouse.
We've joined Fiona and Twigs Giveaway ..and have our fingers crossed as tomorrows the day !
Wishing you sweet Farmhouse Blessings ..
Sara and Abbey
Posted by: Sweet Magnolias Farm | April 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Ooooh la la Fifi! Would love to have a copy of Romantic Prairie Style! Congrats on it's success! Your blog is so inspiring! Merci beaucoup! -Alisa
Posted by: Alisa Logue | April 16, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I am so thrilled for your success, too, Fifi! You are an inspiration to all of us! You go girl! ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | April 18, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Loved seeing your French friend's beautiful "shabby chic" home and Stefan from Question Maison - one of my fave television shows in Paris! So happy everyone is loving your book!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM
FiFi,
I just wanted you to know that I went to lunch yesterday with a couple of decorating friends and one of them brought your new book. WOW, WOW, WOW..I can truly say that the book is so tasteful and just full of eye candy. I could not even eat my lunch because I was just drooling over every single page! What an amazing job you did with such beautiful homes. I think I pointed out something I just adored on every single page from cover to cover! With a smile on her face, my friend took the book home with her so now I will tell you like I told her....it is a MUST HAVE FOR everyone who wants to make their house a home!!
Posted by: Jena Williams | April 21, 2011 at 08:56 PM
Bonjour, Fifi!
I am just discovering your blog and book thanks to Jennifer at The Old Painted Cottage. Wow! What a lucky find! Now I'm hoping to win a signed copy of the book so I don't have to wait until June!!!!
Merci, cherie!
Kiki
Posted by: Kiki | April 22, 2011 at 04:49 AM
New follower! Jennifer from old painted cottage sent me over,looking forward to your book and all the great ideas I am going to get from you!
kristinrbont@hotmail,com
Posted by: Kristin Morden | April 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM