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Sonia

This post was fun and hysterical. What an adventure!! You are the busiest person I know... Love all the pictures.

Hugs!!
Sonia

Rosemary

See you at A Beautiful Mess in Agoura.
Can't wait to finally meet you in person.
XO,
Rosemary
PS, take care of those ribs!!

Jacque Asselin Ferreira

Wow! What an adventure your life is, looks like a lot of fun! So looking forward to seeing you in California next month at Summer Cottage Antiques, the store vendors and Michelle are having fun planning for your visit. I can't wait to meet you in person, love how you inspire us all! ~ Jacque

Janet (shabbyfufu)

How do you have the energy for all of these adventures darling?!? Funny, scary and oh so YOU all in the same breath! Hoping that you get all healed up before you hit the road for more of Fifi's Fabulous Adventures!

I'm looking forward to seeing you again:-)

xoxo,
Janet

Anne Lorys-Fiona and Twig

Your schedule makes me dizzy, Fifi!
But what a fun life, I'll bet you wouldn't trade it for anyone elses.

Hope that rib if healing up, take care of your sweet self!

Love,
Anne

Leena Lanteigne

So good to see your posting,Fifi! I was wondering how your outfit for the ball turned out (very cute!) and it's good to see that you are surviving your travels (barely) I hope that things run more smoothly but at least you're having quite an adventure!!! Wish you were coming to Virginia! Take care, keep in touch and thank you for sharing! Hugs, Leena

Kat@LowTideHighStyle

You wild woman you! Glad you are home for at least a few days! I hope the shoots out west go off without a hitch and that you don't have any more big adventures! And just remember, champagne heals broken ribs, but too much and it leads to other broken things! ;-)

xoxo Kat

Penny @ The Comforts of Home

I have missed your postings Fifi, but can see how busy you are! Just remember if you ever come to Asheville, NC, we need to get together!!
Hugs,
Penny
p.s. hope your ribs heal fast!

Cindy

Hello dear Fifi,
You have certainly had the adventures!!! Enough to last a lifetime in one month, eh?
Hopefully the weather will be good to you in California.
Have a wonderful month, until you post again.
Hugs, Cindy (Winnipeg)

Becky C

Sounds like a fun, exciting trip! So glad you had a day to be at home :) Hope you're healing up from the fall. Be careful out there in all your adventures across the nation. Always love hearing the updates.
Blessings
Becky C

Jo ~ Secret Garden Cottage

My oh my, it sounds like you had quite the adventure! Loved reading all about it and seeing the pics. So sorry to hear about your ribs... you're one tough cookie!! :)
Can't wait to see you next month, Fifi!
XOXOXO,
Jo
Secret Garden Cottage

angela

Fifi, it is so lovely to read and see what you've been up to. So much beauty! Looks like you have been having a grand time. Love the tease photos and look forward to your next book. Take care...no more cracked ribs! That truly smarts. ~ Angela

Rachel@French Farmhouse 425

Wow sounds like you had quite the adventure Fifi! ;) Would LOVE to have you visit Seattle sometime!! Hugs, Rachel

French Farmhouse 425
www.shabbyfrenchforme.blogspot.com

elyse

wow!

you are one busy fifi!

~ always adorable from coast to coast, making everyone you visit feel at ease and special.

looking forwards as always to seeing all of the fruits of your labor!

safe and happy travels!

xo
elyse

Kim

Wow you are one busy lady! Looking forward to your new book.~Cheers Kim

Allison A.

You are one busy lady! You are an inspiration with all of your talent and energy. I look forward to meeting you! I will be at one of your book signings in No. CA. Take care of yourself and hopefully you can get in a tiny bit of R & R.

marcia

2 broken ribs? Yikes!! That must be a bit painful Fifi! I'm so excited to meet you in person when you are in Healdsburg. I'm about 2 hours away from the beautiful Napa Valley. I'll be the one with your book for you to sign as well as your lemon drop martini's as I have been promising you! Safe journeys to you and Mark, Marcia in Nor-Cal

mariateresa

All beatiful! have a nice summer! mariateresa

Elaine L.

Oh boy! I hope to see you in either Agoura Hills or Venice.

~elaine~

Jackie

I agree with Sonia...Love the outfits and the boots.....Safe travels to you!
Jackie

It's Me

Hi darling nice to hear from you....lovely post !!..i enjoy it......are you once comming to Holland???? owww that look to be nice by me !!...and good to hear a second book !!!.....please let me know......and maybe i can sell it in our shop this time !!....the book of franciska is also a great succes to sell......!!...please let me konow if it is possible ????...enjoy summer darling,,....love you Ria....xxx..

Lisa at Serendipity Chic Design

Hi Fifi...

It was so nice to meet you and Mark in CT at Debra's house. I am so happy for her that you were able to see and photograph her gorgeous home for your new book or magazine. As I know you know, she truly deserves it.

Have a blast in Califorinia. I don't know how you do it!

Take care,
Lisa

Michele

Wow...what adventures! Sounds like despite the difficulties it was fun for you, and that's what is important. Your teasers look enticing for sure. Thanks for the update! ; )
~Michele

Dawn - Hydrangea Home

Wow! What an adventure. Looking forward to the next book!

Traci

you are quite the busy girl. love all the photos. they show your warm, fun side. it was so great meeting you while you were in illinois. i look forward to all your work and seeing you again.

Debra

I think your next book should be just about your adventures traveling around. You are too funny. Had soooo much fun when you two were here. You are a very special lady:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Lori

Oh my goodness Fifi how in the world do you do it!! I am totally cracking up at some of your "adventures" ~
I can't wait to see the new book and magazines that you have been shooting for!

xoxo
Lori

Curtains In My tree


Ms FiFi

I love the pictures of where you have been with that handsome man LOL

I have always wondered what about your cats when you are gone? Does Daisy Lucy Lily Fluffy & Pal have a nanny?

I like the the clothes ya all have on

someday I am making it out to California and looking you up


Janice

Erin

Hi Sweet Fifi,

On my goodness - I am dizzy and laughing at the same time just reading about your adventures - you are amazing as ever and looking FABULOUS and BEAUTIFUL as usual. You will never grow old with that kind of schedule.

I hope your ribs are healing. Please take care and get a little bit of rest before you are off on your next adventure.

Take care, hugs and blessigs,
Erin and Bentley

P.S. I am very excited that Sunday is doing a shoot of my vintage garden next week.

Ricki Jill Treleaven

Thanks for the update, Fifi. I am anxiously awaiting your second book, and congrats on all of Romantic Prairie Style's magazine features.

Great photos in this post...you are too cute!

Mariette's Back to Basics

Dearest Fifi,

Well, you certainly lived through quite some adventures! Hope your broken ribs will heal and that you stay safe on the upcoming journey.

Lots of love,

Mariette

Mark Norkaitis

FIfi it was really nice to meet you at Na Da farm!
Mark Norkaitis
Www.room363.net

laurie@heavenswalk

Ok...I'm exhausted just from reading this, Fifi! lol! Can I ask you a question about your beautiful tops? Where do you buy them? Are any of them online stores? I just adore the way you dress and would love to have some "Fifi" tops in my closet! :)

xoxo laurie

susan

Such a whirlwind tour! Thank you for sharing the behind-the-scenes activity of your amazing photo shoots, not to mention bad wine & good morning champagne. I'm excitedly anticipating all the articles & of course the next book.
Well done!!
Hope your ribs are healed & healthy. :)
- Susan

Patty/BC

So very glad to hear from you, but sad to hear about your broken ribs! OUCH! x 2 Hope you are on the mend now and had a short time to cuddle with all your fur babies. Looking forward to hearing from you soon in another post. Can't wait for Book 2!

Cathleen alyce

Such a wonderful post, Fifi! Well worth waiting for, thank you. It sounds and looks like you had so much fun.
Congrats on all the features on your book. I can't wait to see the next one.
Looking so much forward to meeting you when you are in California.
Love the new glasses.
See you soon...
ox~Cathleen

LANA BROOKS

Great post - how frightening with the weather issues - next time you want a "last meal" I hope you are in a better restaurant! ha Always look forward to reading about your adventures. How lucky you are to do something you love! Lana www.lifeatwildberrycottage.com

solene

Je n'ai qu'une chose à dire, Fifi, j'ai adoré te voir dans ces photos si ravissante sur chacune des prises de vues !!
Tu es une personne très occupée et je suis émerveillée par tout ce que tu fais ...malgré les accidents !!
Je souhaite que tu te remettes très, très vite complètement ..
Kisses !
Solène

Mary

Your life would make an amazing book - someone will definitely be writing your biography - "Fabulous Fifi" - in the days to come. Whirlwind, yes........an amazingly creative lady wrapped up in a pretty French package!!!

Hope your ribs are healing - don't laugh too much!!!
Good luck on this next trip dear Fifi - wish you were coming in my direction as I'd love to meet you. Am enjoying your beautiful book.

Hugs - Mary

Rebecca Ersfeld

Hey My Sweet Fifi Girl!
You have been about as busy as I with all the states you have put under your belt!
I just got back from Farm Chicks and visiting my daughters, now I am getting ready for Donna's event at Tipton. Then I am staying home for awhile and catching up on my studio work before heading to In to help Donna get ready for you and Mark. I talked to Jo but I think I am not doing the Creative Connection... I'm tired. What kind of vitamins are you taking? Maybe I should just lay off the champagne in the middle of the day...ha!
Blessings to you, I hope all is good in your world.
Rebecca
PS Maybe it should be the "Rode hard saloon girls" or at least in my case :)

MARINA

Carissima Fifi quanto mi fa piacere vedere queste immagini...quella con le bimbe poi è molto tenera e simpatica... ti seguo molto, sei sempre originale... sarei molto felice se venissi a visitare il mio blog anche per un consiglio..
l' 8 luglio è il mio compleanno..sarebbe un regalo splendido!!!
Grazie ...sei bravissima!!! Ciao a presto!! Marina

JanP

Oh Fifi, I love hearing about your travels and adventures. You meet some lovely people and your popular blog, books and magazines help me feel that there is still grace and beauty, in a world gone harsh.
I totally love fine china, beautiful glassware, flowers, chintz, gauze, old doorknobs, skeleton keys, chandelier fobs, old jewellery, antique linens and laces, scent bottles -- the FINE stuff. So many people get rid of silver and lead crystal and I think it's sad. A plastic bowl just doesn't give the same ambience as a glass or pottery or crystal one. But I know I am preaching to the converted! Have wonderful journeys.

counting your blessings

What a crazy whirlwind you have been caught up in. And that tornado... oh my gosh. My hydrangea lost all its blooms but we were otherwise untouched. So glad you and Mark found that diner. I hope you are healing (ribs and knee.. after our tow hitch got you). It was sweet to spend some time with you. I hope we'll have the opportunity again. Maybe without cameras and a ball to attend. Just relaxing and enjoying a day. Hope you have some time to recover before you're off again. Take care of you. Hugs.... Polly

Julie Butterfield

What a funny post! You had broken ribs, dodged tornadoes, thunderstorms and crazy goats...that's why we love you Fifi! Hope your next trip is smooth sailing!

Kathryn Griffin

OMG! Your blog was too cute and funny! Love the little goats! Of course, you look pretty as ever. Try to stay safe on this go around. FYI, I just did a blog post on your friend Sunday Hendrickson's home office that I used for inspiration for my little girl's nursery. It turned out very cute! http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

Daisy Cottage

YOU ARE ADORABLE!!!!!!!

IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!

What a wonderful post Fifi.. happy trails and know you are loved!!

Me

Mary Witt

Fifi, I admire your energy and drive. I would love to see more photos of you in the outfit you wore to the BOHO. I'm trying to change my look as I wear mainly black. Love the way you combine your clothes. Of course I love the boots. I keep hoping your trips will bring you close to the Dallas, TX area as I would would love to meet you. Your book is wonderful and I have it on my coffee table for all my guest to see (makes it handy for daily viewing and inspiration.)

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What an adventure! I love hearing about your travels and adventures. Your blog was too cute and funny! Happy trails and know you are loved!

kathee zurian

Hi Fifi, oh my gosh your adventures sound amazing! I'm so impressed at how you just keep on going!!!
Looking forward to meeting you in person at one of my favorite stores in Agoura Hills A Beautiful Mess!
Be Safe, take care and see you soon, xokathee

Bringing Pretty Back

What a wonderful -exciting- happy life you have!
Have a PRETTY day!
Kristin

Tracie~My Petite Maison

Hi Sweet Princess,
So glad you were able to get away from that tornado. So many adventures and people seen but Lucy is trying to tell you, there's No place like home and of course, she loves you so much!

You may have had the worst glass of wine after beating that tornado but you're almost on your way to Wine Country now where there are many a glass/bottle of excellent wines, everywhere you turn, people will offer you & Mark a glass for certain, maybe Mark will smile a lot!! Love the photo of you sitting in the silver SUV, it's beautiful, as are all the photos.

I would offer to come watch Cinderella's Castle and guest cottage but I don't want to miss seeing you in town. I am over the Moon as is Barb at Uniquely Chic in Healdsburg, actually the entire town is awaiting your visiting our town.

Love, love, love to you and the chats (especially Lucy)
~Tracie, Zeke, Giles et Buttercup

karen

Fifi - it was a pleasure meeting you and Mark. Thank you for taking the time to stop and photograph This Old House along the way. I do apologize for Ben's rude behavior (Crazy Beast Dane)... it's not like him, I think he's never come across someone quite as exotic as you...

Safe travels to you and Mark -

le petit cabinet de curiosites

What a fantastic adventure . You look beautiful . Take care

Katherine

Fifi, your life is truly blessed. Safe travels. Smile often. We;ll be here when you return. Hugs!

Karen

sounds crazy and xciting! love the photos of you and Mark!
had a great dane but he was gentle giant!
look at your book nearly every night and still see something new- love it...

Karen

FrenchGardenHouse

Have a truly wonderful trip! We fixed up the weather just in time for you...sunny but not hot yet.xoxo Lidy

Mag duru

hello dear beautiful fifi, i really enjoyed your TV and your blog altogether. A wonderful feeling of countryside as i sail through your blog. thanks for sharing and GOD bless.

Sherri @ Antique Paperie

Love all the girls you featured....Polly is so cute with her Nest Crown...I just adore Angela at Parisienne Farmgirl ~ and MY GOD Fifi - that photo of you that Polly took {sitting on the SUV} is a gorgeous close up - my favorite photo of you ~ when were you born, 1985? So Bella! Be safe in your travels!

kerrie

I will try to get to one of your book signings in Northern California. You are so so adorable in all these photos...even through all the scary events you've endured. I just love the way you dress and your hair is always so cute! You are just a little doll. Love you Fifi oxox

anita rivera

YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT FIFI!!! I LOVE YOUR STYLE! Anita

Dear Lillie

Wow! I am not sure where to start. You look so cute in all of these pictures and everything sounds so exciting and looks so beautiful. I hope you are healing though - I can't even begin to imagine how painful breaking two ribs must have been. I can't wait to meet you this fall!

Elizabeth Maxson

Somehow, you make getting pooped on, chewed on, a broken rib, and carrying a hunk of stinky wool sound fun and glamorous! :-) Thanks for sharing, and taking the time let us know what is going on with you. Been thinking of you lately.

Take care of yourself !

Big hug
Elizabeth

Kate

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Jil

Hello Fifi....What a wild and crazy fun life you have! You lucky woman!
Hope your ribs are getting better. Am looking forward to seeing all your pictures in the magazines...
BTW....was there damage to your car from the pole! How scary that must have been!
Jil

Carrie

Dear Fifi, I just purchased your book here in Vancouver Canada and I just had to tell you that I just love it! So beautiful and so inspiring, thank you. I will be bringing it to the shop and sharing it with my customers. All the best! C

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What an adventure!! You are the busiest person I know... Love all the pictures.

colleen

wow hope you are feeling better...otherwise endless fun excitement & inspiration.Thanks for taking the time to share!

Renie Cee

Dear Fifi,
I wanted you to know I just purchased your book at Barnes and Noble and I love, love it. I am so impressed by the great quality of the book and the illustrations. Everything about the book if first class! I think it is so pretty I am going to display it on my coffee table for awhile. It is full of inspiration and that is what I am all about. I can't always picture things in my head but when I see a picture, I get an idea and go with it. I also purchased the latest Romantic Country and it seems to have a different feel and look??? Maybe it is just my imagination. I enjoyed the article on Christie Repasy but would have liked more pictures with it.

xoxoxo,
Renie

Tee

Oh a new book you say? Well I can't wait... I am still drooling over your last one :D Keep picking it up, it's SO my style... sigh... I love everything there. You are a stylist guru you ;)

have a great time still.

Martha's Favorites!

Hi Fifi: I love to read about your adventures. You have such an exciting life. I love every you do. Have a great time. Martha

amazing photo gift ideas

cool photos and great lifestyle. you guys are well accomplished in your industry, i admire that. keep up the great work. greetings from the UK.

Melanee Carmella Packard

Hi, Fifi! You are a brand, new discovery for me and I LOVE you!!! I'm a shabby-style decor lover and my home looks like a Shabby Heaven...your book is amazing and your blog makes me feel like I 'know' you, personally. I'm sad to hear that you were visiting my FAVORITE store in Sarasota, FL *Posh on Palm* and that I could have met you in-person...Suzie and Mark are such wonderful people. I hope that your broken ribs *ouch* are healing well.

Now, do you sell those FABULOUS hearts? If so, where can I find them? I love the "Enchante" and was wondering if they're customizable for your fans? I'd LOVE one that says 'mi bellissimo casa'. So, how can we purchase those FABULOUS hearts? Can't WAIT for your next book! <3 <3

Lucy

Your great success is due to all your hard work. I am always amazed at how sweet you are even though you are a superstar....everytime you stop by my little corner of the world and take the time to leave me a word or two, it makes me love you and admire you even more....I wish you so much more success so one day you can just sit back and relax and know that you have accomplished all you ever wanted to ..........many hugs and kisses...
Lucy

Lauren Faye

This is a great shabby chic blog post and has givn me some great gift ideas, thankyou!

Mitzi Curi

What a harrowing trip you've had! It must be great to be home for a bit. I enjoyed your gorgeous images, and your clothes are adorable!

Sandy

Fifi, are you ever coming back???? We miss you.

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