Hello everybody!
Life has been very busy and, for the most part, very good. I hope it has been the same for each of you.
I have been gone on shoots from the East coast to the West coast and in between....
Over the past years I have been fortunate to shoot in Mystic, Connecticut. We not only shot homes but we also shot there for the cookbook. I fell in love with the quaint town and the area the very first time I went there. A couple of weeks ago I went back to look at homes and decided the time has come to make my move. As much as I love my little house (and wish I could just move it with me) I put it on the market.
You might enjoy the virtual tour so here it is. Just click on the Fifi's House for Sale link below
If you are interested or know someone who might be, just contact my friend Betsy Sublette(she is the realtor) at
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
The Plaza at Five Points | 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110
Sarasota, FL 34236 | o 941.308.6554| m 941.284.8483 | f 941.827.9470
betsy.sublette@sothebysrealty.com
signaturesir.com | wsj.com/sothebysrealty | nytimes.com/sothebysrealty
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Meanwhile, magazines don't wait for me to play house!
The current issue of ROMANTIC COUNTRY is out, the next one is just about done (but won't be out until mid-December. Can you believe that is our Spring issue! It's full of pretty homes, DIY weddings, and much more. here is a little sneak peek
The first issue of FRENCH COUNTRY is coming along beautifully. Here is a little teaser...
So, that's all my news for now. Let me know what you think. I always love hearing fromyou, even if I no longer have the time to post regularly.....
HAPPY FALL!
oh no ..... wait, follow your heart ... xoxoxoxoxo
WHEN?
Posted by: savvycityfarmer | October 11, 2012 at 08:29 AM
How exciting Fifi, I hear it is just beautiful in Mystic! And I can't wait for the new issues of your magazines to come out!
I wish you all the best with your move!!
Have a lovely day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Posted by: Melinda | October 11, 2012 at 08:42 AM
So happy for you...a home in the country..and just a smaller step closer to us on the west coast!! Lots of success to you on the transitions...
xo, Sandy - Roseville, CA
Posted by: Sandy Bryan | October 11, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Just beautiful!!! Wishing you all the best and can't wait to see where you move and of course your new home.
Posted by: elma | October 11, 2012 at 08:44 AM
so glad you found a place in New England; I know you will love it here. Sorry I didn't get to help you look, but as we discussed I am not in a very rural area. Can't wait to see the new place and the new magazine :)
Posted by: janet | October 11, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Cara Fifi,
change is good, wishing you all the best in the new place.
I must say that I really LOVE the latest issue of Romantic Country, my favorite colors, style EVERYTHING in one magazine. I blogged and posted on my FB Page.
Well done. Ciao for now Rita
Posted by: rita | October 11, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Sounds like a fabulous Journey! Blessings Miss FiFi to a happy ending.
I am so excited for the new magazines to come out and the cook book.So Excited!
~Cheers Kim xox
Posted by: Kim | October 11, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Good luck on your sale, Fifi! The magazine looks great and I can't wait to get the new one! All the pictures look so beautiful. I've realized that my home does not compare to any of these, so while I told you I would send pictures, I have decided not to. I will definitely enjoy getting lost in these rooms though!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | October 11, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Good luck Fifi! So glad to hear you are making this exciting move. I love change! Think of all the decorating you are going to be able to do!! Hugs and all the best, I look forward to hearing all about it.
Posted by: Cyndy | October 11, 2012 at 09:42 AM
Dearest Fifi,
Congrats on that move to Mystic, CT. It is a lovely area, we did consulting work in the area and spent some time dining there. Wishing you good luck with selling you darling house in Florida.
French Country looks very promising, at least from your sampler photos.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
Posted by: Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder | October 11, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Fifi I have not been there but it sounds wonderful! Best wishes to your on your move!
xx
Anne
Posted by: Anne | October 11, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Your home is adorable, cant wait for the French issue beautiful pics!
Posted by: Royal Rococo | October 11, 2012 at 01:28 PM
Fifi what exciting times ahead.
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | October 11, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Awwwww, your sweet precious house, i bet you do wish you could take it with you. And... it's kind of exciting too that you will be able to find another adorable cottage to dress up! The magazines look luscious... can't wait to get my hands on them. I don't know how you do it all, I can't even conceive of traveling so many places and meeting so many people. I get anxiety attacks driving to work!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | October 11, 2012 at 02:22 PM
♥
Posted by: Monique | October 11, 2012 at 02:23 PM
Moving on is good! I wish you lots of luck ;)
Posted by: desiree | October 11, 2012 at 02:35 PM
Hello sweet Fifi... I think you will love Connecticut!... how exciting for you... loving all your magazines, and excited also for your newest one, French Country... you are one busy lady!... I read my copy of Romantic Prairie Style at least once a week still... just can't get enough of that book!... much love to you, xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | October 11, 2012 at 08:31 PM
C'est une jolie maison bien coquette que vous allez quitter mais je pense que la prochaine sera décorée avec autant de goût...
A bientôt de vous lire.
Kat (France)
www.lechatpeintvert.com
Posted by: Kat | October 11, 2012 at 11:40 PM
very nice part of the world where you are going Fifi. I hope you decorate the interior the same
Posted by: amband | October 12, 2012 at 02:43 AM
Hello Fifi..CONGRATULATIONS!!! And..you won't be far from Vermont!!!!
Best of luck with everything!!!
hugs, Doreen
Posted by: Doreen Frost | October 12, 2012 at 03:23 AM
We visited Mystic about 10 or 12 years ago and you're right. It is gorgeous there. Don't forget to go see the aquarium there! Good luck with the move! Love your magazine.
Posted by: Pearl | October 12, 2012 at 04:05 AM
I hope all your little pets love their move to a new home
How nice to be able to decide to move your life from one side of the country to the other
Best wishes
Posted by: Curtains in my tree | October 12, 2012 at 07:01 AM
Wishing you happiness....I know that you have been thinking about this move for some time. Change is a good thing, new adventures and to the seasons that you love.
I'll miss your visits driving here!
xoxo,
Janet
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | October 12, 2012 at 09:23 AM
You are such a little dynamo, packing more into a day than I am able to in a week and a half! How fun to make a new property "yours", but I don't envy you the packing up of your current charmer, which looks much bigger inside than outside! I was chuckling to see your office, looks a lot like mine - packed to the rafters with books, files, samples etc etc. Hope you have lots of willing hands to help out. Bonne Chance!
Posted by: redjanfan | October 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Dearest Fifi: Soooooo excited about your move to Mystic, CT! I live in East Windsor, CT and have been to Mystic Seaport many times, dating way back to 5th grade class trip. CT country towns are absolutely beautiful. You will only add to the beauty with your passion for decorating. Best wishes.
Posted by: Christine Karie | October 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM
happy moving from a girl form Massachusetts! the mag looks great!
Karen
Posted by: Karen @ Brayton Homestead Interiors | October 12, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Hi Fifi! I can't believe that you are giving up your sweet cottage/bungalow but I can see why you would want to move to Mystic. I have been there before and it is gorgeous! I love the water and Mystic is such a beautiful place! I am sure that you will be very happy there! When does the first issue of French Country come out and are you still printing Romantic Prairie Style magazine? I purchased the first copy and have not seen another issue since. Love all of your publications! Take care and please keep us informed about your move! Hugs, Leena
Posted by: Leena Lanteigne | October 12, 2012 at 03:55 PM
(((Fifi)))
I am so happy for you! For everything there is a season and I know you will embrace this new one with all of your heart.
I shall forever remember my times visiting beautiful you in your most precious cottage.
Here's to happy trails and new beginnings.
And lots of Fifi-magic to come....
Love,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | October 12, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Fifi,
You are so blessed to be able to travel and see beautiful places. Your home is gorgeous. I am sure it will sell quickly. I hope to buy a home soon too. Can't wait. We all need a change now and then. I am such a big fan of Romantic Country. I really do look forward to every single issue.
Thanks for letting us take a peek. All the best to you!
Hugs,
Janet Bernasconi
Janet's Creative Pillows
Posted by: Janet | October 12, 2012 at 06:12 PM
hello my fifi!
loving the sneak peeks at the magazines and am so thrilled to be a part of them!
and of course i am thrilled that you will be less than an hour from me once you're settled in mystic. remember: chowder lunch, you and me!
love,
elyse
xo
Posted by: elyse | October 12, 2012 at 06:44 PM
You have beautiful items. Photos that make others smile. I show everyone this page.
It's very obvious the passion that is here.
Posted by: Anita Spero | October 13, 2012 at 02:06 AM
Oh, oh , oh Fifi what a beautiful move you are making to Mystic, can you take Hannah and I with you ?? :)
Go eat at Mystic Pizza, I so remember watching that movie ( Mystic Pizza) and I was taken with the quaint life and seaside I so wanted to live there as well....so you might say I'm JEALOUS !
So excited to see the Spring issue Romantic Country, and even more so your new French issue, you know French is up my rustic ally :)
Fifi, take a long deep breath exhaling and a big leap into your new life journey we are by your side.
Blessings
Dore and my Hannah who loves you so.
Xoxo
BurlapLuxe.blogspot.com
Thank you Fifi for holding our hands through our journey with you, so excited.
Posted by: Dore Callaway...Burlap Luxe | October 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Wow!That is news!Cant wait to see the photos of the new house.
Patiently,waiting the new magazine!
Xoxo
Posted by: La Contessa | October 13, 2012 at 06:32 PM
Awww sweet FiFi!!! What an exciting time for you!!! I know the decison must have been hard...but you have to follow your heart! I have never been to Mystic...but sounds awesome hon!! I know you will have so much fun with a new cottage...& making it yours:)
I always love my RC & eagerly await the spring...my winter one was such a beauty! I also wanted to tell you...I stayed in one of the homes you & Mr.Mark photographed some time ago..our vacation in July took us to Jim Berney & Ron Lawrence's gorgeous log cabin home near Springfield AR. We had orginially stayed in their old schoolhouse..."Home Suite Home" on our honeymoon years ago.. Was so excited to know you had been there...we have great taste..right!?
All the BEST to you sweets...you deserve ALL of it!!
Hugs..
Deb:) xoxoxox
Posted by: DEBBIE BELL | October 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Fifi,
I'm so excited you're moving to Mystic, CT. I live in Suffield, CT, which is in Northern, CT about an hour away from Mystic! Haven't been to Mystic in years, but I think you'll love it there. You should also go to Old Saybrook, CT, which is a quaint, beautiful seaside town that you would love, too! I so hope to meet you one day or to run into you in CT! I want to go to the aquarium in Mystic sometime. Good luck with your move!
XoXo,
Ann
Posted by: Ann | October 14, 2012 at 08:23 PM
What an exciting change...congratulations!
Happy to have you come to New England, maybe we will get to see you at our shop some day!
So looking forward to seeing what you do with your new nest!
Posted by: Sandi | October 16, 2012 at 04:45 AM
Can't wait to welcome you to Ct. We were just in Mystic last week. I can see you living there and giving one of the vintage homes your touch. Gosh how exciting! Hey maybe you'll consider Old Saybrook too.
Posted by: Carole | October 16, 2012 at 09:47 PM
oh yes. I hope your " assistants " are happy with the move
Posted by: amband | October 17, 2012 at 12:50 AM
As much as we'll miss seeing you in that adorable Florida cottage where you spent so much time making it such an exquisite jewel, I know Mystic well and you will do an admirable job with whatever property you decide to make your home there.
Good luck sweet Fifi - we'll follow along with your dreams.
Mary
P.S. Great slide show - people will be gathering on the doorstep to be the lucky owner I'm certain.
Posted by: Mary | October 17, 2012 at 06:40 AM
That is very exciting that you are making a move to Mystic. I love that part o free country, so rich in history and architecture and you'll get to experience the seasons too.
I hope everything falls into place quickly for you.
Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | October 18, 2012 at 08:20 AM
Hi Fifi,
How exciting for you. I cant wait for the new French magazine. I loved Romantic Prairie magazine and was wondering if there are going to be more issues??? I would love to see them.
sarah
Posted by: Sarah Walker | October 22, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Hi, I was wondering if this beautiful magazine has been released yet? I have been waiting anxiously, soooo excited!
Posted by: Michele Smith | April 09, 2013 at 12:07 AM