LOOKING BACK

You know how it is: with the end of the year nearing it's only natural to look back. And the older one gets the more one tends to look back further than the passed year. 

I was trying to figure out how many homes I have styled over the past 10 years (and before---going back when digital didn't even exist....where did all the years go and how did they go so fast!) but I lost count after 500. The thing is that I actually do remember each home and each gracious homeowner and each one holds a special place in my heart, and always will.

While attempting to classify the homes by locations and dates I felt overwhelmed by the gigantic task at hand and, instead, went back to some favorite details. 

Thank you to each of you would have allowed us in your homes and made us feel so welcome.

Thank you for making my work such a pleasure.

Thank you for making my life beautiful.

Thank you for making me feel useful.

Know that, though you are all far away, you are always in my heart.

I look forward to the opportunity of visiting more homes and making new friends.

Wishing you all the very best for 2013....and beyond!

 

    

Comments

[Kim]

Merry Christmas Sweet Lady! Many Blessings your way~Cheers Kim

[Chris Glynn]

Love you fifi!!! Merry Christmas beautiful lady....xo tutti

[Mariette's Back to Basics]

Dearest Fifi,
Looking back is always rewarding. But looking forward I do hope you find time to rest and have a Merry Christmas with your loved ones.
Hugs to you,
Mariette

[laura]

Love you Fifi!!! Thank you for the most beautiful gift of all..You...Thank You! xoxo Laura

[amband]

how are your " assistants " settling in?

[Penelope Bianchi]

Thank YOU Fifi!
For rewarding us with loving and appreciating our houses, our gardens.....and most of all our "stuff"!

You have an astonishing "eye" that God gave you !

You make the disruption and chaos of phtographing so much fun!

Thanks to you and your brilliant photographer Mark!

Did we tell you in all the "hoopla" that we met 30 years ago! Good grief!

Renee and I had so much fun with him! He is as enthusiastic as you are; and so excited by his child.....and his wife the great decorator Janet!

Are you still moving to Connecticut? I have friends; and my beloved brother is there!!

Please keep me posted; and have a Merry Christmas!!

XXOO
Penelope

[Jackie]

Your creativeness is always such an inspiration to each and everyone of us!! I love your work, look forward to each post and each issue of R.C. that comes out.

Have a Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year!

[Michele]

A beautiful and blessed new year is wished to you! ; )
~Michele

[Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers]

Merry Christmas Fifi!
xo
Penny

[Debra of Capersofthevintagevixens.blogspot.com]

Thank YOU Fifi for all of the beauty you always bring to us. Your thoughtfullness and kindness. Having you in our home was so thrilling for me as you have been a huge source of inspiration for me. You are a very talented lady who touch so many hearts. Thank you and Merry Christmas:)
~Debra Germain

[DEBBIE BELL]

FiFi...YOU should also be thanked sweet one! You have never been in my home..but hopefully your inspiration is everywhere!
Such awesome talent & positive energy!!
Have a Merry & Blessed Christmas hon..
Hugs..
Deb:) xoxoxo

[Cindy Roberts]

Merry Christmas, Fifi!

[La Contessa]

We should be THANKING YOU!You made our hearts a flutter when you rang or e~mailed that you would be in the neighborhood.You marched in (with your fabulous boots I might add) and tackled the job within hours!Always, so gracious and eloquent in your actions and ways.You made my husband realize that what I do is okay!Most importantly you made me very very happy.2012 was a FABULOUS FIFI year with your magazines and cookbook!!!!!!WE THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!MERRY CHRISTMAS FiFi.BIG HUG.XOXOXOXOOXO

[Fabulous Finds Studio]

Thank YOU, Fifi for inspiring us to live our lives with beauty and grace :)

[Dore]

You touch ones life, then in-turn touching others with beauty that measures to none.
Thank you again, I will forever have the floral scent, and beauty you added.
Xx
Doré

[Christine Karie]

Dear Fifi: Thank you for being an inspiration in my life. Whenever I feel the 3 b's - blue, blah or bored, I tune in to Fifi and see what's going on and immediately feel uplifted. Thank you, my dear. Merry Christmas!

[Cindy]

Awwwwww... that is really sweet and poignant. It's so special that you remember each and every one of the homes you have visited and the people you met. I'm sure they have enriched your life as you have enriched theirs. Time does start flying away from us as we grow older, it drives me nuts how fast things are going now, i don't even know what to think of it all, except that i should try and enjoy each moment as much as i can. Being featured in your magazine was one of the coolest most exciting things ever for me... Thank you so much for that, and for being such a sweet spirit, who loves animals and has an eye for beauty that you have shared with all of us....
and, of course, for showing everyone how cool a good pair of old cowboy boots can be!

Cindy

[Sheila]

Hi Fifi, I've been a follower of your blogs and magazines over the years and every time you post and I look at the banner of your blog, I see that -awesome- candle holder you have in the top row 5th picture from the left. I'm sure it isn't a candle holder, but I adore it and was wondering if you could tell me what it is, or where it is from? Just love it and your mags and your house and your shoots, etc etc.

Merry Merry Christmas

Sheila in Oregon

[jennifer]

Wishing YOU the best year Fifi!
And yes...MANY more houses for you to show us!
:)

[Keeping It Cozy]

Merry Christmas, Fifi! I wish you all the best in the coming new year!

[Janet]

I ask myself the same question. Where did all the years go? Time sure does fly. Especially when you are having fun. Love all your work and enjoy your blog very much. Wishing you the Merriest Christmas.
Janet :)
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