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FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE MAGAZINE

You have been asking when

FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE

will be available and I can (finally) tell you for sure that it will be on the newsstands starting

April 23

(at this point no subscription- newsstands only) 

Here is the cover:

A bit of what's inside, like 9 beautiful homes!

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Look for cool features on The Elements of French Country, Grain sacks, garden, travel, French flea markets, DIY projects, a vineyard wedding, and much much more....

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I hope you will love this premiere issue!! Please do let me know. Merci!!

A bientot!!

OH SO VERY PRAIRIE COUTURE™

I am so Happy you like the 

PRAIRIE COUTURE™ and PRAIRIE STYLE™

little sneak preview. Thank you!

Here s a little more:

While many of the items will be "everyday wear" there is also a dressier side to Prairie Couture™. The kind that makes us feel pretty and special yet still retains that prairie touch. The fabrics are divine but the designs simple so you will never feel like you are wearing a costume but rather perfectly attired for that special event. Think delicate and substantial, fresh and seasoned, classic yet adventurous.

Just could not resist this gossamer fabric for a summer party dress or a wedding.... 

 

Keep checking for more updates and that promised GIVEAWAY.

Just need a little more time to put it all together.

PRAIRIE COUTURE™ AND PRAIRIE STYLE™ LITTLE PREVIEWS

It seems like forever since I began working on the Prairie Couture™ and Prairie Style™ lines of apparel and home goods. Looking back at my notes and posts it has been over 2 years since I started to develop the lines.

The idea came to me when I was working on ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE,my first book back in 2010. I kept working on it while producing the second book, THE ROMANTIC PRAIRIE COOKBOOK and the magazine named after the first book, ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE. I mentioned it on my blog way back (over 1 year ago...where does time go!) then came up with PRAIRIE STYLE™ and PRAIRIE COUTURE™, both legal trademarks. 

So, it has been a long time coming but I am happy to have a few samples of the desings to show you. They are in the process of being manufactured (some of the baskets are ready to hit the market). Beside finding the time to create the designs the most challenging thing is to have the right fabrics.

 

One more thing: I am working on the third book in the Prairie series. I will be announcing its title very soon but it's going to be FABULOUS!!




Anyway, there is a LOT more coming but here is a little sneak preview. I hope you will like! Let me know.

 

Of course, prairie girls MUST have boots and these are among the many other styles (other patterns, short ones, medium height, with and without heels, cowboy style and so on...) that will be available 

Look for jewelry, belts, headbands and more....this is just the begining....

Stay tuned......

FROM FAR AWAY

I know my guest house has been featured in many US and European magazines but I am sharing this feature from DAPHNE'S DIARY, a lovely Dutch publication I work with because their layout is different and a nice departure from the usual. 

The magazine is not available in the States, unfortunately (they send me copies because Mark Lohman --photographer- and I have home stories in them). It's too bad because it's a very cool publication with lots of DIY projects. Maybe one day it will be sold here.

By the way, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, my blog has now reached over    

TWO MILLION HITS

so keep checking for an upcoming "Thank You" Giveaway!

 

 

"THAT LOVING FEELING"....

 

From my Heart to Yours

 

 

POTTERY BARN

has a wonderful bridal registry with plenty of fabulous gift ideas and wedding themes.

Take a look 

 

They have a cool page to help you determine your style....

From locations

sweet monograms designs to make it pesonal....

.......yummy cakes to go with each theme..and much more.......

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Looking for a

French Country style wedding theme?

Make sure to pick up the premiere issue of

FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE

this spring (not quite sure of the release date yet but not too far off...). Among the gorgeous stories we have an exquisite feature of a French country wedding. Here is a tiny tease....

 

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If you are planning a

SPRING BRIDAL SHOWER

  these 

budget-friendly ideas

might just be the ticket!

Since you can use a table and chairs you already have (chairs don't have to match!) and inexpensive materials this is a very easy and affordable setting to create. Though perfect for a garden party this will work equally well indoor.

 

*CANOPY: Start with creating a "canopy" over the table by tying a couple of layers of tulle to posts or tree branches. If there is nothing to fasten the canopy with over the table you can skip that part.

*TABLE: use any wood table and make a tulle skirt (tulle is very inexpensive and comes in all colors). Fasten skirt with velcro or push pins around the table. You will want to use several layers of tulle to create a "fluffy" skirt.

*CHAIRS: Dress up chairs with a wide "ribbon" of tulle tied into a big floppy bow. You can also add a sprig of flower of choice tied to the chair with a satin ribbon and also make a tulle "skirt" for each chair to complete the ethereal look.

*SILVERWARE: Tie silverware with satin ribbons. Add a fabric butterfly (or any other accents of choice)to keep the outdoor theme going.

 

GIFTS: Wrap gifts in wallpaper remnants or wrapping paper in colors similar to the main palette. Tie with satin ribbons.

 

*FLOWERS: Set flowers in old wood or tin buckets to continue the festive garden party feel.

*TREATS: Serve cupcakes with color-coordinated icing (another inexpensive treat!)

*GLASSES: Toast the bride-to-be with a drink (with or without alcohol) served in a tall glass embellished with a skinny ribbon glued onto the glass and a color sugared-rim.

*CANDLES: If the party is scheduled for later in the day/early evening, complete the look with candles set in color jars (you can use any kind of jars.

And VOILA! HAVE FUN WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE!!