“Dear Cindy,
I’m a journalist and I write for the Italian print magazine Casa da Sogno. I have visited your website and your house tour. I would like to feature your home in the magazine.
Can you please contact me?
Many thanks……”
Umm…yeah!
Last July, we received this email from a journalist with the Italian magazine Casa da Sogno {translation: “Dream Home”}. Case da Sogno is a monthly publication in Italy that features beautiful homes from all over the world. We were thrilled that they wanted to feature our home in the November 2015 issue.
Unfortunately, the magazine isn’t sold here in the U.S., but I was able to get a couple of copies from them and I’m excited to share it with you today!
“You can be inspired through the pages of the American home of Cindy Blackenburg, an interior decorator who marries the baroque to the shabby….”
I was so excited when the magazines arrived from Italy, and it felt very surreal seeing our home in print.
“Sublime Ties”
“A residence of 1970 becomes a sophisticated and elegant residence thanks to the love of it’s owners, who have turned it into the home of their dreams.”
“How to live a timeless tale within the walls of an old house.”
“A touch of originality in objects and other furnishings in the dining area, a favorite room of Cindy’s”
“The Baroque mirror fills the wall with elegance.”
“An old crate and candelabra centerpieces adorn the wooden table.”
“Elegance and originality to furnishings that speak of deep links to the past.”
“Cindy creates her own style with objects and furnishings that live in harmony with each other.”
“A vintage story lives in the combinations of the past and present.”
“The master bedroom reflects the elegance of country french tastes.”
“Vintage pieces: a valuable inspiration of the creativity of Cindy.”
“French elegance and love for the vintage can be felt in every room, as well as the deep family ties.”
It was also fun to see that they featured two of our decor pieces, the pillow that’s on our bed and our French grain sack chairs, in a separate article “Decor Casa le Nostre Idee” {Home Decor Ideas}.
I hope you have enjoyed seeing our feature in Casa da Sogno! We were very honored to be included in this beautiful Italian publication, along with a friend of ours, Amy Chalmers of Maison Decor! Amy’s home is swoon worthy, so if you get a chance, head over to her place and take a moment to enjoy the beauty of her gorgeous home!
Cheers,
Cindy
Wow…..the whole magazine article took my breath away! I have a question about paint colors for my masterbedroom/masterbathroom. Where would be the appropriate place to ask? Pamela Graham, Hill Country Texas
Thank you Pamela! I’ll be glad to answer any questions you have, just send me an email at cindy@edithandevelynvintage.com
Cindy,
CONGRATS on the feature! You home looks beautiful as always. They also contacted me about a feature (I’m not sure why).
Blessings,
Linda
Congratulations! What a lovely feature article, and very well-deserved!
Thank you so much Marie!
Cindy,
Congratulations! What an honor to say the least. I am so happy for you and your husband. Your home is beautiful. I always love looking at the pictures. I really meant to say I enjoy studying the pictures. There is always so much to see. You have such a creative knack for putting things together. I hope in the future that your very lovely home will be featured in more magazines. It is truly something to be shared with others. Thank you for sharing your good fortune with all of us.
Thank you Carol!
Hey Cindy! I was so thrilled to see that your home has been published in a magazine! How exciting is that!!! It is truly beautiful and I have so enjoyed following your amazing transformations! Your blog is one of my very favorites and it always manages to inspire me! Congratulations again and I am sure we will be seeing more of your beautiful home in other publications as well! Love it! 🙂
Aw, thank you so much Adele!
Congrats! How exciting for you!
Thank you so much Robin!
Congratulations! Your home is beautiful and I just love your blog. It is my favorite. It’s wonderful to see that you are being recognized by an Italian Magazine. Italy being another one of my favorite places. Cin Cin!
Thank you Nancy!
Congratulations Cindy! What an honor to be featured in a magazine! You definetely deserve it! Your home is so beautiful and such an inspiration for me! I love your blog and cannot wait to see you making it to many more magazines and growing your success!
Thank you Cristina for your sweet words, they mean so much to me!
Be still my heart Cindy. What an incredible home. I can see how much love you have put into decorating your beautiful home. It is a show piece.
Congratulations on the feature. It is well deserved.
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Janet!
Wow, that is terrific! Congratulations!
Thank you Cecilia!
That is great. I’m so happy for you. That is funny, my mom was speaking to her sister in Italy the other day and was telling her that I follow your blog and what a beautiful home you have. I think I will ask my aunt if she could send me a copy as well. I am so so happy for you and your husband. You have a beautiful home.
Aw, thank you Nadia, that means so much to me! I hope your aunt can send you a copy!
Congrats Cindy, you have created a beautiful home and definitely worthy of publications. A beautiful spread 🙂 your home and blog is my favorite too. Anxious to see your finished foyer.
Vicki
Thank you Vicki, for your sweet words! The foyer is coming along, I’m still stripping wallpaper and hubby is getting ready to start installing board & batten!
How do we purchase that issue of the magazine?
Hi Helen! Unfortunately, this Italian magazine is not sold in the U.S…..I wish it was!
Congratulations, Cindy. Your dedication to creating such a beautiful home deserved to be featured. Great job. Ann Marie at Iris Abbey
Thank you so much Ann Marie!
Cindy,
Ohhh!!!, I am so happy for you and your hubby for your hard work being noticed by such a magazine !! I really love your home, even tho I do not decorate in French style, for I love Color and Prints ! (my daughter does French) I can still pick up a few decorating tips from you that works for me too, thank you !! Again, so very Happy for You !!!
Have a blessed day ,
Paula
Thank you so much Paula! We feel very honored to have been included!
Cindy, your home is stunning! I am so happy for you…obviously, all your hard work has been recognized which makes the effort even more worth it.
Aw, thank you for the kind comment Bobbi! I appreciate it so much!
Well deserved honor. Congratulations. The feature looks great and is quite long which is such an honor.
Thank you Bonnie!
Cindy, Congratulations! They did a lovely feature of you. I love the way they described your style in English with words like deep ties to the past. I adore your style and your article is definitely swoon worthy. Off to check out the other blog that is featured. Cindy this is truly an honor to be in a national European Magazine.
Thank you so much Sandy! We feel very honored!
Cindy, Congratulations on your home in print. Your amazing design talent and passion for all things beautiful is now being viewed by the world, page by page. So happy for you!
Oh, thank you so much Natalee!
Congratulations! Your home is so lovely that it’s deserving of ANY magazine! I bet this is only the beginning!
Thank you so much Toni!
Your home should be in every magazine. It’s beautiful and charming. Thank you for all your inspiration. Love to see a post in my email from you.
Aw, thank you so much Sue! That means so much to me! Thank you so much for following along!
Your house is beautiful!!
Thank you so much Sara!
Hi Cindy, I’m really not surprise to see your home featured in a magazine your home is truly stunning! It must be awesome feeling 🙂 I would really love to see your home in more magazines to be honest..lol…..congrats you so deserve it….
Smiles~
Mari
Oh, sweet Mari, thank you so much! We feel very blessed to have had it featured!
Congrats! It looks fabulous and the Italians will love it as we all do! I always enjoy seeing pictures of your home and also the creativity that you do and inspire us to do as well. I did the sheep base and I love it! Looking forward to the foyer 🙂
Thank you Donna! The foyer is slowly coming along!
Congratulations Cindy! I love following the beautiful transformation of your home and seeing it featured in a magazine must be a very proud moment for you and your husband. I’m sure that it is only the beginning of many more! You deserve all the recognition you get!
Aw, thank you Mary! Yes, we are very excited!
Congrats! Well deserved! I never get tired of looking at pics of your home…no matter how many times I’ve seen them…(that’s a compliment). And the funniest thing is my house is more English country, not a bit French…but I can’t get enough of your decor. Please please consider a book about your house when you are finished….I need it for my coffee table! 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much Cheryl, your kind words mean so much to me! Your mouth to God’s ears……
I’m not surprised Cindy as your home and the blood, sweat and tears that you and your husband have put into it is a treasure to see from any country! I have enjoyed following your journey through your blog (one of my favs as well!) Thanks!!
Celia
Sweet Celia, thank you so much! Your kind words and encouragement means so much to me…..and hubby, as well!
You are an inspiring designer Cindy…of course the Italians are interested! My maiden name is Ruggiero and we love you on this side of the Atlantic too. Congratulations on the recognition you deserve!
Thank you Cheryl, I appreciate your sweet words so much!
Oh Cindy, I am so happy for you, If ever two people deserve to have their home in an Italian magazine it is you and your husband. We remodel our home on occasion so I know what hard work it takes to do the things both of you accomplish. Keep up the excellent work and we all look forward to great things to come from you…..Rebecca
Rebecca, your kind works humble me, thank you so much for the encouragement!
Congratulations Cindy! This is going to be YOUR year!
Aw, thank you Gay for your sweet words!
Congratulations, Cindy! This is so well deserved!
Aw, thank you so much Suzy!
Congratulations on being featured in the Italian magazine!! Your home is beautiful in any language!!! 🙂
Thank you so much Julie! That means so much to me!
Congrats! So cool that you and Amy are in the same publication.
Thank you Kim!
Cindy,
Congratulations on the feature. I read a lot of blogs, and yours is my favorite.
Diane, thank you so much! That means so much to me!