Many months ago, we were traveling on the Gulf Coast for an antique sale, and several days into the trip I came down with the flu. I was feeling horrible so we decided to come home a day early.
Sitting in the car and waiting for hubby to fill up the gas tank, I decided to check my email and see if there was anything I needed to take care of before I curled up in a ball and went to sleep for the long drive home.
In the dozens of emails in my inbox, there was only one that jumped out and caught my attention immediately…..from an editor with The Cottage Journal. She wanted to feature our home in their French Cottage edition that would be published in April 2018.
I was so excited that when hubby got back in the car and took one look at me, he said, “Wow, you must be feeling better!”
I have loved The Cottage Journal for years, and save every copy for inspiration, especially their French Cottage editions.
To say that I was excited to be featured is an understatement….and yes, it did make me feel better!
I just received my copy in the mail yesterday, so I thought I would share a sneak peek with you!
I hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek! It’s on newsstands now, so be sure and get a copy!
If you love French style, you will love this French Cottage edition. It’s filled with so much inspiration and so many beautiful homes!
Cheers,
Cindy
I am just now trying getting caught up on my decorating blogs since I gave them (and Pinterest) up during Holy Week. I am so excited that your beautiful home is featured in The Cottage Journal and will definitely go out tomorrow to purchase a copy!
Thank you so much Lurlie!
I’m sitting here at my little beach house reading your wonderful article in The Cottage Journal French Cottage and enjoying visiting your beautiful French home. I came home loaded with all things French from my trips to Paris and I know just how you feel. I love being surrounded by country French with a touch of elegance. It looks like you and John have really put in many hours and oh how stunning is the result. I am also enjoying your blog and would love to visit your shop sometime. Thank you for this great article and for sharing. Cally
Thank you so much, Cally! Your sweet words are so appreciated!
Congratulations. Well deserved. One of the most interesting things in your home is the circle of bricks under the table.
Thank you so much, Myrna!
Cindy, your beautiful home is definitely magazine worthy. So glad to see the foyer made the pages,as it may be my favorite space.
Thank you, Sue!
thanks so much for sharing your feature, Cindy, I’m going to have to go out and find this. I love Cottage Journal Magazines. You have made a fabulous recreation of your lovely home, you deserve all the attention you can get.
Debra, thank you so much! Your sweet words mean so much to me!
Congratulations! So excited for you and well deserved! Can’t wait to get my copy. I thought of you yesterday when I was invited to a new friend’s home that was decorated top to bottom with religious artifacts. It was truly amazing and says priests visit her home all the time! She owns an antique store in our town.
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience! I bet it was wonderful to see all of it!
CONGRATULATIONS! Your home should be in magazines! When I see your email I can’t open soon enough to see what you have made Gorgeous! On my way to purchase magazine now!
You’re too sweet, Nancy! Thank you so much!
Congratulations Cindy and well deserved. The makeover you did is amazing and stunning.
Cindy
Thank you so much, Cindy!
Congratulations Cindy! I love the Cottage Journal, so will have to run out and get this! I’m going to have quite a collection of magazines featuring your home! Your home is beautiful, and worthy of all the attention. So proud for you and John!
Thank you so much, Debbie! You are such a sweet friend to me and John!
So exciting Cindy! Love everything you do. I just tried your homemade glaze on my cane back chairs. Can’t wait to see the magazine!
That’s wonderful, Linda! Thank you so much for commenting!
What a thrill. Congrats Cindy. Your home is a French dream! Am going to run right out and buy this magazine. It’s a keeper. Hugs, Pat @ Bringing French Country Home
Thank you so much, Pat!
How exciting, Cindy!! Your house is one of my favorites, especially realizing all the hard reno work you and your husband have done to transform it into such a beautiful home. It’s so nice for others to recognize that, and for you to be rewarded in this way. Congratulations!
Thank you, Roxie! Your sweet words mean so much to me!
Congratulations! Your home is lovely and will really help the magazine sell.
You are too kind, Oma! Thank you so much!
How exciting for you! You are my favorite go-to for french country inspiration. What a well-deserved honor for you! Bummed for Miss Ruby Lou not making the edition, she’s a superstar and a staple in your design
Thank you, Ruth! Yes, Miss RubyLou is part of the decor around here….she loves getting her picture taken!
Congratulations! Hope the elegant
“RubyLou” was able to make an appearance in the spread.
Your home is amazing!
Thank you, Monique! Unfortunately, Miss RubyLou didn’t make the cut this time…..she’s a little bummed.
OHMYSTARS…..congratulations…..I love this publication…..!!!!!!!
How wonderful to know that you’re featured in it…..I am tickled pink for you!
Thank you, Jann! I love this magazine, it’s always filled with so much inspiration!
Congratulations Cindy! Your home is beautiful and I will look forward to purchasing the magazine!
Thank you so much, Jan!
Wow,and very deserving because you have a beautiful home.I’m happy for you.
Thank you so much, Betty!
So happy for you! Congratulations!
Thank you, Sue!
Congratulations! You’re home is stunning and I always look forward to your blog posts.
Thank you so much, Regina!
Cindy, what a beautiful spread!!! I know you are thrilled to pieces!! Your home is lovely, and I’m not ashamed to admit I have been copying a few small details in your home…I too love sheep. I received a whole herd from my church when they updated their Nativity, along with a camel, donkey and heaven knows what other animals!! Please keep sharing, and again, Congratulations!!
Oh my goodness, Pamela! What a wonderful gift from your church! Those old church nativity pieces are getting so hard to find, I know you were thrilled! Thank you so much for your sweet words, they mean so much to me!
Congratulations to you and your husband, you have transformed a house into a beautiful French home. Everything is always done to perfection and I love that you are so willing to tell your readers how to create the same look with your painting techniques.
This was a very nice Easter present to enjoy for years to come – very well deserved.
I hope you and your family have a very blessed Easter weekend.
Thank you for your sweet words, Daphne! I appreciate it so much!
Oh my Cindy!!!…Congrats!!! So well deserved as your home is so exquisitely and impeccably decorated with that signature Cindy style of the charm of the French style. I cannot wait to get my copy!!!! What a beautiful spread!!….Cannot wait to get my copy!!! Have a wonderful day Cindy!…..I am sure you are still on Cloud 9 or even 10! Happy Easter to you and your family!!!
Thank you, Shirley! I’m so thrilled to be in this magazine. It’s one that I always read cover to cover! Happy Easter to you and yours!
Congratulations Cindy!! I can’t wait to get my copy. You have a beautiful home, this is a much deserving honor and award.
Thank you so much, Robin!
You are more than welcome.
Congrats Cindy!
Thank you, Kim!
Congratulations Cindy, you so deserve to be featured ❤️
Sweet friend, you are too kind! Thank you, Diane!
Congratulations! Well deserved!
Thank you, Ginger!
Exciting! Now more people can see and be inspired by your beautiful home!
Thank you so much, Linda!