Romantic Country~

Well hello there darlings!

Just thought I would pop in here while I devour a stick of mentos at my desk...it was either mentos or cheese covered popcorn that leaves a buttery residue all over your teeth and mouth, I chose the Mentos, i figured the baby would thank me later!

Quite a few months ago, Sunday Hendrickson and fabulous photographer, John Ellis ran sacked my home...uh-hem, I mean spent the entire day styling and staging each room with different treasures, as they took photo after photo of my home!

I was completely blown away when I got the e-mail asking if they could come and shoot my home...I am still a little awe struck that my home was featured in the latest edition of Romantic Country Magazine...

I only told my besties about the news, ya know just in case they decided not to include our nest in the magazine, so please forgive me for not sharing sooner...

 

I am humbled to be featured with so many creative and talented women, some I call my friends, such as the ever talented Jennifer Rizzo and the inspiring Tracey from French Larkspur! This magazine is full of inspiring ideas and super talented women...if you get a chance grab a copy for yourself!

Thank you Sunday for all your hard work, and thank you Kim, for creating a beautiful story that compliments our family and our home perfectly...and lastly thank you to Fifi for allowing my home to be in such a wonderful magazine. 

I am blessed beyond Measure....

{Someone should have told me about my horrid posture though...goodness...} 
 

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season filled with all things sugary, lovable and warm!

 
 
'Til we meet again....

Blessings and Merry Christmas from this blondiensc to you!

 

 Oh, and yes we do believe!!!

{photos 1-2 borrowed from Jennifer Rizzo's blog...thanks Jen, you da bomb girl!}

 

Comments

[Shannon]

I was soooo excited for you when I saw your home featured in the magazine!! Everything looks beautiful and you look adorable as well :)
Glad to hear from you and hope you, your hubby and your munchkin have a fab. Christmas!!! Next year you will have a new member to celebrate with, how exciting!!!

[Pat]

Yes, Jennifer Rizzo is da bomb but so are you! What a tremendous thrill it must be to have your home featured in such a fabulous magazine. I am thrilled for you to have this happen for you. Your style so fits your personality. It is so classy but warm and inviting with just a little bit of whimsy here and there. It is so much fun be able to see pictures of your home!
You home looks so great decorated for Christmas. Love that hutch and my favorite sign on top.
Wishing you and your family peace, joy and love this blessed holiday season.
Warmly,
Pat

[Diana Thompson]

I am so excited for you Tara!! First of all, I have missed your postings!! You should be so thrilled about the opportunity to be featured in that great magazine, I will definately go out tomorrow and buy one!!!! Have a wonderful holiday!!

[Mikal]

Congrats sweet girl! Can't wait to read the issue!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Mikal

[heather]

yay!! so happy to see a post from you.
you are sooo cute, posture and all.
now i need to run and get me one of those magazines. i can't wait to hold photos of your nest in my sweet little hands.

merry christmas miss tara!
xoxo-
heather

[Lisa Shatzer]

I was so excited to see you in the magazine! May you and your family have a happy joy filled Christmas!!

[tara]

tara...this is the best Christmas present!
such a pretty...no...GORGEOUS...picture of you.
and your home.
miss you:)
please come and style my shelves for me...

[KarenSue]

So I picked up Romantic Country and much to my surprise I saw your pretty face when I did a quick flip thru. I have not even read it yet, I'm saving it for the plane ride to Montana tomorrow. So blessings to you and your family Tara. You are a smart beautiful girl, inside and out. I will miss you here in blog land. I'm not ready to leave yet.
Enjoy this holiday season!
Hugs from Florida,
KarenSue

[paige]

you are the cutest thing ever girlie!!!
went to borders last night & that was the first thing i did when i got there....picked that magazine & found a comfy chair and soaked in every detail!!

merry christmas
xoox

[Traci]

congrats tara. it was so fun seeing your beautiful home in the magazine. all my talented friends were in there. merry christmas dear.

[cityfarmer]

oh honey girl ... I had no idea ... I knew you were up to something, tho
my design radar was beeping!
Actually I was mailed two complimentary copies myself from fifi's office in NY

There's a tiny blurp in there too about my shop the shed sale!
we're running with the big dogs now, girl

your home is stunning

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

So nice to see you again, Tara!!! I just got my magazine and LOVED see you and your fabulous home in it. Love the photo of you - you look so happy in your awesome nest. Congrats, my friend. p.s. love your Christmas-decorated hutch!

[Jennifer]

Oh my goodness! Congratulations! (And you look beautiful!)

[Becky @ Farmgirl Paints]

Hi sweet girl. So glad you talked about this. I'm going to blog on it too...after Christmas...hee hee;) I sure do miss you. Hope you aren't getting washed away with all that rain. Saw it on the news last night and immediately thought of YOU!

[Michelle]

I love the spread and the balls... heehee!

[Northern Cottage]

ahhhhh....what wonderful news. It was so nice to 'hear' your voice out here in blogland this morning! I can't wait to see the full feature. You look so stinkin cute!

[Anne]

I saw that, I was blown away!!!
You and your home both look fabulous!

Wishing you a very blessed and Merry Christmas!

XOXO,
Anne

[lisa ann]

A well deserved nod to you and the home you've created!!

I hope you are feeling well and getting the moments you need to relax and enjoy your guys one on one before your sweet baby arrives. Keep writing...even if it's just for you to see.
Much Love!!
Have a very Merry Christmas..... lisa ann

[andrea]

I'm so gonna get this issue...you decorate beautifully and I'd love to see more of your home. I also wanted to say how much I'll miss reading your posts...you have made me laugh and cry and made me think about things in a whole new way. You have an amazing way of writing that make you feel like your "talking" just to me. Thank you Tara...for allowing me into your beautiful life. God bless you and your family!

[Kerri]

Tara,
What a gorgeous photo of you! And you know I have always thought you have a great decor style, so it doeesn't surprise me that you were featured! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

I am so glad that you "stopped by" to say hello to us!

Merry Christmas!
XO, Kerri

[Treva Ann]

Could you possibly share the color you used in your living room? I loved the sandy, gold shade. You did a wonderful job decorating your lovely home. Very welcoming. Happy holidays.

[Lori]

Well look at you!! Wishing you, the pool man and your little punk a very Merry Christmas Tara! xo

[Julie]

Tara, that's so exciting! I hope I can find a copy. :) Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and blessed New Year! xo

[teresa sheeley]

I am so so happy for you, just giddy!! :) I think that this is just so well deserved and I kinda feel like a proud mama!! :) I can't wait to read the issue, with my fav chicks in it. Congratulations my friend, I wish you nothing but sunny rainbows. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours.
xoxoxo
Teresa

[Tricia]

Merry Christmas my sweet! What an exciting Christmas gift. I hope that you are enjoying your time.
Big hugs, my friend.

xo*tricia