Wednesday, June 9, 2010

An Interview with Christina Strutt and a Cabbages and Roses Sponsored Giveaway

Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all having a great day.
I have a very special interview with the talented Christina Strutt, who is also the founder of Cabbages and Roses, and the author of the inspiring book, At Home with Country.

Cabbages and Roses is also sponsoring a very generous giveaway, for one lucky reader.
How would you like a chance to win a lovely Cabbages and Roses tablecloth along with a set of 6 napkins?
Thank you Cabbages and Roses for sponsoring such a generous giveaway.
You will find the giveaway information at the bottom of this post.

First I would like to share my interview with Christina Strutt. Christina has authored four internationally successful books under the Cabbages &Roses brand since launching the company in 2000. Her fifth book titled, Cabbages & Roses At Home with Country, published by CICO Books, was released in March (North America) and April (United Kingdom) 2010. The book showcases the romantic, classic and versatile design sensibilities of the brand, as Christina transforms urban, country and beachside dwellings into havens of comfort and beauty.

What inspired you to write your wonderful new book At Home with Country?


Cabbages & Roses are well known for their dreamy faded floral prints and people automatically assume they fit perfectly into country cottages, we wanted to show that our prints and fabrics slip very happily into any situation – a city apartment, a beach house, a houseboat on the River Thames really almost anywhere!


In your book, At Home With Country, you have shown us that your fabric
designs can look fabulous in any style of home. Do you have a favorite
style of home that you prefer to work with?


At the moment I like a challenge i.e. it is very easy to make a beautiful room in a perfect country cottage, I am enjoying the challenge of designing fabrics to furnish a stately home or a minimalist modern city apartment or a wooden shed! In short I like doing the unexpected and stretching the boundaries.


A lot of us dream of living in an old English styled country home, but reality is we live in a new home. How do you give a new home a feeling of being an old English styled country home?


By doing away with straight lines and perfect finishes – I once did up a home which was 15th century but we made a lot of new additions so we had to make the new bits look old – we rounded off the plaster finishes and made them imperfect, we sanded areas on the new stone steps so that they looked worn – basically somehow knock off the smart edges! Wallpaper is a great help in softening hard lines, historic paint colours with their subtle tones and fill with vintage artifacts.


In your opinion what is the right way to decorate with whites in an English country style home?


By using different tones of white – Farrow & Ball have many versions of white – chalky white, old white, strong white – all the white tones used in different areas have a lovely effect. White is a very dramatic colour when used in an expansive way. By adding vintage or antique white textiles, such as the old hand woven French sheets, adds lovely texture and a sense of history. We very often wash products that have been made for us and dry them out in the fresh air – we never iron our textiles, they have a lovely pre-loved quality after washing. Whatever advice I give the ultimate quest is for a relaxed attitude. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and boundaries and rules are broken, I encourage you to do the same. If you love it – go for it!



What do you think is the biggest mistake people make when decorating their homes with whites?


To forget that a room needs layers and texture and for a really Cabbages & Roses look, pieces of vintage furniture. The biggest mistake is to never expect to make a mistake. The best interior decorators make mistakes too – if you learn from your mistake then it will be worth while. If you continue to make the same mistake then I would perhaps give up!


Do you have a favorite paint color that you find works really well as a
backdrop, when decorating with whites?


My all time favourite paint colour is strong white from Farrow & Ball – it works with all our fabrics whether they are on a white ground or a natural linen ground. It has a chalky grey hue and is quite perfect.


Has designing always been a lifelong passion of yours?


I think so. Very often what I really wanted didn’t exist so I got it made or made it myself. I think this is what Cabbages & Roses has become – it is certainly how it started. When I was an interior decorator, the fabrics that I really loved were the old faded fabrics that I found in antique shops – these were usually small scraps but so beautiful. With this gap in the market we filled it by reproducing fabrics – ready faded.

The clothing side of the business has grown for the same reason – the inability to find clothes that I liked!


Do you have a favorite Cabbages and Roses design?


Strangely, it is still the very first fabric that we produced – Bees. It had somewhat fallen off my radar recently, but I noticed it the other day and completely fell in love with it all over again.


Do you have a favorite rose?


The Constance Spry is one of my favourites (I have many) but it is prolific and beautifully scented and old fashioned.


What is the one thing you hope readers will walk away with after reading your inspiring book, At Home with Country?


That Cabbages & Roses really does fit in anywhere, whatever type of house you live in, there will be a place to incorporate Cabbages & Roses.


Thank you Christina Strutt!

Christina's book, At Home with Country, is such an inspirational book, there are so many beautiful images in the book! I hope you enjoyed the interview!


Giveaway information!!
Cabbages and Roses will be giving away a lovely Cabbages and Roses tablecloth and 6 napkins to one lucky reader.
Valued at $185.00

You get to choose from three different Cabbages and Roses patterns, Natural Raspberry, Tulip and Rose, and or Cerise Hatley.
All of their linens are beautiful!

The giveaway will end June 15th at midnight p.s.t.
The winner will be announced June 16th.
Random number will be used to pick the winner.
You must leave a separate comment for each entry to count.

1.To enter the giveaway all you need to do is visit The Cabbages and Roses website, and decide which one of these three patterns is your favorite,
If you click on each name it will take you to the Cabbages and Roses Website, and you can view that particular pattern. Then please come back here and leave a comment on which print is your favorite.

2. If you want to Post about the giveaway on your blog or on any of your social networking sites (such as twitter or facebook) then that counts as another entry. If you posted about the giveaway on more than one social networking site, then please leave a separate comment for each one. That way you get an extra entry for each one of your postings.

Good Luck!

Thank you Christina Strutt for the interview and for sponsoring such a generous giveaway.
I feel very honored to have been given this opportunity.
You are so talented and an inspiration to us all.

Here are a few links for Cabbages and Roses, I thought you might enjoy..





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Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

I love cabbages and roses and have been a fan for so long! what a wonderful giveaway. xo Heather

Anonymous said...

I would be thrilled to pieces to win any of them. I'm going to say natural
raspberry but that is only to be polite. thank you. Marcia

Anonymous said...

Hi It's marcia again, I am posting it on face book.

Anonymous said...

Hi, Marcia again. I'm posting your button on my blog! Thanks again!

Love It Naturals said...

Cerise Hatley! I could say that name over and over again! Cerise Hatley, Cerise Hatley! :)

peggy aplSEEDS said...

wonderful prints! tulips and roses is my favorite!

Julia said...

I love the Tulip and Rose pattern. What a wonderful giveaway!

~Julia

Joybird said...

Beautiful. I love the natural raspberry linens.

Amanda said...

What an awesome giveaway! I love the Cerise Hatley tablecloth.

Gaia said...

Maria you've made a fantastic post about one of my fav website ever! I love their style and their pics make me dream..
I love cherry!

I'm in, defenitely!

Doda said...

Natural Rasperry is a very juicy number. MY MY you have a LOT of entries, but it's still worth a try for this great prize! Thanks!

Cornflakes and Honey said...

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous giveaway I just have to enter! Thank you so much Cabbages and Roses!!!!

The Cerise Hatley is my favourite!! :-)

Mrs Knight said...

they are all devine!! natural raspberry today,yum!!

Mrs. P said...

I love this book! Cabbage and Roses and Tricia Foley all in one place! I would love to win the Tulip and Roses set (or any of them for that matter). All the prints are beautiful. I also love Christina's GReen Housekeeping book.

Elisabeth said...

I like the natural raspberry, but it's hard to choose because all of their stuff is so pretty!

JStacie said...

How beautiful. Thank you! All beautiful, but I think, Natural Raspberry.

JStacie said...

Posted on my Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=698656693#!/?ref=logo

Thanks.

Gypsy Daisy said...

How very generous! All the tablecloths are very beautiful! I would choose the natural rasberry if I win! Thanks so much!

Gypsy Daisy said...

I also posted about this giveaway on my blog!! Thanks again!

Shabby Vintage Junk said...

Hello Maria....!

THANKS for the wonderful interview....LUCKY YOU to have been able to get some one on one with Christina....!!

My FAVE is the Natural Raspberry....I think it's DELICIOUS....!!

Cheers from Australia,
Tamarah :o)

Anonymous said...

Hi Maria,
Your blog is beautiful! Such an inspiration to me, a stay at home Mom of 2 beautiful children. I found you at the right time, since I've been decorating with white slipcovers, pillows, lamps, and curtains...I love it! If I was chosen to win a beautiful tablecloth, I love the natural rasberry! Keep up your beautiful talents!

Priscilla

MODERN Prairie Girl said...

I'm ordering this RIGHT NOW! Fab book with some dreamy ideas. Thank you for all of the dreamy ideas!
Lara

My Dream Canvas said...

Keeping my fingers crossed....love love the natual rasberry!

Heaven's Walk said...

Maria - I'm swooning over the Tulip & Rose fabric. There's just something so soft and vintage about the colors, texture, and print. Thank you for such a generous giveaway! How exciting!

Hugs ~

laurie@heavenswalk

campsusie said...

Such lovely inspiration! My favorite is the natural raspberry - so simple and gorgeous!
CampSusie

Ry and Ally said...

SOO beautiful! Love the Cerise Hartley!

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Hi Maria- I blogged about the giveaway today :)
XO

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Hi Maria- I blogged about the giveaway today :)
XO

MODERN COUNTRY said...

Hi Maria!

I was so glad to see you appear on my site, thank you ever so much for all your praise!! It means a so very much, you always make me happy and confident :)

I have been sitting in front of the computer for hours now, trying to catch up some work, reading mails, answering mails and you know, all sorts of administrative work. For several hours I had your page open, for later this afternoon to leave a message. Did you see me? ;)

I can`t believe that you were able to get an interview with Christina Strutt. WOW! I love her Designs!!! I have a few of her books, and I use The "Vintage crafts" book all the time for my sewing projects. So interesting to learn more about her and her work. And so very Inspiring. I love her faded floral patterns. They are fit with lots of Interiors. I Specially love the one seen with the heart and the pillows.

My favourite from these three patterns are :Cerise Hatley

I send all my good luck to everyone,

Thank you for this fantastic and very generous give-away!

Warm greeting from your
friend in Norway :)
Aina

Lindsay said...

Love the natural raspberry!

Unknown said...

They have such lovely patterns, but if I were lucky enough to win I would choose Natural Raspberry. Gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity.

MODERN COUNTRY said...

I made a link to your site Maria.

Enjoy a lovely evening,
Aina

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting this giveaway. The photos in this post are lovely. I blogged about the giveaway too and linked back to your blog.

Unknown said...

Hi dear Maria! this giveaway is gorgeous!!! I really love the Cerise Hartley design! Thank you for this interesting interview and for hosting such a generous giveaway!
Have a great day!
Mara

katie said...

Wow! What beautiful things! I love the Cerise print. It's beautiful!

Mommyto3 said...

I love the Tulip and Rose. Of course they are all beautiful!!!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Mommyto3 said...

I posted this on my FB page too!!

Bethany said...

My favorite was the Tulips and Roses! So beautiful!

Patty said...

oh i love the tulips and roses. thank you for such a lovely giveaway.

Karla@TheClassyWoman said...

This is such a generous giveaway, what beautiful stuff! I like the Cerise hatley best (it looks the same as the one in the vignette image which is so pretty.

Thanks for the chance!

Warmly,
Karla

If you like stationery, you can check out my giveaway too:

http://theclassywoman.blogspot.com/2010/06/another-pear-tree-greetings-giveaway.html

Unknown said...

I'm loving the Tulip and Rose!

Our Family said...

So beautiful. My favorite is natural raspberry!

melissacaitrin[at]gmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

Posted about the giveaway on my blog

Unknown said...

Twittered about the giveaway

pam said...

I enjoyed your interview with Christina, I am a big fan. I love everyone of her prints, and the Cerise Hatley is my favorite.

Unknown said...

I love the Natural Rasberry!
{Rebekah}

Shannon said...

I live the natural raspberry. I think I am just going to have to make a trip to the bookstore to get her book.

Kathy said...

I love Tulip and Rose. So many beautiful things, and what great ideas she shared in the interview. Thanks so much!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I believe the Tulip and Rose is my favorite, but they are all great.

Jamie said...

So beautiful! My favorite is the Tulips and Roses. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Mandy said...

Tulip and Roses is my favorite pattern.... thanks for the opportunity to win!!!

Anonymous said...

I love the Natural raspberry. Love your blog!!!!

Anonymous said...

Just posted it on my blog.

Erin @ The Little Apartment said...

Cabbages and Roses is definately my favorite pattern. I have an antique fabric print from my grandmother that is very similar, maybe that's why I love it (:

qgf said...

Just what I need! I have been looking for beautiful, classic table linens and these would be perfect! Cerise Hatley is my favorite!

Privet and Holly said...

LOVELY interview and giveaway, too!
I would simply love to win the natural raspberry set! Love Cabbages and Roses! xx Suzanne

Erin @ The Little Apartment said...

I tumblr'd this great giveaway.

Erin @ The Little Apartment said...

I tweeted this great giveaway (:

coryshay said...

Wow! I have got to get the book! I love the tulips and roses.

Erin @ The Little Apartment said...

Posted about your giveaway here also:

http://apartmenthomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway.html

Ms. Bake-it said...

What a fantastic and generous giveaway! I love Cabbages and Roses, so this is a very exciting opportunity. My favorite is the Cerise Hatley pattern. Great Interview!

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

~ Tracy

Ms. Bake-it said...

I posted about your giveway on my sidebar with a link back to you. I hope that counts!

~ Tracy

Carriage House Antiques said...

I have to go to Chapters and pick up that book! NOW!
I love the Natural Raspberry!
thanks
Natalie

LC said...

I really like the Cerise Hatley design! :)

Carriage House Antiques said...

Just posted a link to facebook!!

Carriage House Antiques said...

Posted a link on my blog too :)
cheers
Natalie

Cheri said...

All 3 are beautiful, but Cerise Hartley is my favorite. Fabulous giveaway, Thank You!

Debe Leone said...

Just found you from Dusty Lu and now I have lots more reading to do cause I just found her!! I love the Natural Raspberry pattern. Can't wait to explore! Thanks for the chance....

Desi said...

Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful fabric. I love Tulip and
Roses, the very best!
Dw

Anonymous said...

I love natural raspberry!

SweetBerryme said...

I live 10 minutes away from a Cabbages and Roses shop and I pop in all the time to have a look.
My favourite of the three is Natural Raspberry, I would love to have a throw made out of that fabric to put on my sofa, Ohhhh that would look beautiful on sitting room.

monikaki said...

What a beautiful giveaway...thanks!! I really like all of them, but maybe my favourite one is the natural raspberry...All your post are brilliant and you really inspire me Maria, believe me!! You gave me so good ideas....thanks another time, Monica

vosgesparis said...

Another great give away.
Maria you are getting really good in this interviews!

Desiree

Julie said...

What a great giveaway :) My favorite is the Tulip and Rose pattern. I can see this fabric looking GORG in my dining room!

Anonymous said...

posted on my sidebar...thanks again for the chance!

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

What a wonderful giveaway and such beautiful fabrics. I love the Tulip and Rose pattern!

Alison said...

My fav is Tulip and Rose. Heaven! Can't wait to see your book.

Sherry said...

The interview and the pictures were great. Thanks so much for sharing. My favorite tablecloth is the Tulip and Rose.

Rusthawk said...

My favorite is the Tulip and Rose, and I thank you for the chance to win!

Louise said...

Beautiful prints! Love the Natural Raspberry!

Sandy said...

Natural Raspberry is my favorite.. such a wonderful 'giveaway'...
Sandy

D. Jean Quarles said...

I'm in love with the tulips and rose. What a great giveaway. Thanks for giving me a chance to win.

Janna said...

I'm liking the natural raspberry--what a lovely give-away!!

Urban Farmgirl said...

What an awesome giveaway...you are the BEST!

And right back at you...I'm giving away a $50 Pottery Barn gift card on my blog...ends tonight so scoot over there and comment! ;o)

~mary~

Jan Johnson said...

I really like Cerise Hatley, It reminds me of faded vintage tablecloths that I have so many of.

Cassie Bustamante said...

cerise hatley has my name all over it- love it!

Faded Plains said...

Christina has the most amazing style...and I just love the Cerise Hatley.

Pinky said...

The tulips and roses is definitly my favorite!!! They are all lovely, of course! This is a wonderful give away!!! I do not have a blog to post on, unfortunatly. PINKY

Pamela said...

Hi Maria

I'd have to say i love the raspberry the best!

Pamela from French Buttons

claudia b said...

Natural Hatley! Wonderful giveaway, hope to be lucky :D

~Kim said...

I love the Cabbages and Roses tablecloths! My favorite is the Natural Raspberry. Thanks for having this give-away! :-)

Audra said...

Beautiful! I love Cerise Hatley!!

moodge said...

Love the Cerise Hartley

Alexie said...

I love them all. So pretty! I love the natural rose the best.

Chacoy said...

She gives some great info on how to stage;}
I love the Natural Raspberry!
Thank you for the opprotnity!

Chacoy said...

I tweeted!@Ma21cuteboy;}

Gabrielle Mader said...

tulip and rose is my pick I love Cristina's style, have for a long time...so romantic..I'm hoping her book comes down to my bookstore soon. I'll be putting this giveaway up on my blog for sure...

Chacoy said...

Posted on facebook;}

Fruädel said...

Love, love, looooooove your blog! /Tess from sweden

chook said...

amazing thank you for the info and links
I love Natural Rasberry just beautiful
thank you for the chance to win
hugs Beth

Les Cotrions said...

What a gorgeous giveaway! I adore Cabbages and Roses' style! Very interesting interview!!! I'm happy to join it and to link it on my sidebar! Difficult choice but...natural raspberry !!!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Vale

Rosebud and Bluebells said...

I just love Cabbages and Roses and the natural raspberry is my favorite fabric. Thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway.
Donnaxx

Adam and Nikki said...

What a special giveaway. Cabbages and Roses tablecloths are so gorgeous. My favorite was the natural raspberry. Thanks for the opportunity and for your generosity

mary said...

I love cabbages and roses, and their website is so inspiring! I would love to win the tulip and rose pattern but they are all beautiful patterns!

NFarrier said...

Tweeted the giveaway. Tulip & Rose is my favorite.

Kym said...

Hi there thanks for offering such a fabulous giveaway. I think my favourite is Natural Rasberry. Have a lovely weekend Kym X

Splenderosa said...

Darling, this is a fabulous giveaway you're doing. And, the post was lovely. The Tulep & Rose is my favorite.

I will post on Pink Saturday and link back to you.
xx's Marsha

Tamara said...

wow, lovely, lovely giveaway. the cerise hatley is definitely my favorite. thanks for the chance to win!

The Goerzen Girls...and Art said...

I love the natural raspberry!! Good luck to me....and everyone else!

Cielo Azul Jewelry said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Cerise Hartley!!! Just gorgeous=0)

*fingers crossed*

xoxo,
Carol

Cielo Azul Jewelry said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Cerise Hartley!!!!

*fingers crossed*

xoxo,
Carol

La Belle Vie said...

All lovely!!! Hartley Cherise is my hands down favourite. xx

Rebecca said...

Amazing fabrics! I used to work at a shop that carried Cabbages & Roses and the textiles are so gorgeous in real life! All three patterns were gorgeous--I especially loved the Cerise Hatley and the Natural Raspberry. If I HAD to choose, it would Cerise Hatley.

Stickenundmehr said...

Oh, how beautiful. I love the tulip and rose.
It looks so pretty.
This is such a lovely giveaway.

Bianca

Colleen said...

Tulip and Rose is my favorite :) Thanks for the great interview and thanks to Cabbage and Roses for the wonderful giveaway!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Hi Maria, I'm in love with the tulips and roses pattern, It's just breathtaking! I'm such a lover of English Country, I'd really love to win this. She's a wonderful designer.
I'd love for you to come by my give away when you have a minute, hope you're having a wonderful week!
Debra

Debra@CommonGround said...

I'm posting the give away on my sidebar!

Anonymous said...

the fabrics are so charming! thanks for the giveaway! my favorite is the raspberry. thanks again!!

Monica said...

Love the natural raspberry...so beautiful!

Deb said...

I like cerise and hatley. Thanks for the giveaway!

Kate said...

What a beautiful book--so much inspiration to fill my summer days! I believe I might be a Cerise Hatley girl. . .

Cathy said...

This was an awesome post and a great give-away. Definitely Tulips and Roses fabric.

Thank you for the opportunity to win.

xo Cathy

Eppu said...

Cerise Hatley for sure!

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Wow what a lovely generous giveaway. Hard decision but I think the Rasberry one is my favorite.
Will have to post his on several sites
Thanks for the chance to win this
Maggie

Unknown said...

Loved reading the interview, and what an amazing giveaway you're having!!! I haven't decided which of the three patterns is my favorite yet, but it's between the Natural Raserry and the third pattern.

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers

Michele said...

I tweeted about your giveaway, and here's the link:

http://twitter.com/Luvkitty/status/15987611188

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers

Michele said...

I wrote about your giveaway on my Facebook page, and here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/Michele.Rice12?v=wall&story_fbid=133814636630309

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers

Ana Paula said...

My favorite is tulip and rose so gorgeous.
My fingers are crossed too!

stefanie said...

I adore her books and even more her fabrics, so soft and worn looking....I love all, but of those three...Cerise Hartley...thank you sooo much for the chance.

Dawn Gahan said...

Natural Raspberry suits me to a tee! Thanks for including me in this giveaway!

Dawn of The Gahan Girls

Ruth said...

I really love Natural Raspberry, but it's hard since they are are beautiful. This is a great giveaway!

Shawn said...

Tulip and Rose is my favorite.

shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

EiV said...

whaouuuu I am always charmed by the gorgeous non colors faded one from C and R !
merci pour cette opportunité de gagner une si chouette cadeau !! let's go for RAPSBERRY !

Andi's English Attic said...

I think the Cerise Hatley pattern is my choice but it's difficult.
What an interesting interview.

Katie said...

i love the natural raspberry one! It is soooo very pretty :)

kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

Pam said...

Thank you loads for the chance to win such a wonderful gift! Have loved Christina's creations for years-my favorite is the natural raspberry. Love your blog, Maria!

Karen said...

All of the linens are just beautiful! Hard to decide between the Natural Raspberry and the Tulip and Rose. I think I would have to go with the Natural Raspberry if I won, and just purchase the other!

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

I enjoyed your interview very much! Natural Raspberry is my favorite! Thank you for this generous giveaway and a chance!
:)

Lila said...

I'm in love with all of the fabrics. The romantic/country look is so appealing to me. I'm going to have to say the natural raspberry is my fave!
Lila Ferraro
Queen Bedroom Sets

Jackie said...

Oh my goodness...they are all lovely~ my favorite would be "Natural Raspberry"...I would so love to win it!

Jackie

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the natural raspberry.

Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...

My favorite is Cerise Hatley but if I were lucky enough to win I would love any of the patterns.

Janice Ratliff said...

Makes me want to move my bed outside under the tree....too bad it is way to hot for that in Houston! I loved the Tulip and Rose best, but all three are yummy! I could see me ordering from this company. Thanks for sharing!! and I could stay here all day listening to Maria's playlist!!!

Anonymous said...

they are all beautiful....i would choose the tulip and rose!!

Linda C said...

Loved the interview and my favorite pick is the Cerise Hatley print.
Thanks,
Linda

Just Me and My {Crooked} Halo said...

Tough choice but I'm going with Cerise Hatley as my favorite! ~Crystal

Just Me and My {Crooked} Halo said...

I posted about this generous give-away at http://justmeandmyhalo.blogspot.com/2010/06/another-dreamy-give-away.html

meeyeehere said...

Tulip and Rose would be most my style although they all were dreamy!

"Cottage By The Sea" said...

The aqua! The aqua! What a great interview and what an amazing sight. I am inspired beyond the beyond. Thanks for doing this giveaway — it's the first time I've ever entered one. I've never been this inspired to do it before! I love our blog as well. Good luck to all.

Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage Chic said...

I too am a fan of C&R; blogged about At Home With Country recently. Love, love, love all the fabrics/prints but my favorite of the three you listed is Natural Raspberry. I would love to cover some cottage chairs in this fabric! Please enter me in your GIVEAWAY ;-)

Diana's Life said...

I loved the interview and visiting the Cabbages and Roses web site. All the fabrics are gorgeous, but my favorite has to be Natural Raspberry.

Terri Gordon said...

Wow, what a lovely giveaway, I think my favorite is Natural Rasberry, they are all so beautiful. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to win. Have a wonderful weekend. Terri

Ness Lockyer said...

Great interview gorgeous! I love the raspberry it is just perfect. Talk soon sweetie!
Ness xx

Shannon Fricke said...

Thanks for the great interview.
I love your blog. x

Tara said...

ohhhh...so pretty.
i think i like the natural raspberry the best.
great interview Maria!
thank you
~Tara

Laura Fuller said...

all beautiful. I liked Cerise hartley the best

eva said...

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have just found another great blog of Cabbage and Roses. Have a great day Maria.

Anonymous said...

Maria, I recently discovered your beautiful blog. I would be so honored in being entered. All of Christina's patterns are so pretty but the Natural Rasberry is my favorite.

Thank you for the generous giveaway. Very exciting!

Debbie L.

The Denmark Family said...

tulip and rose is my fav!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cindy said...

The raspberry is very pretty, makes it hard to decide with these three!

Sea Angels said...

A lovely shop, and if you ever go there they are so nice and helpful. honestly I'm not just saying it they are. xx I love the Natural Raspberry but then I love them all and could always find room for any of her lovely fabric.
Hugs Lynn xxx

Cheryl said...

What a generous giveaway. I have always been a big fan of her style and recently have been trying to incorporate it into my home.

Posting about the giveaway on my blog.

Cheryl said...

All the prints are lovely, but my fave that you listed to pick from is the natural raspberry.

Caroline said...

Very hard to choose, but since I really have to..I would pick the natural raspberry! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

All of the fabrics are wonderful and I would love to own any of the patterns. My favorite is the Tulips and Roses...so beautiful. Great interview and the book looks wonderful.
xo, Sherry

Kelly O. said...

mmmm... the tulip and rose is my favourite i think. but the Natural raspberry is stunning and might fit my decor better.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

I have tweeted this @nominimalist.

Maison Douce said...

Love Cabbages and Roses, and have posted about Christina before... I have to say my favorite is Natural Raspberry. I hope I win!!!
Isabel

Betsy said...

I like Tulip and Rose, wonderful faded colors!

Keri said...

What a nice giveaway...I would love natural raspberry!

Jen said...

Oh, super swoon! I'm in love with the Cerise Hatley pattern! I love Cabbages and Roses :)

the jilted ballerina said...

I added this giveaway to my blog! I love natural raspberry

manon 21 said...

J'aime l'univers de cette créatrice.

Manon

Alaina said...

Natural Rasberry is my favorite, although they are all beautiful.

Knicky Knacks said...

What a wonderful giveaway. My favourite is Tulip & Rose. It would look stunning on my dining table. Oh to dream.

Knicky Knacks said...

I've added the giveaway to my blog at www.knickyknacks.blogspot.com. Crossing my fingers!

PARREUX said...

Love them all! So inspiring - but I think Natural Raspberry is my favourite! Great blogs ladies!

MODERN COUNTRY said...

Hi Maria!

In my blog I saw a new post published 2 hours ago but it disappeard ?? I saw beautiful lilacs?? How strange..I hope you are not having problems with blogger.


Have a beutiful day !
Aina

Between You and Me said...

Hi Maria...wonderful give away...even better post celebrating your sweet friend from across the ocean....

We've been busy so far this summer so I feel a bit disconnected....

hope you are doing well....I loved checking out the last several posts that you've done! I love the ones from your trip to Patine!!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for such a generous giveaway! My favorite is tulips and roses. Janice (jkempf1@hotmail.com)

Sarah said...

Tulip and Rose! Simply beautiful!!!

patricia@ReFind Home&Garden said...

I have long been a fan of this talented lady. Thanks so much for the interview and little peek inside her life. My favorite would have to be Natural Rasberry. Hug, Patricia

blackfoxmanor said...

We're planning to lacquer our dining room walls in a dark bing cherry. We'd be honored to display and promote your generous prize of the Tulip and Rose, gorgeous!

Thank you.

Nicholas
Black Fox Manor
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Montse said...

I shout of in my blog the give away, and I am a follower so I hope to win! thanks for sharing

Valley Art Project said...

I like the Tulip and Rose! Beautiful...thank you!

Giulia said...

Hi!! I've just discovered your blog ... it's wonderful !!!

Roberta said...

Love them all but my favorite pick or now would be the Cerise Hartley. Wonderful interview and can't wait to read her books. Thanks so much :D

Roberta said...

Just posted the link to facebook :}
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1222723325

Roberta said...

Just tweeted :D

http://twitter.com/rlphilbr13

Saras Inredning said...

Oh thank You for a wonderful tip.
I will surely get the book as soon as I can find it in Sweden.

Have a nice week
/Sara

Robyn said...

What a wonderful website! I love the Tulips and Rose. Very generous giveaway!

The French Bear said...

Beautiful giveaway...the designs are all so wonderful but I love the tulip and rose the best!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

The French Bear said...

I did post about your interview and giveaway on my sidebar!
I think I have to have this book, I went back and looked at everything on the website....so gorgeous!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Leslie said...

What a beautiful giveaway! I love them all but would probably choose the tulip and roses one!

Leslie said...

What a beautiful giveaway! I love them all but would probably choose the tulip and roses one!

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

wow such an amazing giveaway! I looove cabbages and roses. the natural raspberry is my favorite! xo

Unknown said...

Oh I would love to win this!
Her books are beautiful!
Wish me luck!

Unknown said...

I'm a stalker, I'm mean follower!

Eleonora said...

Even if I'm a little bit in late I'd like to partecipate to this amazing giveaway! My favourite pattern is natural rasperry!
Kiss, Eleonora.

Me! said...

I think I should like to throw my hat in this very lovely ring! I am crazy about the Natural Raspberry! It's just perfect! Thank you so much for this generous giveaway! Some lucky girl will love it!
~Debbi

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