Thursday, March 3, 2011

White Flower Farmhouse Interview and a $200 White Flower Farmhouse Gift Card Giveaway


Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great week.
I have a special interview with Lori, from White Flower Farmhouse.... and a giveaway....
I asked Lori, if I could purchase a gift card to her beautiful shop to go along with her interview,
I love Lori's Shop... and I think you will too...
Lori was so generous to go in on the gift card with me.
Thank you Lori!
Giveaway information will be at the bottom of this post...


I wanted to feature Lori today, not only because I love her designs, but also because Lori
is the person responsible for introducing me to the world of blogging.
I remember the day I discovered Lori's site.
I spent the evening going through her blogs, Frugal Farmhouse Design and White Flower Farmhouse Blog....
I was immediately drawn to her style. 
Lori can turn any house on a very tight budget into a beautiful farmhouse....

I hope you enjoy my interview with Lori, and get a chance to visit her website....
I will let Lori take it from here....



First off I want to congratulate you on the first year anniversary of your blog.   I cannot believe that it was just one year ago that we were having the conversation about you possibly starting a blog, and look at what you have achieved in only one year.  You have a true passion for what you do and it shows through you words and the camera lens.
You have done an incredible job with your blog and have achieved so much in this short of time.
Most of all you have become and inspiration to your readers.  Keep up the great work inspiring us.
I am looking forward to all the exciting moments the future will bring.
Happy one year blogging anniversary!
Maria asked me to say a little about myself and shop, even though this post really should be about her.
I will share a few things that she asked me to.

A picture of Lori's kitchen

What inspired you to start a blog (Frugal Farmhouse Design)?
I have always had a passion for creativity and design- especially on a budget.  Megan encouraged me to share it through a blog.   At the time I did not even know what a blog was!  I had no idea it would turn into what it has become today and I am forever grateful.
Lori's blog is called Frugal Farmhouse Design

Lori's kitchen was featured in Country Living 

How do you hope to inspire others with your blog, Frugal Farmhouse Design?
I want to get the message out that it does not take tons or even money to have a beautiful and classic home with great style.  I think that there is a lot of pressure out there in the design world to spend, spend, spend!  The trends are constantly changing, which keeps the consumer spending money.  My personal thoughts are that consumerism is at an all time high.  Some of these design trends are ridiculous, expensive, and wasteful.  Do you really think that a chair that looks like an airplane cockpit, or that bright orange graphic sofa is a good investment?   Will it still be in style 10 years from now?  Just something to ponder.

A Beach Cottage Porch Makeover...
I love how Lori paints so many of the floors in her makeovers gray....

How did you get started as an interior designer?
I left my career as a graphic designer 16 years ago to stay at home with my babies.   We had to live on my  husbands salary alonge, which is not easy to do on Long Island ( a wonderful but very expensive place to live unfortunately) I furnished almost my entire home with yard sale finds and thrift shop caste offs that I re-furbished or painted.  To make a long story short, friends and family saw what I was doing.  They would not believe what I could do with some old piece of "junk"  I started to get requests for certain items for other people and it just escalated from there.


How would you describe your design style?
My personal style is simple, calming, comfortable, clutter free, creamy whites and soft beige paint colors, lots of natural materials and textures.  I like to mix in vintage and a few unusual accessories too.


Where do you look for inspiration?
I can find inspiration in many different ways.  It might be an object or a color that sets the tone for a new room design.  If I had to choose a designer it would be Tricia Foley.   I love everything about her classic and simple style.


What is your favorite room to design in a home and why?
I love kitchens, to me they are the heart of the home.  I know that this is where I spend most of my time with my family.

click on the link above if you would like to read more about this makeover

What has been your biggest design challenge?
I am currently working on a project for New York Newsday, where I have to re-do a room with NO MONEY.
I can use what ever I can that is already in the home- Nothing else.  I am finding this one to be the biggest challenge.  I am loving it at the same time.

Click on the link above if you would like to read more about Lori's Beach Cottage Makeover

Do you have a favorite color of white paint that you like to use?  
It is a creamy white called, Ballet White by Benjamin Moore.

How does one go about achieving a farmhouse look in their own home?
Farmhouse style has been around for such a long time, it really has stood the test of time.  It amazes me that there are photos of old farmhouses in America taken almost 100 years ago and there are many things that not changed.  Classic pieces are always old pine tables, simple (often painted) furniture, wood floors, homespun linen, simple window treatments or shutters, ticking fabric, utilitarian collections.  Farmhouse style to me exudes an overall feeling of warmth and comfort.  A cozy and safe haven from the sometimes harsh world outside.


I love the name of your shop, White Flower Farmhouse, is there a story behind the name?
I love the color white, so I wanted to incorporate that into the name.  Farmhouse is the basic style of the shop.   I wanted to make sure that the shop would be an affordable place to buy from.  I made a rule when I first opened the doors that I would have the merchandise that would range from $1 and go no higher then $500.00  That is what has kept me going strong for over eight years.



Where is your shop located?   
In a very cool and popular tourist destination.  The North Fork of eastern Long Island in a town called Peconic.  Want to know a secret....this fork has much of what that south fork offers on the Hampton side only for MUCH LESS MONEY!!!

A picture of Lori's Shop
Thank you Maria, for giving me the opportunity to answer these questions for you.
To me the most important and fantastic thing about blogging is the friendships that build and become part of your life.  I am happy and grateful for the opportunity to get to know you this past year.  Congratulations on your first year of this wonderful adventure. 
  Love Lori


Thank you so much Lori!
I can't thank you enough for what you did for me....
Really your act of kindness changed my life!
I will forever be grateful!


Giveaway Information......


What is in the giveaway.....


One $200.00 Gift Card to White Flower Farmhouse!
The winner will be chosen by using random number.




To enter the giveaway all you have to do is visit White Flower Farmhouse, and come back and let me know what you 
would like to use the gift card on if you won....


If you would like additional entries...
You can post the giveaway to any of your social networking sites.... 




Twitter
Blog
Facebook....

If you post the giveaway to any of your social networking sites, you must leave a separate comment stating which social networking site you posted the giveaway to, in order for your additional entries to be counted.


Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
GIVEAWAY ENDS MARCH 10th
Thank you Lori!


Lori's Shop~ White Flower Farmhouse
Lori's Blog~ Frugal Farmhouse Design
The Shop Blog~ White Flower Farmhouse Blog

735 comments:

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Irene b said...

hi Maria, as always you do great interview and stunning giveaway:
i love her Vintage linen grain bag
(3 stripes in blue) but also early (Abbot & Company BROOKLYN bottle 9 1/2" tall) and all the little bottle : love all her roducts:everything is selected with love!

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Thanks for this interview and for introducing me to this lovely shop. It would be so hard to choose, I saw so many things I like and the prices are great. I would start with a farm basket and the beautiful white serving dish.

Congrats, Maria, on one year of blogging.

Fondly,
Glenda

Soulful Mama said...

Wow! Thanks for introducing us to White Flower Farmhouse!

I just adore the homespun sheets, pillowcases & ticking pillows.

~ Clare x

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Great story and interview. I love the elongated bread boards.
Mary Ann

The Little Red Shop said...

Happy 1st Anniversary, Maria! I definitely enjoyed your interview with Lori...and Tricia Foley is one of my favorite designers, too! As far as Lori's lovely shop is concerned, I would choose the little glass knobs, brackets, linens...ahhh...what pretty things!

: )

Julie M.

Megan said...

How I wish that I actually lived in the US, I would have supported shops like yours and the one above all the time! Gorgeous article and interesting read :)

Anonymous said...

happy anniversary!!!
beautiful store- love the market basket!
beth
goodvariety@yahoo.com

Blondie's Journal said...

This is a fantastic interview...I love Lori's insight into what makes a farmhouse feeling through design and thrifty pieces. I have almost completed my kitchen and her tips will help me with those last few details.

I have visited Lor's shop and I think I'd love to have the driftwood egret. We live on a lake and I am always trying to incorporate a few things that speak of nature and water. It really is a beautiful piece! I have also joined the following of Lori's blog!

Thanks so much to both of you!

XO,
Jane

NancyO. said...

I've been a window-shopper at White Flower Farmhouse for some time. Love the small zinc pots and any of the linens.

Brigid C said...

First of all, congrats on a successful year of blogging! At White Flower, I like lots of things but the galvanized trough and the zinc pots make me want to get outdoors and get planting.

NancyO. said...

Hi,
I posted this on my Facebook page.

Anonymous said...

oh everything is so beautiful in this shop and her blog how would you choose? Oh okay the very first thing I would choose would be the galvanized trough I am so lovin' that piece. Pick me Pick me Pick me!!! nancy settel sheepishgrin92@yahoo.com

Bethany said...

Oh my goodness! I had never seen Lori's blog and I think I might be hooked : ) If I were to win the gift card I would use it for the metal utility drawers, the herb wreath and soy candles. Unfortunately, what I really want is sold - the bank bag pillow. I think it's adorable and I love it even more since I'm from Maine!

Anonymous said...

really lovely shop Lori has there! i would have chosen the market basket.. or any of the metal baskets for that matter! but looks as if they sell out FAST! so.. i LOVE the plated compote just as much, and i'd def grab that one up if i won! :)

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Lori's blog is one of my favorites! If I were to win I would love a breadboard, sap bucket and the homespun sheets! She has so many beautiful and useful items the list could go on and on! Hope you have a wonderful day and thank you both for hosting such a fantastic giveaway!

Anonymous said...

i tweeted for ya!

Bron said...

Oh how does one chose...some skeleton keys and maybe some vintage linen would be special. Thanks for sharing

Hannah said...

i love lori's blog also...and how everything she does is on a super budget! i am in love with the grain sacks and the breadboards! :) they make me happy just looking at them! thanks for hosting an awesome giveaway!!! :)

Fairfield House said...

Maria,

Congratulations on your one year anniversary. Thank you for featuring Lori. Her blog and shop are among my favorites. Her shop offers so many things and they sell off so quickly! I would purchase one of her wooden beach cut outs for the wall.

Deborah

Alaina said...

Congradulations on the year of blogging. You have inspired many of us along the way. White flower Farmhouse has some beautiful items, the bucket and the keys, old bottles, with $200.00 I could definately do some shopping. I hope to be a lucky one.

ChRiS said...

my list would be so long but for sure the galvenized trough (spelled wrong...sorry)

Razmataz said...

Hi Maria and Lori, I am so glad that you have had such success with your blog Maria and also Dreamy Whites.

I do love the white ironstone and breadboards over at Loris, although it would be a very hard pick.

Chania

Razmataz said...

On Facebook

Betsy said...

So hard to pick just one! I'd say the 'bank pillow' but it's sold, so my next choice would be the Brooklyn bottle. I think I 'need' to visit her shop-- and since I'm in CT... maybe it will happen someday!

Razmataz said...

On my blog too....

Crystal said...

What a great interview!!! I can't believe you're having such a wonderful giveaway!!! Do you really want a list of everything to buy??? I would start with glass knobs, keys, frog, ironstone pitcher......... Thanks!!!

Hana said...

Oh I LOVE WHite Flower Farmhouse! I visit the site often to look around and swoon! I love the Barnwood Candle Holder, galvanized buckets, wire baskets, etc. Thanks for the great giveaway!!

Hana
the MomTog Diaries

Red Door Home said...

I am a follower fo Lori's Frugal Farmhouse Design blog but had no idea she had this fabulous store! Her taste is impeccable and I am an admirer of her simple, budget friendly style. I would love to visit her store in person! My favorite items include the wire baskets, zinc pots and vintage linen. Thanks for this fabulous giveaway and for this great interview.

Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said...

What a great store! Love the old bottles, candles, and those fish net balls. Thanks for the chance.
; )
~Michele

Little Emma English Home said...

Happy anniversary Maria! It's so hard to choose from Lori's shop.... I Love the brooklyn bottle, the 3 bottles, the welcome board,the linen piece. I'm so glad Lori convinced you to start blogging, the blog world wouldn't be the same without you....

Love,
Zaira

The Vintage Farmhouse said...

I love the glass knobs and the iron brackets. But there is so much that a $200 gift certificate could buy!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful shop. I would spend every penny on linens!

Ruffles n Raspberries said...

Great interview, and LOVE Lori's shop.. all the linens and baskets.. just beautiful!!

If I won, I would however go for some things in the BEACH section of her site. We are re-doing our lanai, and the seahorse shutters and a beach house sign would be wonderful!

Thanks for the opportunity. :)

Unknown said...

I have followed Lori for a long time. Love her style!

Unknown said...

On my sidebar!

Sarah M said...

wow...where to begin! I have a love for old bottles, storage or otherwise, and would start there. Then move onto the beautiful pitchers!
Sarah M

Robyn said...

GREAT give away! I LOVE so many things at the site and have admired so many things for so long, it's hard to pick!

Michelle said...

Ohhhh, Lovely shop!!!!! There are so many things I would love to have, but If I won, I would use it towards vintage linens, wire baskets,and zinc pots!!!!! Thank you for sharing this sweet shop with us!!!!



Michelle Torres
decorater4life@aol.com

Skye McLain said...

i have always wanted one of those beautiful driftwood sailboats, ever since i saw it at layla's site! (letteredcottage.net) that is what I would pick!

Skye McLain said...

i posted it on twitter!

Kelly Johnson said...

I just stumbled upon your blog and LOVE it! I think I love EVERYTHING at White Flower Farmhouse. It would be hard to decide. :)

laurie c said...

Wow! So many beautiful things to choose from. I think I'd choose an assortment of hardware, baskets, and dishes. Or maybe use it as a down payment on a beautiful round farm table. Ooh. I wish. Thanks for the opportunity.

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Wow! What a gorgeous shop!
I'm in the process of remodeling and decorating a new house, so I could use (and love) pretty much everything on her site. But if I had to choose, I would probably head first to those lovely grain bags in the Linens section.

Love her blogs, too. I can see me losing several days browsing posts over there. :-)


Kimberly

Kristin said...

What a lovely shop! I love her vintage linen grain bag!

laurie c said...

posted on facebook

Me said...

Love this post. Every picture was prettier than the next. I can say the same for her store. If I had to choose, I'd choose either the brooklyn bottle or the plate compote. Two items my home NEEDS right now :) Thanks for this post/giveaway!

slip4 said...

Happy anniversary! I follow Lori's blog and her shop is my go-to drool-over shop. So I would have no trouble finding things to buy: bread boards, vintage bottles, and a sailboat to start! Count me in!

Kathryn Dyche said...

Great interview and oh my goodness what an amazing giveaway. I love everything in her store but I'm particularly drawn to the linen section.

debbie said...

Great post. Thanks for introducing me to this lovely shop. I would just adore having the homespun sheets.
The look wonderful, and I have a thing for linens.

Anonymous said...

Good Morning.. and wow, what a treat!!!! Let me see, if I won that 200.00 gift card.. I'd feel like a priness let loose in a candy store.

Hmm, items would be:

plated compote
pineapple mold
breadboard
soap dish
small bottles
german creamer
pitcher
four knobs
any wooden spoons
(I know, this list is over 200.. but I'd make up the difference of course!)

Love the sweet plated compote so much.

Thanks for this my dear!

with love,
Olivia & Me

Oh and congrats on your first year!!

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

Congratulations on you spectacular one year anniversary. Oh my such an inspiring post. I found pieces of furniture in her home that I had debated if they would suit my home if painted white and now I have no doubt. Her shop is incredible and the prices are soooo much better than the antique shops in my area. I was so excited to see the glass floats and oh my the cutting boards. Thanks for hosting this giveaway and am wishing you many more years of blogging. Maria, you have been an inspiration to so many of us in the blogging world. ~~Sherry~~

martinealison said...

Merci pour nous faire partager de nouveaux blogs... Bisous

Amy Chalmers said...

Hi Maria,
I would love to get the 4 knobs and the galvanized trough. What a nice giveaway!!

Amy Chalmers said...

Maria, I just tweeted the giveaway as well!!

Anonymous said...

Just Tweeted about this sweet post.

Alison Agnew said...

her store is gorgeous and it's hard to choose just one thing...but i love the zinc wire basket...or any of the wire baskets for that matter! thanks for the introduction to this shop and for the chance to win.

blessings,

alison
stuff and nonsense

Anonymous said...

great/generous giveaway! So many pretty things to choose from. I would get a few of the bread boards, some soy candles and the driftwood egrit for my garden.

Thanks!
Julie

Anonymous said...

Posting(giveaway) to my sidebar @ LazyonLoblolly.
I'm visiting from Chania(RAZMATAZ),which is were I learned of giveaway.
Congrats on one year blogging!!
~Jo

Amy Chalmers said...

Hello again! I posted your giveaway on my sidebar. I think its a great giveaway!

alissa said...

what a great interview! i have followed lori's blog for some time and have enjoyed her store! thanks for offering such a great gift!
i love just about anything in the farmhouse catagory. especially the bread boards.
hope you have a wonderful day!

Alison Agnew said...

i just tweeted about the giveaway!

blessings,

alison
stuff and nonsense

Alison Agnew said...

and i just shared the giveaway on facebook.

blessings,

alison
stuff and nonsense

Barbara said...

I love the homespun linens and farmers basket :)

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

Thank you so much
for introducing me
to Lori ~ Her
website and blogs
are to die for !!
Ummmmm I would say
I would use the money
on anything ~
I just love it all!!

xoxo
Lori

Anonymous said...

Hey Maria, I just put your giveaway and your blog Dreamy Whites on my side bar @
LazyonLoblolly.
Pop over check it out and follow.
Thanks
~JO
LazyonLoblolly

C Tanner Jensen said...

Rats!The fish bowl is sold.However I would have no problems bringing home the Sap Buckets,Zinc Pots and a Homespun sheet or two.

Jodi said...

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway! I love her shop, I would definately get some of the grain sacks and a wire basket and I love the sap buckets!

I hope I win! :)

Jodi

Danielle Muller said...

congratulations maria!

love white flower farmhouse! and i happen to live on long island, so visiting the shop is always a highlight! lori is so talented!

i would probably pick up some more ironstone, a metal basket, a candle and maybe a breadboard.

much love and many blessings,
danielle muller
Sngbrd1997@aol.com
www.thevintagedragonfly.com

Danielle Muller said...

posted on facebook :)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1086192275

much love and many blessings,
danielle muller
Sngbrd1997@aol.com
www.thevintagedragonfly.com

amymck said...

I love the baskets, though the ones I saw were already sold :) Love the herb wreath, the shutter seahorse, the antique frog........beautiful shop.......have it bookmarked for future gifting!

The Pineapple Room said...

Congratulations on your blog anniversary! I love your blog...it never fails to inspire me. This is a great giveaway...such beautiful items in Lori's store! I love the market basket but the trough is really cool too! And the 3 utility drawers are a must have!

Deborah said...

What a great interview..love getting to know Lori even more..Ive been a follower of her blog for a while now! (and yours too!)
Oh my goodness..what is NOT to love in that store of hers?!!!
Everything is gorgeous and so fairly priced!!!
I love Loris style and what she creates with whats available and how she adds the perfect accents.
Hmmm although I love everything in her store, Ive written a list of what Id love if I should so happen to win.
Dear Santa,
It would be the utility drawers, sap bucket, iron bracket, fishing float, heart, candle holder welcome sign....my gosh this is a generous giveaway!!!!
Congrats on your first year blogging anniversary!!!
Mine was January and it too has changed my life!
So glad you both are bloggers..and beautiful ones at that!
Thanks so much..fingers & toes crossed! lol

Deborah xoxo

Anonymous said...

I can't believe it's been a year already that I've been swooning over your blog and home! You've really done an outstanding job showing us such beautiful things week after week.
You two gals are huge inspirations...if you only knew how many times I have "visited" you for ideas! I look forward to many more lovely posts ~
Have a wonderful day!
Sarah xo

Debbie said...

Wow thanks for introducing me to White Flower Farmhouse! I love the farmhouse style of design.( much to the amazement of my family. I get a lot of "Why do you like that? It's old!!" haha)

I love the glass bottles she has there! The glass fishing floats are really neat too!

Trena said...

LOVE Lori's blog and shop site. I first found her becasue of her kitchen being featured in Country Living...changed my design style completely! ♥
What would I buy...oh man...one of eveything...lol! Love her linens and bottles and white ware...love the wire baskets too, but looks like they are all sold...I wonder why?
Thanks so much!!

Kaylyn said...

Thanks for introducing me to White Flower Farmhouse. I will be checking back in with her frequently! I would choose the herb wreath, skeleton keys & pitcher!

Sandi said...

Thank you for introducing me to another online shop. My wallet thanks you too. LOL
I love her zinc pots and watering can. I also LOVE how fast her pages load for me on dial-up internet! :)
Thanks for the generous chance to win.
Blessings~

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

I've often visited Lori's lovely shop. I usually want about everything! Today I am loving the zinc pots, market basket and the wonderful linen fabrics.
Congrats on your first year!
Blessings,
Susie

Sandi said...

I just posted the giveaway on my blog sidebar. Thank you again for the chance to win!!
Blessings~

Heather Williams said...

Beautiful shop & article! I just love your linens & the vintage depression glass knobs! Thanks for sharing! ~♥~

Barbara said...

I have been a regular at Lori's shop since she opened and I LOVE it. So many of my favorite things in my own home have come from White Flower Farmhouse, not to mention the inspiration I get every time I go there to browse. I love the linens, the painted furniture (my kitchen island is an antique table form Lori's shop), and all of the other odds and ends and curiosities :)

shabbyloft said...

Love her too. I would buy the zinc trough. Love it. Thanks for the great giveaway. Stanna
(shabbyloft@aol.com)

Melaine Thompson said...

Seriously Maria, you are a rock star! I would pick one of everything because everything is so well priced!This is so cool, I love white flower farmhouse! Melaine

MichelleV said...

I am in love with Lori's shop. I have bought several things from the shop and would be over the moon to be able to get a huge Dash and Albert rug for my newly renovated master bedroom!

Melaine Thompson said...

And, I am going to facebook it right now! Melaine

Rachael said...

Hi! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all her stuff!! So my style! I would LOVE to have the sap buckets, zinc pots, a welcome sign, skeleton keys and maybe some pillow cases... But I would take anything!

Anonymous said...

I love Lori's shop, especially the blue striped grain sacks and ironstone. She used to have a driftwood sailboat that I loved too - so cute! Her blog is terrific too. I have learned so much from her on how to make the most of a budget. Thanks, Maureen (mb99999@yahoo.com)

White Ironstone Cottage said...

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary
and thank you for the great interview
I love Loris shop
would love to buy more from her love her baskets and ironstone
xo
Pam

Rachael said...

I also blogged about the giveaway...

Rachael said...

I also put the giveaway on facebook...

Julie said...

I would love the galvanized trough, a bread board and that soap dish. I really need an antique soap dish.

Alima said...

Wow! So many great things - hard to choose. I love all the wire market baskets, but they all say "sold" :(
I also love all the little glass jars and the "beach cottage" sign.

White Ironstone Cottage said...

I just posted it on my side bar

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

oh no - I have to choose? Too many great things! I would say the market basket, the trough, and the welcome sign!

Hillcrest Acres said...

What an amazing giveaway!!! I would love to visit her store. The Welcome sign and the market basket caught my eye. Such great pieces that would fit perfectly in my home.

Karen said...

This is a very generous giveaway. I have been wanting some grain sacks and they are hard to find where I live. I would love to be able to get some of those.
Thanks in advance for generosity!
Karen

Carol said...

I love the breadboards,but so many things I love! Love her shop!
Carol at ecmill@sssnet.com

Karen said...

You have the place of honor on my side bar! :)
Karen

Anonymous said...

What lovely photos you've uncovered through White Flower Farmhouse. I enjoyed reading your interview; and I found Lori's perspective on consumerism to be right-on!!!

The Southland Life said...

The german creamer and the soy candles are fabulous - what a great interview and shop!

southlandlife(at)gmail(dot)com

Suburban prep said...

One of the items would be the aluminum pitcher.

msgb245 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

This is a great giveaway !
I saw so many things I liked , to name a few...There were some glass knobs , some bottles , a white pitcher, and a galvanized bucket. There was a lot more I liked too.

Molly said...

Oh boy, how would I choose!? I love the glass knobs and I'm a sucker for a white pitcher! Or maybe the galvanized bucket or some linens. Or some combination of the above!

Nan said...

Congrats on your anniversary! I love the Herb Wreath as well as the linens...thanks for the great giveaway!

Ticking and Toile said...

Hi Maria,
What a great giveaway! I love Lori~ she is just the sweetest person and so talented!

I would choose the homespun linen sheets.....and maybe one of those cool cutting boards....or maybe some zinc pots.....or white pitchers.....or...or...:)

It's all beautiful!

Nina said...

Oh my goodness! I absolutely love this interview! Everything I have ever purchased from White Flower Farmhouse has been amazing! I would definitely use the gift card for the Welcome sign, the three utility drawers and anything ironstone. Thank you, thank you so much for sponsoring this giveaway!

Nina

central bark designs said...

Congrats on your anniversary. What a wonderful shop. We've just closed on our own farm outside NYC and I have a new (old) cottage to outfit. Would LOVE the wire baskets, and the ironstone or galvanized pitchers. The potato sack pillow is also a fav! -Wendy

Lauren said...

Love the vintage trim, aluminum pitcher, and the galvanized trough! But it would be so hard to really pick when it came down to it! Thanks for the giveaway!

laurenelysebowman(at)gmail(dot)com

April said...

I've just subscribed to a new blog! Thanks for the interview.

My favorite items are the market basket and utility drawers--I could definitely put those to good use! Thanks for the giveaway!

Nina said...

I also tweeted about this giveaway!

ngibson37 is my Twitter name if you want to check it out!

Thanks!

Nina

Lauren said...

Shared this wonderful giveaway on facebook!

Nik said...

I love the White Flower Farmhouse. I discovered it through A Beach Cottage, the same place I found your blog.

So many beautiful things, but those blue-ticking pillows would be right a home on my sofa! :) I'd have to find a few more things to fill my basket, like maybe some soy candles.

Unknown said...

I am a frequent visitor to the White Flower Farmhouse, it is a wonderful shop, Lori and her team have great taste. I always come away with something, be it a great idea, a vase, a pillow.........

Nik said...

Posed about this on Facebook, too!

Marian said...

It would be really easy to spend $200 at the White Flower Farmhouse! The items are all wonderful and the prices are very good.!! Please count me in on this giveaway!!

the growers daughter said...

Oh my. What an amazing giveaway!

I am in love with her entire shop. Honestly. I wish it was closer. But, I think if I had to pick, I love her galvanized pieces and that trough. I don't know what I would do with it but I would find something.

Thanks for a great interview!

http://syllovesshabby.blogspot.com said...

Congartulations on your 1 aniversary!!!! Wow the shop is amazing, I Love it, love it, love it! Fell in love with the 4 knobs, German creamer, Utility drawers, pillow cases, candles ....... etc etc etc, I admit I wan't to have it all! ;-) Thanks for the possibility to win this gift certificat, great interview and for your wonderful blog!

Love from a polish girl with american husband living in Germany!

Sylwia

Alima said...

posted on fb

Alima said...

posted to twitter

Deb @ Lavender Garden Cottage said...

I love the zinc pots and the wicker basket together!

Sara S. said...

Oh, this would be so hard to choose! I love the German creamer, the zinc pots, and the galvanized trough....but there are many other things that caught my eye as well!

Thanks for the interview, and pointing out a new blog/shop for me!

Patina said...

Wow!!! What's not to like about Lori's shop. I love the old grain sacks the sap buckets the old galvanized trough the homespun sheets....
She has an amazing eye for wonderful things. I can see why you were drawn towards her.
Thank you for the fun giveaway!
Debbie

Patina said...

I'll post the Giveaway on my blog also!

ruth said...

Great giveaway. Love the homespun linen sheets, grain sacks and bottles. Thanks.

Robin said...

I want everything!!!I love what you both do...Thankyou for sharing!!! Robin

Wanda @ Just Vintage said...

That is such a generous give-away! And oooo..... I'd like the swim girl, zinc pots, millinery flowers....

I'm having a give-away over on my blog this month. Nothing that exciting, though. Just a candle and a necklace. But hop on over and check it out!

All That Jazz said...

Great interview! I love her style, too!! I found so many things on her site....but love any of the grain sack linens, zinc pots......just to name a few. Thanks for having a great giveaway Maria I hope everyone is on the mend in your home!! ;-)
~xo/michelle~

Alicia Benedict said...

I love everything but for starters I would get: the ticking pillow, the beach house sign, the seahorse shutter, and the iron brackets.

Really I could have one of everything; I love it all!

aliciabenedict(dot)info(at)gmail(dot)com

Tricia said...

Pillows, zinc pots, welcome signs, galvanized trough, etc...I would go crazy picking out $200 worth of stuff if I won. I'm drooling just thinking about it- her shop is amazing! ;)
xo~
T

Tricia said...

Posting on my blog now.
T

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

I'd buy grain bags and zinc pots, and maybe some sap buckets.

She has some great stuff! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Unknown said...

Hi Maria!!! What a wonderful giveaway! I love the White Flower Farmhouse!!! I could buy everything, but if I had to choose it would be:
3 stripes in blue. Vintage linen grain bag
the welcome sign and the skeleton keys!
Thanks for this opportunity!

Julia said...

Hi Maria,

What a great interview...I just love Lori's style, too! If I won, I would love the sap buckets and large basket she has for sale! They would be so fun to have for Easter decorating.

~Julia

Anonymous said...

What a generous giveaway... thank you Maria and Lori!! What a great interview, too! I love Lori's blog and shop, and I love her simple, elegant farmhouse style. If I won the giveaway, I would love to spend the gift card on some of her beautiful linens... which ones, I'm not sure... it's hard to choose from so many beautiful items! :)
Thanks again for this generous giveaway ladies!
xoxo,
Jo

Anonymous said...

I'll add your giveaway to my sidebar. :) Thanks again! xoxo

Shannon said...

What a generous giveaway! There are so many wonderful items that it would be hard to choose from but I would probably pick either the galvanized trough or the large basket.
Great interview Maria & we are all so happy she got you started on your own blog a year ago!!

Amy said...

I've been searching for a farm table for a few months--Lori has the exact look I've been on a quest for! I think the 5-foot table would be perfect for our new kitchen and dining area.

Hoping I win!

Bee said...

OOhhhh! So that's who belongs to the kitchen that I showed my dad when he sat down to design ours!

I'd get the aluminum pitcher, skeleton keys and linen sheets!

erin's art and gardens said...

what a wonderful give away! i think i would choose some linens.....thanks for the opportunity!
erin

Lily Dily said...

Wow! What a nice giveaway! It would be hard to decide...I would probably change my mind a dozen times before coming up with final purchase here. I love the glass door knobs for sure..the white pitcher...the Sea things...gosh...have to look again...tks, Linda

jrene said...

I had so much fun visiting her shop - the silver pitcher and all of her ironstone pieces are beautiful! And the zinc buckets are so sweet!

kfowler said...

Linen sheets, Ironstone pitchers, galvanized pieces....I can't pick just one! Lori's shop is nothing short of amazing. I so hope I win this one!

kfowler
kfowler2004@yahoo.com

theveryflowers said...

The market basket, breadboards...what wouldn't I like to get?! Thanks for the giveaway. :)

Ginger@cottageonrosewood said...

I love your blog and thanks to Lori get to read it! I also love her gorgeous blog and that is how I found you. This is a great giveaway and you gals are so generous. Now on to the good stuff, I would LOVE the market basket and maybe a breadboard. All of her stuff is so gorgeous I would have a hard time choosing, but there is always a great supply of ironstone to choose from. I sure hope I win!

love jenny xoxo said...

wow great giveaway!!!

I would get a herb wreath, ticking pillows and some skeleton keys! i love the look of everything at that store!! I'm crossing my fingers!!

XOXO

Jenn Jorgensen said...

I would put it towards a new farm table...Lori's store is amazing!

Shellyhectic said...

What a beautiful shop! I would buy the four knobs and the market basket.

shellyhectic@yahoo.com

Wayside Tales said...

I looked at White Flower Farmhouse and loved the pitchers and the ticking pillows (among other things!).

The Frosted Gardner said...

Maria! What a generous giveaway! I would love to get everything! I check her blog often but if I had to pick one it would be the utility drawers. I am drawn to old metal industrial items. Love em! Thank you again.

Shellyhectic said...

I posted on my blog about this giveaway!

http://shellyhectic8.blogspot.com/2011/03/giveaway-reminderagain.html

shellyhectic@yahoo.com

Shellyhectic said...

I posted this giveaway on my fb!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/#!/photo.php?fbid=1678646933721&set=a.1611981867136.85594.1463951975&theater

shellyhectic@yahoo.com

Sandy A said...

Love everthing! Especially the galvanized trough and basket--and the linens...

Anonymous said...

Hi Maria,
What a super generous giveaway! You are truly so kind! I love her on-line shop and would love to buy some of her vintage linens!
Hope you and your family are feeling better!
Sincerely,
Melinda

she dreams big! said...

What wouldn't I buy? The linens, the vintage trim, the brooklyn bottle, the skeleton keys, the money sack. Everything and anything from this shop is worthy! Count me in please!

Krista said...

ohhhh how i love everything in the beach cottage section- especially the sign! And I love the potato sack and pitcher and well, everything!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love lori's shop! Choosing one thing is impossible....but I think I'd go for some linens, maybe the market basket too!

she dreams big! said...

I'm happy to announce this fab giveaway on my sidebar!

Anonymous said...

And it is Lori's post today that sent me to your site. LOVE IT!

Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

And where to begin.... a custom runner? Aluminum pitcher? So many dreamies...

LukesLove said...

I think I would buy the galvanized trough or the market basket (would love a wire basket but they are all sol out! =() a picture or two.... love the bolster pillows too! Too hard to decide - but I would if I won! =)

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love lori's shop!! Choosing one thing is impossible....love the linens and the market basket though! Such beautiful simplicity! Devon coudend@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

That is a crazy generous give away.

I like the galvanized sorting boxes. Happy Anniversary.

Anonymous said...

And... I tweeted this giveaway.

Anonymous said...

And... I tweeted this giveaway.

Janet said...

Congratulations on a full year of bligging Maria! And what a great post from Lori and such a generous giveaway!
I think I would like a large french market basket and perhaps a hemp/linen bag - nice stuff for my country kitchen!
I'd better get back to work o the lovely silk crazy quilt I'm restoring, but later will poublish a blog post omn this great giveaway and Lori's shop. Thanks for the chance of winning!
Janet

BumbleBeeLane said...

So many pretties it's hard to choose.My Favorite would be the Galvanized Trough.I would use my GC for it.Warm Blessings!~Amy

BumbleBeeLane said...

I added to my blog for a extra entry. http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com/

LukesLove said...

I posted a post on my blog about it! http://sweetwillowcottage.blogspot.com/2011/03/white-flower-farmhouse-giveaway.html

LukesLove said...

I also posted it on Facebook!

jfranks said...

I love the old glass fishing floats!

Lisa said...

I've recently discovered both of your sites and love the looks you have created. Right now I'm loving the colored bottles so I would have to go with either the three bottles or the brooklyn bottle.

Anonymous said...

Hi Maria,
I added your giveaway to my blog sidebar! Thanks again for the wonderful giveaway!
Have a lovely day!
Sincerely,
Melinda

DW said...

how can anyone just pick one thing. I'm just going to start making a list now and hope that one day it will all just fill my home.

Michael said...

I have purchased from Lori's shop before and was very happy with the experience....sigh. Oh, I would put the gift card toward a custom table runner and some zince pots and maybe an herb wreath!

Thanks for offering this wonderful, generous giveaway.

Emily@TheWickerHouse said...

Like you, I came across Lori's blogs one day and just couldnt stop. Thanks for the interview as well as the giveaway.

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

The white soapdish and....

Heather Salazar said...

I love her blog, she has inspired me with so many projects.

Thanks!

Heather

Emily@TheWickerHouse said...

Added link to my Sidebar!

Unknown said...

I would use it for oh so many things. As a matter of fact I just bought 67 bucks worth of stuff lol! Love her store. Such beautifulness.

oneshabbychick said...

What a lovely giveaway! I would have a hard time deciding, but I loved the homespun sheets, zinc pots and the metal baskets. Thanks, Maria! ~ osc

Ellen said...

been a fan of the White Flower Farmhouse for a while! Have some unique pieces from the store added to my house. If I won...there is so much to choose from...but I would definitely start with that galvinized trough!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

I love the zinc pots, the sap buckets and the fishing floats!

traci colquhoun said...

I love, love the market basket, the utility drawers, the white pitcher.....really, I love, love everything. I drool over her shop, her blog, her style. This is an amazing giveaway and i'd be one lucky, happy lady to win. Thanks.

Anne Lorys said...

What a beautiful giveaway, thank you to both of you!!!

I would love a few of those gorgeous grain sacks, so pretty.

Happy Thursday!
Hugs,
Anne

mmelber1 said...

I hope to someday go to her store. It is only a few hours away from me. I would love one of those great old sheets.

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

I would LOVE to get the sap buckets and zinc pots and the vintage basket!!! ;) Wonderful giveaway!! Hugs, Rachel

French Farmhouse 425

kym said...

I know the chances of winning this amazing give-away are slim to none but I have to try anyway. I love Lori's shop and her amazing eye for beauty. There are so many things I want from her shop but I would have to say the top of my list is ironstone dishes. Thanks for the opportunity.

Rhonda said...

What a generous giveaway! I love White Flower Farmhouse - I would love to have some of the old keys and grain sacks to use around Blue Creek Home.
Thanks
Rhonda

Gail said...

First of all, thank you so much for such a generous giveaway! There are so many wonders in her shop, but right now I'm drawn to the linens.......

Faded Plains said...

Both you and Lori have amazing style. It's been amazing to see what you've accomplished in the last year...I know there's much more to come from you. As for what I'd buy from White Flower Farmhouse...homespun linen sheets...love those!

Margo said...

I'm loving the zinc pots and also the breadboard! What a generous giveaway! Love Love Love the store!

Katie said...

Wow- absolutely love her shop- especially the beach section! I just love the seahorse shutters:) I live in NYC but like to keep things breezy and beachy in my apartment to remind me of our family home on Cape Cod!

Jenny said...

love the shop. I would get a sheet for sure.

Ali said...

Oh my goodness! What a great interview and her shop is just beautiful. I wouldn't mind having almost EVERYTHING in it! The linens are my favorite though! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

Pennystamper said...

You have such a beautiful shop! I love the keys and the egret. Everything. It is hard to choose.
Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Deneen@dreaming-n-color said...

I would start with glass floats, skeleton keys and utility draws.
Heres hoping!

dreamig-n-color.blogspot.com

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

Just blogged about it!!! Would LOVE to win! Hugs, Rachel

ps I received my order from you yesterday!!! xo

Rebecca said...

wow the biggest question is what would I NOT buy from her Farmhouse? It's wonderful! I love the glass knobs (perfect for daughter's dresser), the keys, the white pitcher (or the german creamer...hmm can't decide), and brooklyn bottle. Then I'd add some of the beautiful linens.

Lisa said...

I love everything there! I especially like the galzanized bucket. So many fab choices. I would love to win! :)

White and Rust said...

Wow, this is a very nice Giveaway! There are many items I would love to purchase from Lori's store. I saw galvanized items, zinc, baskets, white pitchers. Her shop is awesome, thanks for introducing it to us! It is definitely going in my favorites.

Thanks for the chance,

Heidi

Lolo @ The Adventures of Stig and Lolo said...

Oh wow....love the interview Maria! Lori has amazing style - and you would never know it was on such a tight budget!! To me, that makes it much more stylish :)

Of course I am dying to win this....who wouldnt be? $200 to spend?! Where do I start....I have wanted one of her driftwood boats for quite some time now. I would start with that :)

Thanks to you both for an amazing 1st birthday gift!!

XOX

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