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

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joanne said...

LOVE her shop and yours, too !! i would use the winnings to purchase the utility drawers, homespun sheet, pillowcase ... brooklyn bottle...geez, what a tough decision.....so many gorgeous things...love the farmhouse tables, too... i would LOVE to win!!!

Karla Tull Aron said...

I'm so glad to have found you both. Dreamy Whites is me to a T! I see your blog and just want to paint everything white. And the goodies at White Flower Farmhouse are just perfect..so many of the items would be a fit in our home .. and I like that there are unique items .. i'm wanting more unique and less recognizable things {mass produced}. So... if I were the lucky girl I'd have to have a market basket, some sap buckets for my plants {oh, wouldn't those look lovely on our little stoop!}, a breadboard {hubby loves rustic breads}, an herb wreath {adore!}, and finally the barnwood mirror {guess we'll be taking that roadtrip to NY sooner than expected to wrestle that beauty into the car}.
Thank you for all the beautiful offerings. Gotcha bookmarked!

Rechelle said...

I'm a new subscriber- found you through "Be Different Act Normal" - I'm going to be very inspired by your blog, apparently - it's gorgeous- I looked at the shop at White Flower Farmhouse and fell in love with the market basket, the handmade breadboards and some lovely pillowcases in a stripey olive looking fabric-

Anonymous said...

Lori's blog and her shop for sure are in my top ten favorites out here in the world wide web. Her style is so simple yet so beautiful and I just love that.

mitchiesmom said...

I have bought from her before and plan on in the future as well!! The zinc planters are too cute!! Any basket that would be available would have to be mine!!

Anonymous said...

I like everything I saw. I would start with the utility drawers, galvanized bucket and I have always wanted a flower frog. Thanks! ~Jennifer
joshandjenr@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Would buy some of the linens.

Anonymous said...

I would love to have the bottles, the linens, and the pie plate (if she gets some more. I loved everything in the store, and I just love your blog! Thanks for all the inspiration!! Ginger gsnap1979@yahoo.com

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

I love Lori's philosophy and her style. Would love to visit her shop someday. In the meantime, your giveaway is fantastic, Maria. I adore those little zinc pots as they remind me of ones I used to see at the Flower Marche in Paris and I would LOVE some of those amazing homespun sheets!

Melissa said...

Oh my goodness, I love it all! Especially the Arkansas potato sack, farmhouse baskets and galvanized buckets!

Melissa said...

I facebooked it!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Huckleberry-Prairie/116056286501

Melissa said...

I tweeted, too!
@MelissaFarley

Jenn said...

I love the bread boards and the galvanized trough! Thanks!

Ryane said...

oh my. so hard to choose! I love the welcome sign, the sap buckets, the trough, the white mixing bowl, the linens... and on and on..!!

Lana Manis said...

I've enjoyed Lori's blog for quite a while, and yours too, Maria!

If I were to shop at White Flower Farmhouse, I think I'd have to get a few little zinc pots and a grain sack or two. :)

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Gorgeous. I love the breadboard and the zinc watering can.

Anonymous said...

I loved everything on the White Flower Farmhouse but my eye was drawn to the galvanized trough and the zinc pots
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Have a lovely weekend.
Linda

Mindy said...

Wow so many inspiring choices! I love the soy candles, the nautical trim, The beautiful white pitcher, The homespun linens, and the pillowcases made from linens... I like everything!!

Julie L. Light said...

I see so many things to buy :)
I like several bottles, a market basket, a runner, millinery flowers, flower frogs, soy candle, sap bucket, zinc pot and more!

Thanks for offering this giveaway!
P.S. I subscribe via email, I really enjoy your blog

Julie L. Light said...

I tweeted about the giveaway (fabulousfinds)

BCraftie said...

I love all the pitchers, there is soooo much I WILL purchase! Thanks for the link!

iceda said...

Wish I could go to the actual shop!

Linda said...

I am looking through your interview with Lori, I like the kitchen! I went to Lori's shop and there is so many things a would enjoy purchasing. Even the items that are sold. I collect skeleton keys. I like the ticking pillow, the grain sack, baskets I never have enough, and the glass door knobs. Thank you for the fun giveaway, please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you

Rosemariee said...

thanks so much for introducing me to her blog and shop! so many adorable things- i love the seahorse shutters!

Villa König said...

Congratulation!!! Your blog is so gorgeous and always a pleasure!!!! Love to visit you here...Hugs Yvonne

Unknown said...

Such a great giveaway as there are so many cool things at White Flower Farmhouse. If I were lucky enough to win I would choose a linen sheet and a breadboard. Or some of those cool pillowcases. Congratulations to both of you on your blogging and business successes.

Unknown said...

I added a picture and link in my blog sidebar at Blue Clear Sky.

Anonymous said...

I posted the giveaway on my newest entry!

Sarah said...

Ooooh, I definitely would buy the Welcome sign, but since this shop is so affordable I could buy a lot more, too! The soy candles in mason jars are super cute, so I think I'd add a few of those to the order. :)

Andi said...

Spring is in the air!

Thanks for the interview with Lori, it was great to learn about her inspiration and store.

I'm embarking on an adventure with container gardening this year, so I loved the galvanized trough, sap bucket, and zinc pots!

~Andi

White Ironstone Cottage said...

just posted to facebook
xo
Pam

Anonymous said...

I love your beautiful style, such an inspiration. I know Lori's blog and online store, I drool there often! I love the blue striped grain sacks.michlt3@rose.net

Benn's Wife said...

I didn't see anything I didn't like, but I especially liked the galvanized bucket. I have been following both your blog and Lori's blog for quite a while now and I love them both!

Amy R. said...

I would LOVE a custom farmhouse table!

Recycled Rita said...

It is difficult to decide, there are so many great things! I love the linen piece, the brooklyn bottle, I would love 2 ticking pillows maybe a soy candle.....
Her store is wonderful! karen....

Amy R. said...

I would LOVE a custom farmhouse table!
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

WOW...what an amazing giveaway. I loved it all but especially the utlity drawers :)

Casey said...

Oooooh....linen sheets for me. Thanks for the chance.

Tara said...

Hi Maria,seriosly everything in the shop is gorgeous..I would definetly love any of her linen items..They are to die for..Thanks so much for the chance in this wonderful giveaway..xx

Kellie B. said...

I would be so gracious to win! I'd love the ticking stripe pillows and any of the zinc or sap pots for my garden.

Thank you!

Unknown said...

Is it bad that I want it all?!? I want the galvanized bucket, the seahorse shutters and oh, I just want it all!!!

Kari said...

I love the seahorse shutters, the glass bottles and the galvanized bucket!

Melissa said...

the sap/zinc buckets, those dreamy keys, the little bottles and the rest I would save for a rainy day!

Southern Shop Girls said...

oh how amazing & how generous.
I am in love with those zinc pots, I would get my first grain sack; or the unique flower frogs, or the white pitcher. Oh, I love everything from there!

Lynne said...

a homespun sheet... three zinc pots...and a sap bucket. How lovely it could be! Thank you, Lori and Maria!

Congratulations, Maria!
What an amazing accomplishment in just one year! You are truly gifted!
*Lynne*

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Oh my goodness ..this is like a dream!!! I was over there just yesterday! I went back just now and would love the galvanized trough and some zinc pots or perhaps a custom runner or a beach house sign!!
Thank you for this chance to win!
Beth

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Just posted it on my Olde Tyme Marketplace page on Facebook!!!
Beth

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Just put it on Twitter and I don't hardly ever even use Twitter!!
Beth

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Just put it on Twitter!!
Beth

Sherry said...

Oh, I'd love a grain bag with blue stripes and then I'd spend the rest on white ironstone as pieces became available.

Sarah said...

the sheets and the ticking pillows...everything in your shop is gorge! can't fins stuff like that around here. :(

Carrie said...

So many wonderful things...but if I had to pick, it would be the grain sacks, the sap buckets and the glass knobs. The zinc pots are fun too!

Restoration House said...

Hi Lori and Maria! I would love the market basket and bread boards, but really? So much to choose from, I love it all! Lori has been such an inspiration.
Kim:)

Wendy said...

What a great interview. So fun learning about Lori and her home and shop. Wow! Everything is fabulous. Love the grain sacks and the trough. ♥

Tracy said...

Maria-
I have loved White Flower Farmhouse for a while now. Everything Lori has is beautiful. We recently moved from Wisconsin to the Hudson Valley region of New York and I am making a point to visit Lori's shop. I love the driftwook sailboats, and the wooden whale, well, just about anything. I hope I win!

Anonymous said...

I love the soy candles, linen grain bag and the farm tables!

Stacey said...

Oh how wonderful Maria! I love White Flower Farmhouse ..your giveaway is so very generous of the two of you. I'm sure if I did win, I'd change my mind a gazillion times b/c everything is so great. Right now, I'm loving the zinc pots, glass fishing balls and the breadboards.

Jennifer said...

Everything is so unique, it is hard to choose. If I had to pick something that is not already sold, I think the galvanized trough is intriguing.

Angie Lusk said...

I would be so happy to take anything in the store; everything is so beautiful! In particular, I love the sap bucket, the zinc pots, and the utility drawers (what a great place for recipes out in the open in the kitchen!) and of course all the grain sack linens.

Kelly Jones said...

I love everything in her shop but I definitely would like to use the gift card n some candles, pillows, and glass floats.

Onika said...

Love your blog and I have loved White Flower Farmhouse for quite sometime! There is so much I would love to get - herb wreath, zinc pots, grain sacks, and the list goes on...however, if I won I would probably go out to LI to visit the store in person since I live in NYC! Thank you!
Email: onika.lopez@gmail.com

Places to Go and Things to Eat said...

Beautiful and fun stuff in her store! I'm all over the ticking pillows, the mixing bowl, the small pitchers, and the bottles. Thanks for hosting!

vintagegirl said...

I really like your style! I especially love the simple natural look of the linens. I'm addicted to linens ~ can't have enough!


Sharon
http://vintagegirl-dezigns.blogspot.com

Stacey said...

just posted on my sidebar : ) thanks again. ~Stacey

Valerie said...

I love so many things there! I have my eye on the whale sign. It is so cute and makes me feel happy!!!

paperbird said...

I LOVED so many things in Lori's shop- my favorite items were the market baskets. But truly everything was wonderful!


Have a beautiful weekend and thank you for the lovely giveaway.

Jill Hall at Castaways said...

Love your blog and the music. If I won the White Flower Farmhouse giveaway I would love the swim girl and just about everything else in the shop.

Jill Hall at Castaways said...

I also post the giveaway on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Castawayshall/105703409495789

Megan Diekema said...

I remember the day I first saw pictures of your house on Lori's blog, it was so exciting and fresh. If I win I would love to get a french sheet to upholster a french settee I got at our local swap meet for $30.thanks for the chance!

Cher' Shots said...

I hit the jackpot - discovered you and your wonderful links in one shot. I became a follower. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Great blog!
I got carried away with wishes but I love the watering can, grain bags, linens, wire baskets and so much more.
'hugs from afar'

Martha said...

I love whiteflower farmhouse...I have gotten some of her candles, starfish, handmade sailboats and a couple of her wooden signs...

if I won the certificate I would love to get some new linens, more candles, and I love those glass floats:)

threejseal said...

Hard choice from so many great things...but I would choose the old glass fishing floats for sure!

GeNell said...

So many great items, but at the top of my wish list would be the old glass fishing floats & the vintage flower frogs!

just me said...

If I won, I would buy a few of the glass floats for sure. Love those.
Wendy

Mary Jane said...

Happy one year blog anniversary! I would definitely purchase the four drawer knobs, small bottles, wire baskets, and linens. It is all so nice. Thank you for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Love all of the zinc items and the sap buckets! I stumbled across her shop awhile back and love her items.

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I enjoy the beauty in your blog.

Unknown said...

Anything would be wonderful, but I especially loved the galvanized trench ~ perfect for a centerpiece, the fishing floats (LOVE THOSE!) and the bread boards. I've got my fingers crossed! Thanks, Tannt

Crane Farms said...

I would get a flower frog, the millinary flowers, and almost everything in the farmhouse section!

TheWench said...

Woo hoo! I just tweeted it on my wench alexis account!

TheWench said...

Also, I'd go buy some antique linens. I really want to start up my collection. :)

mybelleepoque said...

I LOVE the welcome sign, the beautiful grain sacks and the trough... all is so beautiful!

Kara @ June & Bear said...

What wouldn't I get? I love the Rochester bottle, the galvanized bucket, and the utility drawers.

mybelleepoque said...

Just blogged about this giveaway :)

mybelleepoque said...

Also posted it on my Facebook :)

mybelleepoque said...

tweeted it too!

Andrea said...

I would love the bread board and the candle holder on the Farmhouse section! I would use it very wisely!

JStacie said...

Definitely the Seahorses and some soy candles. Thanks.

Katie Kerr said...

I would love to buy the assorted potato bags, sacks, and linens with subtle designs on them. I would frame them and use them as art pieces. If I had enough money left over I would get a linen runner!

JStacie said...

I posted on FB!

Ginger said...

Lovely store, thank you! I would love to serve chocolate dipped strawberries on the plated compote!

wolf1crew said...

Loved it all! But specifically the linen. So beautiful, all of it! I know where I will be shopping!!

chris said...

i love the galvanized trough. and i love loris blog and shop!

Unknown said...

Love all the grain sacks!

Karla said...

Great giveaway Maria! I love everything in her shop. :) Her tables are lovely as are the linens, I'd probably choose a grain bag and some wire baskets.

Thanks for the chance!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend,

Karla

RHONDA said...

Linen sheets and grain bags are just yummy. Thanks for the opportunity.

Unknown said...

Hmmm, maybe that galvanized trough... then again, I loved some of the signs... Love the site, thanks for the opportunity :)

Michelle
www.newengland-style.com

Miss Charming said...

I would love anything ironstone. Especially the German pitcher.
Thanks!

sara said...

would buy the trough and utility drawers. Either would look great on my farmhouse table. Also some grain sacks to make pillows and runners

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Oh, I would have to look around her shop more, but right away I love the plated compote, the stonware pitcher and I would definitely need some linen! Hope I win!

Karen Davison said...

Oooooh! I would purchase the glass knobs and something from the linen closet!!!

Liz said...

I love the market basket! I can think of a hundred different uses for it around the house!

lanzaelizabeth77 at gmail dot com

Mystica said...

Would love to have a set of striped pillow cases from the linen section.
Those are so beautiful.

mystica123athotmaildotcom

Roeshel said...

Congratulations on one year!

Beautiful interview, Maria. I love learning about the people behind the inspiration. I love White Flower Farmhouse. We're remodeling our old farmhouse and finally doing the kitchen so winning would be a pleasant (birthday) surprise. I'd be choosing accessories to decorate the kitchen for sure - wire baskets, love those utility drawers (we're building an island from reclaimed wood) and the linens - heaven! ;)

Thanks so much!
Have a wonderful week!
Roeshel

Roeshel said...

I shared your generous giveaway with my facebook friends. :)

Roeshel

Roeshel said...

#3 Tweeted! :)

Roeshel

Unknown said...

Everything is so beautiful. I would start with the galvanized bucket and maybe The iron brackets-

wow!

Unknown said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/LittleBlueChair

jennifer said...

I love it all..really love the sap buckets and ticking pillows. All wonderful stuff!

Unknown said...

Shared with my FB friends

Abigail Prescott said...

I think I'd have to raid the linen closet for some grain sacks. But then, there's not one single thing in Lori's shop I would love to have.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Amanda said...

Love this post and her shop!!! Oh, my word....what would I want???? So, many choices...the wooden candle holder, welcome sign, or the breadboard. Love her shop wish I lived close by to visit it in person. :) Thanks for sharing!

Amanda

www.morethanthestarsinthesky.blogspot.com

Gayle said...

Those rough primitive linens are really catching my eye, but there are lots of other possibilities too! Her stuff is so beautiful!

ShomeSweetShome said...

my first choice would be the utility trays! no doubt! then the sap buckets, the fish floats, the galvanized buckets, or can i hold out for a set of skeleton keys? love it all!

All Bliss Be Thine said...

Congratulations Maria on a year of blogging. Love your blog. The interview with Lori was great and I love her shop.

Amy said...

Love her store. Love the money bags. So cute. A lot of items I could easily choose. Pick me! Amy

Anonymous said...

Love the interview, and your blog! Would love the bread board, ticking pillows, and plated compote! Keep up the lovely and inspirational blog.
~Amy

Liv4quilt said...

A vacation this winter has made me rethink my color scheme and to paint pieces lighter. I have a lot of dark going on so if I won I would purchase some of the linens to make pillows and covers. Love, love, love your shop and blog!!!

Valerie said...

Posted on my Facebook page :)

Valerie said...

Wicker market basket, barn wood mirror, pottery bowl and beach sign - and the glass knobs as you've inspired me to refinish a dresser :)
vhallock@optonline.net

Vicki K. said...

I have received so much inspiration from Both of your blogs - thank you! I would love to get some of the homespun linen sheets or a grain sack - some sort of fabric to work with!!

Anonymous said...

I know this is probably not open to overseas but I love, love, love the metal drawers (and oh so much of pretty much everything)!
Glynis
railtontownfield@btinternet.com

Anonymous said...

LOVE EVERYTHING!
WOULD CHOOSE THE METAL BASKET+LINENS.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING WITH OTHERS! BLESSINGS!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

Brandi Renee said...

Oh so many things I would buy but some of my favorites are th eindustrial and wire baskets, the buckets and many of the linens. Gorgeous blog and shop!

Kathy B. said...

Enjoyed the interview! I would love to use one of those beautiful farmwood tables in my craft room as a work table, making it the focal point of the room. From there I would go on to use other accessories to hold all of the miscellaneous supplies such as ribbons, papers, glues, scissors, etc.--what a pleasure it would be to create in such a space!!!

kathy.bruner at hotmail dot com

Low Tide High Style said...

Maria, congratulations on your blog anniversary! I'm so happy for you and all you've accomplished over the past year!

I love White Flower Farmhouse and Lori's great sense of style. The interview was so fun to read. If I were lucky enough to win I would buy the swim girl wall art I've been drooling over for a very long time. And I would also buy some ironstone. Lori always has a wonderful selection to choose from!

Thank you for the chance to win!

Kat :)

City Girl Turns Country said...

It was nice learining more about White Flower Farmhouse... I love so much from the candle holder to the linen.

XO, Katie said...
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XO, Katie said...

I would love anything/everything from the farmhouse section but I also love the aluminum pitcher-I think it would be fabulous to put some fresh flowers in!

Katie Probandt

Unknown said...

What a fun store. I like the galvanized bucket and the glass knobs.

Carol said...

Best wishes for your first blogiversary! How sweet of Lori to share her generosity with with the lucky winner. I love White Flower Farmhouse. Wouldn't it be pure serenity to wake up under a homespun sheet this spring.

Smiles,

Carol
jcdas@msn.com

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Maria, I love everything in Lori's shop! The market basket and glass floats are wonderful and I would choose these should I be lucky enough to win. Thanks for such a generous giveaway.
xo,
Sherry

Anonymous said...

You do have a great blog in only a year! I love the grain sack bags and little bottles. Thanks for the prettiness!

Anonymous said...

I would love any of her white ironstone like the white pitcher. I understand she always stocks lots of it! Thanks, Maria, for this opportunity!

Decor To Adore said...

The White Flower Farmhouse is such a soothing place to visit! All the items are peaceful eye candy. My favorites are the market basket and the glass fishing weights.

My fingers are crossed.

Homeroad said...

I would buy the white pitcher and the potato sack! And I live near the shop! How convenient! I'm glad to find them, and you!
Susan
www.homeroad.net

jerikay said...

such a great interview & incredibly generous giveaway! so many lovely items to choose from!
some of my favorite farmhouse finds are the sap buckets, welcome sign & breadboards!

burlap+blue said...

such an AMAZING shop....love the candle holder in the farmhouse section! xo

burlap+blue said...

posted on twitter!
burlapbluesays

Sheila Atchley said...

I would DO love to have the 3 utility drawers, and a length of the linen runner...thank you both for such a lovely giveaway.

The Hillig Family said...

I am SO in love with this blog!!! I have started to redecorate (we're on a strict budget) and your blog has been an inspiration! When I stumbled across this contest I was elated!!! After careful thought (and drooling), I have decided (if I win) to go with The Sap Bucket, The Welcome Sign, the Utility Drawers, a Breadboard, a Beach House Sign, a Zinc Pot - Mabye a Horse Shutter?!!! I just can't choose!!! Thank you SO much this wonderful opportunity!

Unknown said...

I would buy a bunch of the Japanese fishing floats! I have been looking for those all over the place. I want to hang them from the ugly bedroom ceiling in our apartment. It always bugs me lying on the bed, and seeing all the stains and patches; and have always loved the look of those glass floats.

Anonymous said...

Luv luv luv both yours and Loris style..hummm I adore the linen sheets, but everything she stocks is outta this world so who knows I may change my mind! Thank you for the give~away and the lovely interview.
Hugs~Ginger

Carol D. said...

I would probably choose some white ironstone or yummy linens. Thanks for the interview, quite interesting.

Life love, clutter and other beautiful things. said...

Wow. Thanks for the introduction. Very inspirational.

i would love some of those gorgeous lines, and well off of it is gorgeous, but looks like is goes quickly a lot sold.


xox

Sweet Young Journey said...

Hi Maria!

Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway! I just love love love White Flower Farmhouse. I already have several goodies of theirs in my home. I would purchase two homespun sheets and sew something wonderful with them for my new home.

: )
Cheryl

the old white house said...

Hi Maria! I just love Lori, the shop and her blog are always full of beauty! (as are yours!) If I won the giveaway I would treat myself to some of the wonderful linens and those zinc pots! Thank you for the opportunity! xoxo

Melissa said...

oh how inspirational is lori!!

i adore any of the zinc buckets and tubs and the wire baskets...her one-off vintage and country sections are just heavenly to an aussie gal like myself!

thanks for such a wonderfully generous give-away...as we as your readers love it all....!

melissa x

Laura said...

Hi Maria,
I absolutely love your blog-thank you for sharing your beautiful decorating inspiration! White flower farmhouse........oh my.....so much to choose from. I would probably choose the iron brackets...for a kitchen project of open shelving to display my white/cream-ware collections that I have been wanting to do.

Claire said...

I love Lori and her store!! Everything in her store is a reflection of her beautiful self!! I'm especially fond of the hand-made soy candles :)

patricia@ReFind Home&Garden said...

Wow! What a great giveaway. Lori's shop is wonderful. I particularly love the grain sacks. Here's hoping! Hugs, Patricia

linda t said...

Oh my gosh, I love everything... but especially ANYTHING galvanized.
Because of Lori's blog, I ordered the barn lights that she has in her kitchen, for my new kitchen. I am forever indebted to her... for inspiring me to take a chance. LOVE MY BARN LIGHTS!!
http://lindathompson.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-kitchen-barn-lights.html

Jasmine said...

Oh wow, so hard to choose! I would love the plated compote or grain bag - we just bought a house and these would look lovely in it!

ShellyG1969 said...

PLEASE PICK ME - I LOVE IT ALL. I especially loved the flower frog, bread board and welcome sign.

Stef Bassett said...

I would love to use it on a farm house table!!! I live clear in utah and am obsessed with the farm table...but oh how to get it here?!? love the blog and yours :)

-Stefanie Bassett

misskp said...

Now that was a fun "assignment"~ to go to White Flower Farm for some window shopping! Beautiful, Beautiful things...and the zinc flower pots, herb wreath and beaker (for country wildflowers) could come home with me!

Unknown said...

Amazing post.The give-away is so very generous.White Flower Farmhouse is incredible.Having a chance to pick out fav things out of so many other great things is soo hard.What is not to like there. Thanks for taking the time to share such a wonderful post. Have a bright and fun day....Chickie

Sweetie Pie Suite said...

everything is so beautiful in the shop! I esp love, love, love the market baskets ~ filled with the glass fishing floats ~ so lovely!
thanks so much for a beautiful blog and a chance to win!!

vintageshabbychicks said...

If I was blessed enoung to win, I would like the galvanized trough...thanks

Terrell said...

Oh wow! I'd looove to win this! I seriously love each item in the shop! I am really crushing on the sap buckets! I am so *crossing my fingers to win*
Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor
froufroudecor@yahoo.com

Roberta said...

I've been a follower of Lori's for awhile now Maria. Love her creative and simple style! Oh, I would have to go for some linens for sure!

Jeannies Bottle said...

Tough to narrow it down but I think I would raid her linen closet for a grain bag....but I do love the Seahorse shutter and that would look terrif in my beachy dining room...along with some of those fishing floats. Dang....give me one of everything!!! ;)

decormonkey said...

Oh, where would I start! I love white & gray so calming. I'm an English lady living in Dallas Texas. We have just moved into a builder grade new house & it's such a challenge making it into a family home. All of your blogs are so helpful! Thank you. Suzi.

Unknown said...

It might be easier to list what I WOULDN'T want to get! Love the wire baskets that all seem to be sold out, the potato & bank bags are a great find, any of the zinc items...or the baskets...or the crates.... Happy Anniversary and thank you for your generosity and creative spirit.

Unknown said...

I posted on FB about the great giveaway, along with links to both blogs. Stand by for more readers!

Terry said...

oMG - what a fantastic giveaway! I love the glass balls, the wire baskets, the keys..you name it! I love it all!

Annie said...

I love everything at the white flower farmhouse!! I would get the breadboard, galvanized trough, or some linens! Too bad the tool punches have been sold!

tessie said...

I love the beach girl and Beach House sign, among loving everything else!!!macintosh603@hotmail.cp,

Campbell Kids said...

I want the wicker laundry basket!

Seawashed said...

I have been admiring her farmhouse tables for a long time so if I won I might put the money towards purchasing a table. I do love the Beach House sign and the linen table runners too! Everything about her shop could be put on my 'wish list'.

Seawashed said...

I will be advertising this giveaway on my blog.

Mindy said...

So hard to choose. I love all the baskets and buckets.

Di@Cottage-Wishes said...

What wouldn't I like but love the grain sacks and ironstone! The wire baskets and glass door knobs are a winner as well. Diane
jl-tol@earthlink.net

Amy said...

I really like the Farm House Wooden Candle Holder. But then again, I like everything! Thanks,
Amy Raggedyamy24@aol.com

Unknown said...

Love farmhouse style...and Lori's blog and shop!
I would love the market basket, zinc pots and a breadboard...sigh.

Unknown said...

I just tweeted about the giveaway!
FiberArt

Dana said...

I have always loved everthing they sell! My favorite is always the ironstone and metal baskets.

joy! said...

What a generous giveaway! I love the linens and the market basket.

Sus said...

I love the Seahorse Shutter. :)

blogginbaby said...

Hi,

I would love absolutely anything from your beautiful shop.

I love the glass floats especially and the grain sack linens.

Thanks for the generous giveaway!

Kind Regards,
Sharon
slw_kerr@yahoo.com

amyswanson said...

I love the wooden candle holder!

Shirlie said...

My favorite things are the glass floats and the beach house sign.

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

I love lori and her shop! Such a nice giveaway, thank you! How would one choose??? I love the linens and the glass bottles :)
Thank you for the chance!!!
have a fabulous week!
XO
Kristin

a said...

What a fabulous post! I loved the interview-I can see why she inspired you! I adore the seahorses,sea floats,sap buckets,linens,geez! $200.00 i could go on and on! thank you so much for sharing! ann-marie

Tt's Tutus and Designs said...

Such a hard decision! I would probably buy some linens, wire baskets, and some soy candles!

Thank you for the chance to win!

Kristi Ripley
kripley75@yahoo.com

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

I hadn't noticed that Lori has a shop! It's wonderful. I love the glass floats, the linen sheets, and grain bags.

I enjoyed the interview.

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

I wrote about it in the 3 Sun Kissed Boys' Facebook page.

sassifrass said...

I just love her kitchen, so much the same as the one I had to leave when I divorced. So wish I could have kept the old house. This time though we live in a smaller cottage, two story home, a real fixer upper.
I am drawn to the beachy, farm style, cottage look with lots of shabby, so naturally anything in Lori's stor would appeal to me. I adore the zinc buckets, and the signage, as well as the glass floats. That would cover, farm style, cottagey, and beachy. Congrats on one year, and I'll definitely add her to my extemely long list of blog links, Enjoy your day, Darlene Forget

Donna said...

Oh, wow! Please enter me in your awesome and generous giveaway! I adore the zinc pots, and the grain sacks! Merci beaucoup!

Unknown said...

Posted on my facebook!

Unknown said...

And I posted it on my blog
http://gracefulgreta.blogspot.com/2011/03/pretty-blog.html

Annika M. said...

I absolutely ADORE your shop and blog!!! Being from Europe I appreciate all the items in you store even more. If I would win the gift card I would definitely buy some items I can use in my own house as well as props for my photography. I love to use inspirational unique items that stand out and give the engagement or newborn session a personal touch. I would of cause give credit to White Flower Farmhouse on my blog and fb page :) I would be SO excited and honored to win this amazing giveaway!!!! Thanks

lainie55 said...

I love you blog, of course I love all things white. I have a hectic schedule and when I come home , and open the door, I feel immediatley calm and happy. I loved your interwiew,I love lori's shop. I'm about 45 min away from the store, I try to make a trip there at least once a month. Even if I don't make a purchase I come away with some thing that will inspire me. If I win I'm going back for 2 linen sheets to throw over my couch, or a dresser, hutch, ironstone, table basket,pillows, something silver, another boat that Mehgan makes............. hmm too bad you're not closer I would love a tour of your house.Anyway be well, and I hope I win.

Angie said...

I would love the utility drawers and some of your yummy candles! I will keep my fingers crossed I win! :)

Anonymous said...

Love the trough!!!

Linda at delightblog said...

Thank you for introducing us to a new beautiful shop! I love everything but especially the grain sack bag. Thanks so much!

Anita said...

I have always liked their white seahorse shutters! I think I'd also get a blue striped grain bag and some yummy soy candles.

Thank you for a wonderful interview. It's always fun to learn more of the background of someone, their shop, blog, etc.

mollie's mom said...

I would definitely want to get a couple of those adorable soft turquoise seahorse shutters... what else?? I'm not sure!!

Wander said...

Oh wow! How would I spend it?
I see lots of things I could do with $200.
Love the galvanized trough and the heart wreath!

Sew a Fine Seam said...

Oh swoon! Love all the stuff in her shop! I would most likely spend a gift cert. on linens. I also love the zinc pots. And of course all the stuff that is already sold:)
Will have to bookmark this one:)

cammy @ freckledfarm said...

Such a wonderful intereview. I've been a fan of Lori's and would have no problems spending all of my pennies in the linen section of her shop. Thanks for the opportunity.

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