Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Vintage French Bistro Chairs and the Souvenir Summer Issue is here


Hello!
I hope you are enjoying your week.....

I am so excited the summer issue of Souvenir is now available....
It is a beautiful issue filled with inspiring stories...
There are 122 pages of content and it is ad free!
Congratulations to Heather Bullard and all of the contributors...
It is available digitally or you can also purchase a print copy via the website....
You can sign up to be on Souvenir's mailing list here...
You will receive emails that will notify you of when the new issue is out...
I wanted to giveaway 5 digital copies of the magazine today....
The first five people to state their favorite activity to do during the summer months will receive
a free digital copy of the magazine....
You can also see a free preview below of the magazine : )
Thank you Heather Bullard for having me as a contributor!


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On another note....
I finally got a chance to take some new product pictures for my shop....
Here is a peak at what you will find in my shop...












(this one has sold, I do have more enamelware that I will be adding this week)



I will be adding more products to my shop over the next few days.....

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Grain Sack French Farmhouse Kids' Aprons


Hello!
I hope you all had a great fourth of July....
I wanted to introduce you to our French Farmhouse Kids' aprons.
My sister Liz makes these from European Grain Sacks...
We use twill tape for the ties.


 Yuridia was my little model for the shoot....
I am so mad that grass was blocking Yuridia's face : (


She decided to feed Lili some of her blueberries and we discovered Lili loves blueberries.


I also was able to get some bistro chairs shot and those will be listed tonight.


Enjoy your day!

Take Care,
Maria 


Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Beach Tables from Holland and a Sneak Peek


Hello!
I recently found these sweet little vintage tables.
They come from Holland and were used in beach houses.
They make the perfect coffee table...
I shot these pictures last week for my shop....
I went with a patriotic theme in honor of the fourth of July : )
You will find these tables







I love how simple these little Dutch tables are....



These raspberry tarts came from Andrea's Bakery....
If you are ever in Amador City, Ca it is a bakery you must check out....

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On another note I wanted to share a sneak peek of the Souvenir Lifestyle summer issue...
The issue will launch July 10th!
I am so excited to see this issue....
I have a couple of projects I worked on for this issue,  and I can't wait to see the
other contributor's stories.

You will then be notified when a new issue has launched....
Congratulations Heather Bullard!


We were also encouraged to share a behind the scenes image.....
This is my little friend Yuridia.....
Yuridia helped me bake a few things for my story as well as helped taste test the food : )
You can catch more behind the scenes images on Souvenir Lifestyle's Facebook Wall....

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On a final note....
I wanted to say a special thank you to Stacy of Red Door Home for featuring my home
on her blog!  Be sure and check out Stacy's Blog and etsy shop, she makes beautiful items!

Enjoy your day!
I am off to San Francisco with the girls...
Take Care,
Maria



Sunday, July 1, 2012

Getting Ready for the Fair


Hello!
Today I just wanted to share a few images I shot the other day of my kids doing their chores....
Fair is only a month away so they are busy getting their steers ready for the fair....













A typical hot summer day ends with the kids and Rambo taking a quick dip in the ponds on the ranch....
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
We are headed to the lake!
Take Care,
Maria