Tuesday, June 21, 2011


Hello Everyone!
I hope you are having a great week.
I am sorry I have been so absent lately.  
Things have been a little busy around here.
I had to take my camera in to get cleaned, I just got it back yesterday, so I will be able to get back to taking pictures : )
I just wanted to announce who won my 250.00 Gift Card to my online shop.....
Congratulations Anne!

I also wanted to announce the winner of the Annette Tatum  Pirouette Whisper Euro Sham....

Thank you Annette Tatum for sponsoring such a generous giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who participated in both giveaways.


I also wanted to share a picture of my daughter Bethany and her goat Dolly....
Bethany brought Dolly along for our little outdoor photo shoot. 
I will be sharing more outdoor photographs with you very soon.
Hope you all enjoy your week.
Take Care,
Maria

61 comments:

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Hello Maria,
LOVE your pictures today. Can't wait to see more:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Coastal Health and Home said...

Dear Maria,

Thank you for hosting this giveaway with Annette Tatum and for providing this opportunity.

I love the Beautiful euro sham that I won!

I have admired your beautiful blog for quite some time and I love your decorating style.

Enjoy your day.

Thanks again.

Best,

Coastal Blue Ocean

Unknown said...

lovely photo of your daughter and her goat, how cute is that!!!!

TheCrankyCrow said...

Congratulations to the very lucky winners!! And thank you, Maria and Annette, for sponsoring and hostessing such wonderfully generous giveaways!! The photo of Bethany and Dolly is PRECIOUS!! Truly hope to see more of those! Have a great day! Smiles ~ Robin

Coastal Health and Home said...

Dear Maria,

I forgot to mention that I Love
the European grain sacks that
you sell in your online shop.

Best,

Coastal Blue Ocean

Kathy said...

Congrat's to the winners.
Bethany and Dolly, adorbs....

Anonymous said...

Wonderful photos, especially the first one! Can I use it in one of my next postings (linking back to your blog of course)?
They could have been taken in the Greek country!So similar scenery!

Natural Beauty said...

That tablescape is beyond lovely and the photo of your daughter and her goat may very well be one of the most adorable things I have ever seen! Gorgeous. Inspiring, as always.

martinealison said...

Comme toujours de très belles photos... Celle de votre fille est vraiment superbe. Vous avez une très jolie fille.
Bisous à vous deux et une caresse à son amie à quatre pattes!

Vintage Home said...

Sweet girl & very cute goat!....wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Anna at the Doll House said...

Hello Maria

This must be a photo for the family album. You have caught such a lovely picture of Bethany and Dolly.

Anna

The Secret Garden said...

Hello
I've just found this beautiful blog. The pictures are wonderful!! I myself live on a little farm in Sweden and I also likes to shoot and take pictures and I try to make the pictures as I saw it.

/Wictoria

Blondie's Journal said...

Congratulations to both of the winners...lucky girls!!

I love the picture of Bethany with Dolly. Both are cuties!

Have a great week, Maria!

XO,
Jane

Fishtail Cottage said...

isn't it funny how different our lives are w/out our camera's? That photo of your daughter & Dolly is fantastic. xoox, tracie

Amanda said...

Hi Maria, I just found your amazing blog today and had to let you know that you are my hero! Your work is stunning and I'm your newest follower!

ps. I have 5 kids too!!

Michaela said...

Beautiful pictures! I see you live in California...I wanted to let you know we're doing a San Francisco Design Blogger meet up on July 21st! We'd love to have you join us if you're near the area! For more info, go here:
http://michaelanoelledesigns.blogspot.com/2011/06/san-francisco-design-blogger-meet-up.html

xo
Michaela

Low Tide High Style said...

Aww Bethany and Dolly are both beautiful! Congrats to the winners, and I'm glad you have your camera back. I'm betting you felt a little lost without it, I know I would! ;-)

Kat :)

Charlotte Wilson said...

Maria,
i just love the photo of your daughter and her goat. Such sweetness!
Love your blog!

~all the best,

charlotte

lovelyMe kreativ said...

I love your blogspot very!! much! Lovely photos! Especially the one of your daughter Bethany and her goat. Have a nice day! Monika

ChRiS said...

how adorable

Allison said...

Congratulations to the winners! That is an adorable photo of your daughter and Dolly. Bethany is a very pretty girl!

Urban Nester said...

your blog is my absolute favorite. i'm always so inspired. thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.

xoxo.
http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

oh wow...beautiful girl...cute goat!!

Mona Kay Gorman said...

Gorgeous pictures, and Dolly & Bethany are so sweet!!

Heaven's Walk said...

I just adore seeing photos of your sweet family AND your "farm family", too, Maria! :) I live vicariously through you, you know. lol! Congrats to the lucky winners!

xoxo laurie

Ricki Treleaven said...

I just *sigh* every time I visit your blog. Fantastic picture of your daughter and goat!

Anne Lorys said...

What a fantastic pic of Bethany and Dolly! So much cuteness.

Congrats to the winners!

XO,
Anne

XO,
Anne

Karen Larko said...

Beautiful pics as always. I dream of having a white life like you photos.

Sweet Young Journey said...

I love that you have a farm!
Your daughter and her goat are precious!
Beautiful photos as always!
hugs, Cheryl

Vintage House said...

Hi Maria,
I love your bloga and you pictures are great.....
Have a nice day!
love Sandra

designchic said...

It doesn't get any cuter than this...so adorable!!

Debbie said...

Hi Maria!!! your outdoor picture of the table is awesome!!
and your daughter is beautiful!!
I hope your summer is going well.
Smooches.
Debbie

Tracey Ayton Photography said...

Your daughter is so beautiful and so is your photography.

erabera said...

Beautiful!!!

Lana Manis said...

Congratulations to the winners!

Maria, Bethany and Dolly are adorable! :)

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Beautiful!

Vær våken said...

The photos are amazing!!!!! I love them! Have a beautiful day!

Kristin xx

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Bethany and Dolly...priceless,
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Erica said...

Love your pictures today. Adorable! Can't wait to see more.

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www.StarHughes.com said...

Beautiful family!!! And what a gorgeous picture of that table in the prairie field. Ideal!
Star Hughes Living

Ness Lockyer said...

Your daughter is beautiful Maria. I am looking forward to seeing your shoot. I know it will be stunning as always.
Ness xx
Marley & Lockyer

Dilatadores vaginales vaginismo said...

Awesome! cute photo of your daughter and her goat, how sweet is that.

Jillayne said...

What a sweet picture of your daughter and her goat - they sure look happy together!
And a big congratulations to the winner - bet she'll have fun with your very generous gift!

Stevie Leigh said...

Aw! I love your blog! And your style.

Twinkle Terrior said...

Maria, your blog is DREAMY and adorable! God bless :)

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Nice photos!

Ranch Girl Diaries said...

That photo of Bethany and Dolly is adorable!!! She looks so cute in that hat. I love goat's eyes, don't you? I just think they are so photogenic. My sister has 3 goats and I love photographing them!

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

So very sweet! Bethany and Dolly are so cute together. I just posted my goat Daisy May.

Dee

Anonymous said...

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Your blog is stunning!! All your photos are the style that we try to emulate in our photo shop. Come check us out!!

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Talk to you soon.

Jessica & Holly

Eldrid said...

You are still an amazing inspirator! Thanks for the time you have used to inspire..and i cant wait to see more:)

Lots of joy

Eldrid

Elaine said...

What a sweet shot! They both look great.

Kellie Collis said...

Gorgeous place! Love the shabby chicness of it. Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx

Guantes DE Nitrilo said...

SOOOO beautiful and what a gorgeous image, LOVE your pic!!!!!

Bluebirds and Butterflies said...

Hi there,
I LOVE the photo of Bethany and the goat! How adorable! Great photography! I always enjoy seeing what you have new on your blog. I also wanted to let you and your readers know that I am having a giveaway on my own blog, Bluebirds and Butterflies. I am giving away a cute black pair of dressy INC pants in a size 8 (a 6/8 person could probably wear them, too!) If anyone would like to be in the drawing, all they have to do is visit my blog and comment where they would wear the pants and what top they would pair with it. I will be selecting a winner on Monday. Have a beautiful day! xoxo Kim

Pearl said...

Wow! I love your Blog!
Mason Jars are so awesome!
I was just at our local antique store and my eyes were finding those mason jars everywhere..I think I need to stock up on some!
The things you can do with them are endless!! Lovely Blog btw!!!


Pearl

unikorna said...

Lovely approach and breathtaking images, you are on my favorite blogs list. Kisses.

Albaworks said...

Hi Maria,
Love your style and blog. Would love to touch base about submitting to a couple magazines....
Very interested in the camera bag giveaway too! I adore the bag....
Thanks,
Sarah Alba

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