~My Friend Fifi O'Neill's New Book Romantic Praire Style~ And MY Porch Cover~

I think I start out almost everyone of my post with "I'm so excited"  BUT really I am!  My Friend Fifi's new book Romantic Prairie Style is so close to release.  If you haven't already done so...you can pre-order it at Amazon here .  Also you can get a little preview of some of the pictures featured in the book on Fifi's blog post here.  Lots to drool over ladies!  Here is a picture of the cover...

You can visit Fifi's blog to learn more about her book, and if you have never visited her blog before...plan on an all day visit!!!  Here is the link to Fifi's blog.

Now for some other news, I would like to give a huge THANK YOU TO  Fifi O'Neill a contributing editor for Country Almanac Magazine,  along with Mark Lohman and Sunday Hendrickson for all their help and support in getting my porch on the cover!  Just arrived on the news stands this week!  I'm so honored and thrilled!  THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU!!!  Here is a picture of the cover....

 There is also another picture on the inside on page 6...a little bit more styled.  We had so much fun shooting this cover!  Thank you again to all involved!  xokathee

Also if you get a chance go over to Dreamy Whites blog as she was not only featured in Fifi's new book, but also in Country Almanac Magazine!  Her blog is beautiful also!  Click here 

Linking to Cindy's Romantic Home~ Show and Tell Friday~ here.

Check out all the entries!  Thank you Cindy for hosting!   

Linking to Flaunt it Friday also here
Linking to Feature yourself Friday here
Linking to Debra's Common Ground Vintage Inspiration FridayHere 

~Traveling to French Flea Markets with my French Ebay Friend Aline~

Imagine how excited I was to open an email from my friend Aline (my French Ebay friend) and it was all about her trip to the French Flea Markets.  Aline, always has the most beautiful items on her Ebay site bluecherry.  I met Aline 15 years ago while on my hunt for beautiful French Enamelware.  I found her enamelware to be the most beautiful of all the dealers on ebay.  I developed a wonderful relationship with her and her family over the years.  She has helped me purchase things from France where the dealer didn't speak English.  We have NEVER met in person, yet I think of her as a sister!  She always sends me pictures of wonderful French items that she knows I can't resist... here is her report to me...Thank you Aline for allowing me to share your story with my blog readers!

 

Last week-end, we drove to Provence for a full-3 days buying trip. We first stopped in Béziers where an antiques market takes place monthly.

There, we were welcome by a lot of cute musician cherubs and gorgeous garden furniture :

                                              

On our way to South, we stopped at Carpentras flea market where local people are allowed to display their goodies every Saturday.

you often can find there unexpected items such as factory furniture, 1950 kids shoes, gorgeous green glaze roof tiles

or... dried mushrooms with an incredible smell !!!

L'Isle sur la Sorgue always offers its charm and refreshing rivers.

Since the years 60's, this lovely little town has become  the third European platform for antique trade, behind Saint-Ouen and London.

Every year, at Easter (April 22nd to 25th) and mid August (13th to 15th), its International Fair gathers exhibitors coming from everywhere in France.

They offer a wide profusion of pieces from the expensive traditional Provençal furniture to the more kitsch items at 5 Euros...

Shops are full of floral enamelware coffee pots, wrought iron beds, riots of Provençal boutis quilts,

we even saw an antique 18th century carrosse !!!

Monday Fair in Avignon began at 8.00 AM with lots of avid dealers crowded against the fences,
the temperature was only 24°F !!!

When the gates opened, every one went running to its favorite stand or simply treasure hunting for pleasure...

Now, we are thrilled to attend the next fair in April...

Aline knows what I love and knows how much I want to go to the French Flea Markets....can you tell.  Can you believe all this beautiful eye candy?

My favorites are the French quilts and of course the French enamelware!

If you are an Ebayer, than Aline's site is a must see!!!  She only sells the best of what France has to offer...and believe me the best quality!

Check out Aline's site bluecherry here

Thank you Aline for taking us on this incredible tour of French Flea Markets!  

xogirl!! 

Linking to Cindy's Romantic Home Show and Tell Friday here 

Linking to Kathleen's White Wednesday!  click here

Linking to Common Ground ! click here

Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine~ Issue # 2 Pre-Order~

Wow...I can't believe it is time for the February Issue of Jeanne d' Arc Magazine.  I have limited amount of copies coming.  If you would like me to reserve a copy,  you can email me at forty4caliber@yahoo.com and I will invoice you thru paypal.  If you are up in the Agoura Hills Ca. area you can also pick up a copy at The Agoura Antique Mart.  Price is $32.00 and I offer FREE shipping!  :) 
Just a little TEASE here are some pictures of the February Issue:

Update SOLD OUT!!

We will be receiving the English version....

 Here is a list of the publication dates for 2011
1st Issue January 14th~I have a couple more copies if you want one....email me!
2nd Issue February 25th
3rd Issue April 8th
4th Issue May 20th
5th Issue July 1st
6th Issue  August 12th
7th Issue Septemter 30th 
8th Issue November 11th
If you missed the first copy, I have a couple more!  

Linking to Faded Charm for White Wednesday....click here
Linking to Cindy's Romantic Home Show and Tell Friday here 

~Jeanne d' Arc Living Garden Book~ Franske Fornemmmelser

I'm so excited to announce I have been able to get my hands on 5 copies of the Jeanne d' Arc Living Garden Book~Franske Fornemmelser.  This book is no longer in print, so I snatched up what they had.  You will love browsing through this beautiful book.  Every page will take your breath away.  Beautiful French gardens in that French Nordic style we love.  If you love gardening and French accessories~then this gorgeous book will keep you inspired.  Even though it is not written in English, the pictures say a thousand words.  

If you would love a copy of this book, please email me at forty4caliber@yahoo.com. Send me your paypal  information and I will invoice you.    Again I only have 5 copies~ so first come first served.   Each book is $115.00 plus shipping. 

Here are some additional pictures that I took~my pictures don't do justice~

We've been very fortunate here in California to enjoy some gorgeous weather in the past few days.  Setting records enjoying our 5th straight day of 80 degrees.  After looking at all the beautiful pictures in this book, I'm inspired to get out and do some decorating in my garden~
 Linking to Kathleen's White Wednesday over at Faded Charm check all the entries  here.

Linking to Bloggers' Bodega here
Check out all the entries! 

Sold out!  I will be getting more this summer!

~More EXCITING News~ VAKRE HJEM & INTERIOR Magazine Coming Soon!

I'm so excited...I woke up this morning with conformation from the publication desk I was approved to carry VAKRE HJEM & INTERIOR Magazine!  Ranked the number 1 home decorating magazine in Norway after only 6 years on the market.  Full of page after page of that French Nordic Style.  Such a beautiful magazine feels and looks like a book....usually over 220 pages of pure bliss!  I will be stocking this magazine along with the Jeanne d' Arc Magazine in my booth at The Agoura Antique Mart as well as on my Blog.  You can email me to pre-order a copy at forty4caliber@yahoo.com.  The price for this will be $ 25.00 per copy.   Here is a picture of the cover!  Drool...Drool....as soon as I get some images of the inside I will post them.

 Here is the Christmas cover.......

More beautiful images....

 Stop by The Agoura Antique Mart or email me so I can hook you up with this FABULOUS Magazine!  Even though the January Issue won't  be in my hands for another week, I ordered it anyway...because the next issue won't be here until mid March.  Have a wonderful week!!!
Linking to Kathleen's White Wednesday at Faded Charm.  Check out all the entries here

UPDATE~Unfortunately I can't get the Jan. or Dec. Issue...although approved to sell the magazine...I will need to wait until the Mar. Issue!  :(  ~  If anyone would like a copy of the Mar. Issue you can still email me, I will keep a list of names and send you an invoice when I receive the copies!  Thanks, kathee 

~Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine is HERE!!~

Happy to Announce Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine has arrived!  Those of you that pre-ordered you should be receiving your copy by beginning of next week.  I have a few more left...if you want a copy please email me at forty4caliber@yahoo.com they are going fast!!!  You can also pick up a copy(if you live locally) at The Agoura Antique Mart.   See the previous post for more information.  Start your new year out with lots of French Nordic Inspiration!  :)

Update only 2 copies left!

~Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine Coming SOON~

I'm thrilled to ANNOUNCE I will be selling Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine!  Available here on my blog and in my booth at the Agoura Antique Mart.  Now available in English! The lifestyle Magazine that deals with the wonderful French-Nordic style.  One of my favorite Magazines with tons of decorating Inspiration!  If you are interested in purchasing a copy, leave me an email at forty4caliber@yahoo.com.  I will send you a paypal invoice.  The Magazine is due to ship on Jan. 14, 2011, you should receive your copy by end of January.  Quantities are limited, so pre-order early.


The first issue is about home offices along with beautiful homes and gardens...here is a glimpse of issue #1

  Just a taste of what you will see!  Price is $32.00 and I'm offering free shipping for this issue!  If you love the French Nordic Style you will love this Magazine!  Start the year out with great inspiration!  
~Happy New Year!~
Linking to Kathleen's White Wednesday over at Faded Charm.  Click here to visit all the entries!