Showing posts with label Cote de Texas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cote de Texas. Show all posts

10/21/11

A Gracious Gift

Tuesday, October 18
Dear Mom,
  One of my favorite blogger friends is coming to Phoenix on Thursday.  I’m not sure what your schedule looks like but I was wondering if you would enjoy meeting her?  You know the blog Velvet & Linen?  Yes, it’s Brooke Giannetti and she’s in town for one day signing copies of her newly published book, Patina Style….
Nancy Adams Barnes
Laura Ingalls Gunn & Brooke Giannetti                            
Thursday, October 20
“Lisa, it was soooooo much fun meeting Brooke...she is everything you said she would be.  A very warm and genuine person....a true gem!  On our next trip to California together it would be such a treat to see her again.  And the bonus of meeting Brooke was discovering Sweet Salvage & Laura Ingalls Gunn from Décor To Adore!   
Brooke signed our copies of Patina Style & yours is on its way.  What a fun day!
Love Mom”

Patina Style
Friday, October 21
Dear Mom,
I’m thrilled that you took the opportunity to stop by Sweet Salvage and say hello to Brooke!  I knew you would love her.  I also want to take a moment here to remind you how special you are and to say “thank you.”   Taking time and taking care are two graces that you always carry with you.  They are also gifts that you give to everyone that you meet.   Your taking the time yesterday made everything so much more special and memorable for everyone involved.
I love you.
xo

Thank you, Brooke, for your friendship and also taking time & taking care. xo
Thank you, Laura Ingalls Gunn, for introducing yourself & Décor to Adore, and for telling my mom that you read my blog. xo
Thank you Sweet Salvage for a wonderful day & extraordinary shopping event!
Oh, There’s More……
Thank you, Joni Webb, for hosting the most fabulous giveaway for Brooke & Steve Giannetti at Cote De Texas! 
Hurry, the contest ends tonight, Friday night at 11:59!
I’ll be waiting up for this one with my fingers crossed.
Remember also, if you want to order the book Patina Style, click here! 
Have a wonderful weekend!
xo Lisa
p.s. Did you notice the fabulous necklaces that those three gorgeous women are wearing?

5/12/10

Splendid Straw

There is nothing that says summer like straw. Especially when it comes to hats!
I love straw hats & I live in them all summer long. It's so easy to grab a hat & scarf as I head out the door.
via Love Where You Live
We always have an assortment on hand to choose from.  I just like how they look all lined up together like these. That must be the favorite on the bench.
How "beachy".  She likes her straw hats so much, they have their own sunny spot.
Bartolomei & Co.
Many have long lives and wonderful stories to tell.
This hat must belong to an artist or writer. Someone who enjoys long leisurely walks on the beach or through the garden.
Veranda
How romantic. This beauty seems to be flirting with the breeze.
by deide von schaewen for the blue and white room
In case you haven't noticed I am a hat kind of girl.  Straw for beach and garden, a cap for tennis & little league. And I love big sturdy hooks!  I have these all over my house. Found one at Restoration Hardware, and the rest at Home Goods!  Have you been to Home Goods lately?
hooks by eric roth
This wonderful assortment appears to belong to the adventurous couple. 
Simple & fresh. Perfect for the farmer's market.
straw hat entry by eric roth
Crisp & casual, probably a designers place at the beach. She certainly likes her slipcovers, sisal & straw. Reminds me of someone...in Texas.
When Victoria Amory entertains at home by the pool, she provides her guests in the sun with beautiful hats that compliment her table setting.  I love that Victoria!
Victoria Amory Easter Table by the pool.
To me, there is nothing better than sitting on the beach, toes buried in the sand, hat pulled down low, a good book in hand.
chanel
For more splendid straw, join my good friend cotyfarquhar by the sea....
A little cleaning tip for light or white straw hats. 1 glass of water and juice of 1 lemon.
Combine water & lemon in a spray bottle.  Spray or lightly brush your hat, inside & out.
Leave to take effect for a few minutes, then rinse with clean water.
Leave to dry in the open air.
windy by daniel farmer
highlight photos for sources

7/21/09

Pretty Summer Slips

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A pretty place to end...Cote de Texas