Vanilla meringues from my sweet King, and Earl Grey flavored macarons
from the energetic Simon of The Macaron Parlor.
Hej! Sunday I spent a most lovely day with two professional Swedish photographer/stylists.
Emma Mattsson and Petra Kjellstrom are as beautiful inside as they are outside.
I drove them to Woodstock, NY where we saw a few highlights of that delightful village,
hit a yard sale, and dropped in on Fredrick of Scandinavian Grace.
He was most surprised to see the women that did their first story on his house located
on one of the many islands off Stockholm's shores walk into his shop in the Catskills!
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| Petra (r) and Emma (l) ready for the next shot. |
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| A few of my props, a pink rosary on a chippy mirror and glittery pumpkins a la Fifi O'Neill. |
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| Emma, me, Zuzu, and Petra by the streamside 'working model of my studio' where I'm re-creating and shooting the how-to portions of my book. Photo: Todd Foster |
I'm crazy for Scandinavian design, so getting asked to be in Skona Hem (Beautiful Home) was
very exciting. We don't know when the story will run, but I of course will share it with you!
Tills nästa gång, stanna shabby!
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41 comments:
Beyond cool! Love it.
machelle
Incredibly cool to be in a Scandinavian House Beautiful Mag!! Are you just pinching yourself all the time? You look so cute in the fluffy white coat!
Dearest Sandy,
That is very honorable that you got selected by this Scandinavian Magazine! Guess the climate is similar and it's special enough.
Is your studio accessible from the main infrastructure? How did you ever find this? Do you have some energy and water there? Quite some questions...
Hope at least you stay warm whenever you're up there!
Sunny greetings from Georgia,
MariettesBacktoBasics
Saw you on Nate's Show. Great fun to dream through your blog. Lovely to see how so much is happening to you these days.
Meg
What an honor! Is it unbelievable how many of us shabby lovers adore your cottage. I am hoping one day you can add a kitchen for real!
Carol
Fantastic! It looks like the photo shoot was heaps of fun and the cottage is looking amazing. Well done!
Hi hi
So exciting for you. Look forward to see the pictures in the magazine.
Have a very nice day
Tove
This is so fun. You and your little house will be in one of our most popular magazines.
congrats and have a nice thursday
hugs elsamarianne
Congrats Sandy!! I am so happy for you that your beautiful creation has gotten so much press and attention!! YOU deserve it girl!!~*~ Hugs,Rachel
No wonder they like what you offer too!
Hi Sandy!
Oh how exciting that your story will be in Sköna Hem!!!
I´ll definately buy a copy :) It´s a lovely magazine, and I often read it ♥
It must feel a bit surreal/strange to have this "life-changing" experience..? It´s a little bit like a Cinderella story, and I am so happy for you!
Oh...I want to turn my old shed in the yard into a beautiful victorian cottage like yours :)
I´m sure there are a lot of girls out here that wants to do just the same, hihi :) because it really is breathtaking and soo beautiful.. I just love it ♥
Wishing yoy a great day, weekend is coming up soon, yihaa :)
Mia, Sweden
oh my god you live a dreamlife!!
Beauty everything is so wonderfull..
greets and a nice weekend
Ohhh Sandy ~ what a thrill !!
I just love seeing your beautiful cottage
and it is fun to see the different things
that are used for the photo shoots ~
I cannot wait for your book !!
xoxo
Lori
Sandy, I'm so excited to hear you will be writing a book. This is super great news, congrats!!
Thanks, everyone! Yes, life is a bit surreal and I'm not used to being so busy but I love it!
xo
Sandy
Hi Sandy...I am just tickled pink over all the wonderful things happening for you! You were so cute on Nate's show ~ love to see you in print ~ and can not wait for your book!! Seeing all this makes my dreams stay alive!!
Oh Sandy! How exciting - I love Skona Hem!!!
Can't wait to see/read more!
Hugs,
Zuzu
Beautiful! Those shabby, glittered pumpkins are gorgeous!
Sandy, How exciting...3 lovely ladies all together in a beautiful setting. It is pure pleasure for the eyes! Congratulations...and I can't wait to see more and more. I do hope you get a kitchenette of some type someday. That would make it all the more wonderful! Hugs- Diana
Cant wait to see it, looks divine already!
alicia
Hi Sandy! Wow, It looks like a wonderful shoot, how fun is that!!! Your King will have to write a cookbook, how lucky you are! I can't wait to see the article! And I am in LOVE with your ruffled coat, you look darling!
Bella
So cool! And gorgeous, as always :) Congrats! :)
Hi Sandy! It's taking me forever to catch up after my vacation. I see your fame is global!! Are you being a diva yet? Making Zuzu fetch your diamonds? LOL! I love what you are wearing in that shot. You look fabulous!
LoVeD seeing "the ladies" INSIDE your Shabby Space!*!*! and not to forget to mention that 2-die-4 SHaBBy-Framed Mirror!!!
Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!
Hi Sandy! I came by way of Meg's blog....glad I did...cause now I'm following you too!
your blog is gorgeous...all these rich and creamy whites....yummy! so very drool worthy!
thanks for sharing...and I do hope you'll come by for a visit with me sometime!
ciao bella
CREATIVE CARMELINA
Holy Wow, Ms. Sandy!! On second thoughts ... I really must stop being so surprised by news like this ... WHO ELSE works so hard to create such abundance?! And you deserve every bit of praise. You are full steam ahead. I hope the weekend slows down just a bit for you and your King. xx
Sandy, I love your little cottage! Good luck with the mag! We'll have to Flea together sometime. I'm a stone throw away from you;) Hugs, Liz
OK I'll try this again! I was in such a hurry that I had too many 'typos'... Your studio takes the prize for 'take your breath away' award! Every time I see your little studio I gasp with awe. My family hears me and say "what's wrong, Mom?" Then I show them your photos and then they understand. :)
Thank you for sharing such charm and loveliness with the rest of the world. Creating a wonderful space for your family and yourself is never a waste of time. :)
blessings
deborah
{thewhitechair}
OOOH that is so exciting!!! They look like lovely ladies. Congrats. And when were you featured in Romantic Homes??? I have every issue and I don't remember seeing your sweet cottage.
Oh I really love you're home it soooo inspiring! Thanks for sharing it! Hugs from Petra
So exciting to have your house featured in their magazine!!
Happy sunday!
Lieve groet, Madelief
How wonderful! love seeing pics of your gorgeous cottage.I always see something new in them each time I look! --I have been trying to find in your blog here, how to make the tissue or paper white huge flowers- do you have a link somewhere as to how I can make a few?,--xo,Valery
Congrats on the shoot. You deserve all these wonderful things and I know Ill be buying any book you produce. Love those pumpkins. You seem to magically draw such beautiful things to you.Fiona
Hi
How lovely!!
I just found your blog and it is so beautiful, I thought all the images were great, I relly like the glittered pumpkins, what a great prop,I am looking forward to reading more,well done on being in the magazine!
andrea at Fin and Gabs
Hi! What a beatiful cottage and blog :o) I just love it! I really look forward to see the story in Sköna Hem! Wishing yoy a great day! Hugs, Marianne (Norway)
How DeVINE
I wanted to say more and hit go before I was ready.
I said How Devine and also wanted to say it is so much fun reading how people are infatuated with your little white cottage in the woods. I wish I was home and could have seen you on Nates show.
Hi ZuZu
Beautiful laced coat you wear!
Wow, you have a true talent. You have created a beautiful home. I see that you had some visit of my fellow countrymen. Lucky them to see your world in real life.
All the best!
Mari
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