Here I am! Bet you thought I would never come back but if you read the lastest
blog post you already know where I have been.
I must first apologize for not responding sooner to the numerous advertising inquiries I received but I am forwarding your requests to our advertising manager Jim Coen.
In the future, if you wish to advertise in the PRINT magazine, Jim is your man so feel free to direct your inquiries directly to him. There is still a little time left for placing an ad in the premier issue; just email Jim and he will help. He is a very nice guy and easy to work with. Tell him "Fifi sent you".
jcoen@harris-pub.com
If you are interested in advertising on the magazine website, email:
info@romanticprairiemagazine.net
It will take a little while to respond as the website is still "under construction" but HANG in there! Thanks.
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Four of the last 11 home shoots were in Michigan where, as you can clearly see on the photo below, snow was ABSENT. But the little cows were happy and friendly.
However, Mark and I did shoot all the interiors but will be going back to shoot the exteriors in the snow.....soon. I understand Michigan just got a few inches of the white stuff yesterday but we need more than that. So, we wait (not so patiently.)
All photos in this post by Mark Lohman, except for the fuzzy one of little Favour and the kitty--below--which I took with my phone...like you could not tell the difference in quality. Right!)
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While shooting at the lovely
I fell in love not only with Angela and Matt's darling family but also with a little kitty. So wanted to bring him back home with me! But he is with a loving family and a favorite of Angela and Matt's adorable tiny girl Favour (here is my "fuzzy" photo).
Take a closer look at "my" little kitty (they call him Meatloaf because when they took him in---he had been dropped off at their doorsteps by uncaring people--he ate the meatloaf! I renamed him "Sidney"....)
and a closer one of beautiful little Favour
(this photo reminds me of something right out of a Dickens novel...and we have so many more great shots of the family....just wait and see...)
Angela was kind enough to keep her Christmas decorations up for us as her home will be in the winter issue. Thank you Angela and Matt (and all the kids--6 of them!-- for not eating the candies ahead of time. I know that was really hard to resist.)
You can clearly see why we need the SNOW!! This (and many other outdoor shots)will be reshot....
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Beside the farmhouse, Angela and Matt also have a homy little cottage on the property (and bunnies, horses, piggies, and a wonderful dog called Mabel).
Angela got the cottage "ready for prime time" with the help of
who not only offers unique furnishings (a perfect mix of Cottage, French Country and Classic Farmhouse) but is the Michigan stockist for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint as well.
Hence the lovely pieces and colors you see on these few photos of the cottage. The complete cottage will also be featured in a coming issue of
ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE magazine.
and here is Gorgeous Angela and me (I "stole" this shot from Angela's blog.....)Truly, this photo does not do Angela justice. She looks like a cover girl and you would NEVER believe she has 6 children!!
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The other 2 farmhouses were close by and quite different in styles.
Deanna's home is a tribute to her patriotism and her passion for collections:
Linda's leans toward cheerful country with bright red accents
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Back to Florida:
One of the homes we shot for the magazine is in Ocala, which is horse country.
Laura has this great farmhouse surrounded by old oak trees and horses galore.
Her farmhouse is full of rustic and refined things you will adore.......
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On a last (but not least) note take a look at
Sara and Tim Higgins' Granolary is featured in the upcoming issue (and in the soon to be released Romantic Prairie Cookbook.) They truly are "Modern Pioneers"!
I will keep updating and adding photos to each albums of the website so keep checking. And don't forget the upcoming
PRAIRIE GIVEAWAY....
See you on the prairie!
xoxoxo
fifi
Ran right over, Sweet Princess,
What an adorable little girl is Favour, that photo is priceless for certain! Sidney (Meatloaf) is so cute, I can see why you fell in love w/that kitty. So good he has a forever home now and beautiful one to boot!
Can hardly wait to see all the homes and their features this year. Have to say, I'm over the Moon for Laura, and her dear, kind, creative heart!
It's just so good to hear from you and about your travels with Mark. I know each feature will be a dream from Michigan. I am thinking "snow" as we speak!!
xoxo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | 02/11/2012 at 08:40 AM
Hi Fifi,
Oh goodness - as usual you have outdone yourself by sharing with us the most fabulous, charming and beautiful homes, farms, ranches, adorable children and sweet animals and most of all given us a peek into meeting loving and real families living the simple life.
Can't wait to see more.
Best wishes and many blessngs,
Erin and Bentley
Posted by: Thepaintedgarden.blogspot.com | 02/11/2012 at 04:34 PM
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS ........cannot wait to see the first issue in person!Those cows Fifi!!!!!I want one!You have wonderful talent and a great eye!That woman with 6 kids......is STUNNING!
Posted by: La Contessa | 02/11/2012 at 06:27 PM
I can't wait to see the first issue of your new magazine, Fifi! The teaser shots make me want to leave the city and move to a farm! Great work, Fifi (and Mark!)
Cindy Roberts
Posted by: Cindy Roberts | 02/12/2012 at 06:12 AM
I came by way of Ang's blog ~ these are lovely photos. I would love to see your magazine ~ where is it available from? ( I live in Australia).
Thanks for showing us these pictures!
Have a wonderful day
Blessings
Renata:)
Posted by: Renata | 02/12/2012 at 01:54 PM
Wow! Fifi, your magazine is going to be over the top gorgeous!!!!How exciting for you to have your very own magazine to create the way you want it to be. Fabulous. Congratulations and I can't wait to see it in the bookstores:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Posted by: Debra from Capersofthevintagevixensblogspot | 02/12/2012 at 04:00 PM
Beautiful! So exciting to see the world through yours and Mark's eyes.
Posted by: angela | 02/12/2012 at 08:16 PM
Oh my...I'm getting really excited about this magazine!! I've not understood if it will be available on line or not...gotta check better here on the website...
Fra
Posted by: FRANCESCA | 02/13/2012 at 02:35 AM
Gorgeous, lovely and just all around fantastic stories and photos Fifi. I can not wait for the magazine! What a tease this is. And that kitty.......I have a 2 year old version of the exact same cat, his name is Hobbes.
Thanks for the eye candy.
Adrian ~
French Bleu Vintage
Posted by: Adrian Byrnes | 02/17/2012 at 04:34 AM
Its all just so beautiful. Thank you for capturing such simple beauty in daily life. I think it helps us all focus on what really matters.
Posted by: Pansy Cottage Girl | 02/19/2012 at 01:44 PM
ALL the photos are wonderful.. the girls:)all of you.. the kitties..the horsies..
Tout est beau..It's going to be a one of a kind magazine I think.
That little girl by the way is just so precious in that dress:)
Posted by: Monique | 02/19/2012 at 03:58 PM
Amazing as always Fifi!!! I can not wait!!!
hugs, Doreen
Posted by: Doreen Frost | 02/22/2012 at 04:39 AM
hello my fifi!
everything is so beautiful! i am so looking forward to seeing YOUR magazine!!! i am completely swooning over the final images of laura's homestead. how awesome!
i just wrote a post about cutepinkstuff cindy. pop on over!
hope all is well, my FGM (fairygodmother)
love,
elyse
xo
Posted by: elyse | 03/02/2012 at 02:58 PM
I was in Heaven this morning sipping my coffee and viewing all your beautiful photos. Can't wait for Your new mag. to come out.Congratulations!!! Hugs Chrisy
Posted by: Chrisy's Cottage | 03/18/2012 at 09:34 AM
could we order a copy from you since the magazine selections are very limited around here
Posted by: jean | 05/03/2012 at 07:28 PM
Can't wait for your next issue!!! I am a poet, so if you would like some of my poems for an issue I would be honored to send you some to use. I also would love to customize one just for YOU!! Interested it is FREE and would love to design one. God bless, Linda Winchell
Posted by: Linda Winchell | 05/31/2012 at 07:03 AM
"Just A Little Country"
White wooden shutters now grace her room,
Once which had adorned a farm window’s well.
Old iron pitcher pump still in use,
Drawing up, cool spring water, beckoning,
“Why not kick back and rest a spell?”
Romantic Prairie style moments,
One hundred ways to make… the old feel fresh.
Of an era filled with country charm,
Giving everyone for years it’s very best.
So come on, why not set a spell?
And fill your hearts with all of its memories.
And maybe make a few for yourself,
In this, your own century.
By: Linda Winchell
Posted by: Linda Winchell | 05/31/2012 at 07:15 AM
Hello, I want to subscribe, but for some reason I don't see where to do that. Could you email me where to subscribe? Thank you!
Posted by: Elaine Cubbins | 07/19/2012 at 01:36 PM
Great pics & stories. That lamp is so nice. How is your magazine doing?
~ Herman Swan
Posted by: stone hoods | 09/14/2012 at 12:23 AM