"fall" has arrived!

I know, I know ... it's early July but the fall issue of Romantic Country is here and that's fine with me because I have an article titled Dressed to Impress!



It was serendipity to be assigned the article about Annette Tatum's home in March because at the very same time I was working with Annette on dual guest posts which included a review and giveaway of her beautiful book, The Well-Dressed Home along with an interview with her for the Rhode Island online parents' site, Kidoinfo. Annette was always wonderful, sweet and so accommodating!



Turquoise velvet adds lovely contrast to barely-there rosette printed fabric which pays it forward by softening the appearance of the weathered table and sturdy wares.

{The caption above was cut but I thought it would be fun to include here}



It is such a thrill to see my words in print ...



along with my name listed as a contributing writer!



It's also a hoot to see my little word play at work! {Tee hee}



For the sidebar project I decided to write how to "back a bookcase beautifully."



Because this is something I have done myself in my own home.



Same effect -- even though my bookcase is from Staples. {Design on a dime, baby!}

Magazines continue to be a constant source of inspiration for me and I feel so fortunate to be contributing. The best part might just be that my boys are witnessing that if you dream it and work at it, you can do what you love.

xo
elyse

ps
My blog time in summer is not always easy to come by but always valued. Hope to visit soon!