Friday, 27 January 2012

Design In Time

Amy of the beautiful blog Maison Decor had a giveaway on her blog of Shabby Chic Soho samples and gave everyone the chance to own a piece of Shabby Chic history.

I entered as did many others and the winner was announced,in Amy's words

Without further adieu I am please to announce the winner
 of the 25 swatches and 2 hand lettered clothespins are going to
  Michelle of Hello Lovely!
Congratulations to Michelle she must have been so happy to read her name.......i continued to read the post and read
And because I saw that many people felt the same way
 I did about having a piece of real Shabby Chic
 from design icon Rachel Ashwell to call their own,
 a few more will get a mini pack of samples!

  • French Farmhouse 425
  • Polka Dot Closet
  • Fractured Fairy Tale
  • Deb Murphy
  • Pipigirl
  • Shabbily by the Sea
  • Jeanne from Texas
  • Capers of the Vintage Vixens

Seriously isn't that such a nice thing for Amy to do? well i have sat by the letter box ever since  i read my name on Amy's blog:) and today was my lucky day.......
I love her card so beautiful........
Here are my  Shabby Chic Soho swatches.....all picked for me by Amy in beautiful coastal colours..... Thank you Amy i love them!........i am taking them with me today to the beach cottage........
Along with my Shabby Chic books.........for inspiration while looking around our beach cottage which is a blank canvas.........
I now have swatches too :) ................they go with my beach bag........
Amy's collection when it arrived as she sat and sourced names for all her fabrics Photograph from Maison Decor........
Amy's design office below and how she displayed her swatches.......beautiful right? photograph from Maison Decor...........

 
My coastal inspiration of Shabby Chic Soho swatches...thank you again Amy x
If you haven't already you should really visit Amy's blog...her home is stunningly beautiful and she is one very talented designer as you will soon see  by clicking here Maison Decor

Tell Amy i said "Hi!" and that i am on my way to the beach cottage with my Shabby Chic Soho Samples and books and that i'll be back Sunday.................

Have a beautiful weekend everyone......XxX

9 comments:

NanaDiana said...

Congrats on your win. I love Amy's blog. She is a great gal! xo Diana

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

Oh wow! What a pretty pretty post!! You have a way with the shabby style my dear~so glad you are getting inspired by Rachels fabrics like I did myself!

kerrie of sea cottage said...

I'm sure you are even more excited to return this weekend to your beach cottage with those lovely swatches! They are beautiful.

Fresh Vanilla For C said...

Hi~~ I just found you through Maison Decor. I am your newest follower. LOVE the dried blue hydrangeas in your previous post. Dried hydrangeas are a weakness of mine.
Have a great weekend
~Cheryl
Fresh Vanilla For C

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

This is my first visit here and I am intrigued by your dedication to rebuild the sea cottage, your love of vintage textiles such as I and the sweetness of your prose...
Susan

Zuzu said...

I'm visiting for the first time, having found you via Sandy's blog - and I'm absolutely in love. I look forward to visiting often!
Happy weekend,
~ Zuzu

ann said...

I love Laura Ashley and the blues are perfect for the beach cottage, aren't they? and I love the sea background.

Sally Lee by the Sea Nautical Cottage said...

That was VERY nice of Amy to send you those swatches (which are very beautiful). I love how she displayed hers - she's so creative.

Hope you have a lovely week.

Marie
xoxo

Freda Shafi said...

Well done on your very well deserved win! I really enjoy reading all of your beautiful, visually exquisite posts. You have really inspired me in so many ways. I feel empowered reading your blog, you write beautifully.
Keep inspiring us with your experiences and dreams.
I can't wait to see what you do next.....
Brit Girl Down Under XoXo