Happy July

Hello!

The summer is flying by, isn't it?!!

I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted!  Sorry!  Two weeks ago I wound up getting really sick with that crazy high fever that my kids had {not fun!}...and the worst sore throat of my life...so I was down and out for about a week.

And then last week, Midwest Living Magazine was here for a three day photo shoot of my home and family!!!  It was a lot of work, but a really great experience!  Carol Schalla, Home Editor for Midwest Living, was the absolute nicest person to work with and I really enjoyed spending three days chatting and hanging out with her!

When Midwest Living first contacted me last year about coming to photograph my home, I asked that they not bring in an outside stylist for my shoot and instead allow me to style my own shots...they graciously agreed!  I ordered all of the flowers myself, styled everything, and we did not bring in any outside props...so the end result is that what the readers will view will be a true reflection of me and my style, and that was important to me.  The super talented Kim Cornelison was the photographer for my shoot and wow is she good at what she does!  I am so excited for you to see my home feature in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of Midwest Living Magazine!

All of the photos in today's post are a peek into the new July issue of Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine, which is now in stock in the SHOP.

This new issue is filled with wonderful summer recipes, beautiful gardens, and, as always, lovely home tours...all in the Nordic-French style that has made Jeanne d' Arc Living so popular!  And the best part is you get all of this inspiration with no advertisements in the magazine, just great styling and decorating!!

To order the July issue of Jeanne d' Arc Living Magazine, go *HERE* 

~ All photos above, courtesy of Jeanne d' Arc Living ~

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I also wanted to show you a few new pieces of jewelry that my sister put together for the SHOP, using the awesome vintage French pocket watches I brought back from Paris...

{Paris in My Pocket Necklace}

...the back of the pocket watch is engraved and so pretty...and the watch opens to reveal the inner workings which are also so very beautiful...

{Time to Flea Necklace}

I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July!!!  We are headed to my friend's pool party :))

Tracey