Tuesday 30 November 2010

Guest Post: A Rosy Note

That's decided, then: it's a date. Next week is Modern Country Style's Wreath Week. I'll share with you how to put a wreath together from scratch, and then all sorts of beautiful ideas for decorating them.

Thank you to those of you who've emailed me questions and suggestions, I'll be adding those in for sure. Keep 'em coming!

Today, I am so pleased to welcome Tricia here from A Rosy Note. She is so awesomely talented: gorgeous crafts, amazing rooms and brilliant ideas. Is there nothing this girl can't do?


Hi everyone!  I am so happy to be here today at Sarah's beautiful blog.  Sarah has always been such a supportive and sweet blog friend, so when she asked me to guest post I was thrilled.  To give you a hint of what my blog, A Rosy Note, is all about, Sarah asked me these questions.


Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hmm...this question kind of makes me feel like I am on a job interview.  What to say?  What to say?  Okay...how about I just give you a top ten list about me? Here goes, in no particular order, of course.  I...
  1. love drawing, design, decorating and photography.
  2. am the mother of two wonderful children and love, love, love my family.
  3. go to Target far too often.
  4. have owned my own business, a home furnishings and gift boutique.
  5. am a vegetarian.
  6. love to decorate model homes...my husband is a builder/remodeler.
  7. live in Minnesota, but would prefer to be somewhere warmer and more exotic.  Italy sounds good.
  8. like to organize...sad, but true.
  9. love to travel.
  10. have a degree in Psychology.
Whew...it's hard to define yourself by ten items, but for right now this is my list.  I'm sure I'll want to change it the minute it gets posted though :)



What gave you the idea to start your blog, A Rosy Note?
Well, I lurked around some sewing, crafting and design blogs for about a year and absolutely loved them.  I have a severe magazine addiction and looking through blogs seemed similar to looking at magazines...all the stories, crafts and style...I was in love.  I had been wanting to do something creative and really felt like I was meant to start a blog, I don't know why...hopefully it leads me somewhere, like to the place I am meant to be.


{Yes, me again! Isn't this room gorgeous? I love the books on the beautiful shelf above the bed.}

What is your favorite style of decorating and why?
Nothing I can really define for you.  I like a variety of things...European country, modern contemporary, Scandinavian design and even colorful, artistic decor.  I think my bedroom is a good indicator of my overall style, it has a mix of old and new, as well as a simple palette with a little splash of color.  To my eye, it does need a few more modern elements though.  Everyone else seems to like it too, since it was one of my most popular posts.


Can you tell us about your best crafty project so far?
Hmmm...probably the felt flowers.  They were simple, turned out so cute and didn't cost much either.  The nice thing about them is they can be used in a variety of ways...on a pillow, a gift or maybe as a pretty accent to a purse or coat.

Well, that's it folks.  I so enjoyed visiting with everyone here at Modern Country Style today.  Thanks for having me, Sarah!  I would love it if you all popped over to visit me too.  Tricia♥

Aren't Tricia's photos beautifully put together? They're so dreamy. I could just stare and stare! 


Do you remember this cinnamon and heart garland from a few posts ago? It's the first of our decorations to be put up and it looks so lovely in it's new home! Very Christmassy and, kind of Country, but in a Modern way. Does that sound like my cup of tea?!!

{Modern.....Country....see what I did there?!}

;-)

I can't wait to show you, gorgeous chickadees!




 

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35 comments :

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing, i took a look at her blog and it is great, so put it in my bloglist, i love the felt flowers.

greetings

Raine and Sage said...

Great idea Sarah with guest features. I agree, the felt flowers are lovely! Sonia :)

Catherine said...

Hey lovely

I've been off-line for a few days and playing catch up on what I have been missing....

Yum! I agree, Tricia's room is just sweet. I am going to have to pop over for a wee visit...

big hugs

Cath
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sarah, Your guest has such a lovely blog. She is so talented!I'm going to look at more of her posts now.

Kathy

designchic said...

What beautiful images...heading over to check out her blog!!

Holly said...

Thanks for introducing a new-to-me blog. I'm going visiting...

Anonymous said...

I like finding new people, thanks for doing the work! Nice pretty wreath.

Denise @ Simply Weekends said...

That pillow is GORGEOUS! I will definitely check out this blog.

Thanks so much for sharing! :)

Denise

Unknown said...

Hi sarah,
thanks for presenting this creative blogger
I have read that she would like
live in Italy because it is warmer?
hahaha here's the snow and freezes..................
Mari from Italy

michelle said...

Thanks the post Sarah! Tricia is so sweet and I love her style! Thanks for sharing some things about you Tricia, love getting to know my bloggy friends! :)

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi Sarah,
Love Tricia and learning more about her~ we have more things in common than I thought!!! Thanks for doing this! :)

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Hello, my Dear Sarah,

This was really fun reading and getting to know Tricia. What I love about being in the "blog world" is that we keep meeting really talented people.

Thank you so much for this post, Tricia & Sarah.

xo


Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Anonymous said...

Great post. I'll have to pop over to Tricia's blog. I really like her style. Her bedroom is so beautiful! Totally me!

I'm always thrilled to open up your blog, Sarah! Look forward to seeing some Christmas decorations, soon. When you get done, can you swing by my place :)

Take care!
xx,

~Michelle

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

~*~*I LOVE Tricias blog and her heart!! She has become such a good friend of mine!! :)Great job Tricia!! I have so many things in common with you..I didnt know you are a vegetarian too!! HUGS,Rachel~*~~*~* AND Hello to you too sweet Sarah!! HUGS~

Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms said...

Oooh, Sarah, I know what you mean about those photos, they are very dreamy indeed. And as for that rosy wreath. Blinking heck, I'm in love with it. Beats my wreath that I bored you about before - the one I made with plastic bags from the supermarket - stop laughing.

I'm off to look on Tricia's blog for more dreamy pics.

Courtenay@Signal Hill Interiors said...

Yay another guest post! You just pick the best ones, don't you? :)I popped over to a Rosy Note and I had to follow along right away. I'm excited to see more!

Blondie's Journal said...

Tricia is a sweetheart and I have been following her blog for a short while. She has great style and is quite crafty! Thanks for the feature!

XO,
Jane

Tracy ~Seeking Refinement~ said...

LOVE Tricia!!! Fabulous post - loved the questions!!

Off to hunt around your blog s'more...

xoxo - Tracy.

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you did a guest post on Tricia! I love her blog, and she is so talented at decorating and crafting! She also a big sweetheart! I loved hearing more about her... thanks!
~ Jo :)

Chubby Chieque said...

What a gorgeous idea on the headboard where you can place your books.
The wreath is absolutely gorgeous.

Have a nice evening UK!
/chie

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

Love Tricia's blog...have been following her from the beginning and she has been a great support to me as we started ours at about the same time. She is soooo talented (especially her art work), I love reading her posts.
Blessings,
Valerie

Unknown said...

Definitely some beautiful ideas here!I love the wreath and the burlap pillow with the flower. Gorgeous!

Olive said...

Great interview again lovey. Will visit her blog.

Simple Home said...

I really enjoyed this interview. She has a lovely blog!
Blessings,
Marcia

Jenni said...

Hi Sarah~

Her blog looks so beautiful! And that bedroom IS gorgeous for sure! :) Oh, and felt flowers...I love how she put them onto the pillow like that! SO pretty! I have been trying my hand at some felt flowers lately; we'll see if I ever get what I am trying for! :) Hers is just amazing~ I love it!

I hope your Tuesday was a good one! Thank you so much for your comment on the Advent wreath. Hopefully by next week, I will actually have the wreath part done! ;)

Blessings,
Jenni

LindyLouMac said...

Italy is a great place to live but it does get cold here in the winter :)

Unknown said...

Hi Sarah, I have awarded you the versatile blogger award, stop by and pick it up x

Vanessa said...

Hi Sarah! What a great guest post! That wreath is gorgeous and Tricia is truly so talented and sweet...as are you my friend! :-)
Vanessa

Pamela said...

A new blog to visit--such fun! Love the pink wreath. I think it's the vintage photographs. Thank you for sharing your guest!

Kirsty Girl said...

Wow how amazing is that wreath!

koralee said...

I love this girl...Tricia alway has the best ideas...love her felt flowers. Thanks for a great post on such a sweetheart. xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Hi, i read your commant on mu blog and i think you are right. Everybody is special i think, and it is so sad that you want to become like somebody else yust because it is normal, i hate it.

greetings

Blooming Rose Musings said...

Thank you so much for doing a guest post with Tricia. I have been a follower of her wonderful blog for quite some time and love her beautiful creative touch with everything she does. She is a sweetheart and always so supportive of other bloggers. Wow,
and it's fun to learn that she is a vegetarian too! Wonderful guest post. Thank you!

Erin said...

Great post ladies!

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