Please indulge me a bit for being SO excited about my debut in my favorite decorating magazine! My backyard gardens were featured in the latest edition of Romantic Country & I am so very thrilled to be there among all the other talented homes & gardens featured in this gorgeous edition! Huge thanks to fifi & company for making the shoot so much fun & for Dan Mayers making my gardens really come to life on the pages of this beautiful magazine! I have never looked at magazine photos the same way since watching Dan & his assistant Chitzu work at taking just the right shots with lighting, staging etc. I so am honored to be included in this edition!
Okay...the white toast thingy.... Had the stomach bug from hell this past week. For the past two months I've been trying to shed the post knee surgery weight I gained & eliminated all white flour & sugar. I'm happy to say the weight fell off & in two months time I am down 20lbs & back into my small sizes once again (I gained 15 lbs after surgery) I am now so into whole grains & lean protein that I think it will just stick for life now (hopefully.) Okay..so the stomach bug hits & I can't even eat for the whole day after & when I do all I can think of is white toast (preferably wonder bread) with a smidge of butter & a giant gob of strawberry jam. It's all I want to eat & if I remember correctly...it's what our moms gave us whenever we were to sick to eat , along with a nice hot cup of tea. The thing I have sworn off of had become the one thing I wanted to feel better. I indulged & felt 90% better & even had a few servings throughout the day. I don't know if the memories of childhood & moms cures got to me or if the white toast was really a magical elixir. All I know is that I feel better & won't feel guilty if I indulge in a little white toast from now on!
From my home to yours....Have a wonderful & blessed Easter Holiday with family & friends! xo
Instead of an Easter bouquet~I leave you with an Easter bush! One of my favorites!
Congratulations! I saw your garden in my copy and it's just gorgeous! Who gets to play in that adorable playhouse? I want one! lol!
Posted by: Jessica | April 11, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Chris,
Isn't this weather dismal? I am freezing and trying to get ready for brunch for 12 tomorrow. The house is a mess and here I am blogging...
I saw the article in the magazine when I was in the Poconos this week. Your gardens look gorgeous and I may just have to indulge myself and buy the magazine instead of sneaking peeks at stores, lol.
Janet
Posted by: janet | April 11, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Congrats on being in the magazine Chris!! I just bought it today and have not had a chance to read it. I am sitting down with a cup of tea this afternoon and look at your garden.
Happy Easter!
xo
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home | April 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Chris,
Just a Gorgeous Garden, doing an outdoors shoot must have been so much fun! Congratulations,
Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
www.coeurdalenegifts.com/blog/
Posted by: Nancy | April 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Hey you!!
I am sitting here perusing the very magazine you are describing and got up to get something and checked my blog comments while I was at it ... I promise there will be one soon.... I will even write and let you know when I have one ready to post .... you are so sweet
I cant wait to read about your garden ... from what I have seen so far your taste is exquisite so I know it must be lovely...
As for the white bread.... there may have been something missing or something that you needed... as in nourishment... at the time.... I remember the toast growing up too ... so it is possible there was something that your body had to have in order to heal... I understand it does help settle the stomach..... SO...
Dont feel guilty... indulge!!
Once in a while is A OK
LOTS OF HUGS AND HAPPY EASTER!!
LOVE JO
Posted by: JO | April 11, 2009 at 06:15 PM
hey there sweets,
Happy Easter!!
You are gorgeous in your side bar pic.
super model
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | April 11, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I just bought this magazine. I will check it
Happy Easter
Posted by: judy | April 11, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Wonderful news!!!
I can't wait to pick up a copy!!
Have a wonderful Easter with your family:)
Blessings and congrats!
kayellen
Posted by: kayellen | April 11, 2009 at 08:07 PM
How wonderfully exciting! Having had only one sunny day to represent spring, it's such a treat to see what spring has brought in it's full glory to others! I can't wait to see your garden debut.
Sweet Easter wishes,
Sara
Posted by: Sara Sweet Surprise | April 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Congrats on your gardens starring role!
Happy Easter to you and thank you for your kind words about my blog, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.
Victoria xxx
Posted by: Victoria | April 12, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Just so beautiful chris! I am still soaking in my issue!
Posted by: Andrea | April 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I just saw this issue mentioned on another site. I must get my hands on my own copy. Congrats on the feature. Oh, my your garden is gorgeous. What a wonderful oasis. I can't wait to read the article.
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | April 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Congrats on your "debut"! I hope that you are feeling better and congrats on losing your post surgery weight!
Your lilacs are lovely!
Happy Easter! :)
Posted by: tattingchic | April 12, 2009 at 04:47 PM
Congrats Chris on your garden feature!
it looked beautiful!
Wish you lived closer so you can come work your magic in my garden!! :P
I have no green thumb at all!!
smiles,
Sandy
Posted by: Sandra Lujan | April 12, 2009 at 07:34 PM
I am so excited for you Chris. Congrats!
Can't wait to read this issue.
Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | April 13, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Congratulations Chris!!
How wonderful is that - I'm looking forward to the magazine's arrival over here in Australia
Happy Easter
Posted by: Gail McCormack | April 13, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Congratulations on your feature. I can't wait to read all about it and see more of your beautiful yard!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | April 13, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Oh your garden is breathtaking!!
..Hope your Easter was blessed..
XO
Posted by: Christine | April 13, 2009 at 06:37 PM
How Exciting!!!!!!
m ^..^
Posted by: M | April 14, 2009 at 07:03 AM
Hi Chris,
I actually came over to tell you how much I love the papier mache bells featured in Romantic Country. I haven't made it to your feature yet because I savor a couple pages at a time (it's better than ice cream!). Now that I know you're featured, I may have to flip ahead this afternoon. Glad you're feeling better, I do the same thing and crave grilled cheese sandwiches when I start feeling better. I'm thinking of starting the Mediterranean diet... that kind of sounds what you're doing. Happy day!
~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | April 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Hi my dear friend.....FINALLY your gorgeous gardens are there for all to see! Congrats and so glad that you are feeling better!!!~XOXO~Fufu
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | April 14, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Hello Chris,
I hope you are feeling better. I look forward to getting a copy of this wonderful magazine and seeing pictures of your beautiful yard.
Blessings,
Brook
Posted by: Brook | April 14, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Hi Chris ~ I noticed your lovely garden in the newest issue of RC. Wonderful! Congrats on the weight loss ~ keep up the good work! ~Stacy~ xo
Posted by: Stacy | April 15, 2009 at 12:58 AM
HI Chris.....I saw your garden in Romantic Country.....I am so jealous! (Not really.) How exciting for you. :) I hope you had a wonderful Easter. Thanks for dropping by my blog today.
Hugs,
Debbie
www.shabbycozycottage.com
www.patchoulirosehome.com
Posted by: Debbie | April 15, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Ok stopping by to not only let you know that I DID IT!! I finally posted .... I told you I would let you know ... silly ...LOL
No the real reason actually was to tell you I just read the article on your garden...my heart be still... oh you could get lost and then some in that beautiful place.... I am GREEN (good color in gardens eh?) with envy over the tremendous size of your yard and the beautiful flowers... fabulous ideas .... nice going girl!!
LOTS OF HUGS... HAVE FUN IN FL
JO
Posted by: JO | April 16, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Christine! Twenty pounds and a garden feature! I bought the issue just for your article. Beautiful! Bravo!
xo Roberta
Posted by: Roberta | April 17, 2009 at 07:08 PM
What a thrill!
PPPP
Posted by: Princess | April 18, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Gorgeous gardens! Congratulations! Smiles, H
Posted by: Heather Bullard | April 19, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Congratulations Chris! I don't have this issue but I'm going to go find one this week. YAY! I'm sure it's just gorgeous.
Posted by: Joyce Lucas | April 20, 2009 at 06:09 AM
I know we've emailed a million times since this hit the stands, but here is my official CONGRATS on a gorgeous spread baby!! Someday I will sit in that garden and you will serve me lemonade.
Posted by: Tara Frey | April 30, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Congratulations Chris !! Your garden is absolutely beautiful ~
xoxo
Lori
Posted by: Lori | April 30, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Congratulations Chris! What an honor that you so greatly deserved. I'll just say that my garden wants to look like yours when it grows up : )
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Grey | June 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM