Published in Romantic Homes~Christmas at Binky la Faye

I am super happy, thankful and proud

to have my work featured in 

Romantic Homes Magazine

once again!

This go 'round, I had the privilege

of photographing Christmas as found

at my beautiful friend Binky Morgan's

Llano, Texas shop, 

Binky la Faye.

Binky's shop was featured

in the coveted "Shopkeeping" section,

where fabulous retailers get to share 

their tips and tricks of the trade.

Binky's twist on Christmas

is equal parts vintage, romantic and just plain magic.

Here are the original photos used

in the magazine feature...

Enjoy!

There's lots of wonderful shopping

in Llano, Texas, and well worth the drive.

And if you'd like to take a peek

at the Shopkeeping feature I photographed

for Carol Hicks Bolton

and featured in

Romantic Homes Magazine

earlier this year,

click HERE.

Thank you Binky and Ron,

Jacqueline, Meryl and everyone at

Romantic Homes!

Always an honor.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Week!

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Thank You, Carol Hicks Bolton!

In the mid 1990's,

I made a pilgrimage as often as I could,

a journey only a handful of miles away

geographically....

but a million miles away 

in every other sense.

Homestead, Room No. 5, Idle Hours,

American Higgledy Piggledy...

I would walk the aisles of their many

stores on Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas

and dream.

My creative aesthetic was being shaped

and formed, and I was being influenced

by a woman I would, at that time, 

only ever meet briefly, once....

a long, long time ago.

The past few years,

I've had the remarkable good fortune

to not only get to know

Carol Hicks Bolton

and her family, but to love them, too.

The fact that I've found myself

being her website photographer

and have actually collaborated creatively

multiple times with this design genius 

is just too freaky-amazing for me 

to even wrap my head around.

Here is the new ad...

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I owe you so many debts

I can never repay, sweet Carol.

Thank you. 

LOVE YOU!!!

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Busy, Busy, Busy!

Wow!

October and November have been super busy

months for me, with regards to photo shoots.

But I'm hardly complaining, quite the contrary.

I've been fortunate enough to have a 

feature article on the magazine stands now,

and another one coming out this month.

And in between, I've been keeping busy

doing shoots for local clients,

such as my friend Melissa Mabery,

who owns a trio of darling bed and breakfasts,

Cotton Haus, Clover Haus and Canary Haus.

I shared my shoot at Cotton Haus with you

HERE,

and today, I'm back to give you

a few peeks at the charming Clover Haus.

Bright and cheery!

Who wouldn't want to stay here?

Just inside the front door,

a wall of vintage mirrors graces the foyer.

And this....I have no words.

So simple, so unexpected, so freaking amazing!

Each of the "Haus" B&B's has three bedrooms,

and at Clover Haus, you can grab a comfy seat

by the fireplace in the master bedroom sitting area.

I'm so impressed with Melissa's ability

to create such unique and tranquil spaces.

Each B&B truly has its own personality.

I can't wait to share Canary Haus 

with you next time!

To book a reservation,

here's the info:

Clover Haus B&B in Fredericksburg, Texas

505 E Creek St. 

830-456-2513

Happy Week!

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Part Two-My Flea Market Decor Magazine Feature

I came, I saw,

I took a few hundred photos!

And the lovely folks at

Flea Market Decor Magazine

were kind enough to print my story and photos

of Jill Elliott's lovely Frederickburg, Texas home in their 

Winter 2013 Issue.

But I'd be quite the remiss blogger

if I didn't share more 

of the captivating Elliott residence.

Jill is the owner of 

Haberdashery Boutique

here in Fredericksburg, and an accomplished designer

in her own right.

Not only can she put together

a drop-dead gorgeous ensemble

for an evening out, she also knows

more than a thing or two about creating

a home which not only radiates warmth

and character, but also provides endless inspiration.

Enjoy!

And don't forget to click this link here

Published in Flea Market Decor, Part One

to see all the beauty I shared 

from the Elliott dwelling last week!

A Jill Elliott lampshade,

created on the fly. This gal is amazing!

Another one of Jill's "girls".

Hill Country comfort

meets Old World charm.

Quintessentially Fredericksburg.

And who doesn't love a vintage glider,

accessorized with colorful, oil-cloth pillows? 

A bedroom fit for a princess....

Jill's daughter, in fact!

And speaking of....

A sweet little doll of a girl,

Jill's daughter is.

I'll be sharing even more of the Elliott home

in the days ahead. But please grab a copy

of the brand new, Winter 2013

Flea Market Decor, to read my story

and learn more about Jill.

Have a happy and blessed week!

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Thank you, Flea Market Decor...Published!

I've had the good fortune to work with

and be published by Beckett Media 

multiple times the past three years.

They are the folks behind the magazines

we know and love like Romantic Homes,

Cottages and Bungalows, and now

....for the first time...

I've had the honor of being published

in the one Beckett mag near and dear

to my junkin' heart,

Flea Market Decor.

I consider all the wonderful gals at Beckett

to be friends....Jacqueline, Meryl, Jickie, Elaine, Karen.

But the real joy in doing this project

was being able to work closely and collaborate

with real-life, love-em-to-death,

reach-out-and-touch-em friends...

Jill Thompson Elliott

and

Binky Morgan.

Jill is the owner of the to-die-for
clothing boutique Haberdashery
in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Binky owns my idea of vintage
heaven on earth, Binky LaFaye in Llano, Texas.

But this time,
we were on a mission....

The Project: Jill's gorgeous 1911 home
The Magazine: Flea Market Decor
The Issue: Winter 2013
The Photographer: Me
The Writer: Me again!
The Stylists: Jill and Binky

Although we were given a lovely 4 page spread,

I wanted to share more of the images

taken during this wonderfully fun

and inspiring photo shoot.

Part One, today,

I'll share the rest later in the week!

Ain't she cute?

 I always tell her that I absolutely

will NOT EVER edit out her nose crinkles

when she smiles, because I think

they are just too adorable.

Am I right?

The Winter 2013 Issue of

Flea Market Decor

is widely available everywhere,

so please pick up a copy.

My sweet friend Janet Coon of Shabbyfufu

also has a great feature in the same issue!

More of Jill's stunning abode

coming soon!

Have a fab week!

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