G'day Beach Cottage Babes, hope you are all feeling fine and dandy?
I was recently delighted to discover that there was a press mention of this here beachy vintage cottage blog where I spend my days floating around in Flea Market Coastal style ;-)
Desiree of the most wonderful eye candy blog Vosges Paris sent me an email to say that her online place was about to be featured in ariadne at Home and she had mentioned me as one of her fave blogs (along with one of the Monarchs of White Style Bloggers Aina at Modern Country) and would I like it if she sent me a copy of the magazine?
Well blow me down with a feather!
Would I like to see my little cottage blog mentioned as an inspiration in cold hard print on the other side of the world.
Oh yes please.
And all I can say is, there is nothing quite like opening a beautifully packaged magazine from the depths of Europe (wrapped with a personal little note just for me)…
…turning the pages of pure eye candy and becoming intoxicated by the romance of the unfamiliar text and the peek into a world of white brocante and then to come face to face with a mention of your blog many thousands of miles away on the beaches of Australia.
There are many things that blogging has given me and this act of kindness sure is one of them.
I cannot say thank you enough to Desiree and her thoughtful package couldn't have come at a better time, funny how that happens isn't it?
After a run of incidents recently whereby I had begun to think that there was no-one left in the world who is actually happy to do something for you without expecting something in return I can only say that this has proved to me that there are people who are willing and happy to spread a little love around.
I thought I'd throw in a few frangipanis too…nothing better really than some good old Aussie faves from the garden and a Euro magazine to waste away a few hours when one should be doing laundry ;-)
OK, I am soo outta here… heading down the beach for a run, surely my legs need it ….make sure you stop by soon, I've some eye candy for ya ;-))
and thanks to those who emailed me about Cottage of the Month…
Getting magazines from Europe is indeed a treat.
Everybody I tell about your blog loves it Sarah!
Congrats!! And frangipanis?? I have never heard of em — but they are gorgeous!!
Desiree is really a sweetheart!!! IT’s rare to find someone doing a thing like this for you… I’m happy that people like her still exist, and there are many more. Enjoy your magazine…Country Living is one of my fav!!! And I’m bit envious for Jeanne D’Arc Living… in Italy is impossible to find…. Hugs, Zaira
Sarah, you are a magnet with your sweet personality! Congratulations!
Brenda
COngrat’s to you on your feature, how exciting! There sure are some wonderful people here in blog land, I’m glad she was able to brighten your day!
Take care
Hi Sarah! How wonderful, congratulations on this and the Cottage of the Month. Both are very well deserved. Have a lovely day
Janice
What a wonderful surprise – you must be giddy with delight! Congrats.
JoAnna
Sarah..Congrats on both the mention and being chosen for the Cottage of the Month. I’ve been MIA for a few days due to computer issues, which made me wonder how the Dell from Hell situation worked out. Maybe I missed it. Anywho, don’t work those legs too hard, you might need them during a treasure hunt. Enjoy your day!
congrats again sarah! add another one to your “featured in” list! there are still alot of good people who expect nothing in return. you’ll find them & they’ll find you.
oh my gosh- i swear i can actually ‘smell’ that frangi- am i going mad with the need for summer on this side of the globe!!??
clever you- you’ve gone GLOBAL!! in print & blog! hee hee
enjoy the beach x
Sarah, so sorry that you have been feeling like no one is spreading the love around-you spread love and joy all the way here to Texas every day-your blog is like a breath of fresh air that I look forward to everyday-I am hopelessly addicted to your pics., but mostly your funny, smile producing words…they are good medicine. Thanks!! Have fun on the beach!!!
So exciting!! What a wonderful thing for you! The flowers and pictures are stunning as always.. Have a great day!
frangipanis, ahhh, how lovely! their stunning colours are only outmatched by their intoxicating fragrance!
reminds me of our weekend jaunts to Coffs Harbour for the weekend (when we lived in Armidale)
Congratulations Sarah!!! That is awesome and wow in a beautiful magazine!!! You deserve it both your home and your blog are absolutely beautiful!!! Beth
I’m surprised that you are surprised that people love your website. It is beautiful and I’m glad you are getting recognition!
Seeing your frangipanis up close I knew they were plumerias (lucky you having some you can pick, they don’t grow in Virgina) and so I searched online because I am a nerd and look! We are both right!:)
From wiki:The common name “Frangipani” comes from an Italian noble family, a sixteenth-century marquess of which invented a plumeria-scented perfume. Many English speakers also simply use the generic name “plumeria”.
Congratulations, again, twice in one week! Your little cottage is becoming quite notorious! You have a lovely blog. You couple great photography with sweet white decor, you top it off with a sense of humor and you are gauranteed a winner! Hugs, Cindy S
Awe, congrats!!! That is so VERY exciting! You’re just getting all kinds of happy thoughts coming at you right and left — good for you! =) Seriously though, you definitely deserve it. Your blog is one of MY faves as well!!!
Congratulations on both! Of course your cottage is getting some more notice. It is well deserved.
What a lovely compliment, no wonder you are thrilled. Well deserved.
What a great compliment to you Sarah. Congratulations!
I’ve never heard of Frangipanis, but I’m so glad you shared them with us. They are beautiful!
Great compliment to what you have developed here and the loyal fan base of lovers of beach cottages from all over. Nothing like a touch of frangipanis to add to the tropical air.
Good things happen to good people Sarah…so you must be very good! Congratulations and thanks for the frannies too…they are part of my earliest childhood memories but sadly it’s too cold to grow them here. Sniff.
Oh Sarah how wonderful to get Cottage of the Month and featured in the magazine on the other side of the world!!! So exciting and well deserved.
I love your blog.
Hugs Kathleen
This is what I love about the blog world–when you least expect it something wonderful happens! So happy for you–I love Vosges Paris too. I found her blog about 4 months ago and had to check it check since we share the same first name–which in my neck of the woods is kinda rare.
Oh I can almost smell those frangipanis from here Sarah! They are gorgeous:) Congrats on your mention in the magazine, so well deserved lovely lady, as you inspire so many people – including me:) Enjoy your gorgeous magazine ~ Tina xx
Congratulations Sarah! It’s nice to see there are still kind souls out there, and in my experience bloggers are some of the best. Now, how to track down a copy of that magazine…K xx
Congrats Sarah…I’ve been enjoying my magazine you sent me! Thank you so much!!
Way to go Sarah, how exciting for you
Alison
I discovered your blog after reading the VOSGES_PARIS -blog in the Aridne-magazine
en i’ve been reading it since then. I am a real
sea-lover en i love your blog!