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What a wonderful weekend!  I welcomed two extremely talented people into my home on Sunday.  Mark and Fifi came all the way to Michigan to shoot my farmhouse for an upcoming winter issue of Fifi's new magazine, Romantic Prairie Style.  Look for the first publication of her magazine coming out very soon in April.  I can't wait to subscribe!  

 Fifi's eye is impeccable.  She sees things and instantly creates a gorgeous new look.  It was such fun to watch her work.  She is the sweetest and instantly I felt like I had known her forever.  And Mark's photography is amazing.  He was making us laugh all day and he even took the time to give me a few photography tips.

I was so excited and a little nervous when Fifi emailed me and said they were coming this weekend.  They were waiting for more snow for the shoot.  After the huge storm on Friday night which pounded us with about 12 more inches, (some nearby even lost power but we were blessed)  they were on a plane and on their way!  They are two of the nicest people, and I could easily sit and talk with them all day.  It was a fun time having them here, and I was sad to see them go.

I loved it that Fifi used many of my treasured items that had special meaning.  For example, the barn beam bench that Karl made for me.  The beams came from the old hay barn on my family dairy.  I have many a childhood memory in that old hay loft.  Karl pulled them out of the pile after a strong wind took the barn down a couple years ago.  And Grandma D's old green crock that she used while she was growing up, as well as some special dishes from Grandma M that were given to me after she passed away this fall.

Isn't this chippy headboard wonderful?  I just received it from Melinda at Alabaster Rose Designs.  I love it! Thank-you very much, Melinda!

  I can't wait to see their photos.  From the ones I did see, they look amazing!  I can't show you exactly what they took, but I did give you a tiny taste of Fifi's magic touch.  If you want to see the real thing, please check out her new magazine,  Romantic Prairie Style. 

Thank-you Mark and Fifi for a wonderful day.  Always know that you are welcome back anytime!



Maria ~Rusty Hinge