won·der·ment n. (wndr-mnt)
1. Astonishment, awe, or surprise.
2. Something that produces wonder; a marvel.
3. Puzzlement or curiosity.
Just in case
you've never noticed
or clicked on my friend
Susan's blog button
"Romancing the Home"
on my sidebar....
... I want to take
this opportunity
to introduce you to her.
Susan is hands down,
one of "THE" most talented
women I have ever met.
She is amazingly creative
and has the most
fabulous and decadent taste.
Her attention to tiny details
is nothing short of amazing.
Though I have never
admitted it to her,
admitted it to her,
I admired her from afar
for
y e a r s.
(If this sounds gushy,
just look at these photos and you'll get it.
I know you will!)
She's had a store in the area
for almost 20 years,
where she sells treasures - new and old,
paired with a successful
interior design business.
interior design business.
Though I had purchased many items
in her shops through the years,
I had never been formally
introduced to her
her until last spring
when our mutual friend
Joy
introduced us.
Thanks, Joy!
(Susan loves plaid too!) |
Susan is known for
is her over-the-top staging expertise.
Her rooms and tablescapes are magical.
is her over-the-top staging expertise.
Her rooms and tablescapes are magical.
Home tour fundraisers
are very popular where we both live
and you can almost always
count on seeing Susan's creations
at one of the homes you will
walk into during one of these events.
I have pulled
some of my most favorite photos
some of my most favorite photos
from Susan's blog.
I love to see her tablescapes.
Always gorgeous
with multiple layering
and refined details.
Always gorgeous
with multiple layering
and refined details.
One can only stand in awe
when you get to see them in person
because she has the knack gift
of finding details and treasures
to add to the vision
using things
that you have never seen before.
Just magical.
using things
that you have never seen before.
Just magical.
Which is where and how
I made mention of the word
I made mention of the word
"wonderment."
This comes to mind
after you see one of Susan's stagings.
You think about them for days after the fact
and you wonder....
and you wonder....
Where did she find that?
How did she manage THAT?
and then finally...
Why can't my creative brain work like hers!!!!?
etc. etc. etc.
Anyway,
Susan has a fantastic
drool-worthy
coffee table book,
ROMANCING THE HOME ENTERTAINS,
just FULL of wonderful images
different from the ones
I have shared with you here.
And as a thank you gift
to my beautiful followers,
I am offering a
copy of this book as a
Giveaway!
Cannot wait for you to see the pages.
You will LOVE it.
BONUS:
Susan added a second copy
when I told her I was buying one
as a giveaway for you
and she threw in a
second copy
so I will draw
TWO lucky winners!
TO ENTER:
1. One entry if you are a follower.
2. Second entry if you like the
Polohouse on Facebook.
3. Third entry if you go visit
Susan at her blog and say hi
to her from me!
4. Fourth and final entry
if you become a follower on her blog.
(Trust me, you will not be sorry!
Visual candy for the eyes
on a regular basis.)
That's it!
I will draw two winners
on Saturday morning at
10 am CST)
Hope you win!
(And if you don't but you would like to buy a copy
of her 392 page book with 400 lovely photos...
you can click the sidebar link on her blog to order one!)
xoxox~
Alison
Link here to go visit Susan.
How did she manage THAT?
and then finally...
Why can't my creative brain work like hers!!!!?
etc. etc. etc.
Anyway,
Susan has a fantastic
drool-worthy
coffee table book,
ROMANCING THE HOME ENTERTAINS,
just FULL of wonderful images
different from the ones
I have shared with you here.
And as a thank you gift
to my beautiful followers,
I am offering a
copy of this book as a
Giveaway!
It's 392 pages of 400 stunning color photographs and over 225 recipes gathered from Susan's family and friends. |
Cannot wait for you to see the pages.
You will LOVE it.
BONUS:
Susan added a second copy
when I told her I was buying one
as a giveaway for you
and she threw in a
second copy
so I will draw
TWO lucky winners!
TO ENTER:
1. One entry if you are a follower.
2. Second entry if you like the
Polohouse on Facebook.
3. Third entry if you go visit
Susan at her blog and say hi
to her from me!
4. Fourth and final entry
if you become a follower on her blog.
(Trust me, you will not be sorry!
Visual candy for the eyes
on a regular basis.)
That's it!
I will draw two winners
on Saturday morning at
10 am CST)
Hope you win!
(And if you don't but you would like to buy a copy
of her 392 page book with 400 lovely photos...
you can click the sidebar link on her blog to order one!)
xoxox~
Alison
Link here to go visit Susan.
93 comments:
Alison these pictures are absolutely gorgeous and you are so right .... your friend Susan is very talented. Thank-you for sharing and I will go and visit her now! I love all the attention to detail, the table scapes , the flowers, the gold everything ... stunning! best wishes
Frances
Stunning. Off to complete # 3 and 4
What a lovely giveaway. Her tables are amazing, don't even need to eat when I sit down!
went to Susan's blog.
Thanks for the "heads up" re. the "wonderment". Those plaid book covers certainly caught my eye :)
Don't know that I'd EVER be as "romantic" in my scheme as Joy, but I can dream!
Not sure I'm an official follower. Hmmmmmmm. Will have to check that out.
Susan - not Joy :)
Oh my, her style and her blog and pictures are amazing. Love her kitchen and they way she accessorizes it. That mirrored fridge is fantastic. I am already a follower of your blog and fb, and now a follower of her blog too. Great giveaway. Hugs, Marty
Wow what a beautiful home and fabulous table setting in the photos you shared. I visited her kitchen post and enjoyed seeing her decor style. I am a follower here and on FB too. Thanks for the opportunity to win this fabulous book. Pamela
Wow, I so want to win one of these books! :D I'm a follower.
I like the Polohouse on FB! :D
I left a comment @ Susan's from The Polohouse!
I'm ow following Susan's blog. It looks fantastic, and her kitchen is soooo stunning!
Just lovely. She is very talented. I will have to check out Susan's blog.
Hi Alison,
Thanks for the intro to Susan's blog...now following!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Cindy
I'm a long-time follower of your Alison...thanks for the chance to win!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
I've liked you on FB :)
I've left a comment that I've found her through Alison at Polohouse! :)
Wow! That looks like one amazing book! Of course I am a follower of yours!
Penny
I have liked you on Facebook for quite some time now :-)
I am now a follower of Susan's.
And I left a comment saying I was visiting from your blog.
Penny
I am a follower of your blog and have been for some time.
I wrote a posting on the Romancing the Home blog on the Jan 22 posting.
I am now a follower of the Romancing the Home blog.
Thank you for the introduction.
Such a beautiful blog both.
TOTALLY agree, her work is just beyond. Absolutely beautiful!! She is soooo talented. I am already a follower of you both, will like you on Facebook Alison. I would LOVE to win this book! How exciting. My fingers and toes are crossed!!
Good morning Alison,
First, a big thank you for introducing us to Susan and her beautiful blog!
...and, I am a Polo House follower!
I can't believe I wasn't a facebook follower, but now I am.
Also, following on Pinterest - can't wait to go back and check out your pins-I know they will not dissapoint!
Just got back from "Romancing the Home" and it was hard to leave so quickly - can you say a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!
And, yes I just signed up as a RtH follower. Got to back to read deeper - I am not going to get anything done today!!!!
Thanks much!
Rhonda
WOW, she sure DOES have a gift!!! Gorgeous pictures and STYLING!!! I am a follower of yours, you know:) XO, Pinky
I have liked The Polohouse on FB for quite awhile:):)
I went and visited Susan and said Hi!!!
I am now following HER blog too!!! Thanks for featuring her.
Alison,
I've never visited Susan's site but will definitely add it to my must see list. Her staging, as you said, is so amazingly creative. Thanks for introducing me to what looks to be another inspirational site.
Karen
sounds like a wonderful lady, alison. would love a copy.
michele
after a 3 yr break from facebook, i'm back on and liking you!
michele
following RTH now.
michele
said hi to susan.
michele
I follow your beautiful blog. Debra chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Like you on FB. Debra chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Falling in Love......with all these wonderful images and ideas.
Thanks for sharing.
Alison,
You were right, Susan's blog is amazing. I am now following you, Susan and I liked your site on facebook...which is the truth, your site is a favorite!
Karen
Beatiful photos! Such a talented designer. I'll pop over to her blog!
Leslie
www.triuverlesoleil.blogspot.com
Thanks for the great giveaway! I follow Polohouse via email.
I "Liked" Polohouse on FaceBook.
Wow! Thank you for the introduction to this beautiful blog and talented designer! I cannot wait to go explore her blog!
Have a great day!
Rlizabeth
I visited Susan's blog and said hello to her from you.
Well you know I follow/stalk your blog....what a beautiful blog your friend has. I am heading their now...
Alison, I've been yearning for a copy of Susan's book. I love her blog and her amazing style. I can just imagine how fabulous her store must be. Lucky you to live near by. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Entertaining.
Of course I'm a follower Polohouse. '-)
Oh,yes, please!!! I'd love to own this book. And, by the way,.....When are YOU going to write a book, Alison?
Linda @ A Toile Tale
I'm following "Romancing the Home" on Google Reader.
I liked Polohouse on Face Book!
gorgeous photos ALlison! Thanks so much for stopping by Hampton Hostess--I am your newest follower!
Cheers, Barbara
I have been a follower of Polohouse for forever. Love what you do Alison!
I visited Romancing the Home and can't wait to enjoy all of the beautiful posts.
Wow, I am so amazed at Susan's work. It is fabulous. I am a follower of The Polohouse.
I have liked The Polohouse on FB.
I have also left a comment for Susan from you.
I am now a follower of Susan's too. What a fantastic give-a-way.
I have long been a follower of you Allison. The Polohouse is one of my favorite blogs as I love the equestrian look also. I am also wild about plaids.
I like The Polohouse on Facebook.
What a joy it is to read each new blog you publish!
I just went over to Susan's gorgeous blog and let her know that you sent me there.
I will be Susan's newest follower and look forward to each blog from Romancing the Home.
Alison, once again you have FABULOUS taste. Thank you for showcasing Susan's work--wonderful, magical inspirations!
I would grovel to win this book....!
I just left a comment, but it seems to have disappeared. I'm a Follower on your blog and FB. I'll also follow her when I go there, lots like gorgeous ideas. Very nice give-away! I hope I win!!
Katherine
I'm following Susan and I told her you said hello!
What a gorgeous blog she has, I look forward to spending lots of time there browsing.
Katherine
Thank you for the opportunity to win the book. I enjoy your blog..
Rachel
I went to Susan's blog and signed up to be a follower and said hello.
Rachel
What a beautiful book full of inspiration! Thank you for hosting this giveaway! I am a follower of your lovely blog!
I liked Polohouse on Facebook.
I visited Susan's blog and left a comment stating you sent me!
I became a follower of Susan's blog.
Love your beautiful Blog. I visited Susan's amazing blog as well. Thank you for offering Susan's book as a give-away. I would love to be able to devour every page of her beautiful book.
Yes Alison, I am absolutely a follower! I'm a mad for plaid lady too. Thanks for your wonderful blog, and beautiful photos.
Leslee in TN
I'm a follower! Thanks for making me aware of Susan's blog! I'm already hooked.
evafalletta@yahoo.com
I'm a follower! Thanks for making me aware of Susan's blog! I'm already hooked.
evafalletta@yahoo.com
I follow your blog and Love It.
Wow... Susan's blog is amazing. Cant wait to see more. Thanks for telling us about her.
Allison I'm following Polohouse. Love your blog and style.
Allison you're liked on Facebook. Really enjoy your blog. Read it daily!!
Thanks so much for sending me to Susans blog. I am now a follower.
Betsy
I would love to win this book! I'm a follower of your blog :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
Also following you on Facebook :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
Thank you for introducing me to Susan's blog. I left a comment letting her know you sent me!
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
I'm now happily following Susan's blog :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
So gorgeous!
Allison, I am honored to have Susan as a friend and have enjoyed many wonderful events in her home. Every single time she stuns us all with her ideas. Even a casual 4th of July breakfast at her home was elegant. And did you know she is an incredible chef? My home is filled with all the treasures I have found at her home. Every table,corner, and wall decor have been purchased from Romancing the Home. I love your blog!!
give me one for being a follower of your blog fer-ever.
give me a second for viewing Romancing the Home's blog. Maybe I can get a bonus because yesterday I actually finished reading her blog all the way back to the start. And, her mirrors with words on them are my heart's desire.
and, a third for becoming her follower (I might already have been her follower). Who can resist her blog? Or Joy's over at Savvy City Farmer?
I'm a follower now - please enter me!
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