Many of you know and love my friend Fifi O'Neill, she is the editor of French Country Style Magazine, Romantic Country Magazine, Prairie Style Magazine, and the author of the Prairie Style Decorating and Cook Book, amongst many other things. She is lovely, inspiring, has more creativity than most people I know, and French, too! Author, stylist, photographer and designer, she is truly a one woman design inspiration and the force behind Prairie Style. I am thrilled that Fifi has sent me some of the beautiful images from her latest published book: Prairie Style Weddings. I bought copies of Prairie Style Weddings for all the brides to be I know this season, and I will be giving away a copy of Prairie Style Weddings to one lucky winner, enter at the bottom of the post, entries will be closed after Sunday, Jan. 18th.
Born in Paris, Fifi has fond memories of visiting the French countryside with her family, it is there her love of the country began. This book is filled with the most beautiful images of outdoor weddings, "in the prairie", in gardens, barns and farms. It includes lots of "how to" ideas to make your own wedding just what you have dreamt of all your life. Filled with so many gorgeous ideas, this is a source book for any type of outdoor event, not just weddings. {Think garden parties, dinners, bridal showers and pretty much everything you celebrate outdoors!}
Who wouldn't want to have a ceremony just like this one, above? Or a reception in a huge barn, filled with flowers, antique rugs, lace, and chandeliers? A glorious mix of antiques and simple country pieces, each venue portrayed is charming, and sure to make every bride's heart melt.
One of the most beautiful floral bouquets in the book, this is stunning for any party, or to show off your latest antique enamelware teapot to its best advantage. Photographed by Mark Lohman, who has the knack of making every image a star.
Lots of personal touches is what most modern brides want, and Prairie Style Weddings delivers lots of inspiration for memorable, personal ceremonies, receptions and parties.
Not just for receptions, a rehearsal dinner outdoors is just the casual elegant look that makes weddings not just beautiful, but memorable and fun!
Beyond inspirational, If you want to transform an everyday venue into something magical, then this book will ignite your creative spark!
So, wondering how you can win a copy of this book? {Open to USA Residents only} Just leave me a comment below, and tell me what kind of event you would be inspired to have after looking through Fifi's book. And please visit Fifi on her blog, and leave her a comment about loving her book.
You can watch Fifi here, and visit her on FaceBook here. Fifi will be doing book signings this year…if you are in Southern California, please come to Vignettes in San Diego on Valentine's Day to meet Fifi and have her sign a book for you. I will be there, and Vignettes is a fantastic shop filled with the most amazing antiques. {win! win!}
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So beautiful!
Inspiring… awesome beauty with natural and vintage… just love the look and style! I’ve enjoyed Fifi’s Romantic Prairie Style Book. The new book will be inspiring for any special occasion… would be great for an anniversary, too! Great ideas for incorporating in our life style, as well. Love the creative inspiration and natural beauty!
Wow! I would love to win the this awesome book! We live on an alpaca ranch and I’ve had a few outdoor festive dinners but this book would teach me soooo much! And it would be soooo inspiring. Love, Love, Love all of that style and celebration of life & nature blending together!
This would make a wonderful gift to a close friend who is getting married later this summer. She wants a small, simple, yet elegant wedding, and I believe this book would offer the creative ideas to fit her plans. Thank you for this book giveaway opportunity.
Wish I could go the the book signing!
I would love the book for my sister and I to help plan a beautiful mountain wedding in Cashiers, N. C. What inspiration! The illustrations are so inviting!
These pictures are breath taking. My daughter just got engaged and not sure of what we are doing, but I would love to creat this look in city living! We are in Philadelphia.
Love the preview of your book! I live in San Diego and hope to meet you at
the book signing! My daughter and I are planning her spring wedding and love your posted
Inspirations. I also host a white elephant bunko each year and hope to be inspired by your book!
Love the blog!! See you soon!????
First, I just want to say how much I love your website. The items you have are just beautiful.
If I were to win this book, I would use it for a number of events. My oldest daughter just received her Associate’s degree and I would love to host a graduation party for her. My second daughter is graduating high school this year and it would be perfect to use for her a graduation party as well. My third daughter will be 16 this year and I could use so many ideas for her a Sweet Sixteen Party as well. My youngest daughter would enjoy helping host a tea for her friends and what wonderful decor we would have using this book as a guide! As for me, I host a small group from my church on Sunday evenings. Periodically, we will do a potluck dinner and I’m always looking for different decor to match the theme. The ideas from this book would help make my home lovely.
Thank you for hosting this giveaway. :)
The grace and elegance of this style is enchanting … I would love to live in the pages of this beautiful book that inspires romance in it’s purest form. Simply breath taking.