Special Delivery

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I just received my copy of holiday with Matthew Mead! 


Perfect timing...
Bring on the Christmas inspiration!


My favorite article was the one on his home where he and his wife embrace the natural beauty of the season.















Head over to Il Tuo Tesoro for more gorgeous inspiration from holiday with Matthew Mead.


Comments

savvycityfarmer said…
this is a feast for the eyes ... guess I'd better shuffle on out in my flannel fleece and hit the bookstore ...

how are u honey?
we need a good long chat
lost new over at scf, too
November 27, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Blondie's Journal said…
I just ordered the book myself...thanks for the sneak peek!!

XO,
Jane
November 27, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Unknown said…
Gorgeous inspiration indeed...new to this book and loving what I see!
xx
November 27, 2010 at 11:15 AM
ashlina {the decorista} said…
those photos are just delicious!!!!!

xo
ashlina
November 27, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Kathysue said…
Love the simplicity of this, so simple yet still festive, Kathysue
November 27, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Beautiful. So elegant and simple but yet so sophisticated.
November 27, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Cashon&Co said…
These are definitely beautiful but I've seen images and vignettes you've taken from your home that blow these out of the water.
November 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Kathy said…
Simplicity is beauty....inspired...K
November 28, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Simple Daisy said…
OOh...what lovely inspiration!
But I have to say...I just need a little sparkle for the holidays! I am a glitter kind of girl:)
November 28, 2010 at 3:07 PM
La Petite Gallery said…
Looks very interesting, will have to check this out. Need fresh ideas for the season.
yvonne
November 28, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Acanthus and Acorn said…
Beautiful, serene and so inspiring!
November 28, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Party Resources said…
So classic and simple. Love it!
November 29, 2010 at 7:58 AM
quintessence said…
I love these images - their home looks beautiful and naturally elegant!
November 29, 2010 at 8:01 AM
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