A Place to Call Home

I'm loving the new book by James Farmer, A Place to Call Home: Timeless Southern Charm. I have loved his style for a long time, and I am a fan of his home, Farmdale in southern Georgia.

From Google:
Combining the rich traditions of the past with the sensibilities of contemporary life, interior and garden designer James Farmer of Perry, Georgia, is unapologetically Southern.

Tour eleven diverse homes in the deep South—makeovers, remodels, and new construction—as James Farmer brings together a cultivated mix of high and low, storied and new, collected and found; presenting them all as a thoughtfully exhibited array of taste, style, good architecture, and interior comfort. Woven alongside beautiful photography are personal stories James shares about living in the South, the people in his life, and how he fell in love with a career of making houses into homes.

A beautiful book to inspire Southern style at home—infusing the new with antique, vintage, and heirloom pieces.


James Farmer is of the author of A Time to Plant, A Time to Cook, A Time to Celebrate, Porch Living, and Dinner on the Grounds. His company, James Farmer Inc, is a full-service design company, including interiors and landscape. He lives in Perry, GA.

I cannot wait to delve into the book more this week.

A Place to Call Home, y'all!

Coastal Style hardcover book {Give Away}

I am so fortunate to have such avid followers of my blog. The give aways keep pouring in. Are you ready for my May Give Away?

Debi of Chic Chateau has graciously donated a copy of Coastal Style, home decorating ideas inspired by seaside living, by Sally Hayden & Alice Whately. The book is valued at $29.99. I have a copy of my own, and I can say that if you love coastal living or you are inspired by the coast this book is a definite must-have for you.

“Coastal Style is a magnificent celebration of simple oceanside life. Featuring hundreds of fabulous photographs of homes around the world, it covers all aspects of decorative seaside style- from the creation of light and breezy rooms to the selection of simple furniture and furnishings that echo the natural beauty of the surf and sand. Also featured are tips on the best fabrics to use and advice on coastal colors, from shades of oyster grey to bold splashes of aquamarine. “

Here is a sneak peek at my favorite pages:

The give away starts NOW and will run until Friday, May 11 @ 5:00 p.m. Central time.

To be eligible for the book, you must:

1.     Like Chic Chateau on Facebook (I also suggest that you leave a comment when visiting.)

2.     Join my blog through Google Friend Connect 

3.     Follow me through Linky Followers

4.     Leave a comment on this blog post.

The contest is open to followers who reside in the continental United States.

Best of Luck!

Coastal Style, y’all!