I’m on the Back Porch today with another one of my very favorite bloggers, Courtney from French Country Cottage! I’ve always admired her easy French style and every time I see pink roses, I think of her. I love copying admiring her style. Let’s hear what she has to say.
Hi everyone!!
My name is Courtney and I write the blog French Country Cottage. I am so thrilled to be joining Anita out on her back porch today! Anita sent over a few questions for me to answer~ so here goes!
I started blogging for several reasons really.
Shifts and changes such as my kids getting older and caregiving for my grandmother put me in a place where I was sort of looking for somewhere to immerse myself in something creative.
I have always been a writer and love beautiful rooms and interiors and vintage style and doing projects.
The funny thing is~ I didn’t even read blogs before I started blogging.
My sister and I were talking about blogs for some reason one day and I thought it sounded like the perfect creative outlet for me. So that night~ I went online, registered my blogs name and just started blogging.
Kitchen Photo courtesy of Maison Chic magazine
2. What was the most exciting thing that has happened to you because of your blog?
There has been several things that have been exciting for me because of my blog really
Having my home and style published in magazines has been a dream of mine for a long time, and when I first saw my home and style in print ~ I could hardly believe it was real. 🙂
I have recently started working as a freelance stylist and photographer with magazines as well.
Photos courtesy of Maison Chic magazine
Also working with companies and brands in social media and the opportunities that have come from that have been amazing~ like traveling and blogging with brands I love.
When I started blogging I had no idea the doors it would open for me or how much I would love it. Blogging truly has been a blessing in so many ways for me.
3. What is your dream gig?
Dream gigs for me~ let’s see. I can think of several dream gigs really I would love to do something with style and design and travel.
Yes, there are particular magazines I would love to be in~ one of which is my absolute favorites. I have some big dreams along the lines of writing and designing.
Not sure about a cooking show ~ but a show about decorating and DIY design sounds fantastic!
4. What are a few things that readers would be surprised to find out about you?
Maybe readers would be surprised to find out that I am a vegetarian and have been for almost 18 years or that I am fluent in sign language.
5. How would you describe your style?
I mostly think of my style as Romantic French Cottage. Which to me is a mix of the rich woods and warm colors of French Country~ The creamy whites and neutrals in Cottage rooms and the romantic ruffles, painted furniture and feminine details in shabby style.
My favorite rooms have a mix of elegance and rustic in their design~ A crystal chandelier & gilded chairs paired with a well loved and worn dining table for example.
5. What are your top 3 favorite posts?
My top 3 favorite posts would probably be these~ though I have several favorites and the favorites are always changing as I do new projects or change my rooms a bit. These are also some of readers favorite posts as well.
and our Dining room with the double chandeliers and chalkboard
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me over here at Anita’s, and I hope you will stop by my blog and say hello sometime too!!
Thank you so much for having me over for a visit on your beautiful back porch Anita!
Thanks so much Courtney. I’ve enjoyed learning more about you. If you haven’t been to Courtney’s blog, do yourself a favor and check it out. And if you’ve been, then you know how fabulous it is. Here’s the link again. French Country Cottage.
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Anita, your blog and Courtney’s, as well, are a couple of my favorite blogs. It was funny to see that she started her blog before she had even been a blog reader, because my experience was the exact opposite. I had become an avid “reader” long before I got up the nerve to take the plunge. I adore both your styles, both in writing and in decorating! Have the best and most blessed day ever.
I remember stumbling and happily falling into Courtney’s blog almost a year ago. I was hooked!!! Her soft effortless style got me … the romance and easy flow.
One of my faves!! Luv meandering around her home via the ‘net 🙂
Thanks for letting me do so with my coffee in hand today ladies.
Beautiful as always.
Hugs, Gee
Love Courtney’s blog! All her photographs have this lovely, ethereal quality to them which is her signature style. So happy that more people are finding her by the features in several magazines. Enjoyed reading the interview today and learning more about Courtney!
I love Courtney’s blog and style. Her home is simply gorgeous and she is such a talent and a talented photographer. I learned more about her today thanks Anita for the interview.
Cynthia
Nice pick Anita, Courtney is a very interesting lady – I did not know all the other tidbits about her. She’s another blogging rock star!
Bliss
A wonderful post for a grey Friday! The images and the interview perked me up! Thanks for sharing!
one of my favorites too! love this back porch stuff!
Anita- Nobody in blog land does this like Courtney. She is amazing and I love visiting her- Great feature- xo Diana
i so love Courtney’s blog…her home and style are just gorgeous…thanks for the great feature today..I so enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!
Lovely! Love Courtney’s style!
I’m a fan of Courtney’s blog and style, too. She sure has gotten some incredible opportunities.
I haven’t been to Courtney’s blog but WILL now!! Thanks for featuring her and her BEAUTIFUL home. XO, Pinky
Thank you so much for your sweet words everyone and to Anita for having me over today!! I enjoyed it!! 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Wonderful seeing Courtney featured here Anita!Her style inspires me and her photography and styling is amazing! So interesting reading about her.I did not know she was a vegetarian like me 🙂 .
xx
Anne
I adore Courtneys blog. So beautiful. I wish my home could look like hers!
What fun to learn more about sweet and talented Courtney, Anita! 🙂 I had no idea she was a vegetarian and knew sign language! Two things that I have always wanted to accomplish in my life. 🙂 Thanks for featuring her today, Anita!
xoxo laurie
Anita,
Great featured guest, dear friend!!!
Love Courtney’s defining style..Romantic French Cottage!!! I must go for a visit soon! Interesting to find that she is a blogger of many talents and skills!!!
Thanks, Anita, for introducing us to such great inspirations!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Hi Gals!!!
I love Courtney and all she does on her blog. I love the elegance of her home and cottage!!
She is very sweet and I just go crazy over how she always uses fresh flowers in her decorating!!
Have a great week!!!!
Pam
xox
Definately a fav blogger of mine as well – love her style and how she takes photos, just lovely.
I am excited to catch up and see that one of my fav blogs is talking to another of my fav’s! I check both of you out at night on my Kindle so I can have sweet dreams of beautiful things..Both please keep doing your great work and I will be following you.
Love the dining room. Where can I get the art hung over the chalk board? Thanks.
Susan, please reach out to Courtney of French Country Cottage. That is her house.
Where can I find a stockist of French country dining table and chairs.
I am in Whangaparaoa just north of Auckland.
I really don’t know Sylvia. My suggestion is to google stores in your area.