During my long blogging career, I’ve met so many wonderful and talented ladies and today I’m sharing a new book from my friend, Courtney Allison with French Country Cottage. Courtney and I met years ago and have been on 2 or 3 brand events together. She’s such a talented photographer and has had a long successful venture in this online world. We don’t all go on events as much as we used to, but I treasure the memories of all the ones I’ve been a part of.
Giveaway is closed: The winner of the book giveaway is Janelle Hunt. Congrats to Janelle!
In 2017, I had the pleasure of visiting Moss Mountain in Arkansas with Courtney (on the right) and Kelly. We had such a good time during that trip and hung out together a lot. Since that time, Courtney has written 2 books about her French Country cottage and I have all of them.
The newest book from author Courtney is French Country Cottage Christmas, a beautifully photographed design book dedicated entirely to the magic of Christmas. We need more of this, don’t you think? This gorgeous hard cover book is a great addition to any design library. It’s definitely a coffee table styling book and I’ll have mine out for Christmas.
If you love a vintage look for Christmas, you’ll especially love Courtney’s style as she is the queen of vintage style decorating and styling. From sparkle and shine, to trees, entertaining, decorating with natural elements, outdoors Christmas cheer, and traveling abroad for Christmas, this book is bursting with beautiful pictures all taken by Courtney herself.
Courtney’s attention to detail has no match when it comes to capturing such beauty and the sparkle shiny moments of Christmas celebrating.
She’s got so many elements covered like this beautiful table setting and spread, a feast for the eyes in the Away for Christmas section.
There’s plenty of blue and white for all of us blue and white lovers, with gorgeous Christmas decorations.
Layers and a vintage patina are trademarks of Courtney’s style and it’s beautiful, don’t you think?
Touches of Christmas in a vintage kitchen are so appealing.
This tiny tree in a metal container is anything but boring with those tiny delicate glass orbs.
Of course, there are plenty of Christmas trees to be inspired by as well. From reds, to neutrals and so many more.
This one is covered in dried hydrangeas and it’s just absolutely stunning. Courtney’s vintage cottage is a perfect backdrop for her stylish photoshoots and it really shines in the photos. Courtney makes you feel like you’re traveling to Europe, whenever I see her romantic photos, that’s how I feel. Transported back in time to another era with beauty and sparkle along the way.
I hope you’ll check out Courtney’s new book, French Country Cottage Christmas. I’ve got exciting news for you today too. I’ve been given permission to give away one copy of the book to one of my readers, so please leave a comment in the comments below and tell me your favorite thing about Christmas decorating. It’s hard to believe it will be here so soon, but I was just thinking, I’ll be pulling out my Christmas decor in about 2 months from now.
Leave a comment here on this post and I’ll choose a winner in 5 days and announce the winner in a new post and also here on this post. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Christmas decorating!
If you’d like to go ahead and buy the book, French Country Cottage Christmas, here’s my Amazon affiliate link for you, check it out! This would be a great Christmas present for the design aficionado.
Courtney’s new book looks absolutely stunning! I would love a chance to win a copy! Thanks, Rhoda!
Lovely.💚 Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I love these photos, so beautiful! Thank you for this giveaway.
What a wonderful way to take a break with a cup of tea and enjoy this Christmas book. Pick me!
This book looks like it has some beautiful new inspiration. I would love some new inspiration for Christmas decorating. Thanks for sharing!
My favorite part of decorating is the memories. I have moved a lot over the years and a lot of my decorations are gifts from friends that I no longer get to see but each small piece brings back fond memories. I also buy Christmas ornaments as souvenirs when we travel and each of these reminds me of a special trip and special memories with my husband. My husband teases that I “oh and ah” over each little thing so much it takes forever to decorate the tree but isn’t the very essence of Christmas about the memories? I would love the book as inspiration for new memories. Thank you for your lovely blogs.
At 68, I still get so excited pulling out my bins of Christmas and shopping for those perfect additions to my collection. Thanks!
Hi Rhoda. I love Christmas time as it brings wonderful memories of my childhood in Michigan and my family. My love for this time of year comes from my mother who decorated so beautifully. I still have my childhood sled which I display each winter. This looks to be a great book. Thanks for all of your inspiration and Happy upcoming holidays.
Beautiful book….can’t wait to turn the pages!
Hi Rhonda!
The photos are simply stunning, especially the hydrangea tree!! I have her inspired gatherings book and would love to add the Christmas edition to it. Thanks for all the inspiration, the holidays will be here soon.
Such a lovely book. Thanks for sharing!
My favorite part of decorating is the collection of ornaments for the children. Each year of their life, they get a special ornament representing something significant that happened during that year. We put each of them on for each child in chronological order and talk about why that one was significant. Someday, when they move out and get a home of their own, their collection goes with them.
Courtney’s new book looks fabulous! Decorating for Christmas gets me excited because I know friends and family will be visiting and those get togethers are cherished.
This book looks absolutely wonderful. I love Christmas and I especially love decorating my home for the holidays. My Christmas tree each year holds ornaments from precious memories of our children, our travels and so many more memories. Our grandchildren love coming over and looking at all the ornaments. Christmas is all about family and special friends.
I have been following you and Courtney for years now and, like you, own both of her books. I lean toward the French/European design aesthetic so she is my kind of girl. Anything French is my cup of tea, including holiday decor. Can’t wait to turn the pages of her new book! Thanks, Rhoda.
I enjoy decorating for Christmas because it makes the entire house feel “magical”!
This book would be a wonderful addition!
Thank you, Sheryl
There’s just something about the magic of Christmas! My favorite part is the lights! I love sitting and enjoying the lights of the Christmas tree any chance I can get. There’s just something so peaceful and beautiful about it. Looking forward to the holiday season!
This book is beyond gorgeous! I have always loved to decorate our home (& barn) for Christmas. I especially enjoy creating special areas for the little ones. Christmas decorating always brings back wonderful childhood memories.
I have a small collection of some Blue & White…..I would love to have her book for my coffee table…so PICK ME!!
I love everything about Christmas especially decorating the tree where every ornament shares a memory. Thanks for sharing this beautiful book with us today!
I enjoy decorating each year at Christmas and included in my decorating is my collection of Christmas books. Such a fun giveaway, thank you.