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June 13, 2018 By Shirley

French Vintage Decor & DIY Book and A Giveaway

You are in for a treat today as I am so happy to tell you about a most beautiful new book

by the fabulously talented Jamie Lundstrom, creator of So Much Better With Age blog.

If you know Jamie, you would know about her love for all things French.

Her beautiful French Country home is truly a reflection of her creative talents.

Jamie’s book has been released just recently and already,

“French Vintage Decor, Easy Elegant DIY Projects for Any Home”,

is the #1 Bestseller on Amazon

in the Do It Yourself Home Improvement category. Congrats to Jamie!

So enjoy a sneak peek of a French Vintage Decor & DIY Book & A Giveaway I have for you!

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Meet Jamie.

Here she is creating one of her many beautiful floral arrangements.

jamie-french-vintage-decor

Here is another example of her floral creations

in her dining room of a beautiful example of French casual elegance:

French-dining-room

In typical “Jamie fashion” the book arrived

in a box beautifully packaged and filled with goodies and the sweetest personal note.

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I could not wait to open the book and see each of the 70  great tutorials

on projects that help you obtain a French inspired look for your home,

such as How to Age an Urn and How to make a faux topiary.

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You can see this urn and the topiary on her kitchen counter.

Beautiful?!! … yes indeed!

french-vintage-kitchen-with-topiary-project

French-Kitchen-With-Cutting-Boards

Just love the lavender topiary . . . can you tell I am partial to topiaries?

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Jamie presents tutorials that are easy to follow

using materials that are easily accessible.

There is a section of projects/tutorials on textiles that include a project to create

a deconstructed footstool.

You can see the finished footstool in front of the fireplace below:

neutral-living-room-french-vintage

I share her love of baskets. Antique French baskets can be quite costly

and here is how she has taken a moderately priced basket and stenciled it

to create the look of a great vintage French basket.

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To say that I love Jamie’s book is an understatement!!

Her book is truly incredible . . . filled with so many projects

that even I can do! 🙂 . . . to achieve the French flair that is so desired

without breaking the bank! Truly elegant and fun projects!

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This book is available on Amazon HERE

at Barnes and Noble HERE

Or possibly at your local favorite bookstore.

Because I love this book, “FRENCH VINTAGE DECOR, Easy/Elegant DIY Projects for Any Home”,

so much, I have decided to offer a copy of this book to one lucky reader!

All you have to do is leave me a comment,

letting me know that you would like the opportunity to win this book.

The Giveaway starts today, June 13th, 2018 and will end at midnight June 27, 2018.

Winner chosen by random selection.

Good Luck and have a most beautiful, beautiful day!!!

Also, stayed tuned for another wonderful Floral Friday coming your way this Friday!

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NOTE: I was sent this amazing book for review and promotion.

All glorious reviews are happily and joyfully my own!!!

Also: I am NOT an affiliate of Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    June 13, 2018 at 6:43 am

    I’ve seen so much about Jamie’s book recently Shirley and have it in my Amazon wishlist! I’ve always wanted to try my hand at antiquing/aging a mirror! I hope you’re enjoying a little R&R this week between packing for your move. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful floral on Friday. ♥

    Reply
  2. Penny at enjoying the simple things says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:24 am

    This book sounds wonderful. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of it. I love the way she packaged it for you!

    Reply
  3. Rae says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:27 am

    There is nothing better than to settle in with a book that promises adventures to beautiful locales. I’m thinking this would be good to start the week with and end up on Fri biting at the bit to makes some of those adventures my weekly reality.

    Reply
  4. DIANE Parker says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:30 am

    Love…love vintage French design. It looks like a beautiful book and one I would love to have on my French coffee table!

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  5. Pat says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:30 am

    What a great give-away! I’d love to win a copy of this book which looks so inviting, inspirational and yummy. Please enter me in your contest and have a great weekend. Hugs, Pat

    Reply
  6. Anja says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Adore the vintage French style.
    The book looks great and I love to win a copy of it.

    Reply
  7. Shannon@belle Bleu interiors says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Shirley, what a beautiful book! It would be a wonderful book to add to my collection. I love the lavender topiary! Enjoy your day!!!

    Reply
  8. Regina says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:47 am

    What a pretty book. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  9. Linda says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Thanks for offering this beautiful book to us, it would be a cozy sit to have and look at and enjoy.

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  10. Peggy Marshall says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:17 am

    I love, love, love decorating books and especially ones like this one that teach you how to do some of their looks. I would love to add this particular book to my collection!!! I have books everywhere in my decor. Need this one to add to my decor!!!

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:28 am

    That does look like a beautiful book and I know how hard she worked on it. So glad it’s number 1!

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  12. Chicki Atwell says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Shirley, I just love your home and reading your blog makes me feel like a good
    friend of yours! This book looks so interesting and I follow Jamie on her blog!
    Thanks for giving away a copy of the book! Hope I’m the lucky one!

    Reply
  13. Carol says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:10 am

    The book looks lovely and it’s terrific that the author gives how-to tutorials for them!

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  14. Sue Kueffer says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:35 am

    The book looks beautiful and is coffee table worthy. Your description of the contents is wonderful, and builds anticipation at the possibility of winning a copy of Jamie’s “French Vintage Decor”.

    Reply
  15. Annette says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:40 am

    What a beautiful book!! I enjoy her blog and love French decor. Would like to win this.

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  16. Sherry says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Love your blog and I know I would love the book if I won.

    Reply
  17. Sharon Colburn says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Lovely book. I would enjoy having a copy. I am decorating-creative-deficient and need lots of help.

    Reply
  18. Mary Stevens says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Would love to win this book! Looks like so many great ideas to go?

    Reply
  19. Karenann says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:23 am

    What a lovely book! I would love to win a copy! Thank you for such a nice giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  20. Karol says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:55 am

    I would love to win this book. I have quite a collection myself but I always need a new one.

    Reply
  21. Donna G. says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Looks like a great book. I so enjoy having a cup of tea and my decorating books. A new one is always welcome in my collection. Thanks for sharing, Shirley!

    Reply
  22. Susan says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    I would love to win this beautiful book!

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  23. Connie Worthington says

    June 13, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    What a lovely book, with wonderful ideas

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  24. Marie says

    June 13, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    I need another decorating book like I need a hole in the head, but if I don’t win this one, I think I may have to break down and buy it. It looks awesome. Thanks for doing the give-away.

    Reply
  25. Pinky says

    June 13, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Congrats to Jamie on her book being #1!!!! I would love a chance to win it! Seeing all the pics you showed, it looks wonderful. Have a good weekend and try not to work too hard. We leave Sun. for OBX for the week!

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  26. Donna Cheek says

    June 13, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    I love the book-wonderful ideas! My husband and I love nothing more than a pretty project. Would love to have it! Love your blog, too!

    Reply
  27. Mary Mackenzie says

    June 13, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Her home is lovely, and I’m sure the book is just as lovely.

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  28. Cheryl says

    June 13, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Shirley, I do love Jamie’s incredible ideas and projects to add a French touch of flair to our homes. It would be great fun to win this book and start in a project. Thank you for letting us know about it and for a chance to win a copy!! Yay!

    Cheryl

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  29. Jamie says

    June 13, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    You are too kind, Shirley! Thank you so much for such a beautiful post! I’m so glad to hear that your readers will love a signed copy. Thanks again, friend.
    Hugs, Jamie

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  30. laura janning says

    June 13, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    The book looks lovely. so happy for Jamie and the release of her beautiful book.

    Reply
  31. Cindy Horton says

    June 13, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful book. Of course you could right your own book.? your blog and Instagram post. Hope I am the lucky one.

    Reply
  32. Angella says

    June 13, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Would love a chance to win this book. I love her ideas on Instagram

    Reply
  33. Heidi woodruff says

    June 13, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    I’m thrulled st even the chance to win the newly release decor book!

    Reply
  34. Wendy Jamieson says

    June 13, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Jamie, I would absolutely love to win a copy of this book. I live in a small town with no book stores.

    Please – Please ? It would be the pot of gold at the end of my rainbow ?

    Reply
  35. Sherry Myers says

    June 13, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    What a beautifully packaged treat you received. The book would definitely enhance my collection. Thank you for your generosity, Shirley. Crossing my fingers!

    Reply
  36. PattiC says

    June 13, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    I would love a copy of this beautiful book! Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  37. Bonnie Gutierrez says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win. Funny, I was just eying this book on Amazon earlier this week and would love to own!

    Reply
  38. Shelly says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    The book looks lovely! I read her blog as well as yours and would love to win her book. Thank you for offering this to your readers.

    Reply
  39. robin says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    Looks like a beautiful book that I can’t wait to read.

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  40. Teresa says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    This looks like a great book for French decorating ideas.

    Reply
  41. Liz Miller says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:06 am

    What a beautiful book!! Would love to win!! ❤️?

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  42. Denise crowther says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:21 am

    Thanks so much for sharing her beautiful book. I just love love her style and would love to have a copy so that I can be inspired to do more things around my home. Have a beautiful day

    Reply
  43. Susan Malizia says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:22 am

    Love how the bloggers like yourself that I follow all support fellow bloggers. So much talent amongst you all! Such a generous giveaway…looks like a great book! =)

    Reply
  44. max says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:31 am

    Love the ideas I’ve seen so far would love to win her book!!

    Reply
  45. Denise Burns says

    June 14, 2018 at 5:55 am

    Omg I to love everything and anything French. I can’t get enough of it . I wonder where that comes from. Anyways thank you for having this giveaway.

    Reply
  46. Kay says

    June 14, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Would like the opportunity to indulge in a great cup of coffee and brouse through Jamie’s book. Thank you for the chance to win her book.

    Reply
  47. Diane says

    June 14, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I would absolutely love a copy of this gorgeous book!

    Reply
  48. Des says

    June 14, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Wow, what a wonderful book! I would love to win a copy but will probably buy it if I do not win because it has so many beautiful pics that I must have it!!!!
    ~Des

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  49. Gail says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    I would love to win this beautiful book filled with lovely pictures and inspiration for decorating.

    Reply
  50. Pat says

    June 14, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Oui, oui. ..I would love to win this beautiful book!! Thank you!

    Reply
  51. Randi says

    June 14, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    Beautiful book- would love a copy ?

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  52. Rebecca M says

    June 14, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Shirley congrats on selling your home. I know you’re looking forward to the new home but I will miss seeing this beautiful home.
    I would love to win a copy of this beautiful and useful book! Oooh the projects I could undertake!

    Reply
  53. Trenda says

    June 15, 2018 at 1:41 am

    Hi Shirley!
    I always look forward to reading your blog and the artful way you have of arranging things. I especially love whenever you write posts featuring your garden room!
    Last week your tribute to the military and your Patriotic tree was touching, and made me wish I had a patriotic tree honoring my husband.
    Thank you for the book preview and a chance to win this book myself. Sincerely, ? Trenda

    Reply
  54. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    June 15, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Such a fantastic review and an amazing opportunity! My fingers are tightly crossed, Shirley. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  55. Marty Koons says

    June 15, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Would love to win a copy of Jamie’s new book! Thanks

    Reply
  56. Denise crowther says

    June 16, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    So would love love a copy!!!!
    Love from South Africa.

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  57. Angella says

    June 16, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    Love all the ideas I’ve already seen. Love her posts on Instagram. Would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance

    Reply
  58. Yanelys Harper says

    June 16, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    This book looks so incredible! I would love to try and make these projects! I’d love to get my hands on this book. Wonderful talent!

    Reply
  59. Connie says

    June 16, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    This book looks amazing and I can’t wait to try some projects.

    Reply
  60. Rebekah says

    June 16, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Jamie’s French country style is just beautiful and her book looks the same. The examples you gave from her book look amazing. This book would be a treasure to receive!

    Reply
  61. Max says

    June 17, 2018 at 12:10 am

    Love her ideas, would love to try some of her projects. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  62. joy Kaess says

    June 17, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Jamie’s book looks amazing…and what a sweet package she sent you!♥️ Would love the opportunity to win a signed copy of my own! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  63. Deborah L McCormick says

    June 18, 2018 at 9:17 am

    I would love a chance to win this book.

    Reply
  64. Chris (CJ) says

    June 18, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    I am a new followers of yours on Pinterest…thank you so much for hosting a give away of Jamie Lundstrom, fabulous book…I love French Decor! Her book is beautiful. One of my boards is called County French and City French…it would be great to have a copy of her book! Thanks CJ

    Reply
  65. Nancy Draper says

    June 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    This caught my eye as a book my daughter would love. She has been to France 3 times and loves all things French related. Her birthday is in July and would be a lovely surprise for her.

    Reply
  66. Jordon VK says

    June 20, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I would absolutely love this book!! I follow Jamie already and her style is breathtaking

    Reply
  67. Tracy o. says

    June 20, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    I’d love to win this book! I’ve been following Jaime for a while now, and it’s nice to follow a blogger who is also Canadian, like me! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.

    Reply
  68. Maureen says

    June 20, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this book! It looks beautiful and is filled with so many great ideas that I’d like to try. Love your blog and wish you the very best with your move! All the best!

    Reply
  69. ana says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Love Jamie and follow her blog!!! Can’t wait to see the book in person and try the projects out myself! Thanks for the opportunity to receive a copy!

    Reply
  70. Eloise fitzsimmons says

    June 21, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    I would LOVE to win this book – it would be a wonderful reminder of the one time I was in France, some 20 year ago. Thank you for giving me the chance.

    Reply
  71. Robin Fink says

    June 22, 2018 at 4:13 am

    I would Love to win this book- filled with so many great projects.Thanks!!

    Reply
  72. Jeane Gallo says

    June 23, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I would love to win this book. I have discovered that my style has somewhat transitioned from farmhouse to vintage french

    Reply
  73. LindaSonia says

    June 23, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    What a lovely sneak peek inside this awesome book – would love to win!!

    Reply
  74. Jennifer main says

    June 23, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    Wow, I can’t wait to get Jami’s book. I love her ideas and tutorials. She is the real deal and I am proud of her. A blog fan who needs a gift book cuz I am not able to purchase hers or Floral Affair or French Accents 2nd edition. Please, pick me because I have never won anything. I need help with my home and love her ideas as well as so many you have Shirley.?

    Reply
  75. Darlene Hockin says

    June 27, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I would love a copy of this book as I love the French vintage style and Jamie’s blog. I live in Canada so it is more expensive for me to buy it on Amazon but would love to win it!!!

    Reply
  76. Laura Harrie says

    June 27, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    Of course I would love to win your give away of Jamie’s book, I follow her blog and really enjoy how she makes things beautiful. I enjoy her creative style.

    Reply
  77. Debbie ball says

    June 28, 2018 at 8:21 am

    i stumbled onto this post and am so glad I did! I’ve been exploring the posts, which are wonderful. I’ve read a few posts on your friends pages where they’re doing projects from this book. Each of your blogger friends display a style I like so much! Thank you for the project. It’s inspiring!

    Reply
  78. Evan Timmons says

    January 12, 2020 at 3:53 am

    That was awesome. I missed it. Is there any offer for 2020? I am waiting and bookmarked the site for further assistance.

    Reply

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