My good friend and blogging buddy Jermaine Chastain of French Kissed
knows that after a little more than 6 months of blogging I will be celebrating my
200th post soon. What she doesn’t know is that she’s the first focus
on my 5 day countdown to the best reasons for blogging.
According to me.
These are all favorite posts from Jermain’s blog.
click on the links to get a taste of what makes this women tick.
What first attracted me were her posts on Paris. Slap the label Paris
on anything and I perk up. Shallow, but true. Though
her home base is the lovely coastal town of Santa Barbara, Ca.
she has 2 gorgeous, clever daughters that move about the world,
and she was showcasing the French apartment of one of them.
Loved how got her camera got in really tight on an antique French armoire
so I could read the patina…layer by layer. And took the time to take us
along for tea at Mariage Fréres and a jaunt through Deyrolle…
And the thing that makes her a woman after my own heart,
is that she has a paint brush and is not afraid to use it.
She is very assertive in her quest for beauty,
and not having the budget for 18th century antiques is not
going to get in her way.
She is probably fairly clever, since she is a licensed attorney and real estate agent,
quite agile because she was an Ice Capades skater,
obviously into design since she stages homes for photo shoots…
and she’s certainly adapted to everything life has thrown her way,
raising two well loved and independent daughters.
So my first best thing/piece of advice…
Find a blog friend who is somewhat new at blogging to learn the ropes with and support.
We all have our favorite “Grande Dames” of blogging that inspired us to venture forth,
but it is extremely valuable to form a connection with a peer (or peers) as you
navigate your way. Finding those blogging buddies is my first best thing.
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Tags: Blogger profile, DIY, French Kissed blog, Paris Apartment, Santa Barbara decorating, Thrifty chic
November 6, 2009 at 7:46 am |
I totally agree! Hands down she is my favorite motivater and inspiration, She is also very sweet… and has a down to earth sensibility. She ws the first person to visit my blog and actually return.
Thank you Trish for seeing fit to honor her in your Trouvais style.
A toast to Jermaine!
Lee
November 6, 2009 at 8:19 am |
French Kissed is one of the blogs I look for every day as her posts are always so personal and warm. Her taste is wonderful and I love her style.
November 6, 2009 at 9:31 am |
Beautiful, enjoyed the visit. Great to connect with like minds. la
November 6, 2009 at 10:14 am |
Hello Trish, I´m too a devotee of Jermaine´s style and charm. I love all her posts and have lernt lots from her…. and now from you, too.
Muchos cariños and have a great weekend
María Cecilia
November 6, 2009 at 10:18 am |
Forgive me Trish, Happy 200th post, I think I have written close to two hundred happy comments! You never disappoint!
Lee
November 6, 2009 at 1:37 pm |
Hi Lee…still 4 more posts to go! You’re early!
November 6, 2009 at 4:27 pm |
Hi Trish,
I think that we all love to look in at Jermaine’s beautiful blog ~ full of so much inspiration and loveliness.
As we all do, visiting your blog. Thank you and congratulations on 200 wonderful posts.
I raise my glass to you both!
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
November 6, 2009 at 9:49 pm |
EEEGaddds! 200 Posts! Yikes! I feel I should send you both something like a bottle of Vintage Veuve. I think you both compliment each other in your beautiful bloggerie. I am lucky to be one of those who enjoy your wit, taste, and sense of style. Onward and upward!!!!!
November 7, 2009 at 9:01 am |
Dear Trish,
I am overwhelmed by the generosity you have shown to me with this post! For me, it is probably the next best thing to being featured in Veranda…actually better because along with this journey has come the unexpected gift of discovering an amazing new circle of friends with you at the very center. Thanks for leading by example with your own outstanding work of inspiration…as I have said in the past ~ If a blog can be ART, then Trouvais is indeed a classic…and for listening and providing encouragement along the way. You and the other dear friends I have met bring an abundance of beauty and light to my life and for that I am so very grateful.
~Jermaine~
November 7, 2009 at 10:00 am |
Thank you, and well said. There is so much talent lurking out there, and such a multitude of view points that one can go through the buffet line of blogging and pick and choose and load up their own inspiration plate. And whenever you feel your plate is full, up pops another wonderful new blog. To paraphrase dear Martha…”its a good thing.”
November 10, 2009 at 1:00 am |
i love this – find a blogger who started out when you did. that’s so true. there was a group of us who all started at the same time – Patricia Gray, Anne Harwell, things that inspire, patti friday, katiedid, jackie v.t. – and others – we were close knit and i think we would all still do anything for each other.
November 10, 2009 at 4:58 pm |
Hi Joni. Love to hear your perspective, as always! Merci, Trish