Thursday, September 22, 2011

Sunset Love

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This is really a story about the power of blogs. It all started with this post about my home office, which led to this house tour in Design Sponge, which finally led to a message in my inbox from an editor of Sunset Magazine asking if our home has ever been photographed for a magazine. And one year later, the October issue of Sunset has finally hit newsstands and I'm thrilled with the resulting story.

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I could never have pulled the house together without the help of some very talented people including Neil Bokal and Lauren Soloff for interiors, Tory Polone for helping us create the backyard of my dreams and Holly Flora for over-the-top flowers. Thank you, friends!

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We spent a full twelve-hour day shooting with the Sunset team back in August and by 8PM we felt nothing but love for photographer Thomas Story, stylist Miranda Jones and writer Jess Chamberlain. Here are some behind the scenes shots from our photoshoot day, taken by my main squeeze Alex de Cordoba.

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41 comments:

thewischlist.com said...

Congratulations! Your home is stunning and I can't get enough of your ensemble in these shots. Lovely.

keepfeeling said...

Congrats, lovebug! It's total perfection! xo

Heather said...

Definitely buying this issue! Your backyard is amazing.

Whimsy Being said...

a huuuuge congrats! can't wait to get my copy :)

amelia said...

omg. it's OUT!!!! i need to see it asap!! your home is the coziest place on urf.

Jen said...

Love this! Not enough bedroom pics though- I've been dying to see the bedroom makeover!

Desi McKinnon said...

I can't wait to read it when it arrives in my mailbox. So amazing.

Melissa Levin said...

OMG I die for this! Can't wait to see it in print!

CassieMarie said...

Your home is really lovely! Such a beautiful space. :)

elauinc said...

So amazing heather (+ alex). Your home is gorgeous! Now I'm all anxious about my issue arriving in the post!

Jiyoonie said...

wow... your home is stunning!

Neda said...

Congratulations! Your home is so beautiful...I especially LOVE the backyard. All of the individual details (like the gorgeous vases)really show what great taste you have! I'll have to pick up an issue!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and stylish couple. Beautiful house!

Sandy

val said...

Gorgeous!

ashley said...

Congrats!

Matthew said...

That banquette is flawless. Where can I get one... please tell me.

Anne Zimmerman said...

Buying it today!

Victoria said...

I like how you failed to mention this today!!!! Amazing can't wait to see the mag in person :) xoxox

jora said...

I can't wait to take a peek! The spread looks gorgeous.... I think I might have commented before that we had a feature in Sunset as well and that our favorite part was hanging out with the crew!

MirandaJ said...

Yay! Love this post for obvious reasons. What a fun day! Alex, your shots are terrific, as always.
xo
ps. @Jora, we still talk about how much we loved you guys too!

Fen said...

you have such a lovely home, you are so lucky :)

also, I love your new blog header, looks very nice!
x

80sboy said...

Wow, that photographer sure is handsome! Was great to meet you guys and hang out all day, here's to paths crossing again! Glad you like the story, you both looko fantastic!

T

lola is beauty said...

Ahhhh, wonderful! I don't know if I can get Sunset mag in London but I'm going to try!

jill danyelle said...

What a lovely home. I love the red door and the shot of you both in front of it. Congrats.

jeana sohn said...

you and your house deserve it! the photos are gorgeous and it's fun to see the behind the scenes.

Vivier said...

if I saw this and I didn't know you I'd be jealous I didn't have you guys as friends.

Jennifer said...

So lovely!
Look forward to seeing it in print.
(love your dress, btw--you look amazing).

LUU H. said...

woow, your house is just, wow! i'm really speechless

rubismoka said...

So charming! I love your house!!

Megan Taylor said...

Can't wait for my hand-delivered copy!!!

Pretty Mommy said...

Super gorgeous! (as I guessed it would be!) Love how warm & homey it looks...

laure said...

Looking forward to reading it. Tom Story is one of my heroes and Jess and Miranda are awesome! I'm surprised it took this long for you guys to get featured :)

Tracy said...

so good! watching my mailbox for the issue!

Czarina said...

Love it! Sunset's my fav! And so is your blog :)
Your backyard is absoluely gorgeous.

lisa fika said...

you are in my favorite magazine!!! wax!!!!!!!!! xoxo!

ellen said...

oh my goodness! i love everything about this... the behind the scenes, the shots of the magazine, and everything. i also really appreciate the sweater-weather appropriateness of the sunset cover you're featured in. getting it today!

EVA said...

Hello Heather. What a truly beautiful home you have. Love the relaxed feel, and down-to-earth beauty of both the garden and your portraits.

;)
Eva
www.evigglade.blogspot.com

Natalie of Fashion Intel said...

Just got my issue today in the mail and really enjoyed the article. I love that you posted behind the scenes too because it is fun to see it all come together.

Spiritt said...

I love these photos, your backyard looks like a nice piece of paradise

Spiritt xo

Marcyanna said...

Love this one Heather! You guys rock! Such a beautiful calm oasis. To be honest with you we were talking about moving to Santa Monica but it is still a 'talking mode' - your blog makes me wanna move even more :) x

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