I just got my copy of the Summer 2009 issue of C Magazine, and there it was!
Having our home in Channel Islands Harbor in C truly is a dream come true. I have been a huge fan of C since the beginning. No other magazine covers all that is wonderful in California better than C.
Now that the issue is on the news stand, I got C Magazine Design and Style Editor, Andrea Stanford's blessing to post the entire article here.
Here we are on Charlie's little boat. It always feels like an adventure. So different from our life in L.A.
Steve and I wanted the decor to reflect the location of our home without it feeling too "kitschy nautical". We found all of the boat paintings at local antique stores.
None of them are really great art, but they make a fantastic collection.
Boy, are Steve and I getting old! Thank goodness, Lisa Romerein is a great photographer. I think she softened the focus a bit. Ha!
Our home is really just a 1970's box. We painted it white as soon as we bought it.
It's so cool to be able to dock our boat just behind our home.
Because Oxnard is a pretty windy place we do a lot of kite flying with these huge sport kites. The kids love it.
We brought the "Charlie" chairs up from the shop for the shoot. They looked so good that we left them at the house and are making new ones for the shop.
I added olive trees on the hearth. They help give some scale to our two story living room. We used inexpensive Dash and Albert cotton rugs over our wall to wall seagrass.
Our simple bedroom made it into the magazine too. Nothing like white linen and
a few antique store finds to create a room with a soothing personality.
Steve's office is really just the landing above our living room. It has the best view in the house. Mary did a fantastic job arranging all of the shelves. She is a display goddess. Love you, Mary!
As many of you know, my bathroom is my favorite room in the house. I love my Bathworks tub!
My favorite interiors are those that combine high with low. My Gustavian cabinet was definitely a splurge, but my little vintage lights, old frames, and painting were all inexpensive flea market and antique store finds. My Bousac sheer fabric is just simply hung on small rings from a plain 3/8" iron rod.
My Oly Serena Bowl Chandelier had just the right feeling for our home.
We hung my vintage oil paintings on old doors that we attached to the wall.
This is actually my favorite ship painting that we own. I love the pink color of the sails. This vignette really works for me. I like the combination of my Mom and Granny's decanters with the more masculine painting.
I can't thank C Magazine, Design and Style Editor Andrea Stanford, writer Sally Schultheiss, and photographer Lisa Romerein for making this girl's dream a reality.
xo
Brooke
Wow - your house is absolutely stunning and what a fabulous article. How exciting - it is a dream come true! Hurrah!
Posted by: christy | June 04, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Brooke - this is just way too fantastic!! A beautiful getaway AND a fabulous spread in a magizine! I'm in love with every element in your home-away-from-home!
Victoria @ DesignTies
Posted by: Victoria @ DesignTies | June 04, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Awesome hun, and the good thing is you love it and use it, not just a show-piece. ~Brooke
Posted by: Brooke | June 04, 2009 at 02:15 PM
Congratulations! What a gorgeous place to escape to!
Posted by: Paloma {LaDolceVita} | June 04, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Hi Brooke :)
Congratulations!!
I didn't realize you had a vacation home in Oxnard, I grew up an hour away in Arcadia (Have you heard of The Oaks?) and we used to go out there a lot when I was little. Anyway, your home is gorgeous!
rue
Posted by: rue | June 04, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Weeehoooo!!!! So happy for you that your dream came true :-) And thank you for sharing your dream with us.
Your Channel Island home is beautiful -- how do you tear yourself away from it go back to your other home?! Although your other home is beautiful too!!!
Congratulations, Brooke!!
Kelly
Posted by: DesignTies | June 04, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Oh Brooke, how exciting! Congratulations! I love Lisa's photography, and her skill matched with your and Steve's skills = out of this world. Your Channel Island home makes me absolutely swoon - seriously, my knees go weak with how beautiful it is, and Lisa photographed it beautifully. You have such a gem of a person with 2 gorgeous homes, a stunning family and a great life. Congratulations on the wonderful article and for sharing it.
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | June 04, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Great write up article on your home. It looks so very picturesque and serene there!
Really nice, and very charming.
Leslie
Lamaisonfou blog
Posted by: Leslie Rowlands | June 04, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Congratulations! Your home is stunning, yet friendly - no wonder it made it into a magazine!
Posted by: Kathy Creative Home Expressions | June 04, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Congratulations on the fabulous article! The pictures are great and I love your choices and mixtures of everything. The wooden propeller is great. My son owns a "Pitt" biplane so am always stopping to price propellers. Thought I was the only one! As usual...great job!
marcie
Posted by: Unique Unique Design | June 04, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I just got my issue and have to agree - you AND your house look wonderful! Congrats!
–Lana
Posted by: Lana | June 04, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Love it! The texture of the throw/quilt on the foot of the bed makes you want to touch it! Great photographs.
Posted by: Trish @The Old Post Road | June 04, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Brooke! It looks fantabulous, relaxed full of texture and beauty. I love it to pieces!! The photography is bar none...your family is as gorgeous as always...and that surfboard. Well........thunk.
me again. swooning quietly in the corner. Just step over me.
Posted by: Linda@Lime in the Coconut | June 04, 2009 at 03:08 PM
PS...Tell me about the quilt on your bed...is that Garnet Hill? I have been looking for the exact one.
Posted by: Linda@Lime in the Coconut | June 04, 2009 at 03:11 PM
So exciting! Congratulations! Your taste is exquisite! It is a dreamhouse! :)
Posted by: ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie | June 04, 2009 at 03:18 PM
SO inspiring! What a stunning house -- I love all the white with the natural elements.
Posted by: Kristy | June 04, 2009 at 03:52 PM
I'm going to have to look for the issue. Congratulations!
Posted by: Karen B | June 04, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Brooke, what a beautiful article on your home away from home! I could start listing all the things I love but the list would be too long! The vintage paintings are probably my most favorite - especially the water birds on the old doors. What a lovely place!
Posted by: Hill Country House Girl | June 04, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Congrats that is so exciting. I love it when I get published and the magazine gets it right!
Posted by: amanda | June 04, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Congratulations on the magazine article Brooke. I adore every lovingly created detail in your holiday home.
Posted by: Catherine@simplynatural | June 04, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Your bedroom and bathroom here remain some of my all time favorites Brooke! I love that beautiful carving above your bed.
This house certainly feels laid back and happy - I can see why you enjoy your family weekends here so much!
Posted by: alice | June 04, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Congratulations Brook. How incredibly exciting to have your home featured in a magazine. It is so beautiful and humble at the same time...what a lovely and inspirational balance!
My best,
Tricia
Avolli
Posted by: Tricia - Avolli | June 04, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I can't thank all of you enough! Christi, Victoria, Brooke, Paloma, Rue, Kelly, Isa, Leslie, Kathy, Marcie, Lana, Trish, Linda, ALVN, Christy, KarenB, Sandra, Amanda, Catherine, Alice, Tricia! It is so wonderful to have a people to share this moment with me who really understand why I'm excited.
Thank you again!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | June 04, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Congratulations Brooke! Your home looks amazing. There are so many elements I love - gorgeous! Have a lovely weekend. Ax
Posted by: Oliveaux | June 04, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Wow Brooke,
Ok, a little 1970"s Box house! You are truly an artist! Your style is simply unique, I love it....
xoxo,
Cathleen
Posted by: Cathleen | June 04, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Nice "weekender" move!
..well played.
We were driving through that neighborhood just a few weeks ago, while taking a long detour to the Strawberry Festival. We were all wondering.."What kind of people live around here and is it all year"?
You answered us loud and clear.
Cheers.
Posted by: TERI REES WANG | June 04, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Congratulations...you have a beautiful home.
Posted by: Eileen | June 04, 2009 at 07:59 PM
What a great spread; congratulations!
Posted by: Paul Anater | June 04, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Brooke,congratulations on the wonderful article and for sharing it .What a fantastic place for getaway! Love your taste.
XX
V
Posted by: viera | June 04, 2009 at 09:24 PM
So stunning Brooke! Wow, I wish I could get a copy (wait, maybe a magazine store will have one). . . I'll have to check it out. I just love everything, the dining room vignette on the table might be my favourite though and the oil paintings on the doors - so beautiful.
You are the best!
xo
Maria
Posted by: Maria Killam | June 04, 2009 at 09:32 PM
* The OUTCOME of WHEREVER you go, WHEREVER you call "home" at that particular time and WHATEVER you & Steve "DO" to personalize it, is the d*r*e*a*m of most people... soooo fresh, cool, classic, uncluttered, warm, welcoming... and chic to boot! Beautiful "EVERYTHING", Brooke!
Many warmhearted congrats on a "life in the lovely lane"!!!~~~ It's sooo HEARTWARMING to see GOOD things happen to obviously GOOD people!!!
Thanks for sharing your home(s) AND your joy at this wonderful honor!!!
Warmest,
Linda in AZ *
Posted by: Linda in AZ/ RMS "Mom of a German Shorthair" | June 04, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Congrats Brooke! It looks absolutely beautiful! Wish we could get that mag in Australia - it looks fab! Tracey xx
Posted by: Porchlight Interiors | June 04, 2009 at 09:59 PM
that is exquisite! i love the colour palette, and all the beautiful little vintage pieces you found! you sure have impeccable tastes!
it must also be fun finding all those nuggets in flea markets while creating your grand masterpiece...
guylaine – vancouver
Posted by: guylaine rondeau | June 05, 2009 at 01:45 AM
Your house is gorgeous, Brooke. But what I love the most about it, is that it also has a warm soulfulness. LOVE it!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | June 05, 2009 at 04:13 AM
many congrats on the feature, your home is so so gorgeous it should be featured in every magazine!! :)
Posted by: Tina {Luphia loves...} | June 05, 2009 at 04:41 AM
Brooke,
It is amazing what you and Steve did with a 70's box! I really love this home of yours! You are a very handsome family.
Such a beautiful spread! I am so very happy for you, Congratulations to you and Steve!
joan
Posted by: for the love of a house | June 05, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Congratulations! What a thrill to have your home published in a magazine. Your home is beautiful! Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | June 05, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Congratulations Brooke! How great to have your home featured! The photos are gorgeous and I love the article. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle Grace | June 05, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Your home looks beautiful Brooke, very inspirational. I am so happy for you.
Posted by: Shaz | June 05, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Congrats, you should be so proud, it looks beautiful!!!
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly~Rose Vine Cottage | June 05, 2009 at 07:01 AM
How wonderful Brooke! I loved peeking inside your lives there in C.
Your sitting area in the bedroom is amazing!
Best,
Michelle
Posted by: michelle | June 05, 2009 at 07:55 AM
How crazy gorgeous is your home??? Thanks for sharing the article and the beautiful photos. Love, love, love your work.
Rhon
Posted by: Rhonda | June 05, 2009 at 08:44 AM
wow, your home is absolutely stunning, and boy, you and your husband look great too!
have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Caroline @ Patagonia Gifts | June 05, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Brooke....beautiful article...I am so proud of you. The house looks fantastic and it was fun seeing "stuff" from my home in yours. You and Steve have created a wonderful "nest". Love, Mom
Posted by: Karen | June 05, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Congratulations Brooke.
Very exciting. It is obvious why they featured you.
Your home is beautiful as is your family.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Posted by: cathy scholl | June 05, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Brooke this is awesome!!!! It looks so beautiful & I'm so happy for you guys- that really is a dream come true. I HAVE to get my hands on a copy!!!!
xoxo,
lauren
Posted by: Lauren Liess | June 05, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Your home is absolutely stunning. Honestly I'm completely gobsmacked. You deserve to be in the magazine. Mazal tov.
@shiraabel
Posted by: shira | June 05, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations Brooke (and Steve)
Simply smashing project and inspirational living at it's best!
By the way, the tub is one of my favorites too. So lovely to look at--how is the soaking?
best,
Jan from Vancouver
Posted by: Jan | June 05, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Breathtaking, congratulations to you and Steve for creating a wonderful haven for your family ...xv
Posted by: Vicki Archer | June 05, 2009 at 01:54 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your house!!! It is wonderful...love all the accessories and neutral colors/tones! I went to get the magazine at Barnes & Noble and they didnot have it yet....a beautifully done spread. Congrats!
Posted by: Julie Blair | June 05, 2009 at 05:27 PM
brooke,
it is all so dreamy... makes me want to spend a weekend (okay, make that a summer) there. what a delight! thanks for sharing... because i'm not sure C magazine is on newstands here in Florida!
Have a great weekend!
XO
erika
Posted by: erika | June 05, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Just popped back over to say thanks for your comment on my Jamie Drake interview :-) Good luck in our giveaway!!
Kelly
Posted by: DesignTies | June 05, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Oh, Brooke, what a wonderful home away from home. You are not getting old, either, that is a very nice photo of your lovely self and your handsome husband! Congrats on being featured in C. They chose well. Hugs, ~cindy s~
Posted by: Cindy | June 05, 2009 at 07:53 PM
stunning! and congratulations on a dream come true!!!
I think i need those Charlie chairs in my living room, they are just what i have been looking for.
xx
callie
Posted by: callie grayson | June 05, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Congratulations! This home defnitely deserves magazine coverage. It is fabulous! laurie
Posted by: laurie | June 05, 2009 at 09:12 PM
WoW , Brooke, Im back from holidays to see this beautiful article about your summer home and your family. Congratulations. The pictures are beautiful. I have to agree with some of the other posters that your home looks like a home not a showcase, its shows that warmth and softness. Missed your posts while I was away. Happy Summer!
Julie in Holland.....
Posted by: Julie | June 06, 2009 at 10:01 AM
stunning and beautiful!
love the contrast of the elegant decanters and ship painting!
Posted by: liz | June 06, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Thank you, Julie.
My Mom had the same problem.
It must be coming out next week.
Or you can always subscribe to the magazine. It's great and only costs $16 a year!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
xo
b
Posted by: Brooke Giannetti | June 06, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Oh MY Brooke, just soooooooooooo gorgeous!!! Have been away from blogging for too long :)...Love Cathy xx
Posted by: cathy | June 07, 2009 at 05:13 AM
Brooke, this house has so much personality and style. As Maria said I will try to find a copy of C in Vancouver to read everything in details.
What a wonderful life you have! Well deserved.
Posted by: Brillante | June 07, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Wow! Brooke, the house and photo shoot is beautiful! I love it!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Zuniga | June 07, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Congratulations, Brooke! How completely exciting. Your vacation home is lovely and so wonderfully inviting.
xo
Posted by: {tig} | June 08, 2009 at 08:10 PM
FABULOUS and congratulations!!! my C subscription just ran out ...i have to get it renewed so i can see this... it is so wonderful... your home is lovely..
Posted by: pam robinson | June 09, 2009 at 07:59 AM
OMG Brooke, it's amazing! I absolutely adore it. You are extremely clever.
Kind regards,
Anna Spiro
Posted by: Anna Spiro | June 10, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Brooke,
You deserve to be thrilled and overjoyed at this. I too, hope that one day my home will be featured in a magazine.
Your home is stunning, i love each and every little detail. I've said it before, but both you and Steve are a match made in heaven.
Congratulations and well done.
Sharnel
xx
Posted by: Sharnel | June 10, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Congratulations Brooke! That is so exciting, what a lovely feature! Your home is just beautiful and I would never guess it is a 70s box. I love it all the more knowing that!
Congrats again!
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | June 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations Brooke, your house is beautiful. Enjoy
Posted by: julie at BV | June 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM
What a lovely home! Congratulations on your magazine feature ... just discovered your blog, I'm blogrolling you now and will be back often! :)
Posted by: Adrienne @ Susan Palmer Designs | June 10, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Simply lovely as always. Congratulations on a beautiful article and home:)
Blessings,
Carol
Posted by: Raised In Cotton~Carol | June 11, 2009 at 07:31 AM
"The Lovely Thing About Your Home....is that who you are as a friend, wife and mommy - really shine through, in your designing.
And may this article be the start of what will be your own, Wonderful design television show!
It's time for everyone to see, what Beautiful Designing, really is!".
Mazel Tov ~
Joanie
Posted by: Joanie Martin | July 01, 2009 at 10:55 AM
You have exquisite taste. I enjoy white and neutral settings and the nautical feel is just subtle enough here. Beautiful bedroom and from what I can see of the bathtub - wow.
How lovely that you can live by water.
Posted by: Clarity | July 23, 2009 at 02:48 PM
That surfboard. Heaven.
xLouise
Posted by: Louise (Table Tonic) | June 07, 2010 at 03:58 AM