If you remember back a few months, I wrote a blog post about one of my favorite do-it-all guys, James Farmer. He creates beautiful floral arrangements and tablescapes, whips up classic southern dishes, and throws together perfectly planned parties. He just came out with a book, A Time To Plant, that is chock full of big beautiful pictures of his work, recipes, and really useful information. And this month, his work is on the cover of Southern Living! Needless to say, I am a big, big fan!
On Friday, I was lucky enough to attend one of his book signings at Frou Frou on Eighth in Opelika, Alabama. Frou Frou on Eighth is a great little floral shop full of southern flair and is owned by a good friend of James'.
James was a delight to meet. He took his time talking and taking pictures with everyone that was there. It's always nice to meet someone you really admire and find out they're even nicer than you'd expected. This was a total Justin Beiber fan moment for the grown up southern girl!
James' book would make a fantastic Christmas present for the gardening/entertaining lover on your list. If you have a chance to go to one of his book signings (dates and locations on his website) in your area, you won't regret it! And rumor has it, James will be on The Today Show on Tuesday, October 25.
I love his blog- and the cover of Southern Living this month is TDF! I am so jealous that you got to get your book signed. And you look adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous you got to meet him! I wish he were coming to Charlotte, NC!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I would love to have his book!
ReplyDeleteHis book looks so lovely; I really love the title. Congrats on getting to meet him. He looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteI checked his blog out after you posted about it prior and amazing! How fun you were able to meet him.
ReplyDeleteHow great that you were able to meet him--and that he was so nice. His book is on my Christmas list, although I don't think I can wait that long!
ReplyDeleteI began following his blog after you posted about him! That is awesome you got to go to his book signing!
ReplyDeleteI met James Farmer in April, and I just loved him! He is such a class act!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Montgomery and wanted to go over to Opelika so bad that day! Looks like fun! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThanks to your blog post about James a few months ago, I started following his blog then bought his book when it published. Oh it is such a great coffee table book. I never get tired of flipping through it. And my Mom went to his book signing in my hometown a few weeks back. He's such a gracious gentlemen! Thanks again for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI saw him in Southern Living! He has such a natural, creative mind. Recognized him from your blog- great that you got to meet him!
ReplyDeleteSo funny, I saw the Today Show this morning and had no idea who that darling man was and then tonight I find your blog through Pintrest and here is James! Crazy. You are both so talented!
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