I want to thank the editors for bearing with us. The original scouting photos were of the downstairs before we painted it white. The walls were glazed and the cabinets were green. Bonnie sent them some sneak peeks of the changes that were taking place and thankfully they did not have a heart attack.
Here is what the kitchen looked like before with the dated glazed walls, and original mexican tile that had seen better days.
Here is the lovely after photo taken by John Granen and styled by the wonderful Bonnie Broten. We painted and glazed the cupboards, the concrete overlay counters were done by the wonderful Brenda Davis.  You can read about that here http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2014_03_01_archive.html.
John Granen for Tuscan Style
Here is a sneak peek of our dining room. This is one of the pictures that did not make the cut. There is a beautiful full room photo by John in the magazine.
John Granen for Tuscan Style
John Granen for Tuscan Style
I love this picture of our dining room table. The beauty of having pictures taken by a professional. Steve made this table when we were first married. He used an old quilting frame base and hand scraped new boards for the top. We banged it with chains, picks, nails etc. to give it some character. I then layered multiple finishes.
A sneak peek of our bedroom. another photo that was not chosen. Bed linens by Trish Banner of Cottage by Design and Pom Pom at Home.
John Granen
Our living room styled by the fabulous Bonnie Broten. Slipcovers are by the amazing Katie Baker.
john granen for Tuscan Style
I will post more pictures with sources and out takes after the magazine has been on the stands for awhile.
I want to thank the wonderful team of Bonnie Broten (editor and stylist extraordinaire), John Granen for capturing the character of our home through his lens, and writer Nancy Richman Milligan for telling our story with such grace. As many of you know we plan to downsize sometime in the near future so we are so grateful that we have this photographic record of a home that has been so near and dear to our family.
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Congrats on the feature…your home is beautiful!!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Cindy, congrats on the feature. I will have to go get a copy.
Kim says
Congratulations Cindy … your home is so beautiful! Happy New Year!
Leslie Harris says
OMG!!! I love it Cindy! It's so warm and inviting and beautiful, just like its owner. I love your rustic chic style, it's such a great vibe. My parents have been visiting for the last week and just left, it was a beautiful time and today I'm just catching up. I hope you had a great new years. You're certainly starting the year off with some exciting news.
hugs,
Leslie
Anne says
How fantastic, Cindy! Your home is a delight! I am crushing on that beautiful wood ceiling. Thank you for inspiring me to start blogging again. I'm looking forward to getting caught up with you and to start enjoying your posts; you are always my style inspiration! Happy New Year! Anne
Cindy says
Thanks Anne!! The ceiling is also the floor above. We sandblasted it, chamfered the beams, painted and then scraped it almost 30 years ago and I am still happy with it!!
Tara Dillard says
CONGRATULATIONS !!
Happy for you.
Enjoy this time and what it brings.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
Cindy says
Thank you so much Tara!
Joni Webb says
Congratulations!!! Can't wait to get the magazine. So excited for you!!! 😉
Cindy says
Thank you so much Joni!!
Cindy says
Thanks Maryann! Time to come down for another visit!!
Mary Ann Pickett says
Oh soooo lovely!!! You have the best taste, Cindy. I love the white and tile and countertops. What a difference and vision you have. It's so great that I have seen it in person. I have to get my hands on a copy. Wish I wasn't sick in bed with this darn cold. I thinkI will check on Amazon. Congrats! You deserve the recognition!!
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
Cindy…bought it yesterday….just to see your home spread…. Love it!
Cindy says
That is so nice of you Julie!!
therelishedroost says
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Have to grab a copy!!
Cindy says
Thanks Karolyn!!
La Contessa says
LOVELY…………truly a lovely home full of warmth and LOVE!YOU must be on TOP of the WORLD!
XX
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
Congratulations…your kitchen looks great…love your cabinets…love the transformation!
Nancy {at} powellbrower at home says
Congratulations I am so proud of your well deserved recognition and to such a wonderful person. I love all the light in your home and warm finishes- it is beautiful. The monogrammed textiles are gorgeous! Enjoy your fame and Happy New Year ! Xo Nancy
Cindy says
You are a sweetie Nancy!
Karena Albert says
Cindy a huge congratulations and what a gorgeous transformation!
I love everything you chose and adore your dining table made by you and your husband, so special!
Wishing you All the Best in 2015!!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Cindy says
Thanks Karena Happy New Year!!
jennifer says
So happy to see your kitchen. I have been visiting my sister and her family in Indiana and just got home today. The tile you chose for the backsplash is gorgeous. I love the new color of your cabinets and the concrete counters. Perfect!
Cindy says
Thank you so much Jennifer. I adore the Tabarka tile as well! Small world, I am from Indiana originally!!
Delores Arabian says
Congratulations Cindy! I'm so happy for you. Your home is just gorgeous. Now we can both say we were in Tuscan Style! Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Cindy says
Thanks Delores! I cannot wait to see your new digs!!
Linda Floyd says
Congratulations Cindy! What a treat to see your beautiful, welcoming home. Of course it looks like they just walked in and took a few pictures, right! Only those of us who have been there know how much work you put into preparing for a photo shoot and assisting the team that actually took the pictures! Can't wait to read the entire story. John Granen photographed a project of mine that hopefully will be out this year in another publication. Wasn't he delightful!
Thank you for sharing…Linda
Cindy says
Hi Linda
We love John. He is such a great guy! Thank you so much for the kind comments. Please come by sometime when you are visiting Sharon. This house still needs some updating but it is coming along!
Celia Becker @After Orange County says
Cindy, I am so thrilled for you! I love every detail of your home but I must say the two things that stood out for me were your concrete countertops (a dream of mine) and your monogrammed dining chairs (to die for)! Can you share the chair source? I want them! Happy New Year!
Cindy says
Hi Celia
I sent you an email the dining chairs are custom made by my upholsterer and the monogramming done by Trish of Cottage by Design. She is wonderful!
Karen says
Absolutely beautiful! The thing is, your design work is so classic and timeless, yet for me, it captures a California vibe that invites one in for a relaxing visit. I can't wait to pick up my copy of the magazine.
xo,
Karen
Cindy says
Thank you Karen. We tried not to ruin the character of the home in the kitchen remodel. I appreciate your comments!!
designchic says
I am completely enchanted, Cindy! Every detail is spectacular – hoping I can find the magazine in NC!! Wishing you all the best in the new year!!
Cindy says
Hi Kristy
I think it is everywhere! I have heard from folks in the Southeast, New England, and Indiana that have found a copy!!
Cindy White says
Just beautiful Cindy – Congratulations!
Cindy says
Thank you so much Cindy! I so appreciate it!!
DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says
Beautiful.
Every detail!
I love the warmth of your living room and those dining room chairs are to die for!
Congratulations on your feature, Cindy!
Seasons Blessings!
~Lynne
w/L.
Cindy says
Thank you Lynne…I adore the dining chairs…they made such a difference!!
Burlap Luxe says
Oh Cindy, I will make certain I run down to get a copy as soon as I recover this virus/cold.
It looks fabulous in all its new changes….you live in Salinas Ca? I lived in Morgan Hill, and Almaden Valley / Los Gatos area for years. I have uncle and cousins in the Gilroy / Salinas area, last name Serrano, they are all big contractors/developers.
I am so loving your pavers they never, never, never outdate themselves.
Xx
Congrats girl.
Dore
Cindy says
Thank you Dore for your kind words! We actually live south of salinas! Small world! I am so happy we have gotten to know each othervvia blogging this past year!!
Nella Miller says
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, as only you could do it Cindy ! Congratulations on a grand accomplishment….I love the dining chairs especially and the kitchen….lovely…the light fixtures are beautiful….have a beautiful New Year, filled with the love of family and friends….xo
Cindy says
Thank you my dear friend. I consider thst the uttmost compliment coming from you my dear!!!
La Dolfina says
It looks great Cindy!
I hope I can find this issue!
Happy Nes Year!!!
Cindy says
Thanks Terry!!!
Donna, The Decorated House says
What great pictures, love John's work! Oh those bed linens…yummy.
I will look for the magazine so I can enjoy more.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Cindy says
Thank you so much Donna! He took a few shots of Beau that I will post later!!!
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary says
Beautiful!!! Everything is amazing. I have that magazine on my grocery list, as they have the magazine at all the stores I shop at.
Congratulations, I love the kitchen.
Mary
Cindy says
Thank you so much Mary!,, I so appreciate the kind words!!
An Urban Cottage says
Beautiful! Your kitchen looks amazing. It's amazing how just a few (expensive) tweaks can make such a big impact…well, and a professional photographer. It's amazing how well they capture the quality of light.
I'm not sure they allow Tuscan Style in to New England but I'll look around for it. 🙂
Congratulations!
Cindy says
Ha!, I can always send you one from here!!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Congratulations!!!! Your home is fabulous. I love seeing the pics and can't wait to pick up the magazine.
Cindy says
Thank you so much Marty!! I loved your pist today!!
KATHY says
Your home is so beautiful! I love all the photos. Your kitchen is gorgeous. Congrats on your magazine feature.
I have to get to the store and pick up a copy.
Kathy
Cindy says
Thank you so much Kathy!!