I’m having a real “pinch me” moment! My little home is in a magazine – Country Sampler’s Special Christmas Edition! There are 8 wonderful pages of photos from my 2014 holiday home in the magazine along with a lovely article about my Christmas decorating style.
The photos were shot while my Christmas decorations were up last year for THIS season’s special Christmas issue! I’ve had such a hard time not sharing all the excitement with you, but knew I should wait for the reality of seeing the magazine in print! It’s been especially hard to keep quiet this past month, because I received a few complimentary preview copies from the editor of Country Sampler before the magazine hit the newsstands! Today, I finally saw the magazine for sale at Barnes and Noble! I was there to buy a copy of the new Young House Love book, but couldn’t help swinging by the newsstand area to see if it was out yet.
And, there it was, right next to Country Living – I had to take a picture of it on the shelf! I’m sure the lady browsing the other magazines must have thought I was crazy!
I have to thank the editor of Country Sampler, Susan Wagner, for the amazing article, which includes shout outs to my blog! She even shared some specific DIY’s from my blog that weren’t part of our interview or specific to Christmas! I couldn’t be more thrilled!
Also, a HUGE thank you to the wonderful team of Gridley and Graves photographers. Anne and Gary were amazing and I learned a lot the day they spent here photographing my home. Those things that really make an image pop off the page! It was such a fun day for me!
This is a dream come true and it is something that was made possible by this little blog. I’ve always loved decorating my home – ask my close friends and family! But, having a place to share it with other people who have the same passion – well it’s been a wonderful journey with all of you! Thank you for sharing it with me!
Can't wait to get my copy. Your home is LOVELY!! . . .and Christmas is just the best time of year for decorating!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Congratulations!
I'll have to check the bookstore and grab a copy!
I would be so excited to have been published!
Wow – I can't imagine what you felt seeing your home in a major magazine and seeing it at Barnes&Noble!!!! Many congrats to you! I love your blog and your style of decorating and have gotten many wonderful ideas to incorporate into my own home.
How exciting for you!. Your home and your inspiring ideas deserved to be shown off.
Congratulations!!! Your home looks beautiful. I will have to get a copy. God is so good!
Vanessa
I am sooooo happy for you! Congratulations you deserve it. See? Sometimes good things Do happen to Good people!
Oh how fabulous and exciting. I am so thrilled for you.
Your home looks really fabulous!! Once in a lifetime moment…..I know how proud you must be.
God Bless…..
sherry
Well earned! I hope you have many more magazine features. You have a beautiful home!
This looks so wonderful! A BIG congratulations!!
Always lovely and well deserved!
Such a lovely feature!! Over the moon thrilled for you!!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Congratulations!!!!
Wow! I'm so impressed Doreen. And I can say I knew you when! Ha! Im going to run out and get my copy at the store today. My local Fry's carrys that magazine because I've purchased it before. But it's so fun for me to say "I know this blogger, she's an Etsy shop owner too" I know these things don't just happen, and you put in alot of hard work to get there, but boy, did it pay off! Congratulations, Doreen!
Definitely well deserved…what lovely photos too!
Very exciting, my friend! I have always thought your home was magazine worthy. Enjoy!!
Very exciting, my friend! I have always thought your home was magazine worthy. Enjoy!!
I'm so excited for you Doreen! You are so deserving of this recognition! I remember being "wowed" by those decorations and now I can't wait to see it in print!
So exciting. Congratulations!
Sooooooo very very exciting!!! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! =D
Congratulations! That is so cool!!
How awesome is that! Congratulations!
I am so happy for you! As far as I am concerned, you are the feature story of the entire magazine!!
Linda
Wow, how fabulous! Congratulations Doreen, you sure deserve it!
Ellen Z
Doreen,
CONGRATS my friend!!! This is super exciting and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it. I am sooooo very happy for you 🙂
Blessings,
Linda
Congrats it looks fabulous! !
That's absolutely awesome! Congratulations!!!
Doreen,
I could not be happier for you. You earned these lovely pages to capture your work. Your talent jumps off the pages because of the photographers talents.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Oh Doreen Congratulations. Your Home is Gorgeous and You have Impeccable Taste. Enjoy this. You Deserve this. Get a Frame. Many Blessings Lisa
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! It looks like a beautiful feature that I look forward to seeing.
Oh my, how exciting!! So happy for you!!! Your home is beautiful and you truly have a talent for decorating! So excited to get a copy- Congratulations!!!
Congratulations – how proud you must be and rightly so.
Congratulations – how proud you must be and rightly so.
Congratulations! I'm really happy for you and it's so well deserved!
I've been saving this to read!!! I guess reread for I certainly want to add it to my Christmas magazine collection ! Congratulations
Congratulations! I'm going to be on the lookout for this edition of Country Samplers!
Woo Hoo!!! Congrats and I can’t wait to get a copy. I should have looked in the grocery store today. Yes Gridley and Graves do a great job.
Doreen, I am thrilled for you. I know you have impeccable taste. Your Design sense is so Elegant and it couldn’t happen to a nicer woman. Be Proud and just take a moment to really appreciate it. I will look for a copy then send it to you to sign lol. God Bless
Doreen, we were absolutely thrilled to be able to feature your home in our special Christmas issue! Your decorations are beautiful and the entire dressed-up was a joy to see. I’m glad you liked the final article. We really enjoyed putting it all together.
Thank you for a beautiful home!