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May I? In the midst of a gray winter with only pockets of sunshine, I received a lovely envelope in yesterday’s mail. I’ve been keeping this under wraps and now I can share a little of it with you. The envelope contained my complimentary copy of the new spring Studios magazine.

My little studio is one of the featured studios.

Oh. my. goodness.

Yes, Ty Pennington and I are both in the Featured Studios section. In fact, my studio is only a few pages beyond Ty’s really cool new studio. Pretty neat!

Seriously, I am over-the-moon about this wonderful honor. And I have to thank my friend Susan Borgen of The T-Cozy for facilitating it. Susan writes wonderful articles for Studios and she told Cate Coulacos Prato, the Editor of this beautiful magazine, about my space. Before I knew it, I was taking photos, husband was coerced into taking photos of me and I was writing a piece about the creation of my space.

You’ll think it a tad silly but yesterday when the comp copy arrived, Don and I sat down together to open it. And we oohed and aahed and celebrated.

Have you seen this wonderful magazine? It’s published quarterly and is chock-full of fabulous studio spaces with many helpful articles and valuable tips. Studios is bright, colorful and beautifully designed. It’s from Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine and published by Interweave Press. I’ve been a fan for a long time which makes this all the more sweet.

Now, the magazine doesn’t hit the newstands until February 22. If you’d rather avoid the stores, it’s available for pre-order here. So, I’m only going to show you a little tease:

In alphabetical order, there I am, third from the top. And that’s my white basket of fabric in the bottom photo.

I’ll show you more as February 22 draws nearer.

A warm and grateful thank you to Cate and the wonderful staff of Studios and to Susan Borgen. I am thrilled with the layout and the design and the look of the article. I couldn’t be prouder.

Comments

  1. HOW WONDERFUL! I would be shouting from the roof top,( that is if you could get on your roof with all the snow) if I were you!!!! Exciting!!!!

  16. Congratulations Claudia!!!!!!!!!!! That is one of my favorite magazines- along with Craft Paper Scissors. I can’t wait to get this issue in my grubby little hands :) I will be able to tell my hubby I know someone famous!

  18. WOW!!!! How cool is that! I always buy this magazine and now I get to say “I know HER!” LOL! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see your feature! Hugs and blessings, Nan

  19. How wonderful Claudia, and I don’t think it’s at all silly that the two of you had a celebratory moment, it was totally appropriate :) Congratulations!!

  21. Oh My – Congratulations doesn’t say it well enough. You are so sweet and humble about this terrific showcasing of your wonderful little studio. What a great pay-off for all your careful planning and editing and adding of just the perfect pieces. xo

  23. Congratulations Claudia! So pleased for you. Your studio and home both emanate a warmth that reflects your heart and soul. Always look forward to seeing your posts pop up.

  27. Congrats Claudia,
    So deserving!!!
    Love that magazine, there is way to much creative-ness out her to feed off of and your one of them :)

    Thank you for visiting me girl its been far to long I have to stop by more often.
    Thank you for your beautiful comment on my work (Beautiful)

    Always trying to out do my own creative-ness!! I am sure you feel that same way :0

    See you soon
    xx
    Dore

  30. Well..this should take away those winter blues! hee hee I’m so happy for you….and hey, it really does help when you have connections..you fell right into this…good for you!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie ♥

  33. Oh my goodness, I am celebrating with you, What an honor to be selected. I have not heard of this publication but will go order it.
    Congrats to you and we are all dancin’ with glee for you.

  34. CONGRATULATIONS CLAUDIA, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. YOUR CRAFT SPACE IS VERY CHARMING AND WARM.
    I JUST ORDERED THE BOOK, SO IT SHOULD BE COMING IN A FEW DAYS.
    TAKE CARE, HAVE A SUNSHINE DAY. RIZZI

  39. a heartfelt congratulations…i bet your studio is just gorgeous, looking forward to seeing it!!

  44. Claudia, how lovely!!! Ty should be thrilled that he is just a few pages away from you!!!! Congratulations and well done!
    I don’t get the magazine here so I will have to order one for sure!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

  46. This is thrilling news Claudia. How exciting for you. I can’t wait to search for this magazine when it comes out. Congratulations sweet friend…what an honor!
    hugs to you…

  50. Congrats!
    How lovely to see your studiospace in a magazine.
    One day i will have a studio of my own. I always love to see studios’s from creative people.
    I have not seen this magazine before here in Holland.
    Maybe i can order copies on the internet.
    Have a nice day.

  52. How strange! My first comment disappeared when I sent it! Anyhow, Congratulations, Claudia!! How very exciting for you! I cannot wait to see your studio (and everyone else’s – how inspiring!).. I’ll bet the new camera really came in handy for photographing your space!… Donna

  54. oh….. what an honor…

    CONGRATULATIONS !!! and so well deserved…i can’t wait to get the issue…so much FUN!!!

    and thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and wish Teddy a Happy Birthday !!!

    you’re a dear
    sending love and warm wishes,
    kary and teddy
    xxx

  57. yeah, claudia!!!

    couldn’t you just stare at your name in print all day? i am so excited for you and so proud, so thrilled. can’t wait to check my newsstand for it!!!

    find you … there!

    xo
    elyse

  58. Oh Claudia! Congratulations!
    I am so delighted for you. I can only imagine the thrill of opening a magazine and seeing ones space and face in it.
    You have truly created a “Claudia” feeling in your art space as well as your lovely blog. You deserve to be in the magazine : )
    Hugs,
    Terri

  60. Dear Claudia–
    how wonderfull for you ,congratulations-sweet—must be so very exiting –uhhh —–I haven`t been there!!!!!!!

    Hugs, Dorthe

  62. Exciting! It is nice to know that publishers are interested in all types of studios, not just the big, fancy, loads and loads of storage space ones. I look forward to seeing it in print soon.

  63. Such exciting news, I’ll be looking for a copy at the book store after 2/22.

    I’ve always enjoyed reading about your special space – you’ve made it so enchanting.

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