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Hello, my friends. I want to share some pretty exciting news with you. My blog has been featured in the September issue of Romantic Homes magazine!


I am honored to be one of 5 blogs featured in the Setting Your Sites section.


Be still my heart! I am so thrilled about this! I even get a photo credit. My blog was started a little over two years ago and since that first post, it has been nothing but a joy in every way. I have met so many wonderful people, learned so much from other bloggers, and have stretched my wings in oh-so-many ways.

I don’t think the magazine is on the stands yet – but it sure helps to have a friend who owns a store that carries Romantic Homes. My dear friend Lori, of Vignettes, emailed me as soon as she received her issues and even scanned the photos for me! Then she went to the post office and mailed me a copy. Thank you, Lori! By the way, the ad for Vignette’s 15th Anniversary Party in October is in this issue, too. Darn it, I won’t be able to be there – but some of you might be able to go. If you can, please attend – Lori throws a fabulous party!

Thank you, Romantic Homes.

Comments

  1. Claudia..CONGRATULATIONS !!!

    How much FUN is that…and well deserved i might add…you have a wonderful blog..it always makes me HAPPY to visit you….

    I will be sure to get the issue…

    You are a pleasure and a delight…and Romantic Homes saw that as well….

    Well Done !!!!

    Sending a big hug !

    Kary and Teddy

  3. Oh Claudia,
    That is fantastic, congratulations! I will have to run out and buy that issue when it comes out. I am so very happy for you. Your blog has been a happy place for many of us out here as well. Happy weekend, nice way to start it, yes?!
    xo~Tracie

  4. Claudia, THIS IS HUGE!!!! Congrats! Now everyone will know what we’ve been loving all along!

    So very happy for you. You deserve it!

    Dawn

  5. HOORAY!!!

    i am so excited for you and your wonderful blog to receive this lovely showcase. it looks like such a beautiful issue to be part of, too! can’t wait to get mine!!!

    i hope you and don enjoy a nice celebration!!!

    xo
    elyse

  6. Hi Claudia, I’m so happy for you!! It must be so exciting.I can’t wait for the september issue to come out.You sure do deserve it. Your home is beautiful…Kathy

  11. Hi Claudia,
    This is so exciting and I can’t wait to get my copy. I can tell everyone that my good friend, Claudia is featured!!! I know people in high places, yes I do!!

    Congratulations my dear. I love your blog and am a big fan!

    hugs
    Sissie

  12. I’m so happy for you Claudia.They could not have chosen a more beautiful person with such a wonderful blog just spilling over with life!Congratulations,I will be on the lookout for it, Christie

  13. Oooooh, Claudia – squealing with delight for you all the way from MASS… Can you hear me?? Can’t wait till it hits the stands!!! And I sure wish I lived close enough to visit Vignette’s!… Donna

  14. Well Done Claudia! Congratulations and the article looks fantastic. I will try to be at Vignette in October and take lots of photos for you. Ciao Rita

  18. Claudia dearest……
    I’m so happy for you!!!! Congratulations and well done (although it’s no surprise as your blog is adorable like you). I wish you many more years of success and blogland wonder!

    Love ya’
    Meri

  21. Oh Claudia Sweetie…
    Cogratulations. I am so thrilled for you. You have the most beautiful blog home, and it is always such a pleasure to come over and see what you are up to.

    I am clapping for you all the way in Phoenix. Can you hear me? I say you need to take a bow for a job well done.

    I am so thrilled that you call me friend. I look forward to many, many more years of friendship. I will be purchasing my magazine as soon as I see it. Can’t wait to read it sweetie.

    Have a beautiful day and congrats again.

    Country hugs sweetie and so much love, Sherry

  22. Wow!! How exciting to have another of my sweet friends published in my favorite mag!! Congrats!! But you have a beautiful blog so you should be!!
    Hugs,Lisa

  23. Congratulations, Claudia! It’s well-deserved and now so many readers will get to enjoy what we’ve loved all along.

  24. YAHOO Claudia!
    They know a super star when they see one, that’s why they featured YOU!
    It’s so well-deserved & the word is getting out on you, wonderful you!
    Just wait until this September issue hits the stands. They may have to print alot more – because you’re in there!
    Kudos dear friend.
    XOXOXO,
    Lori @ Vignettes

  27. SWEET, that is soooo cool claudia! I’m not really that surprised tho…your home and blog is lovely, you deserve the props, sweet lady!

    Have a great evening, Lynea

  29. Claudia, Congratulations on this great news!! You really deserve to be published. You have such a great artistic eye, your pictures are so pretty and your posts are interesting because I never know what I will find when I come here. That magazine is excellent and always satisfying to read! I cant wait to get my new copy! Linda

  30. Claudia, mine arrived in the mail today and sitting here this evening with a chilled glass of rose (heat index of 110 degrees expected tomorrow so I preparing!), I just flipped the page and saw the article!!! Yippee – know you’ve been wanting to get into print for a while and this is great. Congratulations dear!

  32. Super Congratulations to you!
    How exciting!
    Your blog is always a joy to read. I am glad you are having such a great time with it.
    Yea for you!
    Hugs,
    Terri

  33. Well I’ll be! I’m sending you a huge congratulatory hug from Canada Claudia….this is big! I’m so thrilled for you!

    your blog is wonderful!

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

  35. I am profoundly impressed. Congratulations! How does one make this happen? (Other than being an amazing blogger, that is)

  36. Claudia~I am truly so excited for you. You deserve being in the magazine as you have a very nice blog. Always lovely and always truthful and from the heart! Sweets to you. Cory/Dogwood

  39. Congrats! How cool is that?

    (And I notice another blogger I follow, Lori Oles, got a piece too. This must mean I have impeccable taste! :) )

    I’ll have to keep my eye out for the magazine for the Vignettes party detail!

  40. congrats claudia,

    you deserve it! your blog is wonderful, warm and inviting b/c of you.

    ~janet

    blogger is not letting me publish my comments tonight so i’m anon. thegardenerscottage

  42. Well done Claudia ~ I follow your blog quietly and love your posts and attitude to life…

    I have Romantic Homes delivered especially to my address in the UK as I love it so much and look forward to seeing the next issue with your article.

    Congratulations ~ you deserve it!
    Ali x

  45. Oh Claudia, what a wonderfull thing,for you, and for us to see.
    I love the magazine as well, and tryes to get it here, now-and then.
    Congratulations, dear.And happy saturday.
    Hugs, Dorthe

  47. Congrats Claudia!! So happy for you! & in a way for me too..it’s nice to have my good taste confirmed:) lol:)
    Can’t wait to get this issue!

  49. OhMyGoodness, Claudia, CONGRATULATIONS! As I recall, being published was one of your dreams! I am so very, very happy for you!!!
    :)
    Zuzu

  51. Thank goodness she mailed you a copy! And the cover is so pretty on this issue. Can’t wait to get mine in the mail. I shall be keeping it, of course. My dear friend Claudia is part of it, and that makes it very special to me! Congrats my virtual and phone friend!
    Brenda

  57. Claudia, that is so wonderful, what a tribute to you and your beautiful home..Will have to see if I can find a copy of that mag..

    blessings
    Barb

  58. Oh Claudia that is sooooo exciting! I LOVE that magazine! The only time I see it is at my hairdressers! Now I am going to have to go out and buy it…should have before now anyway! So darned thrilled for you my friend!! Whooooooooooooheeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

  60. Claudia,
    I am so thrilled to hear this news! You definitely deserve to be mentioned in Romantic Homes. Your blog is always such a pleasant place to visit! I am anxiously awaiting for my issue to arrive in the mail! Congratulations!
    Mandy

  67. Hooray!! I am so happy for you. Coming to visit you is like coming to visit an old friend. You certainly deserve the recognition!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

  68. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU CLAUDIA, YOU DESERVE ALL THE HONORS
    THAT GO WITH THIS. YOUR BLOG IS A GREAT BLOG, AND I ENJOY VISITING YOU. HAVE A NICE DAY, STAY COOL.
    RIZZI

  69. Hi Claudia,

    So here I come {running to tell you} about what I just saw in Romantic Homes and I find your post. :0)

    I subscribe to Romantic Homes so I think I must get my issue a bit sooner than it hits the magazine stands.

    I’ve been busy this weekend and this afternoon I reached for my September issue that arrived yesterday to take a peek.

    I squealed like a little girl when I saw you and your sweet blog in the Setting Your Sites section. It’s so exciting whenever I run across one of my sweet blog neighbors being published. ♥

    Let’s see…20 copies would be a good start! :0)

    Happy Day!
    Stephanie ♥

  70. Claudia this is soooo exciting!!! I imagine you are over the moon. Romantic Homes!!! This is big…real big! Congratulations girl…so well deserved! You rock, big time!
    hugs to you

  71. Congratulations Claudia!! This is so deserving and I’m so happy for you. How wonderful of your friend to send the scans to you too. ♥

  72. Congratulations, Claudia! Your feature in Romantic Homes is so well deserved. Your blog is one of my most favorites– and a “must read”, even when I’m tight on time! In fact, I just started checking out my bloglist after being gone all week– and yours was the first one I wanted to read!
    Hugs,
    Jill

  74. Oh how very EXCITING Claudia!!! I am so glad they found you! You always wanted to be in a magazine and there you are, featured with pictures in Romantic Homes! WooHoo Claudia! You must be on cloud nine! So very happy for you darling!

    Love,
    Maryjane

  82. Congratulations! I’ve had my issue for a few weeks now but just got the chance to check out the featured blogs. Yours is much deserved. How did you get picked for this? Did you have to submit something to them.
    Anyway, your blog is great.
    Nina

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