Just a little reminder that Studios magazine comes out this week. It isn’t in my Barnes & Noble yet, but I did see it in a magazine shop in Manhattan. I thought I’d give you a peek at the first page. I wrote the article (I guess I have a magazine writing credit now!) and took the photos. Husband took the one of me. There are photos of my bookcase and the vintage cabinet I added recently, as well as some fabric in one of my Chinese nesting baskets. Sadly, Letitia had to be moved out of this shot or she would have blocked the view of the sewing nook. She was upset until she realized that she really needs her own article – why share the spotlight?
Some of you have sweetly written to tell me that you now have a copy of the magazine. I’m so glad you like my little feature. Thank you dear friends, as always, for your generous well-wishes and support. What would I do without you? What would I do without blogging? Quite frankly, I wouldn’t have been featured in Romantic Homes or Studios if I hadn’t started this blog 3 years ago. 3 years ago this past week, as a matter of fact. My blog anniversary was on February 17th. Well over 600 posts later, I love blogging more than ever. The generosity and kindness I have found in this blogging world fills me with gratitude. Would I have kept tweaking my studio without the daily inspiration I get from all of you? I doubt it. And so many of the treasures that fill that space were gifts from you.
Isn’t it wonderful to have a group of friends that are right there for you? Who aren’t bored when you want to show something wonderful you’ve found at a flea market? Who love to see photos of your home and garden? Who don’t mind (or at least are polite enough not to say so) seeing endless photos of your pets? Who get you? I tell you all: you inspire me to try new things, to be daring, to take a chance, to see the beauty that surrounds me, to be a better photographer and writer – and to share it all with you.
Thank you.
I can’t wait to see it! I will try and pick it up this week. Blessings, Joanne
You are so right Claudia, we are among a wonderful group of bloggers who all share the same loves!
I’m so excited about your magazine feature and I need to get a copy.
congratulations…you have the sweetest creative nook.
hugs
Sissie
I’m so excited for you!! I’m excited for me too because I think I see one of my pincushions in your photo!! I was going to go buy one but now I HAVE to buy one. That’s what I’m telling my hubby. LOL Congratulations Claudia!!
It’s looks so pretty Claudia, even without Letitia ;)
And I agree with all you wrote – our blog friends are truly a blessing :)
And thanks for your sweet comment about my French project – you know of course that I’m (im)patiently waiting to see more of your dollhouse :)
HI CLAUDIA,
WELL, I ORDERED MY MAGAZINE, AND IT CAME ON FRIDAY. I LOVE THE LAYOUT, HOW PROUD YOU MUST BE. YOUR CRAFT ROOM LOOKS SO NICE. CONGRATULATIONS, MY FRIEND. RIZZI
Congrats on being published!!! I hope to get my hands on a copy. And your right about the blogging world…it’s the best place to discover kindred spirits!
Abby
Congratulations, Claudia! What a wonderful accomplishment. I love your light-filled space at the top of the stairs.
xoxo
Donna
Hello Claudia,
Contratulations! I will look for the magazine especially now because you are featured in it!
~ Gabriela ~
Congrats and I too will now look for this magazine that I was unaware of to read your article!!!
Sherry
Hi sweet Claudia ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so excited for you girl! I’ve got to get the issue now…I would love to be featured inside this magazine :) Thank you so much for letting me know you’ve received the crazy spam…I have turned on comment moderation though ~ I hope you have a wonderful week and I’ll be on the lookout for the new Studios! hugs and love, Dawn
Hi Claudia,
My Books a Million is always late with getting their magazines changed over. I’ll go this week though to double check!
And you are right about all that you’ve said about how blogging has become a part of your life…My blog began as a way to connect with others during many major transitions in my life. Thomas and I have done a lot of moving to finally be able to settle down where we are now.
If it hadn’t have been for you and so many others I would have missed a daily dose of inspiration, encouragement that I really can follow my dreams at almost 53 years old…
I’m one of those that has the gift of encouragement for others but do a really poor job of it for myself. So I thank you for visiting with me as I continue to transform even more this year.
I’m so tickled over you being published and I’m sure it’s one of many.♥
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
Claudia, Your blog is just a few days older than mine. I started Feb. 23, 2008. We shall have to celebrate together! Happy Blogaversary!
you are so funny…i love your blog and hope you find numbers of other interesting art/craft magazines that want your features and photos!!!!
i just picked up sommerset magazines at barnes and noble this weekend and found sooooo many bloggers i know in there!!! unreal!!! if it wasn’t for blogs like yours, we wouldn’t have a voice for our endless crafting ideas, fun flea market finds, tiring pet pictures and daily undertakings of home life and endless project piles and countless ideas!!!! i say amen and thank you, thank you for your blog!!!! always a fan!!!!!!!!!!
congrats to you claudia!!!
sue (vintagesue)
oh…i am writing from my mom’s blogging account so i won’t have to sign out on her computer and sign in with my account!!! lol!!!
Claudia! How pretty that picture is – congratulations. I agree that Letitia deserves her own article, modeling the obsession scarf, of course. Blogging has opened up my world, allowed me to express myself and best of all meet so many interesting and talented people! I learn something from all of them. Ann
Oh my gosh Claudia! So happy for you, and my congratulations to you for your magazine article (I will watch for it!).. AND for your blogiversary!! It’s always a pleasure stopping by! ~tina
Congratulations on your feature, Claudia! I can’t wait to pick up my copy.
I’m thankful for Bloglandia, and for the friends I’ve met through blogging too. It’s a wonderful little world, isn’t it? Oh, and I’d never get tired of the photos of those sweet fur babies!
Hugs,
Jill
Hello dear Claudia, First of all HURRAH! can’t wait to see the article. Congratulations.
Secondly, YES, you’re now an official member of The Grimy Hands Girls’ Club. I will mail some seeds and another surprise in the next 10 days. We’re getting organized. All we ask is that you let us know what you have growing and how the complimentary seeds perform for you.
Sending love across the miles,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
I’m so happy for you, dear friend! Letitia will get her time in the limelight. Now it’s all about you! I do love this blogging. Before this, I felt alone with all my decorating scheming. You gals just “get” me.
Brenda
I am stopping at B&N after work tomorrow!
Sorry about Letitia, I’ll bet she cried her head off because of that snub…lol!
Hugs,
Deanna :D
You did it! Congratulations Claudia! I remember when you wished you were in a magazine! I am thrilled they found you once more! Now I am wishing….. :) Can’t wait to get my copy!!!!
You keep warm sweetie!
Love,
maryjane
I’m a fairly new reader of your blog. I first saw you on Casey’s blog. Although I don’t comment often, I must say I love your blog. I like the atmosphere here. It’s a beautiful and colourful blog. It’s a bright blog and I find it uplifting, especially in the winter time.
Congratulation Claudia. On your three years of blogging and on your studio feature. I must get this magazine. Happy Studioing…
Congratulations Claudia! Your studio looks simply beautiful!!
Congratulations Claudia! It’s well deserved recognition. By the way, I never tire of seeing pics of your dogs ~ and I am NOT just trying to be polite!
Lots of love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Yes Claudia, you are so right–
I feel blessed every day, having found all of you out there, to communicate with- all so dear and sweet, all with an understanding, and a- good luck- whenever needed- I thankyoy for that every day…
Your lovely creative place, looks wonderfull in the magazine- congratulations ,dear Claudia.
Dorthe
We’re so proud of you Claudia and “we get you”. We get us all! xoxo :)
i hope to find a copy of the magazine…congrats on being featured, it is well deserved! happy blog anniversary! i love blogging, it is so so very nice to have a group of people who love flea markets, photography, crafts, and decorating as much as i do…finally, women i can relate to!!
:)
My copy came over
the weekend and it
was so much fun to
see a friend in print!
I’m inspired to
carve out my own
little space, as all
I have know is a
table in our furnace
room for projects
and a lap-top for
my writing : ).
Congrats again, Claudia!
xx Suzanne
How wonderful! I’m soooo thrilled for you. And, just look at that cute face on that page… We’re expecting snow tomorrow, but if it passes us by I’m going to pop on over to my Barnes and Noble and see if they have it. You’re a STAR!!! :-)
Big huggies!
Spencer
Whoo, fantastic! Congratulations. Darling photo of you, too, Claudia. And how lovely of you to acknowledge the blogging community – it’s truly amazing, isn’t it? xo
Congrats. Claudia – I love your studio space even without Letitia!
Dear friend, I am overjoyed for you!!! How fun to see your pretty place in print!!! I will have to get myself a copy of the magazine.
Yes, blogging sure has opened the flood gates for beautiful friendships. How sweet it is. And I am thankful to know you and your kind heart.
hugs,
Becky