OK, I cannot keep this from you any longer!
I’m about to have a dream come true…
No, not expanding our family…
Nor did I win the lottery…although that would be nice.

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I am going to be published in one of my favourite decor magazines, Style at Home! Yes, that magazine. I know, right?

So how did it come about?…After the Steven and Chris shoot I hired this photographer to come in the next day and shoot the four rooms because they never looked so good. Best money I ever spent!
Only two rooms had made it to air on the show. I sent the photos to Style at Home, waited (not so) patiently and then received an email from one of their editors. She said “everyone loves your place.” So exciting!
I think that is every decorator/designer/stylist/blogger’s dream, isn’t it? To be published in a first rate magazine.

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When I was at Blogfest 2012, Darryl Carter advised us to work on our own homes, get it photographed and submit those photos to the magazines. Sometimes mag editors find you through your blog too.

Tim’s balcony via Style at Home
I’m following in the footsteps of two of my favourite bloggers and friends Jen and Tim who have had their lovely homes featured in Style at Home this year.

Jen’s bathroom via Style at Home (love that door!)
So, there you have it! My BIG news! Now what are you waiting for? Go forth and decorate your home, get it photographed and #getpublished.

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Gotta run! Tonight is my sweet daughter’s 10th birthday party at the house. It’s an 80’s theme complete with colourful Madonna-esque clothing, Michael Jackson music and chocolate fondue (although, I think the latter is more 70’s than 80’s!)
Have a happy weekend!
If you need decorating help, please contact me at vanessa(at)vanessafrancis(dot)com.
So exciting! I plan to do the same thing... once I actually have a completed house worth photographing.
ReplyDeleteYAY YAY YAY!!! Congratulations.. cannot wait to see :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay! Can't way to see your place in print! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHooooooray!! Congrats again! Such an accomplishment! (and the photos are stunning!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats V!! so proud of you! My experience with the photo shoot was absolutely amazing ... it will blow your mind off! can't wait to see your place in print!
ReplyDeleteFab! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled for you Vanessa! Can't wait to see it! Do you know what issue they are going to be in??
ReplyDeleteKarla
Vanessa that is so amazing and I am sooo excited for you! Congratulations and good for you for stepping forward and doing what it takes to stand out. A great lesson for us all.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Vanessa! Our house is looking it's best in years at the moment - I should do what you did and hire a photographer to take some pics before the house is back to its usual messy upside-down state ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured in SAH - WOOT!
Wow, Vanessa, that is really great news!! Congratulations!! Very proud of you for putting your work out there, and being rewarded for your efforts. I am looking forward to seeing your place in the pages of Style at Home.
ReplyDeleteWow, Vanessa, that is really great news!! Congratulations!! Very proud of you for taking the chance and putting yourself out there, the validation of your work is a reward in itself. Looking forward to seeing your home in the pages of Style at Home.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Vanessa- I can not wait to see you gorgeous home all glossied up!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Vanessa, that is AMAZING news!! Can't wait to see the spread. Will you let us know when it's going to print?
ReplyDeleteYAY! VANESSA! I am so excited for you - what fabulous news! Can't wait to see your place in print. I love seeing all of my fab blogger friends on those glossy pages. Those are mags I will always keep! ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congratulations, that IS exciting. Do you know when they plan to come and shoot your home?
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Your cheering made my day! I don't know what issue it will be in but I'll announce on the blog when I know - if it's OK with them to say!! xo
ReplyDeleteYay you! That is SO amazing! I can't wait to see the issue. xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so very excited for you Vanessa. Your hard work is paying off! I love that black poster... those 3 rules should be every blogger's mantra if they're aspiring to be published. Can't wait to see your home in print!!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting, Vanessa! I can't wait to see your place in print. Congratulations again and I love your "Three Simple Rules".
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's fabulous news and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYahoo!!! Well deserved recognition
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you... So exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a dream come true!! This is only the beginning of many good things. I've been a blog lurker for awhile, but totally love it when positive things happen to good people so just have to pipe up. Congrats! Please feature the issue when it comes out to share with us from overseas!
ReplyDeleteVanessa Congratulations!! This is so exciting and you have such excellent taste!
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xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
That's fantastic news Vanessa! Look forward to seeing it all in print!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS!! I just love Style at Home! I cannot wait to see the feature!! I'm so excited for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOHOOOOO! Way to go Vanessa, I am so excited for you!!! I can't wait to see it. Who did you have photograph it for you? SO exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy and excited for you Vanessa; congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be watching for a post telling us what issue you're in ;-)
Victoria
Vanessa! YEAH!! Congratulations on being selected and for making it happen! It IS every decorator's dream!
ReplyDeleteMaybe less exciting is that I nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award (http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/), which you can read why, here: http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/
Big or small, recognition is so nice, so I wanted to reciprocate!
Oh my God!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you Vanessa!
Now, I just can't wait to see your feature in the magazine!