I am so excited! Not quite a year ago we received an e-mail from an
editor at Better Homes and Gardens saying they were interested in
photographing our home for their 2012 Christmas Ideas issue and a few days
later spoke with her on the phone. As a girl, I never dreamed of being a
movie star or any of other "normal" things, I dreamed of being the first girl in the NBA (I snort now at such a thought) and of having my home be featured in a magazine...yeah, I
was a very strange kid. =) And even though it was my dream I never thought it would actually happen. Even after speaking to them, I kept thinking it was too good to be true or at
some point they would call and say they had changed their mind. After they came and photographed our home back in January I still kept thinking maybe once they saw the finished photos
they would realize our little townhome didn't belong in a magazine and tell me they'd made a mistake, so it wasn't until I
saw a proof earlier this summer and then saw the actual magazine that I
finally believed it! It really was a dream come true. I couldn't get over how easy the photographer and stylist made it. I am so grateful for not only the opportunity but for what an amazing experience it was!
Here are the first two pages of our ten-page spread! I can't believe how little Lorelei looks!
The magazines we found in VA look like this:
And the ones we found in NH looked like this:
You can also read it online
here.
I hope you all are having a lovely week!
I saw your Christmas story a few days ago and loved it! Your home looked so beautiful. Congratulations on a well deserved feature.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh I bought tthis today at Target and haven't opened it up yet. How exciting.
ReplyDeleteOh Jennifer, this is the best news. Couldn't have happened to a better blogger, and that's the truth of the matter.
ReplyDeleteBIG ongrats to you for your lovely home and family feature - can't wait to get my copy!
My very best,
Michele
Congrats friend, such an honor, and so deserved! Can't wait to savor it when I pick it up on newsstands, hooray!!!!
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Kate
Yeah you!!!!!! Congratulations, you must be on cloud nine!!!
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
I picked this issue up the other day and was so happy to see you were featured! Love all your pictures, everything you do is amazing and beautiful!
ReplyDelete~Marcy
OH MY GOSH! That's soooooo exciting! But i'm not even remotely surprised, your home is incredible... I can't wait to pick up a copy!!!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Congratulations! I have been looking for the magazine everywhere! Can't wait to see your home!
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Jane
Congratulations! I picked this issue up last week and it is one of the best I have seen in a long time. I just love your home and you very much deserve to be in there! Enjoy! Now I'm ready to put my tree up. :)
ReplyDeleteKimberlee
I picked up my copy yesterday and saw you in there! Congratulations on a dream come true.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally buy magazines, but I will definitely go pick up this issue. Congratulations! Ps your "little townhome" is definitely magazine worthy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations indeed. I used to dream about such a thing when I was a kid too! (Not the basketball thing) Very excited for you - I will pick up my copy next time I'm in town!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dream come true. That is one of my 5 year goals!
ReplyDeleteWish Big! Dream Big! They do come true!! A well deserved honor. Congratulations! I am so excited for you all! May I please have my copy autographed? :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I bought the issue and was so excited for you when I saw you! Your home looks wonderful and you and the girls look so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I cant wait to see the feature!! :) xo Rachel
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Jennifer! I can't wait to pick up a copy! So happy for you:)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - off to buy the magazine! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! Congratualations! Kristin
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jennifer! I picked up the magazine a few days ago and what a gorgeous 10 page spread! Your home is stunning and a lovely photo of you and your girls. What an honor to be featured. I was so happy to see you in the magazine and you are most deserving of it. You are a talent beautiful woman! XO Allison
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!!! And I can't wait to see it:). I hear ya, I had some "different" dreams growing up too, and of course being published tops them all. You truly are gifted at what you do, enjoy it Jenni! Happy Wednesday, Jen
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am buying it today when I go out! Your home is so beautiful and I know you will inspire so many others with your creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteCheers! - Shelley
Congratulations, Jenni! I'm so very excited for you! Looking forward to picking up a copy! :)
ReplyDeleteI loooove this magazine and buy it every year. I can't wait to see your gorgeous home in it-congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you, Jennifer! You are so very talented, yet seem very humble. What an exciting dream come true!
ReplyDeleteit is such a gorgeous feature! your home and family are both SO lovely!! congratulations and thank you so much for using our 'noel" garland ;)
ReplyDeletewhat a treat! your amazing jennifer!! xoxo melissa and kellie {icing designs}
I'm so excited for you and I will look for the mag next time I'm at the store!
ReplyDeleteKat
Yay! congratukstions! I will have to go pick up a copy.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING AND WELL DESERVED!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jennifer!! Very, very exciting. Only wish they had this publication here in Australia would love to see the entire 10 pages. Might see if my local Newsagent can get it in. Enjoy basking in the glory.
ReplyDeleteAh!!! I'm going to go buy one this afternoon!! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is amazing!! You totally deserve it. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteCongratulations....can't wait to get the magazine!...Your photography is exquisite...and your home stunning!!..
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my all time favourite holiday magazines. Huge congratulations for your feature! Love your place.
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Shannon
(aka design)
Congrats! So excited for you! Can't wait to see it in print.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on BHG Super happy for you. One of my dreams is to get that call. But I love living vicariously through my blog friends... Can't wait to get a copy.. Enjoy..
ReplyDeletePattie
Congratulations! You deserve it. Your home is so beautiful and such an inspiration. I can not wait to get my hands on that magazine!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Jennifer! Can't wait to pick up a copy. Congrats on having your dream come true.
ReplyDeleteHere's to dreams coming true!!! Cannot wait to check it out. Congrats from one blogger and baller to another (I so miss playing basketball).
ReplyDeleteJennifer
very good comment
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I adore your design!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to pick up a copy to see the whole spread! Congratulations, this is really something to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, are you kidding me? Your little townhome deserves mention in many magazines. Honestly, when I first read on your blog that you lived in a townhome I could not believe it! Your home does not reflect that at all. It looks warm, lived it, timeless, elegant and a true design inspiration. I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI picked up a copy of the magazine today and it is amazing. You deserve it! Congratulations!
Jennifer - i knew this about your husband because some of your mother in laws dear friends are also my dear friends. :) So I have had the pleasure of spending time with her on a number of occasions! She is also a very talented woman!! She is a very good cook...which I am not :/ so I love to pick her brain about that! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings - Sara
Congrats! I have read & re-read this issue many times. I too have always had that deep dream to have my home in a magazine it hasnt happened yet , but maybe one day. So happy for you! and LOVE the new painted pumpkins in your daughters room-so precious!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog via Pinterest and I didn't know you were going to be in this magazine... I was flipping through it today and saw your daughter's sweet face! Congrats, it must be so exciting!
ReplyDeleteWhitney
leavesofmytree.com
CONGRATS again girl!!!! Couldnt happen to a more talented and nicer person.
ReplyDeleteCan anyone please tell me where to find a copy in a store? I have looked at Walmart, Lowes and Ridleys but they didnt have it???
ReplyDeleteWe have seen them at all grocery stores (both here an in NH), Target, Barnes and Noble and Jo-Ann Fabrics. Hope that helps!
DeleteSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool!
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