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.
amy_sue
June 8, 2012So exciting! I plan to do the same thing… once I actually have a completed house worth photographing.
sarah, flourish design + style
June 8, 2012YAY YAY YAY!!! Congratulations.. cannot wait to see 🙂 xoxo
Nicole
June 8, 2012Yay! Can’t way to see your place in print! Congrats!
Brittany S.
June 8, 2012Hooooooray!! Congrats again! Such an accomplishment! (and the photos are stunning!)
Ashley
June 8, 2012Congratulations!! That’s fantastic.
Tim
June 8, 2012Huge 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!
My Chic My Way
June 8, 2012Fab! Congrats!!!
Karla Amadatsu, Kerrisdale Design Inc
June 8, 2012So thrilled for you Vanessa! Can’t wait to see it! Do you know what issue they are going to be in??
Karla
kelly@refresheddesigns.
June 8, 2012Vanessa 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.
Kelly @ JAX does design
June 8, 2012Way 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 😉
Congrats on being featured in SAH – WOOT!
Pam @ Cherish Toronto
June 8, 2012Wow, 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.
Pam @ Cherish Toronto
June 8, 2012Wow, 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.
christine {bijouandboheme}
June 8, 2012So excited for you Vanessa- I can not wait to see you gorgeous home all glossied up!!!!
April
June 8, 2012Congrats, Vanessa, that is AMAZING news!! Can’t wait to see the spread. Will you let us know when it’s going to print?
Kerry
June 8, 2012YAY! 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! 😉
jodyvanB
June 8, 2012Awesome! Congratulations, that IS exciting. Do you know when they plan to come and shoot your home?
Vanessa@decor happy
June 8, 2012Thanks 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
Sarah Gunn
June 8, 2012Yay you! That is SO amazing! I can’t wait to see the issue. xo
Jen @ RamblingRenovators
June 8, 2012I’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!!
Lisa
June 8, 2012So exciting, Vanessa! I can’t wait to see your place in print. Congratulations again and I love your “Three Simple Rules”.
Wendy
June 9, 2012WOW! That’s fabulous news and I’m so happy for you. Congratulations!
barbara@hodge:podge
June 9, 2012Yahoo!!! Well deserved recognition
Taylor Greenwalt
June 9, 2012Congrats to you… So exciting!
Marivic
June 10, 2012Congratulations 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!
Karena
June 10, 2012Vanessa Congratulations!! This is so exciting and you have such excellent taste!
Anita’s Parisian Party
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
redesigningsarah.com
June 10, 2012That’s fantastic news Vanessa! Look forward to seeing it all in print!!
Erin {House of Turquoise}
June 11, 2012Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS!! I just love Style at Home! I cannot wait to see the feature!! I’m so excited for you!!!!
Lisa
June 11, 2012WOOOOHOOOOO! 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!!!
Victoria @ ÉdinHome+Co
June 12, 2012I’m so happy and excited for you Vanessa; congratulations!!!
I’ll be watching for a post telling us what issue you’re in 😉
Victoria
cecilia
June 12, 2012Vanessa! YEAH!! Congratulations on being selected and for making it happen! It IS every decorator’s dream!
Maybe 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!
Miss R
June 14, 2012Oh my God!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you Vanessa!
Now, I just can’t wait to see your feature in the magazine!