I can’t even believe the title of this post…how in the world did that happen?
OK, girls! I am just about to die over this one, but getting into Atlanta magazine’s May issue is truly a dream come true. Not that I ever really sat around thinking about getting in this local magazine in my own hometown, but really….how exciting is this?
Lisa Mowry did a fabulous job covering my blog story and all about how I started blogging, all the personal trials I went through, and how I turned my blog into a business. My sweet daddy is mentioned by name in the article and I’m just so happy and proud for my family to be featured like this.
I posted the scanned article over on my Facebook page and you can click over there and open it up in Fullscreen (look for an arrow in the top right of the picture for Fullscreen mode) and you should be able to read it all.
And the online version from Atlanta Magazine is linked too.
The photographer really did a great job with the photo shoot too and it makes my fixer upper house look pretty fantastic, especially with the Before and After shots.
Ya’ll, I just can’t even believe it. They didn’t put a pic of me in the article, but that’s OK too, just being featured and having my blog being talked about is super exciting stuff. All of you have hung in there with me through this whole entire journey and I can’t thank you enough. Dreams really do come true and I’m totally living in a fun one right now. I can’t even believe all the fun things I get to do. God has blessed me beyond measure, from 2 years ago to now.
Thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for all your support through the last 6 years. If not for faithful and supportive readers like all of you, I would not be here today.
Congratulations! We love you – as a blogger and a wonderful lady…
Have loved watching your house and personal transformations. Keep it up… love the blog!
Good for you, Rhoda.
Congratulations, Rhoda — this is soooo well-deserved! I’m picking up a copy tomorrow to take up to Lake Rabun with us this weekend. I know I’ll be hanging on every word and photo, knowing you personally now and having been inside your marvelous home. Hugs to you, my friend!
xo Heidi
Wow! So way cool!!! and well-deserved 🙂
Congratulations! You have been through alot and worked hard (plus dad) and deserve this special time in your life.
This is so exciting and so well deserved. You are truly an inspiration to all of us!
Absolutely no one deserves all your present day blessings more than you. You are a walking talking testament to how God works miracles – every day. So, so happy for you (ATLANTA MAGAZINE – W.O.W.!!)
Barb
So thrilled for you! And glad your rockstar Dad got some ink, too! Wonderful to see you so happy. God does great things.
How exciting for you… I’m running out to get the magazine. Congratulations, you deserve it!
Wow! That’s so exciting! I am so happy for you. I’m definitely going to have to pick up a copy. Congrats on all of the exciting things happening right now! You definitely deserve it!
Hi Rhoda,
Wow! congratulations!! No one has worked harder or deserved it more. That goes for both you and your sweet, hardworking Daddy.
Enjoy, and bask in the glory for awhile, until the next sweaty painting day…
I’m so happy for you!
xoxo
Heidi
Rhoda…I’m so glad you liked the article and it sounds like so many of your fans like it, too…you are one well-loved woman! I particularly enjoyed writing this story because it’s not just about “making things pretty” but your home as a metaphor for working hard on your life…and you’ve done it!
But I too wished they’d showed a picture of you…oh well, it will direct people to the blog where there are quite a few. Thanks for the opportunity…I’ll write soon with your BH&G questions.Love, Lisa
Congrats Rhoda!!…I am sure you are turning cartwheels across the floor…I would be!!!
Its getting better and better and you deserve as much accolade as possible. You work so hard on all your posts and your makeover of the house I couldn’t stop following, it was so wonderful.
Thank you for your efforts.
Lee 🙂
Smiles for you, Rhoda! And how wonderful they included your dad- bet he is all smiles, too!
Congrats! Looking forward to reading this article. You deserve this! Enjoy!
Rhoda, how wonderful! Be proud, you deserve it!
Rhoda, I’m so very happy and excited for you! You’ve created your own little dynasty and you deserve every success!
And of course autocorrect totally changed my name! It’s Cyndia, not Cry Dis!!!
I am thrilled for you, Rhoda. It was a great article. My only beef is I just wish they had featured your mom, too, because we know that her cleaning abilities helped to make your house perfect and livable, too. Now, granted, your dad is the carpenter par excellence, and you are his able helper, but all of us who read your blog know your mother is a cleaning machine with that shop vac! 🙂
You deserve this. You truly do. It is exciting to know that you are being recognized for all your hard work and for being such a giving, sharing person. Not everyone would invite everyone into their home and share as much as you have. So, kudos, Rhoda!!! You and your family deserve this!!!
XO,
Sheila