If you had told me a few years ago that I would end up being featured in several magazines all in one year, I wouldn’t have believed it. It’s always been a dream to get featured in some of my favorite magazines, but really thinking that might happen. No way! Until I started blogging, that is. It seems that blogging has opened the doors for so many to get their rooms and homes featured in those wonderful shelter magazines that we all love and enjoy thumbing through. I’ve been a magazine junkie for years and wondered what it might be like to actually see one of my rooms in one of them.
So, now that dream is actually coming true. The first of 3 magazine features is out now, Folk magazine, published by some smart and talented college students (soon to be grads) out of Kentucky. This fun magazine is all about stories of real people and I’m so happy to say they did a feature on me in the Spring issue.
How fun to actually open a magazine and see my story in there, along with a picture. My blog friend, Vanessa Hunt, who is one of the sisters At the Picket Fence, wrote the story and I love how she wove my words together in this article. By the way, the picture of me was taken by pro photographer, Nick Burchell, who came to my house to do some photos for his portfolio. I asked him to take a good shot of me and this is the result. I’m very happy with the photo!
You can order copies over there of any issues you might want to buy, including the Spring issue. They offer subscriptions too and I love supporting start-up businesses like this. They feature lots of hand-crafted in the USA shops and people who are artisans.
Next up will be Atlanta magazine in May. The photographer was out at my house 2 weeks ago to shoot my kitchen and office and Atlanta magazine will do a feature on my house makeover showing those 2 rooms in Before and After shots and my blogging journey. That’s SO exciting, to get a feature in my home city’s BIG magazine. I can hardly believe that either!
And today…..today, Better Homes and Gardens will be at my house all day long, photographing my kitchen, dining room, and upstairs hall bath. What a dream come true! Pinch me for sure, how in the world did this happen?!
It’s not going in the BIG Better Homes and Gardens, but my feature will be in the Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine. I’ll definitely be shouting to the world when it comes out in print, which could be several months.
I can’t tell you how happy this all makes me and how grateful l am for all of you who have faithfully been reading all these years. That just amazes me too, ya’ll have stuck with me through thick and thin and now the celebrations are really happening.
Thank you, friends! I’ll take lots of pics today of all the behind the scenes of a photoshoot and of course, I’ll share everything with ya’ll!
Oh Rhoda how wonderful. Congratulations and WELL deserved. Continue reaching for those stars and your amazing journey that inspires so many.
Jill
Yay!!! That is so exciting!!! I think it is cool to see real life people and their real life decor that is actually attainable by the average person. Your home photographs so well and you’re results are definitely inspirational!
Congratulations on your well deserved success!! So very happy for you 🙂
Rhoda, SO happy for you! The mags are the lucky ones to have you and your warm and inviting home as subjects! More good things to come for you, I’m just sure of it!
QuirkyKim
Congrats!! How wonderful! (And I am finally getting your current updated posts now!) Aslo, I hope that the magazines gave a proper shout out to your papa and mama as well! What a team!!!!
You deserve everything coming your way !!!
Xo Kathy 🙂
Cograts, how exciting for you!
Congratulations! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer blogger! Well deserved!
Rhoda!!! OmGosh!!! How exciting, congratulations, you must be on cloud 9-10 and 11!!
xo Kathysue
That is amazing!
God is so good isn’t He to multiply your joy in this way!?!
You inspire me Rhoda…and remind me that life’s not about how many times we fall down…rather it’s about how many times we get back up. Wow! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing with us…you are a blessing. Cheryl Ann
Wow, Rhoda! Congratulations! I’ve been following your progress for a while (a few months ago) and I’m not surprised at all… just look at the wonderful posts you share with us! I’d say it was about time and I’m thrilled to see your success. I’d love to get my hands on that BHG Kitchen & bath feature! Keep it up!
Congratulations…..very happy for you!
Congratulations Rhoda. It all happened because you are such an excellent blogger. You make us feel as if we are part of your incredible family. That makes everyone want to see and hear more. I’m sure this is just the beginning of many great things in your life. You certainly deserve it all.
By the way…the photo of you is beautiful. Your warmth and personality shine through.
Congrats! You certainly deserve this. So happy for you.
Congratulations. You have earned this and I’m happy for you. The Lord is blessing your witness and your hard work.
Oh Rhoda, I’m SO excited and happy for you!! What an honor; I knew when I first started to follow you that you had what it took to go far! You have . . . . all the way to BH&G!! Congrats and I’ll look forward to seeing the spread when it comes out!
Congrats to you Rhoda!! I have been following your blog for some time now and must say that it is one of my favorites. Looking forward to magazine (BHG) article!! You are very blessed to have such a sweet family…..feel like I know your precious parents!!
Jennifer in Alabama
Congratulations Lady! I’m excited for you and that professional picture (although I’ve never met you in person) does you justice. It captures all your beauty, warmth and southern charm. 🙂