Christmas Came a Little Early
to Fox Hollow Cottage This Year.
This is a sort of an awkward post for me.
It feels sort of braggy no matter how I word it. So I’ve held off sharing my news for that very reason. Every time I think about trying to write it.. I do something else instead.
{I’m such a little procrastinator!}
Fox Hollow Cottage has been published in
FOLK magazine.
Now, just because I didn’t share it right away,
doesn’t mean I’m not super thankful!
It’s a gorgeous, stunningly shot, well laid out publication.
I’m super thrilled to have been included in the breathtaking Christmas issue.
That’s Ben Ashby, the editor, on one of the two covers.
He’s holding the roses in that gorgeous urn!
But honestly, when it comes down to it..
the very, very best part of the entire experience was the phone call.
The one I got to make to my mom to tell her.
The good kind of call.
Not the kind you get at 2 am that makes
your heart stop when you hear that ring…
Or the kind you have to make to tell your mother,
who just buried your grandmother, that you have cancer.
But the joyous, celebratory kind.
The kind where you can hear the smile in your moms voice from 500 miles away.
Getting to make that phone call was
one of the best things ever!!!!
{I hope it cancelled out that really crappy one}
So thank-you to Ben, for thinking my
Coffee Filter Wreath was something special
and in turn, letting me make that call.
you’ll find a simple,
easy to follow tutorial with lots of pictures in the link below.
How-To Make a Coffee Filter Wreath
If you’re curious about the surface the wreath was photographed on.. that would be our
Repurposed Fence Board Counter Top.
Thanks for stopping by today and for
letting me share my news with you.
If you want know more about FOLK, you can find them on facebook.
They have a wonderful magazine blog too!
PS-I’ve been cancer free for going on 13 years now.
I count that blessing every. single. day.
Appearance in full on any site other then Fox Hollow Cottage is theft!
Kim@todayismysome-day says
Shannon, You’re not bragging; you’re sharing 🙂 This is a beautiful feature that deserves to be shared! I got my issue and went right to look for your wreath too! What a wonderful recognition of your work!
Clydia Mangold says
Congrats Shannon! I’m soooo excited for you!!! You totally deserve it. 🙂
Gee Singh Newbanks says
Aaawweeee!!! Congrats Shannon… What an awesome experience for both you and your Mom.
Your wreath is beautiful… and well deserved to be published.
HUGS, Gee
Katie @ Creatively Living says
Congrats! So exciting! Love the painted background behind the beautiful wreath too!
–Katie
Carlene @ Organized Clutter says
Good for you, Shannon. You deserve the notariety!
Pamela says
Congrats again my dear friend! Your story about your mama brought tears to my eyes!
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
Congratulations Shannon… both on being published and for being able to bring a little joy to you justifiably proud mum.
Your wreath is beautiful.
Brandy~GreyLaneHome says
Shannon that is so fantastic. Congratulations!!! Your wreath is beautiful and the pictures look great.
Laurie says
Its reading posts like this one that makes me so very glad I discovered blogging, what a beautiful story, and congratulations, well deserved recognition, its a beautiful wreath!
Mary Beth says
What a wonderful post and I loved the personal story. I am so very happy for you and your mom that you got to make that call and she got to receive that call. *Just such a darn good story ~ brought tears to my eyes* big hugs, Mary Beth
Lynn Fern says
Well looky at you all braggy & such!!! As you shouldbe…such awesomeness. I knew you were special from the first time I read your blog! Nice work & congrats!
Oh & p.s. congrats on being cancer free for 13 years…now that deserves a big hug!!!
Big hugs to you!
reFresh reStyle says
This is hands down the best blog post that I’ve ever read! I love Folk so much for featuring your wreath, not just because it’s beautiful, but because you were able to make that phone call. Congratulations! love ya!
Debbie
NanaDiana says
Shanno- Congratulations! Why does this not surprise me in the least? You so deserve it and I am thrilled for you- xo Diana
deborahseeley54 says
Congratulations!!! Super happy for you!!
Eclectically Vintage says
Shannon!
Thrilled to say, I knew you when! Your mom should be proud – heck, I’m proud of you!!
You look good in print -it’s definitely frame worthy!
Kelly