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!
Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says
Congrats! The wreath is beautiful and the photography is stunning!
DIY Show Off says
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! I loved opening it up and seeing your inspiring beauty! 🙂
Junkchiccottage says
Shannon,
Oh my love your counter top. So great. I am all about recycling things with history into my home. I love those counter tops so much. Your wreath and spot in the Folk magazine is great. Congrates.
Kris
Cynthia Weber says
Hi Shannon,
I love how you worded this post… It was perfect, I could feel all your mixed emotions and that made it very sincere.
Congratulations on being published in such a fantastic mag! I am a fan of your blog and one of the main reasons for that is how you combine creative content with genuine grace.
Enjoy every minute!
Cynthia
Heidi @ Decor & More says
Congrats, Shannon!! How very exciting and how wonderful to share with your proud mama.
xo Heidi
Kirby Dunton Carespodi says
How wonderful for you—and even more wonderful that you got to share it with your mom!
Nita {ModVintageLife} says
Congrats! It’s not bragging at all…just stating what happened. I have yet to get this magazine…I must. Your wreath is sooo pretty. And of course I love that turquoise shelf it was photographed on.
Sweet Melanie says
I’m so proud of you! You definitely deserve it after all of the hard work you put into everything…and after all that you’ve been through. It’s something you’ll never forget….
Jeanette@Creating A Life says
Aaw, Shannon this is SO wonderful! I recognized your amazing countertop under the super pretty wreath as soon as I saw the picture 🙂 Thank God you got to make a happy phone call to your mom. What an exciting gift for both of you! I haven’t been able to buy the magazine yet, but sure hope to.
Thanks for sharing some fun and happy news with us!
Jeanette
Kristen {Ella Claire} says
Congratulations Shannon!! How wonderful!
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
Shannon, I just loved this post! I’m as proud as your mama about this! I remember the day when you were asking for advice about the photo. It is pure gorgeousness! Now I’ve just got to get my hands on a copy of the magazine!
Audrey says
Congratulations Shannon … but I am not surprised. That wreath is beautiful and so well photographed. I loved it when I first saw it. So different from all the others. If I ever want to make one, I will copy you.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
Shelia says
Congratulations, Shannon! How fabulous! What an honor for you and your creativeness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Good Time Charlie says
This is so exciting!!!! I am so happy for you, and so excited too. What a beautiful honor, and I truly mean this when I say, I cannot think of a more deserving person or blogger than you, my sweet Shannon to have her work published and honored in such a beautiful new magazine. So cool!!!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
So well deserved and congrats. I still have not gotten my mag and purchased it Nov. 5. hmmm.