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!
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
HUGE congratulations, Shannon! That’s fantastic. And it’s not braggy at all. I’m sure everyone is so happy to celebrate with you! And it’s not wonder you were published. You’re amazing!
Roisin says
I am so happy for you. I enjoy your blog so much and what a wonderful time of the year to have it happen. Congratulations and hugs!
Shannon Chastaine says
Fantastic! This is very exciting and I am thrilled for you! The wreath is so pretty and I love it photographed on that counter. I think the counter reveal was one of the first times I ever read your blog and I was completely sold. Yay for you, Shannon!
Erin Spain says
That is awesome! I am so excited for you! And what a sweet mom you have.
-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy says
You can brag all you want to me, girlfriend! I’m so happy for you Shannon – your blog is filled with so much lovelyness and it is wonderful to see it shared so beautifully in Folk magazine! Love the story about calling your mom. It doesn’t matter how old we get, we are always our mother’s daughters! 🙂 Hugs!!
Katie Sue says
Goosebumps. What a wonderful call to make to your mom.
Becca says
Like I told you before … it was only a matter of time, Shannon! Again, congrats on your feature … so very well-deserved, and I’m SURE it won’t be your last! Wooo Hooooo. Such a wonderful holiday blessing, too.
Andrea says
That is SO amazing Shannon!!! What an exciting thing, to be able to see something YOU created in print!!! AAAAWWWWESSSOOOOMMMEEEEE {in my sing song voice}
Love you!
Andrea
Bliss says
I’m not your mamma, but I still smiled big.
Bliss
Cynthia says
Shannon,
Congrats, this is so exciting. You deserve this.
Cynthia
Jann Olson says
Hi Shannon, YAHOO! What an honor girl. Very well deserved, but still an honor. Brag all you want. Love your wreath and roses. Sweet that mama is going to frame it. I think you had better do the same. Have to tell you, I love the show, “Amazing Race”. I see the goat farmers picture there.
Hugs,
Jann
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
Oh that is just so awesome! I am so excited for you! Really, you have the right to be excited and a little proud – and I’m glad you shared with us!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
Congratulations, Shannon- you totally deserve the feature- your wreath is beautiful, and you did a great job on the photography!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Congratulations, Shannon! I’m glad you shared your happy and exciting news with us. I wouldn’t have known about it. I only heard of Folk Magazine a few months ago, but haven’t seen an issue yet.
Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com says
Congratulations, Shannon! Well deserved! What a beautiful, but simple wreath. Just what the magazine is all about.