Publication Features + Happenings on the Homestead
As the Summer approaches, my plan was to *try* to slow down since the kids will be out of school in less than a week, but once the warm weather hit this year, everyone & their moms seemed to come out of the woodwork wanting to revamp their homes. To say the last weeks have been busy, is an understatement. Certainly no complaints though – busy is good in my book.
Before I share more news on what’s been happening on the homestead, I am excited to tell you that there a few publications currently on newsstands that I am featured in…
NATIONAL PUBLICATION FEATURE
First up, the June issue of This Old House magazine has an article on E-design and since I offer virtual design services to anyone in the US of A, they reached out to me a few months back gathering some insight on how it works and it’s success.
My “feature” is small (3 lines on page 28), but a quote or 2 in a national publication is pretty rad! The whole article is about a homeowner in California who worked with an E-Designer to create a new kitchen space, which in my opinion came out gorgeous.
I loved this thought by the homeowner…
“I didn’t need a full-service designer to hold my hand, but I did need someone experienced to give me good, solid answers.”
YES! That’s it. I’ve worked with many folks around the country through email, skype, and phone that share the same thoughts on working with me. I love pointing homeowners in the right direction to get them on track to revamp their space.
[Learn more about my E-Design services here]
LOCAL PUBLICATION FEATURES
Onto the next 2 features, which are in local (to me) publications… Saratoga Mama + Simply Saratoga
Both of these magazine features are articles I wrote.
In Saratoga Mama, I shared my DIY Kids Tent tutorial that I made for my kiddos a few Summers back. The entire issue is based on Summer Unplugged, so these fun & simple-to-make tents seemed like the perfect addition. And they really are easy to make!
If you’re local, definitely snag a copy of this Summer staple.
[click to check out the full tutorial on making these DIY Kids Tents]
For Simply Saratoga magazine, I wrote a feature on Creating an Outdoor Oasis, which is similar to the post I shared a few weeks back here on the blog.
About a month ago, I was full-steam ahead with getting the outdoors spruced up for the Summer and creating an outdoor living space on the patio, porch, and deck. I’ve calmed a bit since…
[Check out more ideas on Creating an Outdoor Living Space]
It’s always amazing to me and such a blessing to be featured in a magazine!
onto other things…
HAPPENINGS ON THE HOMESTEAD
What’s on the boards? I am working on a slew of exciting projects – more for clients than myself.
I just finished up 3 teen rooms (all siblings), which was a first for me. Their parents wanted to give them the opportunity to create a space that truly reflects them & their unique style. Before our initial meeting, I took pictures + measurements of the 3 rooms, and each teen wrote a list of wants / needs. I met with each of them to discuss their vision and then created these mood boards…
Teen Room 1
Teen Room 2
Teen Room 3
They’re going to do most of the “shopping” so I am excited to see how it’ll come together!
Along with those 3 rooms, I am also working on 2 kitchens, one of which is almost done – countertop is being installed tomorrow!
So crisp + fresh with new white and gray. It’s a whole lot different than the dated look of the wood in the “before” space.
Here was the vision board I created for the kitchen…
Plus I have an exciting restaurant project I am working on – pinch me – with a rustic industrial aesthetic… It’s going to be awesome. More on that in the near future
As you can see, a lot is happening! All good things which is wonderful.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
One more bit of “what’s happening”, Year 3 of the Creating a Meaningful Home Series starts next Monday the 22nd! I’m screaming from the rooftops with excitement. Can you believe this is the 3rd year of the series?!
Photo Credit: home of Hanni Liliedahl and Jesse Silacci, featured on Design Sponge
“We love that our belongings honor where we are from and where we have been. Our home houses our story.â€
If you haven’t been following along with the blog for that long (shame, shame, lol), the CAMH blog series is a 2-3 month long series that I host where other Home + Design Bloggers share a guest post on my blog featuring their homes and how they’ve created meaning in their space! It’s a wonderful series on a subject near & dear to my heart. This years lineup of guest bloggers is pretty awesome.
[Click here to see & read all the Blogger stories from Year 1]
[Click here to see & read all the Blogger stories from Year 2]
Last year, the incredibly talented Melissa of The Inspired Room (not only a fellow Blogger, but Author of the beautiful book, Love The Home You Have ) kicked off the series and this year I have a very different, but equally talented friend who will be starting the series.
SO DON’T MISS IT! The series kickoff will be next Monday, the 22nd!
Well that’s just a bit of what’s happening on the ole’s homestead, along with a million other things…
What’s happening in your neck of the woods?
