So what is this secret? Well, let me just tell you it all started when I received an email on February 8. I was having my morning coffee and was going through my emails and this is what I saw.
Master Bedroom Magazine Feature?
Yep, that is what I first saw in my junk mail. Thank goodness I always look at my junk mail since most of my mail goes there. I read the email and had to read it again. I couldn't believe it. A freelance magazine writer and editor, Rebecca Razo, was scouting for an article to do in the June issue of Cottages and Bungalows. She had seen my master bedroom post and thought it would be a perfect fit for the before and afters issue.
I emailed her back as fast as I could. Of course I was interested. Are you kidding? This was a dream come true. Who doesn't want to be in a magazine? So we talked on the phone and everything was a go for the master bedroom, so we thought. Then I get another phone call a few days later and Rebecca is apologizing and telling me that her editor decided to change up the way the issue was going and my bedroom was not going to work out. Talk about a let down. She told me though that they may use it another time. So I thought okay if it happens it happens and if it doesn't it doesn't.
Then she contacted me again the end of February and said that they wanted to feature my powder room instead of the bedroom. She said her editor loved it and it would be perfect. I said are you sure this time and she said definitely.
Now, let me just say that I was hoping for a full blown magazine shoot, but they are low budget and they wanted to use my photos. I thought mine? I'm not a professional. She said as long as they were high resolution they could use them. So I was the photographer. Hey, you do what you have to do. I don't know why they gave my photos an aged look, but I sent them clear bright shots.
They actually did four pages. I was very surprised about that.
To see my name in a magazine is surreal.
Rebecca did a breakdown of what we did and the money we saved doing the work ourselves and using mostly what we already had.
When I saw this in the mailbox on Friday I couldn't believe the June issue was out this early. I figured it would be another couple of weeks.
So now you know my little secret. Oh, and another blogger most of you know has one of her before and afters in this magazine right after mine. So go grab you a copy.
Thanks to Rebecca Razo for finding my blog and putting my powder room in this magazine.
Don't forget my giveaway here.
Joining the following:
Met Monday since this is a before and after
Tuesday's Treasures
I don't know why blogger is doing part of my post in normal font size and the rest small. Just weird.
SEE YOU TONIGHT FOR WOW!!
I don't know why blogger is doing part of my post in normal font size and the rest small. Just weird.
SEE YOU TONIGHT FOR WOW!!
Awesome, Kim!!! I am so excited for you!! BTW, I had sent Amanda (daughter) to see your bedroom makeover and guess who now has that same bed at her house! The little stinker. I told her I was sleeping in her bed when I visit! ;) blessings ~ Tanna
ReplyDeleteYou rock! Congratulations! It looks great :)
ReplyDeleteSo very awesome! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratualations Kim! A well deserved feature I might add!!
ReplyDeleteKim finally not the same people over and over.. I a sooooo happy for you can't wait to see it. CONGRATULATIONS
ReplyDeletePattie
Congratulations Kim! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see the issue.
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Sissie
How exciting! Looking forward to getting a copy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim. I will look for a copy asap!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteYou must be so excited! Your bath is so cute it deserves it's own feature in print! I hope there are many more to come...
XO Cindy
Congratulations Kim! Very well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting! Your home is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved Kim.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Congratulations, Kim. You know you work hard at being a good blogger and showing us re-dos of everything you work on and it has FINALLY paid off. Who knows-now that you are "out there" someone else in the industry might find you, too! How exciting...you must have been jumping around on one leg waiting to tell someone! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim; how exciting! I wish they could have used your bedroom. It is just stunning. I read on someone else's blog about the new June issue, and I only just got the May issue.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you! well done!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! how exciting. can't wait to check it out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That is so exciting for you! I will have to go get myself a copy~Angie
ReplyDeleteHoly cow that is so exciting!!! Congratulations! You deserve it, that bathroom is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat is super amazing Kim! Congrats!!! I need to run out and get that issue for sure!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim!!!! That is just so wonderful. I aspire to be like you one day! x Julie
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job decorating the master and the bathroom! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, how wonderful!! Very impressive and so very exciting!! I can't think of anyone more deserving! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nancy
That's incredible!! Congrats Kim!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Kim! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Congrats to you. That must be really exciting. I can't wait to buy an copy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! xo
ReplyDeleteHow exciting is that?!! Congratulations! I can't wait to see the issue!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
How wonderful Kim! Your home is magazine worthy, so I am not the least surprised!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim! Your home is beautiful and they could have chosen any room and had a blockbuster issue.
ReplyDeleteGretchen
Congrats to you!! Looks great on the blog and in the magazine!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks so good in the magazine! I love the lay-out showing the details in side pics etc. How exciting to see your name in print like that too! I hope Mr. Savvy feels proud too that his hard work is now being viewed for all to see. I remember how long it took to complete your bathroom redo! I haven't seen this on newstands yet, but will be sure to pick up a copy when I do. Congratulations! Btw, I don't think the coloring looks bad. I was expecting it to look different by how you described it
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!That is awesome!Your photos are great so no surprise to me that they picked you.Also GREAT makeover too.I remember those posts :-)
Anne
You have great style Kim, congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteKim, this is fabulous! What a lovely piece. I know how proud you must feel. Big props on this. xx's
ReplyDeleteBTW, hop by The Enchanted Home today, Tina is doing a feature on my jewelry with a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congratulations!! How exciting to see one of you own rooms and using photos that you took yourself. The layout all looks so professional! Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You deserve every little inch of those pages! Yay!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Lorraine
Kim, How exciting!!! Can't wait to go pick up this issue! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW Kim how exciting!! Congrats on the feature, I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to pick up a copy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kim!! Very exciting to have a room in your home featured in a magazine. So cool!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Congrats!!! I usually buy this magazine but haven't seen the new issue yet. Will check this evening when I go to the store. I LOVE your bedroom and wish they had shown that.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I am probably the one and only who wouldn't want to be in a magazine - unless I could be annonymous. LOL I'm very private!!
tina
Kim, you whole house deserves to be in a magazine!! So happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteThis really is wonderful article ! I simply love’d it !
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WOW, Kim ... so VERY exciting and not surprised one bit! Congratulations on the well deserved feature ... can't wait to go get a copy! Woo Hoo!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you Kim!!Your powder room is amazing,and so is your entire home!I'm have to go out and get the magazine.Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Congratulations Kim!! You totally deserve it. I always say your rooms are magazine worthy for sure!!! That is so exciting! I'm going to have to go buy it now. :)
ReplyDelete-heather
Congratulations! So well deserved... I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteWow! how wonderful. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show you that publishing projects on your blog doesn't mean they won't get published in the magazines. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !
ReplyDeleteMaybe they will use the bedroom pictures another time.
I have had all kinds of weird things to happen on my blog. :(
Have a great week.
Congratulations!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so exciting for you. Any of your rooms are magazine worthy, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing them all with us.
ReplyDeleteAngie
Congrats Kim. That is super exciting! Way to go!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
Congratulations Kim! I'm equally happy for you. Wishing you more magazine features, you truly deserve it!!!
ReplyDeleteBIG CONGRATS, Kim, well deserved! =) xo ~Liz
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Congratulations to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim!!! That is just so exciting and well deserved!! Now others will get to see your talent on display and we couldn't be more thrilled for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Congratulations!! your home is so beautiful, so I am not surprised!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you and can't wait to pick up a copy of the magazine! Have you decided on the frame for your article yet? ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteSadly I won't be able to buy a copy in the UK Kim, but I'm exited for you just the same! Many congratulations on the feature, I wouldn't be surprised if someone doesn't do your bedroom one too :O))
ReplyDeleteHave a super week!
Rose H
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Yay, congratulations Kim on your well deserved article!!! I looked for the mag here but haven't found it yet...I'll keep looking though, I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteKat
Congratulations! Well done Kim! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kim!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, Kim! Congratulations! Happy for you!
ReplyDelete-Trish
Congratulations, Kimmie! This is just fantastic and I will have to run out and buy this mag! You're so famous now! I knew that already!
ReplyDeleteYou are the famous sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Congratulations Kim,
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you and for us too.
You do a wonderful job on your pics,
painting and decorating
and I and others obviously love your blog............Keep up the great work.
blessings Galore hon,
Nellie
ooooo!!!!! congrats.can't wait to buy the issue. OF COURSE they picked YOU!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your feature is well deserved--you makeovers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Kim! Love your bedroom. It's definitely magazine worthy. CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOO happy for you Kim, everything you do is magazine worthy and your bathroom makeover is no exception. I am going to head out to get my a copy so I can show it off to my friends. Congratulations, it is well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Kim, I am so happy for you...LOVE your blog and your decorating skills...You and I have the same taste in decorating. I will have to say that reading your blog is costing me money...lol...everytime I see something that you do that would work in my home...I immediately go shopping. Just like your new barstools...I went and got two for my kitchen and LOVE them!!! I told you a while ago that it would not be long until you were discovered...And what makes it even more exciting is that you are a nearby neighbor and our daughters went to school together. Again, so happy for you...you so deserve being featured!!
ReplyDeleteDenise
Congratulations!!! That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved and what a great surprise! Of course, you were bound to be found - your house and style are amazing!
ReplyDeleteKelly
That is so great...I will rush out and buy the magazine before its sold out. Congratulations! Well deserved, Kim!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, Kim! You deserve this, as you inspire all of us each and every week. You're now in what I call "Diet Coke category," meaning I'm addicted to your website. I hope this is the first of many more features!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Kim! I enjoy that magazine, so I'll be sure and get a copy of the June issue. They really need to put your bedroom in there as well! Linda
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kim! I'm surprised you haven't been in a magazine before this! Your home and designs are amazing. I'll look for this magazine! Hugs, Lind
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome Kim!! Your powder looks great! Congrats! Hopefully, in the future they will be able to devote some pages to your master bedroom. It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you, Kim!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Awesome! Way to go Kim!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! They should have ran both,they both are beautiful great work Joann
ReplyDeleteYayness Kim. I know you are thrilled. The bedroom will be next I am sure.
ReplyDeleteKIM!! Congratulations! I'd say that magazine is really smart for picking ANY room in your house!! Boy, I'd be pinching myself if I were you--I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Thats great - well done!!
ReplyDeleteHey Kim,
ReplyDeleteI am so HAPPY for you!!!! All that hard work and beautiful decorating has paid off big time!
Enjoy the fame ;->
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
Hey Kim,
ReplyDeleteI am so HAPPY for you!!!! All that hard work and beautiful decorating has paid off big time!
Enjoy the fame ;->
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
Oh my Gosh Kim that is so cool. You are now a published blogger. Excellent Job and who wouldn't want to use your powder room (or master bedroom for that matter) You do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO GREAT! I'm totally excited for you! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Congratulations Darling.. this is fantastic...hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats Kim! Did you have High Resolution pictures or did you convert them somehow? I was contacted once and they couldn't use my pictures (I'm no expert either) How did you have the resolution?
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Susan
Congratulations Kim!!! I PERSONALTY would have put YOU on the cover! I TRULY like your style best and YOUR BEDROOM should be there too!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Donna
Congrats! Beautiful rooms....so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!.. and this is probably just the beginning for you. Your whole house and all your projects are magazine worthy...
ReplyDeleteIf this is your 15 minutes of fame, I hope next time they do choose your bedroom and you get a whole half hour. That is so cool!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim. HOw wonderful. YOu must have been disappointed when they said no to your bedroom, but thank heavens they saw the light and used your bathroom.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Congratulations, Kim.
ReplyDeleteYou so deserve this...and I really mean that. You have kept faithful to "real" blogging. You are a great commenter and so generous with your links and shout-outs. You have worked hard and your blog has grown to be one of the best. Your powder room is stunning and magazine-worthy for sure...and I think having your own photos in the feature is the icing on this delicious cake. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome spread Kim. Today while at the grocery store I headed right over to the mag section. ALL of May is out on the shelves still grrrr...maybe at Walmart tomorrow. I want my hands on a copy. CONGRATS my friend I am very happy that all your hard work and efforts have been seen.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you! I find myself looking for familiar blogger names when I browse through magazines and now I will find 2 in one issue!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you! You totally deserve it and I know your master bedroom will get featured one day, too!
blessings,
karianne
I think that's fantastic. Well deserved for sure. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteKim:
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news! Congratulations!
Congrats on the well deserved feature! I am so excited for you.
ReplyDeletexo, Sherry
So fun and did they use your photography too? You are that good they could have. It has been great to watch how far your little blog has taken you. Lori
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That is awesome. Surprised it's taken this long for your home to be featured. I don't subscribe to that one, but will look for it in the stores.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, just wonderful! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! So happy for you Kim~and I think your bedroom is just as nice as the powder room!
ReplyDeleteSo so cool! You must of been so excited. All right Kim!
ReplyDeleteI totally remember that bathroom post....way to go! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
OK, didn't I joke about YOU signing the ASCP books you gave away? Well now I think you should sign a copy of the magazine, it's just like blogging with a celebrity! And as pretty as your master b. is, they couldn't go wrong picking the powder room.
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
Kim so happy for you and your magazine feature!! Bet we will be seeing that gorgeous bedroom of yours in another magazine soon!
ReplyDeleteBee blessed
mary
Congratulations on the feature. You deserve it. Your makeovers are amazing. Of course, my mom and I can't figure out how you have the energy to do all these transformations. Brava!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you Kim!!! Your home is beautiful and this is so well deserved! I think they should have used your bedroom too... just sayin';)!!
ReplyDeletexojoan
Oh wow! I would freak out! You are going to have to get some really big sunglasses - you're a celebrity! Congratulations! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteElisa
home sweet nest
Dear Kim!!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you!!!
Yes, I will buy the magazine!!!
Cheers,
Congratulations Kim, this is so great for you, well deserved too. Everything you touch is magic. Wish I had just a tid bit of your talents!
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Congratulations, Kim! How exciting! The Powder room looks great and I love your bedroom!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Kim I am so excited for you I can hardly stand it. You were already a rock star, but now you are a famous rock star. Woohoo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Yay...Bravo!!!....I am sure that you are on Cloud 18..Double Cloud 9....Could not have happened to a nicer person!!!....I am so very excited for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! How wonderful for you, Kim. Both rooms look amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim!
ReplyDeleteGet ready- more is sure to come I am sure.
Laura
White Spray Paint
OOO, with all your beautiful decorating and furniture redos, it was only a matter of time before some of them ended up in decorating magazines. I always knew it was a not a matter of "IF", but "WHEN".
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS......
Now I am going out to see if I can find this magazine.
Congratulations on being published in Cottages and Bunglows! I see a lot more success in your future. Kim, I think you are awesome.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Kim, Congratulations, I can only imagine your thrill and excitement!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Congrats Kim!!!
ReplyDeleteKim Congratulations!! of course they SHOULD feature your entire home!! very Exciting!
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Karena
Art by Karena
This is great! I'm sure it is the first of many magazines that will feature your beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteWell, this is certainly exciting, Kim!! And definitely not unexpected...you do such a wonderful job on everything! I know it is the first of many features for you! A BIG Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim! That is fantastic news!!!
ReplyDeleteDee
Kim that is wonderful!!! I love seeing one of my favorite bloggers in one of my favorite magazines! A beautiful spread, congrats! Laura
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you! What a wonderful feature. I can't wait to get a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim! You deserve the recognition!
ReplyDeleteWow congratulations off to find the magzines.....congrats
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This is a proud moment and a huge accomplishment. You definitely have the gift for styling rooms. Hope you go out and grab lots of copies of this issue for your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kim! What a wonderful accomplishment, and a real (well-deserved) testament to your creativity, ingenuity, and style!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Did you ever think when you first started blogging that it would lead to something like this?
ReplyDeletejust confirmation of what an awesome talent you have!
Congratulations! Well done.
ReplyDeleteOh I would die, I would just DIE! You deserve the recognition -- you are one talented gal!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your feature in the magazine, Kim. :-) Sue
ReplyDeleteVery exciting news! Congratulations! Any room in your house could be featured! In fact, they should do a feature on your WHOLE house!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!
xo-Lisa
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ReplyDeleteI love your bedroom! I had asked you in another comment how to join wow, but found it. Please visit me for a chance to win an Annie Sloan book!
ReplyDeleteKim, you sneaky fox you! How awesome and exciting for you. And for the record, I think you are pretty darn good photographer. :) When my magazine shoot was done, I had to decorate my kitchen for Christmas in July and we had to take pics in sweaters. haha But I loved it, and I know just how excited you are. I am proud of you and I know its just a matter of time before the rest of your home is "discovered." Barb
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is that! Congratulations on your feature! So well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kim! I just love all of your decorating & constantly in awe of your talents! So happy for you!! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Congratulations. What a wonderful feeling--so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThat is one exciting secret!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - how exciting!!!! Congratulations, Kim! BTW - They should have featured BOTH of your spaces in my opinion. ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW! I just knew it, you are a Rock Star! I am going out to find that magazine tomorrow. I loved the powder room already and It deserved to be in a magazine. Hugs, Ginger
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so exciting! Congratulations, Kim! It looks great.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! - how exciting for you, Kim! It won't be long before they'll be wanting to feature your lovely bedroom, too...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim! It's not so unusual that I am the last to know! I'm glad you shared some shots from the magazine. I'm looking forward to getting my copy! I'm thrilled for you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! Congrats, you totally deserve it. hugs Anu
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting! Your powder room is so cute! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kim - you so deserve it!!!! So happy for you xxx Nat
ReplyDeleteI am SO THRILLED for you Kim!! I'm running down to the store to get a copy. A truly great feature and you so deserve this. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteNann
This is such terrific news! Hooray for you Kim!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for you!
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Kim, I am so happy for you!!!! I am sorry this is so late in coming, but I wanted you to know how excited I am. I knew this was coming one day and am so glad that it happened! What an honor! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHOW did I miss this????? Congratulations Kim!!!
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