AGHHHHH!!!
Okay, so I mentioned a while back that I was submitting some items to Somerset Life Magazine... I was totally nervous and wasn't sure about what might happen, but I did it anyway.
These are the items I sent...
A Pink Cupcake Tin of Vintage Goodies
Also, some pretty painted clothespins...
Soon after, I heard back from Jenny Doh at Somerset saying she really liked my items! Woo HOO!
Then she asked if I might be up to writing a small article about storing crafty bits and bobs in unique ways. After MANY rough drafts and many helpers (thanks Mom, Aly and Shelly!) I finally came up with an article. With the magic of the talented editors and creative designers... Voila!
The most recent issue of Somerset Life! My article is on page 118!
YIPPEEEEE!
Actually, here's the story... My friend Betty at She's Sew Pretty, emailed and asked if I had seen her blog... So I popped over and there was my article! I was waiting patiently frantically by the mailbox for my copy to come... but I just couldn't wait any longer!
I threw the kids in the car and drove to Barnes and Noble to find a copy. I had just about given up when I shoved about 5 random magazines out of my way to find a stack of the January issue of Somerset Life. There it was!
Can't you just see it? My kids are slouching and whining, "Mommmmm, can we PLEEEESE go look at the kids books? Hurryyyyy!"
I'm completely ignoring them.
Talking to myself. "Hmmmm, I guess they don't have it, I can't believe they don't have it.... Wait, let me look one more time. Guys, just gimme a sec, okay? Yes, I'll buy you a snack, just give me a minute..."
Then, the clouds parted, light shone down as angelic praises came forth... Ahhh, ahhh, ahhhh!
The magazine.
My eyes were bugging out of my head. I grabbed it ever so gently and sat on the nearest bench. My kids are asking, "Is that it mom? Is that your "mazagine"? Are you famous now?"
The eldest questions, "Mom, are we going to be millionaires now?"
"Ya, honey, ya" I respond without listening to the question.
I first open the front to find the table of contents.... then find I'm on page 118.... so with the kids looking on, I FINALLY get to page 118.
There it is and here I am, smiling in PURE amazement! I am just so thrilled and happy and wondering how it even happened!
I had my kids take a photo of me in B&N...
YEAH!
SO, here is my article... I'm so excited and really happy with the final product. Thanks Jenny and Somerset Life!
After about 27 seconds of looking at my pages in Somerset, the kids were ready to go.
"Mom, can we get some fries or an ice cream because your famous?"
Back to reality I go.
Hoooray Hooray!!! Such a super fun, super sweet, super cute post!! Love the pics!! My goodness!!
Big big hugs..and a big high five!
You so deserve it my friend! The artsy crafty world sooo should know of all your sugary goodness!!
Best Wishes!!!
Now go make those millions! ;)
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | January 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Hi! This was fun to read.. I'm in that issue too! (the first blog article) and I must admit I really need to read the rest of the issue!
I received that issue in the mail but I also had a piece of art in an article in the current Somerset Studio but hadn't seen the issue. Finally I found it at Michaels craft store last week and was stuck i line waiting to pay so I read the article - I was so excited I nearly told other people in line.. or the check out girl.. but I waited till I was back in the car and showed my husband!
Anyway, congratulations! It is fun to see ourselves in print, isn't it?
Posted by: Melissa | January 18, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Wow.... will you sign my copy? ;-)
Ann
Posted by: ann | January 14, 2008 at 07:21 PM
yeeaaahhh I am so proud of you!!!!.....but I am not suprised they snapped you up.....you are so talented!!! hugs xx
Posted by: Jo-Anne TE RAA | January 12, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Oh my goodness, Analise! I know I commented afew days ago but cyberspace ate my comment. I am so proud of you! When you become a millionaire can you take me out for coffee? :P
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | January 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Yeah! Congrats! I am cheering you on! This is so great! I am heading out to the bookstore tomorrow to get a copy. Corey from Tongue and Cheek is featured also and Dawn of The Featherd Nest will be featured soon! So much goodness going around in the blog world!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | January 11, 2008 at 07:20 PM
I love your items and creations! Beautiful!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2008 at 05:29 PM
BTW, your excitement reminded me of when I submitted years ago, some photos to a doll magazine of a diorama I had set up. I was so surprised to one day open the magazine and see my little dolls in their setting with my name!
Posted by: tammyCA | January 11, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Woo-hoo! That is great! You know I was in the fabric store yesterday & was browsing thru the Somerset mag 'cuz someone on another blog said they had something in it. I thought I saw pink cupcake tins and I immediately thought of yours! I just didn't connect it and I didn't get the mag...but, I am NOW! This is really the month for all the bloggers in the mags...look at Romantic Homes and you'll see many of the bloggers/designers there, like Grand Revival. Very exciting stuff - Congrats, your very talented. :)
Posted by: tammyCA | January 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations on your article in Somerset Life - I really enjoyed reading it. Your projects are lovely!
Posted by: shar | January 11, 2008 at 08:48 AM
That is sooooo exciting! Congrats!
p.s. How is that I haven't found your beautiful blog until now? Love it!
Joy
Posted by: Joy | January 11, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Congratulations! Wow, wow, wow. You go girl. I just love your cupcakes tins full of fun treasures. I am thrilled to pieces that you were featured in such a wonderful magazine.
Happy, Happy Day to you!
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | January 10, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Woo hoo!!! So happy for you!! Congratulations! I am going to go out tomorrow and get that as soon as we're done with Andres dr's appointment. And then I can brag to everyone that I "know" someone famous! :) Looks like this is going to be the start of a great year for you!!!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | January 09, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Congrats girlie!!!
Posted by: Christy | January 09, 2008 at 07:25 PM
OMG!!
This part cracked me up:
"Talking to myself. "Hmmmm, I guess they don't have it, I can't believe they don't have it.... Wait, let me look one more time. Guys, just gimme a sec, okay? Yes, I'll buy you a snack, just give me a minute..."
***
That is SOOOO something that I say "I'll buy you a snack"
Love it.
I'm sooo proud of you! Keep us updated on how things happen for you now that you are out there in the world--in PRINT!
How did you ship them the tin with everything all put together for them to photograph it like you wanted them to--or did they just use your photos?
Just curious.
~Sadie Lou
Posted by: Sadie Lou | January 09, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Congratulations to you my friend!! Everything looks beautiful!! God has good things in store for you...this is only the beginning!! Love you & miss you so much!
Posted by: Martha | January 09, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Congrats to you !! It all looks fantastic , happy for you ! An adorable picture also at B&N of you !!
Posted by: littlethings1 | January 09, 2008 at 04:39 PM
What a great way to start a new year!
Congrats~
Cathy
Posted by: cathy | January 09, 2008 at 03:34 PM
How exciting!! Huge congratulations to you!!! Darn it, I had that one in my hand, and bought two other Somersets, I am going back to get that one first thing tomorrow, well done!
Posted by: Colleen Gallagher | January 09, 2008 at 02:06 PM
YEAH!!! I am so happy that someone so nice and genuine gets some recognition! Love the pictures too! You look beautiful so young and vibrant! Way to go!!! Hugs,Angelina
Posted by: angelina | January 09, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Congrats!!! I have the Somerset and your article is cool and your muffin tin adorable. Now I wish I had like items to put in my tin but loved your idea and will be putting small items in my yellow tin. I am so happy for you, that smile! wow, says it all.
Carol M
Posted by: carol m | January 09, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Okay, I am going out to Borders to buy this issue and it is because of you. You have so much enthusiam, I think it is contagious. Congratulations. I hope this is the first of many articles for you. Susan
Posted by: Susan at Black Eyed Susans Kitchen | January 09, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Woohoo!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Tammy | January 09, 2008 at 11:12 AM
WOW How uber Exciting for you! and Of course your kiddos...hehehe I'll have to go and get this issue!!!
Warmly,
Stacy~Creativemuse
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Posted by: Stacy~Creativemuse | January 09, 2008 at 08:49 AM
YAY!! Congrats Analise! I'm so happy! It looks great! I'm going to head out and get my copy today!! xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | January 09, 2008 at 06:10 AM
Congratulations! Lovely article and great idea! Now I have to find me an old cuppie pan and do one for myself for Easter! I can see the pastels swimming now! Thanks bunches, Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 09, 2008 at 06:03 AM
YAY! So exciting. I'm very happy for you...nothin' beats that first-time feeling. Here's to many more!!
Posted by: jen | January 08, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Congratulations.
How ever are you going to live up to that celebrity status and now you're a millionaire the kids are going to be wanting something big. Well you are rich and famous!!
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 08, 2008 at 09:35 PM
How exciting! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your excitement!
Posted by: Denise Mares | January 08, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Very cool! Very cool! I love the big colorful photos, too!
*Heidi*
Posted by: *Heidi* | January 08, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Congrats! LOVE the idea and all the PINK! We have the same affinity! Stop by and say hello!
Posted by: Cindy Roberts | January 08, 2008 at 08:29 PM
HOw cool is that!!! You are famous!!! Yep nothing like a kid or two for a quick dose of reality. Now please scan it and link it to your blog, we don't get Somerset Life here and I would love to read your article. When I am rich I am going to subscribe to all the fab American magazines:)
Posted by: Rachael | January 08, 2008 at 08:08 PM
yay!!! i ran over to betty's blog yesterday when i read her comment on your page! i got sooo excited when i saw it! now i have to go buy my own copy and show you off in your former dwelling place :-) congratulations!!! wish i were there to throw confetti on you or bake you some cupcakes! :-)
miss you!
Posted by: Shelly | January 08, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | January 08, 2008 at 07:49 PM
insanely cute! looks like I'm magazine shopping tomorrow...congrats!
Posted by: julie (jane's apron) | January 08, 2008 at 07:09 PM
congrats!! that is awesome!! i love the pink cupcake pan filled with goodies.
very cute.
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 08, 2008 at 06:31 PM
that is so cool! and your ideas are great! now your kids will think your a big celebrity!
vivian
Posted by: vivianneroni | January 08, 2008 at 05:54 PM