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Saturday, April 17, 2010

At Home in Arkansas, and a Beach Cottage in Australia

     I’m not sure about you guys, but I’ve missed you all like crazy. Without going into a laundry list of reasons of why I’ve been absent, or what kind of messes I’ve gotten myself into now, let’s instead focus on the fact that I’m here and you’ve got my undivided attention.

 

While there are an easy million and a half things I’m dying to catch up with you on, (the latest developments at Cottage8, my cats are now semi-famous, and a few sponsor giveaways coming up, etc.) I’m just focusing on just two things for today. Go ahead and call me a ‘tease’ – you know you want to.

 

First on the agenda is this magazine, At Home in Arkansas. Being a native Californian, I must admit I wasn’t previously aware this magazine existed, nor have I ever visited Arkansas. But feast your eyes on this gorgeous cover. It’s making me want to hop a plane and do some serious window peeking, or drive-by’s in other words.

 

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As it turns out, the editors knew exactly who I was, and featured me on their “Click for Cottage” blog list. I’m honored to be listed amongst some very fine bloggers indeed.

 

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In other news, unless you forgot to flip your calendars over to the next month, than surely you’ve already visited April’s new Cottage of the Month, right? This month I featured Sarah from A Beach Cottage, in Australia. Talk about talent, Sarah has this way of pulling you into her photos, and you can almost smell the salt of the sea air and feel the texture of the cushions on her sofa. She’s one of those people that can decorate a cardboard box that would put Martha Stewart to shame.

 

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Do me a favor and stop by Sarah’s blog and tell her you saw her featured here. And one word of warning: you’re going to be positively hooked on her blog and photography, if you’re not already. Yes, she’s that good.

13 of you had this to say:

  1. Congrats on the magazine blurb! I love Sarah's blog and look in often to see what she has been up to...You are both on my list of great blogs to read every time you post! Keep up the great work!

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  2. Congratulations! I am heading over to Sarah's blog

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  3. Congrats on the magazine! I love your blog and I'm glad you are back!

    And yes, you are such a tease!

    Checking out Sarah's blog! Thanks for the head's up! = )

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  4. Congratulations on featuring in At Home in Arkansas.Cottage of the month is a great choice - Sarah's blog is fun. I always look forward to reading her posts. Her home is fabulous and shows us all how achievable it really is.
    Alison

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  5. That is so awesome! Being apart of something like a magazine really makes you feel good after all the time it takes to blog. :o)

    Secondly. OMG! I need to have that old trunk!!!

    Cheers~
    Amber

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  6. Congrats on the magazine shout-out! Looks like a wonderful publication!

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  7. How exciting about the magazine mention! Congrats.

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  8. congrats on the mag. feature.
    isn't sarah's beach cottage the cutest thing..she makes "sparse" look really great.

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  9. Welcome Back My Friend~ We have missed you like always.~My most favorite 2 blogs are abeachcottage and theoldpaintedcottage really so true.So how awesome to have you both hear today.Makes for a happy day!~Cheers Kim

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  10. How exciting!! Congrats!! ;)

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  11. Bedrooms! I want bedrooms! It's my favorite room to decorate? Still got 'em? ;)

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  12. How exciting is that!!! Can't imagine having my little blogs name in ink. :) Congrats to you! Hey speaking of my little blog, I'm having a giveaway if you'd like to come check it out...you can even share with your friends if you like. :) This is my very first one and I'm SO excited! (giddy actually! lol)
    Congrats again on being in a magazine, just so fun! :)
    Blessings and hugs to you!
    Melissa :)

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