I have some exciting news to share with you, my friends. My craft room is featured in the current issue of Where Women Create! Even as I hold it here in my hands, it's still a little hard to believe. It's strange to see your own face in a magazine. And it's strange to think about the creative journey I've been on for a lifetime that has lead to this moment. Amazing. I'm just a girl who likes to make things, and not all that much has changed, but I definitely feel like I'm out of my league to be among the women whose spaces have been featured in this magazine.
I remember purchasing Where Women Create {the book}several years ago and reading it cover to cover, feeling endlessly inspired. Then came the magazine. I gobbled up the first issue and have done the same with every issue since, like many of you probably have as well. What a fabulous idea to create a book and a magazine that's all about the places where women create!
Well, the new issue just hit newsstands {there's the cover, above}, and I have a couple of extra copies I'd love to give away. If you're interested, just leave a comment {name and email is sufficient} and I'll do the old random number generator and pick 2 lucky girls' names on Thursday.
Here's to all of us who have even a little corner of a kitchen table to create upon.....or maybe a closet, a loft, a spare room, a studio, a basement, or even an entire building. As different as we may be, we share the same passion to create. It's an absolute honor to share my space with you, through this publication. And I wish you could all come over and share a cup of hot cocoa with me. Extra marshmallows!
And a gigantic thank you to Jo Packham and Jenny Doh, who saw my space and believed it would, in some way, inspire readers and add something positive to this issue. I'm so grateful.
You have one of the most beautiful spaces I've ever seen - I look forward to seeing it in the magazine. Congratulations!
Posted by: Teresa | February 01, 2010 at 05:06 AM
Congratulations! I don;t know the mag. because it is not here duh! But it must be an awesome feeling to be featured :)
Posted by: Marian | February 01, 2010 at 05:24 AM
Congratulations! How exciting for you! I'd love to have a copy of the magazine.
Posted by: Brenda W. | February 01, 2010 at 05:31 AM
that is WAY cool Andrea...you have one of the prettiest spaces i have seen, no small wonder that they wanted to feature in the magazine...i would love to win a copy!!!
Posted by: Lori | February 01, 2010 at 05:46 AM
How wonderful!!!
I cannot wait to see this copy and see your sweet space.
The little sneak looks dreamy!!
Posted by: sharron | February 01, 2010 at 05:57 AM
I always love catching bits of your studio in the pictures you post. It will be great to see the whole space. Thank you for the chance to win such a great magazine - I have a hard time finding it around here.
Posted by: Jayme L. | February 01, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Congratulations on being in the magazine, It is greatly deserved.
Posted by: Marianne@songbird | February 01, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Congrats! What a Special Honor to be with all those great ladies! You go Girl!
Posted by: Vicki | February 01, 2010 at 06:29 AM
Congratulations, Andrea. I just got my issue and LOVED seeing your studio space in it - so beautiful and inspirational!
Posted by: Zita-Mlle Magpie | February 01, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Congratulations Andrea!!! I love this magazine and have purchased several to read over and over again. It is so exciting that you are featured. I have read your blog for some time now and have always been inspired by pictures of your studio. I am sure that the readers of "Where Women Create" will be as well. I would love to be entered in the drawing for the magazine---Thanks for the opportunity!!
Have a great day and Congratulations again
Mimi~
Posted by: mimi panoarmios | February 01, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Congratulations. Looks like a fun and inspiring space.
Posted by: Laurie | February 01, 2010 at 07:09 AM
Congratulations! I haven't seen this magazine before, but we're working on carving out creative space for both my husband and me. It's not easy to do!! I love that photo, pictured above (holy card garland! brilliant!). Inspiring!
Posted by: Lisa | February 01, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Congratulations!! Love to win a copy!!
Posted by: Patricia | February 01, 2010 at 07:21 AM
Oh! I'd love to win one! I just found it at Borders yesterday and was so excited to see your pictures. We are on budget lock down right now because we hope to moving in the next few months or I would have snatched it! Congrats to you. What a well deserved honor.
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | February 01, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Congrats!!! CAn't wait to see it!
Posted by: April | February 01, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Congratulations!! I can't wait to see your article in the mag :) From the picture here, your studio looks like it's filled to the brim with such sweet goodies! :)
Posted by: Julie Ann | February 01, 2010 at 07:56 AM
so happy for you!! this is wonderful!!
blessings,
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
Posted by: Account Deleted | February 01, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Awesome! You do have a very beautiful workspace... I on the other hand have the laundry/utility room. Oh well at least I have my own space!
Posted by: Halle G | February 01, 2010 at 08:05 AM
How Wonderful!!! your workspace and your blog are so beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by: linda | February 01, 2010 at 08:12 AM
How lucky I would be to win this issue.
Your space is lovely and I know it doesn't always look that way. But I bet even in it's worse state all the pink and cream colors would still make it look awesome.
Good luck on the new baby coming and wish those 2 boys hello for me.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | February 01, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Wow! Congratulations! Isn't that magazine the best? I'm going think positive and feel that you're going to pick me :)
Posted by: Monique | February 01, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Congratulations Andrea!! I can absolutely see why they chose you, I read your blog like a magazine!!!
I'd love to be entered to win one of the mags, thanks!
Leann
Posted by: leann | February 01, 2010 at 08:41 AM
Congratulations, Andrea! It is well deserved! I too devour the book and magazine...I can't wait to see you in this current issue! You are just as inspiring!
Jen
Posted by: Jen | February 01, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Congratulations! How lovely for you. It is so nice to see a face to a name and see where others create!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Posted by: Margaret Bouwmeester | February 01, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Congrats! Well deserved. Going to have to see if I can find the magazine round these parts.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | February 01, 2010 at 09:10 AM