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.
How exciting, I can't wait to see this issue! Please enter me in the drawing!
I am thrilled for you; i am sure your article is wonderful! Congrats!
Posted by: Ellen | February 03, 2010 at 10:07 PM
andrea...
i'm not at all surprised! i've been admiring your space and trying to recreate it in little ways in my own studio since i stumbled on to your wonderful blog and shop!
Congrats to you, enjoy the esteemed company!
kristen
the crepe confectionary
Posted by: kristen | February 03, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Congratulations, Andrea! If I don't win.... hmmm.... I will go buy it!
Posted by: Linda Richter | February 03, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Would love the magazine since my subscription has ended....boo hoo! And, complete congratulations on your feature of your studio!
xoxo
Rochelle
Posted by: Rochelle Gaukel | February 03, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Congratulations! Your studio is very pretty. Andrea T.
Posted by: Andrea | February 04, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Excellent! Darn, I was just at Borders yesterday browsing the mags and saw that one but didn't have enough time to look at it...will definitely do now.
Posted by: tammyCA | February 04, 2010 at 02:18 AM
I hope this lifts your confidence because you have an extra special style that so many of us just love! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Diane | February 04, 2010 at 03:40 AM
fantastic! congrats! thank you for the giveaway! ;)
Posted by: amy | February 04, 2010 at 04:10 AM
Congratulations! Of course you belong there sweetie. You are insanely creative, and you have been an inspiration to me. I would be so honored if you drew my name for one of the mags.
Congrats again sweetie. Bravo! Well done!
Creative Hugs and Blessings,
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | February 04, 2010 at 05:26 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved honor! I always feel out of my league when I'm sitting at a table with you and others of your caliber! But that's not to say I don't love it and always gleen some wonderful tips from you; plus the fact that you are so generous with not only your knowledge but also your supplies! Thanks and kudos to you, Julie B.
Posted by: Julie B. | February 04, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congrats to you, Andrea!! That's so wonderful and you are so humble!! :) I hope you're feeling well. God bless. :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | February 04, 2010 at 01:00 PM
What a huge number of responses. Sure I'd love to have the new issue, but I really wanted to tell you CONGRATULATIONS! I check in on your blog regularly to get inspired and to just enjoy looking at your frilly, nicely-shabby art. I even try to copy some of it. Keep it coming!
Posted by: Charlotte | February 04, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Congratulations on your continued success Andrea.
Jenny ;)
Posted by: Jenny Doh | February 04, 2010 at 02:35 PM
I am so pleased for you...you do such lovely things!
Posted by: Suz Reaney | February 04, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Congratulations! and what a gorgeous feminine place you have!
Posted by: Bob | February 04, 2010 at 03:54 PM
i could use something magical! :)
Posted by: Sue | February 04, 2010 at 03:55 PM
ANDREA:
YOUR BLOG, AND WEBSITE, IT IS AMAZING ! NO WONDER THEY CHOOSE YOU ! YOU MAKE SOME BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS THINGS !
YOU ARE AN EXAMPLE TO ALL OF US !
HOPE I WIN ONE OF YOUR MAGAZINES !
HOPE YOU LIKED THE R.A.K. PKG.
Posted by: DEBORAH WOODROW | February 04, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Serendipity!! Love your space and would love to see the rest in the magazine!!
xoShari in Idaho
Posted by: shari french | February 04, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Congratulations!! Your studio is definitely worthy of being in a magazine. :)
Posted by: Amanda | February 04, 2010 at 06:08 PM
OMG! Congratulations! Your room is one of the most gorgeous I've ever seen. I even tried to paint mine the same color, but it didn't look nearly as nice (I went with pink instead).
Posted by: Erica@ZunkyChic.com | February 04, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Andrea, I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!! You are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I love your hair. Your studio is so beautiful, I dream of having a room like yours to create in. No one deserves this more than you!!!!!! You are such an inspiration to me.
Big Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | February 04, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kathy | February 04, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Congratulations!!
I have always been inspired by your art!
Can't wait to read all about it! :)
Posted by: Suzanne Crowley | February 04, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Congrats to you on an amazing accomplishment! I have visited here often but never left a comment...you are truly inspiring and I would love to get my hands on this issue.
Posted by: Abby | February 04, 2010 at 09:59 PM
*Well well deserved sweetie!* i enjoy your lovely studio so bunches! Have Lovely Days! cupcake hugs, diana
Posted by: CupcakeSugar | February 05, 2010 at 05:17 AM