I must confess to writing this post with more than a little excitement. I have been featured in the gorgeous Handmade Living magazine - yes, little old me!! Oh my goodness!!
I knew that there was going to be a little mention in the August edition, but the poor people in the magazine aisle of the supermarket didn't, and I think (according to my other half) I squealed rather loudly upon discovering The Page:
There's my painting!! Woo~hooo! :D
It was a really lovely surprise to see that, and a really lovely write up too. Also mentioned were my friend, designer Kirsty Elson, (you can just see pics behind my flash of her fab driftwood cottages there), and Nina who blogs about coastal living, over at Tabiboo. If you haven't had the chance to get your hands on this magazine yet, it's well worth it - there are some excellent projects of things to make and do. But don't let me spoil it - go out and grab yourself a copy!!
Oh ~ and if you like the artwork that was featured, you can bring a little piece of the coast into your home with your own seaside inspired print ~ signed, titled and gift wrapped...and you can get it here!
So, a couple of posts ago I promised you some crochet news; such as updates on the Japanese Flower scarf...
...which is almost (but not quite) finished! In fact, I'm wondering if to keep on adding and make a triangle style shawl, or just stop at 3 rows and have a long, wrappy type affair instead. I think the wool stash will have a major role in this decision as I don't want to be spending too much on lots of new yarn (as yummy as it is) so I guess it will stop when the wool runs out!
This is a rather short-ish post today, as I have much to do and so will be back again soon with some more art to share with you, and hopefully some WIP photos of the crochet shawl/wrap.
Thanks for dropping by today, and one more thing before I go - thank you very much to everyone who took advantage of the One Day Art Sale - I do hope your pictures have arrived with you safely, and that you're happy with them!
Right, I'm off - really!
Love to you
J x
Huge congrats to you. It's so well deserved. :-)
ReplyDeleteA x
Yeah - I've been waiting for August's edition to pop onto the shelves.
ReplyDeleteA super duper dedication to the seaside - well done you.
Nina xxxxx
wooo hooooo!
ReplyDeleteso well deserved (lil' ole me - pah!)
fee ♥
Congrats on the mag article! My print hasn't arrived yet :(. I'll let you know when it does .x
ReplyDeleteJulia, that is truly fantastic news, well done! I can imagine how excited you were to see that magazine.
ReplyDeleteThanks folks! Well done to you too Nina!!
ReplyDeleteJ x
How exciting! That must be such a great feeling. I'm pleased for you all (and I happen to follow all the blogs mentioned, so I must have good taste then, haha!)
ReplyDeleteGo Girl. Many congratulations. Must pop off to mag shop now... Ax
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my copy Julia. well done xx
ReplyDeleteWell Done! I must look for this one! Cx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Julia! your painting looks really lovely on the page. I would have squeeled in delight too if I'd been in your position!xx
ReplyDeleteHi Julia..congratulations..that's a big article too, I am glad the writeup was good as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the article sweetie. Well done. Big smiles!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Julia, I love that picture it's one of my favourites. Do you know where I can get some pictures framed?
ReplyDeleteDear Julia, Congratulations! That is really wonderful to get your lovely work known for more people!
ReplyDeleteYour flower scarf is going to be beautiful and so unique!
xxx Teje
Congrats! Must be the greatest feeling ever :D
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!! Congratulations on the feature - you must be beaming with joy!
ReplyDeleteCrochet is looking gorgeous too. x
Wonderful news, Julia! I adore this picture of yours and it looks great there in the new mag feature! I will be buying a copy tomorrow! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
That's just brilliant, Julia - a huge 'well done' to you, you deserve it
ReplyDeleteEmily x
Thank you all so very much for your kind and lovely comments ~ Big Happy Smiles!!
ReplyDeleteJ x
Congratulations! What a lovely achievement. You must be so proud, delighted and happy. Your art is inspiring and I will try and grab a copy of this magazine.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to the glossy pages of a magazine! YEAHH!
ReplyDeleteI just wish i live a little closer,as i suspect I won't find it in my grocery store magazine section!
Happy day to you!! :))))))
Congratulations on the article, your painting looks fantastic in print! The scar is looking great too! :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic feeling it must have been to see your painting in the mag - how did you manage to not run around the shop waving the mag and shouting 'Woo-hoo. Look everybody. This is mine!'
ReplyDeleteWell done!