I haven't actually seen the February issue of Romantic Homes yet. Didn't receive my issue in the mail for some reason but my mom was kind enough to scan it and email it to me. I knew the article was coming for a while now but I must admit to being incredibly excited to actually see it, I surprised myself last night when I found myself in quite a tizzy about it. I've contributed in small ways to Romantic Homes and other magazines over the years but this felt quite different and, I must say, really, really good. Two pages devoted to pics of my stuff and my take on romance? what? who me, romantic? Not the way I think of myself (I think of myself schlepping around in sweatpants and flip flops, and if I've been cooking, usually some kind of stain on my shirt). But I guess the way I think of other stuff, houses, textiles, objects, is sort of romantic, I guess... Also, kind of honored to find myself in the company of a whole bunch of other women I respect and am a fan of as entrepreneurs and designers who are also featured in the issue. I've been a long time reader and fan of Romantic Homes for their incredible photography and fine tuned editorial point of view. I'm always inspired by it and so, of course, am grateful and humbled that they included me in this issue.
I have to say a big thank you to Andrea Singarella who helped me style the article, both the beautiful collage vignettes in the corners are her work. She has a real gift for such things and her on-line store, One Hundred Wishes, is just exquisite, I want every single thing in it, seriously, everything! She helped me with this thing just a couple of weeks before giving birth to her second child, what can I say but thank you sincerely Andrea.
I can't wait to show Alvin, owner of Country Boy my favorite antiques store, that his card made it into the article. I love his card (I have a weird thing for beautiful business cards) and always ask him for one when I'm there cause I keep losing it. When I was there last he reluctantly gave me his last one, only after I told him it maybe, possibly, might end up in an article, so I'm glad he might think it was worth it to give me his last one.
This was a really nice way to cap off an incredibly good year. My best year yet in terms of business and career. There is just so much to be grateful for this year, one of which is this blog which I am enjoying maybe too much! and for you lovely people who come to visit me here, thank you. There are many more things to be grateful for this year, I won't bore you with them all though. The things I'm most grateful for are the health and happiness of my children and the fact that my best friend and husband still loves me, thinks I'm funny and wants to hang out with me....yeah, life is good...
I'm wishing you all the best New Year ever and I hope that all the things you want and deserve to happen in your life actually do happen.
with lots of love,
Tanya
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Congrats, I'll head out for my copy now!
Posted by: Pam | December 30, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Got my copy yesterday. Thanks for the sumptuous pictures and a glimpse into your life and beautiful vision!
Posted by: janew | December 30, 2007 at 10:19 AM
It's kind of weird seeing yourself in the pages? I'm still adjusting my eyes myself! It's an honor to be included with you and the other ladies. Happy New Year to my fellow Romantic!
Posted by: Tara | December 30, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations Tanya! It looks beautiful! I can't wait to go get a copy. Here's wishing you more of the same happiness in the coming year!
Posted by: Autum | December 30, 2007 at 10:56 AM
OH how wonderful Tanya! I'll have to pick it up. Love the picture of you tucked in there!
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | December 30, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Happy New Year! What a beautiful spread - I cannot wait to get that issue and have it for myself! Here is to a very lovely 2008 for you and your sweet family!
Posted by: jerusalem | December 30, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Hi Tanya~ Just found your blog and am loving the beautiful and airy light-filled photography. Congratulations on the Romantic Homes article!
Posted by: Holly | December 30, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations Tanya, what an exciting achievement.
Posted by: Sarah | December 30, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Congratulations, Tanya! I'll have to race out and find that magazine!
Posted by: elizabeth | December 30, 2007 at 03:35 PM
Congratulations!!! and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nancy | December 30, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Congratulations Tanya!! I can't wait to see the magazine! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | December 30, 2007 at 06:15 PM
How wonderful! I can't wait to get my hands on that issue ;-)
Posted by: beki | December 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
This is so awesome Tanya! I can't wait to see the issue - congratulations! XO
Posted by: Carrie S. | December 30, 2007 at 07:54 PM
Congratulationson the story Tanya. I am not sure we can get that magazine here in New Zealand but the article looks lovely. No more than you deserve though. Looking forward to your new fabric which we can get here. Happy new year to you and your family.
Posted by: Robyn Kirk | December 31, 2007 at 04:40 AM
Congratulations, Tanya!
I just read the article and it is SO fabulous. I adore Andrea and somehow am not at all surprised that the two of you are friends! I love that fabulous photo of your Ava made it into the article but do wish that they showed her dirty little toes as well ;).
Happy New Year, my friend. I look forward to seeing all of your creations.
Posted by: dawn | December 31, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Can't wait to read that issue! Congrats & Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Chandra | December 31, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations on your being one of the "ROMANTICS!" I haven't gotten my copy yet but am just dying to read it! What an honor & you are in such good company! I'm SO excited because my friend Tara is featured too! :) chris
Posted by: chris | December 31, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Fantastic! this is so great tanya! i can not wait to get my copy, i checked borders today, but it is not out yet.
happy new year!
Posted by: katie | December 31, 2007 at 04:17 PM
This article looks delicious. I can't wait to devour my copy. Congrats to you Tanya! Your blog is always a wonderful visit.
All the best for more wonderful and exciting happenings in the new year.
Posted by: Lisa | December 31, 2007 at 05:16 PM
hi tanya,
the best wishes for you and your family from m in the Netherlands!
I love reading your blog!
willemijn
Posted by: willemijn | January 01, 2008 at 06:20 AM
I'm going to run right out!!! Love love love your biggest fan!!!!!!!
Guess who??? Portland can't come fast enough for big hugs...Jennifer
Posted by: jennifer Paganellli | January 01, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Tanya
I just can't imagine how you must feel! I keep telling my family I am gonna be on Oprah one of these days with my pretty slipcovers!!! LOL!!! A girl can dream and it seems to me that one of your dreams must have just come true. I just ordered tons of your fabric and will soon have duvets, slipcovers, sofa pillows, chair cushions and floor pillows (LIKE TARAS) pillowcases in my new boutique! (PLEASE DON'T DISCONTINUE THIS LINE SOON!)
xoxo
Diane
Posted by: Diane | January 01, 2008 at 09:56 AM
and pillowcases
Posted by: Diane | January 01, 2008 at 09:57 AM
What an honor! You deserve it too! I must go pick up an issue.
Thank you for the nice New Year wishes - same goes back to you! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Knitterella | January 02, 2008 at 04:45 AM
I am a HUGE romantic and love the title of the Romantic Homes and of course the Febuary issue will be just up my street. Congratulations with the feature:)
Have just found your blog and looks like I have found myself another wonderful gem, I will return!!
best wishes Ginny
(AKA - TWINKLEPINK - in England)
Posted by: Ginny | January 02, 2008 at 05:06 AM