*picky disclaimer: apologies for the less then stellar quality images above. I scanned them from the actual magazine.. but you get the idea!*
So, you might be thinking, "Please no Christmas stuff yet, PLEASE! It's not even October yet!"... well, I agree. But I wanted to share this because it's on newstands now! Which is probably much more exciting for me than you. But I thought I'd share anyway. wink
If you've been reading since January, you might remember me posting that our holiday decorated home was photographed for a publication. I posted some behind-the-scenes pics of that day. It was really so much fun. Exhausting, but fun! And keeping our holiday decor up through January (with it being up since end of November!) was quite something.
So, this is how it all came about... I posted photos of our holiday decor sometime in November last year, like I do every year. Design Sponge posted about our mantel on Christmas Eve in 2009. And now that I think about it, that was TWO years ago. All this time I had been thinking that Better Homes and Gardens saw my decor on Design Sponge. Now I'm realizing they probably didn't.. ha. Well, the editor for the special "Christmas Ideas" issue found it somehow while blog hopping last year and contacted me.
It was such a cool experience working with photographers and stylist. The nice thing is that they didn't change a thing with my decor and they encouraged me to be a part of the styling and photography. Many photos and decor ideas weren't shared in the magazine (you only have so much room in a magazine) so I'll be sharing some of those as Christmas gets closer. Most of the decor and projects you've seen on my blog already including my Felt Trees and Pom Pom Wreath.
One of the newest vignettes I created specifically for this shoot was our dining room. This is my favorite photograph they took that day (which is included in the magazine).
They photographed the place settings which didn't make it in the mag, but I'll be sharing those in November sometime.
Thank-you for entertaining my geeky excitement over this. I've had a lot of experience with being published in magazines and books (of the scrapbooking/crafting nature!), but there was something about this one that is extremely special to me. It was such an honor to be a part of something like this. Interior decorating and design is hands-down my favorite thing to do.
How to find it: If you have a Better Homes & Gardens subscription, I don't think these "special issues" are included in that, unfortunately. You can find it pretty much anywhere now though, at Target, grocery stores and bookstores.
so awesome! i love seeing how you do your mantel for each holiday. such eye candy... xo amy
Posted by: Amy | September 27, 2011 at 09:38 AM
The most perfect fit ever, you and BHG- perfect!! I can't wait to pick this up.
Posted by: modernjune | September 27, 2011 at 09:54 AM
You are seriously so awesome Danielle. Gosh. Your creativity flows into every nook and cranny! I am not the most gifted interior decorator, aka, i get so overwhelmed while looking for just bed sheets and I give up. I'm so glad you got some great press for your amazing interior decorating talent!
xo Moorea
Posted by: Moorea Seal | September 27, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Fab!!! I think I shall buy it!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | September 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Oh man! It's so beautiful! I will definitely pick it up when I come across it this season.
Posted by: Lisa Gutierrez | September 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM
That's awesome, congrats! It's only 13 weeks until Christmas! :)
Posted by: Rachel Mackin | September 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I picked this mag up on the newsstands this past weekend. Reading it in bed the other night I as so happy to see the spread on your holiday home! Super cool, colorful and fun! Congrats!
Posted by: laurie romanaggi | September 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Such pretty holiday ideas. LOVE all the turquoise and pink!
Posted by: Beth | September 27, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations! Your work is so incredibly inspiring!
Posted by: jeannie | September 27, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Wow, congratulations Danielle, that is so exciting!! I just love your felt trees, they make my heart go pitter pat!
Posted by: Tania | September 27, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Congrats! You deserve to feel elated! :) I'm going to buy the issue just 'cause you're in it! (Not to sound creepy... I just think you, your blog, and design style are so cute!)
Posted by: Marty | September 27, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Wow, this is so great. I recall the first time I saw your cone trees. I was hooked on your blog from that moment forward. I will definitely pick up this issue. I am so glad that the publisher included you.
Posted by: KJ@letsgoflyakite | September 27, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I just picked up Christmas Ideas today and found you!! What cute ideas and LOVE the bright colors! Felt like I was looking at pics of Cindy Lou Who's house! (That is a huge compliment BTW)!! It's never too early for Christmas at our house. Heck...I love Christmas so much I had my youngest child on that day!! OK, not that I had any control over that but still....hee hee! Thank you so much Danielle for sharing your holiday home!
Posted by: Pom Poms and Polkadots | September 27, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Bought the magazine today just for your article. It's never too early for christmas in my world :->
Posted by: georgiapeachez | September 27, 2011 at 07:49 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you do your Christmas decor! I am going to need to purchase this mag! Maybe I'll actually do something pretties for my decor this year! I say that every year. LOL I still love the white fireplace with the red and teal pompom wreath. I think it's one of my all time fave design pieces.
Posted by: Julie Lyons | September 28, 2011 at 05:12 AM
looooove!!
Posted by: lishyloo | September 28, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Oh congrats, how very cool! I will definitely be picking this up when I hit the grocery store later today. Need some ideas for our first Christmas in our vintage home :) Have a super duper day!!
Posted by: Caryn | September 28, 2011 at 07:23 AM
I cannot wait to look for it at the store!
Posted by: amanda | September 28, 2011 at 09:02 AM
the most exciting!!!! i'm going to go hunt it down tomorrow! congrats!
Posted by: knitxcore | September 28, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Jennifer Bruner | September 28, 2011 at 05:23 PM
So funny! I saw this in the magazine at the store today...loved the article-bought it and then saw it on Pinterest...and i am here! Love everything! Congrats!
Posted by: Cari Fennell | September 28, 2011 at 07:08 PM
yay! how rad! This is one of my favorite holiday decorating successes ever and I've loved it since you first posted it way back when! And I'm so glad to see your smiling face in the spread too- congrats!
Posted by: Laura Plouzek | September 30, 2011 at 12:18 AM
So happy to see your home featured in Christmas Ideas mag - they're by tradition, so much more, well, traditional than that - looks more like something Do It Yourself produced. Loved the post + really, am loving so many recent posts, I just had to pick one on which to comment. Having been on a ton of BH&G mag shoots, I can say your home looks camera ready + was probably a breeze/joy to shoot.
Posted by: Chrissy | October 02, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Hooooray!!! Congrats! And so very well deserved! I have adored your holiday decor for a long time! Your vignettes always make my heart happy!
Happy Holidays!! :)
xo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | October 03, 2011 at 07:28 PM
im gonna go get it. Im gonna tote it around and hope i bump into you on a thrift around town. Then you can autograph it! lol!
Posted by: Kimberly | October 05, 2011 at 06:33 PM
I can't wait to pick up my copy !! :) Congratulations !!! You are truly an inspiration <3
Posted by: April | October 12, 2011 at 06:00 AM
I picked up this magazine yesterday and was thrilled to come across your pics!! I've been reading your blog for a while now and when I saw the pics I thought, "I know that decor!". How exciting for you!
Posted by: Keyonna H | November 03, 2011 at 09:31 AM
this was so fun to see!!!! I love your home, I'm gonna check the book store and see if this is available still. Congrats Danielle-- how exciting and well deserved!!
Posted by: LA | December 07, 2011 at 10:38 AM