My Dear Blog Friends~
I am so excited to share with you our Cherry Hill Cottage is featured in the Summer '08 issue of Country Almanac~ We are just thrilled for the honor! We owe it all to the wonderful Kathryn Bechen who submitted the photos of our cottage for consideration. Our photo shoot was last year in Jan. '07~ we were blessed to have had Fifi style the shoot and Dan Mayers take the photographs. We enjoyed every minute of it~ I'll never forget those two days...
Once again I was excited when I found out Kathryn was to write our "story"...Kathryn my "cottage friend"... you did a marvelous job!
Thanks Jodi Zucker~ And Country Almanac...
Congratulations! I love the kitchen and it's a place I would have tea in. Got it on my pinterest and just might have to do a cottage decorating inspired by YOU!
Posted by: Laura Botsford | February 15, 2012 at 08:32 PM
I love your blog very much, more more info, I will concern it again!
Posted by: Hermes Kelly | November 13, 2011 at 05:47 PM
I love your blog so much!! thank you so much..
Posted by: Antique Silver | August 05, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Hi Tina, You have a beautiful home. It looks like a place that would be wonderful to call home. You have done a fantastic job decorating it. I can see why they choose your home to showcase in their magazine. It is simply beautiful and full of unique ideas.
Gail J Richardson Dime Decorating
Posted by: Gail J Richardson | December 04, 2009 at 06:58 PM
I AM SOOO PROUD! And you aren't even my daughter!! Smiling from ear to ear here!!
Mona
Posted by: Mona | January 03, 2009 at 08:30 PM
~Smile!~ But of course! Just picture Snoopy jumping up and clicking his heels! There you have it! Me exactly!
Mona
Posted by: Mona | December 23, 2008 at 05:56 PM
WHAT? YOU did WHAT? Tina, I am having fits here! This is just plain great!! JUST congratulations, that's all! ~smile~
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Mona
Posted by: Mona | December 22, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Love your house! Congrats on your upcoming feature in Country Almanac.
Sheri
Posted by: Sheri May | May 10, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Tina, I finally found a copy of the Country Almanac today. The spread is awesome, I'm so excited for you!
Carol
http://ourreddoor.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carol | February 28, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Ya know I was browsing magazines at the rack the other day & I said to myself, "hey, I recognize this wall with the plates" then I saw it was you. It's so cool now to see so many of my fave blogs in magazines. Congrats!
Posted by: tammyCA | February 27, 2008 at 01:51 AM
Congratulations!!! I'm so very happy for you. Can't wait to get my CA magazine. It's my all time favorite, has been for years.
Posted by: Rose | February 27, 2008 at 01:11 AM
Congratulations!!! I'm so very happy for you. Can't wait to get my CA magazine. It's my all time favorite, has been for years.
Posted by: Rose | February 27, 2008 at 01:10 AM
By the way...do you really eat all the goodies you bake? You are so tiny and cute!
Posted by: Meme | February 26, 2008 at 09:05 PM
How amazinly gorgeous! If ever there was a cottage that belonged in that magazine, it is yours! Always so beautiful your posts! I have to ask, where did you get the table cloth with red lattice that is on the chair with its back sort of toward the photo? I grew up with that table cloth!! Some of my best memories were made around that wonderful table cloth. I do not remember not having in our home and I am... well suffice it to say all three of my daughters are grown, married and have children. I've never seen on like it and gasped when I saw it in your kitchen. On July 4, 07, and July 7, 07, I have it pictured on my blog. How fun! How beautiful! Congratulations... and I will be going out tomorrow to get my copy. Whoo Hoo for you!!!
Posted by: Teresa | February 26, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Very beautiful layout, your home is grand! You have such yummy things in every corner!Very talented lady I must say...
Posted by: Diane | February 26, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Beautiful!!!!!!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda | February 26, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Wow how awesome for you. Congradulations!!
Posted by: Theresa | February 26, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Congratulations. I can't wait to get the magazine. I love your home and will be glad to see more photos of it! Rhondi
Posted by: rhondi | February 26, 2008 at 07:58 AM
I just heard about this spread and I am so thrilled for you! I plan to purchase this magazine (might send it to you for an autograph!) and share it with family and friends! Well deserved!
Posted by: Terri Steffes | February 26, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Congratulations Tina. Your home certainly deserves to be featured with all the hard work you do to make it so inviting! Thanks too for all the creative ideas you share, not to mention those yummy recipes. I love Country Almanac & have lots of old issues I just couldn't get rid of, I'm sure this one will be one of them. Woohoo for you! :)
Posted by: sherry | February 25, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I am so behind on posting and reading blogs. Congrats, congrats, congrats. You deserve to be published.
. . . now hand me a brownie love!!
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: Sher's Creative Expressions | February 25, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Good for you! How wonderful! Your home is lovely...simply brimming with country cheerfulness.
Posted by: Tamara | February 25, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I found it! Books-a-Million sells it! I am on my way to pick it up. This is not an easy magazine to locate. My husband told me I should call there, and BINGO, he was right.
Posted by: sherry | February 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
SHUT UP!!!!! I'm heading out RIGHT NOW to get it! I LOVE seeing pics of your house. So excited!!!!
Posted by: Amber | February 25, 2008 at 10:21 AM
well congrats..tina...how cool is that? Cherry Hill is a special home..I'll be on the lookout for it today at the Grocery store.....while shopping for my milk.
Posted by: gabrielle | February 25, 2008 at 08:37 AM
OOOOOHHHH! Congratulations! I can't wait to get a copy!
xoxo,
Mary
Posted by: mary | February 25, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Oh Tina,
What a magnificent spread.... as well it should be of your magnificent home....and they added your pretty picture to go with your home...wonderful
NEXT STOP.... COVER GIRL... or COVER HOME...
Hugs
Linda
Posted by: Linda's Blue Gate | February 25, 2008 at 07:21 AM
You so deserve this. I cannot wait to get the magazine... Is it out already? I love your home... so inspirational.
Posted by: Gayla | February 24, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Congratulations Tina!! I can't wait to get a copy of the magazine! Your home is just beautiful and you deserve this so much!! I am so happy for you!
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | February 24, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Hooray! So exciting! Congrats to you and Katherine! It looks like a beautiful article!
Melissa
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | February 24, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Congratulations! I've enjoyed reading your blog so much. Your home is beautiful. How exciting!
Posted by: Jill from foreverandeverhouse.blogspot.com | February 24, 2008 at 08:49 PM
The magazine pictures really do your pretty, friendly home justice. I look forward to buying my very own copy. Congratulations...this is an achievement that I think every gal with a happy home secretly covets...a feature of their "nest" in a national magazine...Yahoo!!!!
Posted by: Sheila | February 24, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Hi Tina congrats!!! You deserve it for sure!!! Do you have any idea where we can purchase a copy. I went searching today and coulden't find one anywhere! :( If I send you the cost, can you send me a copy? :)
Posted by: Marta | February 24, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Congratulations! I really enjoy your blog and seeing photos of your home. Now I will go out and buy this publication. You should be very, very proud and you are very, very talented the way you decorate!
Martha
Posted by: Martha | February 24, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Awesome! I can't wait to pick up a copy!
Congrats!
Posted by: TinaTx | February 24, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Dear Tina, What a wonderful honor for you and your dear Cherry Hill Cottage to be featured in the magazine...CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs | February 24, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Dear Tina,
I am so happy you loved the article about your home that I wrote for Country Almanac magazine! It was an absolute delight working with you as I wrote the piece. You made it so easy and fun. I have enjoyed reading all your blog friends' comments too. If anyone else here has a lovely cottage, country, or Victorian style home, yard, patio, terrace, playhouse, home office etc., feel free to e-mail me at kathrynbechen@yahoo.com as I am always looking for more homes to write about for the decorating magazines I write for and would love to submit your home too.
Cottage Love and Hugs, and thanks again Tina and Milton, for being such generous homeowners!
Kathryn Bechen
P.S. I'm currently posting about decorating my own new "urban cottage treehouse" apartment if anyone wants to take a look at my blog as I've just started posting about it and will continue doing so this week, showing my own entire new home. Welcome cottage friends all! www.KathrynBechenInk.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kathryn Bechen | February 24, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Congratulations! Hope that even more people learn just how talented you are. I think your blog is one of the best -- if not THE best -- decorating blogs out there.
Posted by: Toni from NC | February 24, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Wow! Tina,you did it again.
I ran to town today,and hit every drug store,store,and news shops,and no one had it.
I'm thinking I'll have to wait until March 1st.
But,I will have this issue.Your home is just lovely,and I can refer back to it.
Love your blog,but it is addicting.
I check it every morning while I'm doing my make up for work.
Congrats Tina.you deserve it..... :)
Posted by: Becky | February 24, 2008 at 02:37 PM
We were late to a ballgame yesterday because I made my husband run by Borders to look for the magazine. They didn't have it and we were late for the game. I ran into Target this a.m. and there it was! It's a great spread - love, love, love your home!
Thanks for all the ideas.
Posted by: hoosier homemaker | February 24, 2008 at 02:26 PM
How exciting! I bought the magazine yesterday and didn't even realize you were in it until I sat down last night to read it! I was so excited for you! What a great secret you kept from us! Your cottage looks so beautiful!
Posted by: cindy ~ my romantic home | February 24, 2008 at 02:01 PM
WAY TO GO TINA!!! Whoohooo! I can't wait to get a copy :)
Congrats girlfriend!
Dena
Posted by: Dena | February 24, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Tina,
Congratulations! How exciting!! I always knew that it would happen! Your home is just to die for! You have so much talent and flair for decorating and your home shows it! I am very proud of you! :O)
lisa~
Posted by: lisa | February 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations Tina! How exciting! Your home is just beautiful and so inspiring. Thanks! Will be sure to look for this issue!
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa ~ French Poppy | February 24, 2008 at 08:55 AM
Yipee for you. I can't wait to get my issue to check it and you out! I didn't see it at Wal Mart when I was there on Friday.
It's also good to see that Country Almanac hasn't gone away totally. I thought it had since I got a refund for the remaining issues of my subscritption.
Posted by: Ann in TN | February 24, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Tina, I bought the summer issue of Country
Almanac tonight (I finally found it) Your article is wonderful! As I have told you before, your home is like a ray of sunshine,
a breath of fresh air, and a bunch of daisies all rolled into one. In other words, your home and decorating style is adorable......your home is so cute and cozy. It truly makes everyone want to come over for a visit. I look forward to your blog every day! Congratulations on a terrific article. I know you are so happy and proud! Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | February 24, 2008 at 03:01 AM
Tina, I bought the summer issue of Country
Almanac tonight (I finally found it) Your article is wonderful! As I have told you before, your home is like a ray of sunshine,
a breath of fresh air, and a bunch of daisies all rolled into one. In other words, your home and decorating style is adorable......your home is so cute and cozy. It truly makes everyone want to come over for a visit. I look forward to your blog every day! Congratulations on a terrific article. I know you are so happy and proud! Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | February 24, 2008 at 02:57 AM
How Wonderful! I'm going out tomorrow to get the issue. Your home is so beautiful.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | February 24, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Congratulations Tina. Now more can see what a talented lady you are! You deserve this
honor so much! I remember last year when you
posted about the photo shot. I bought the
magazine today And I will keep it.
Cant wait to
show my friends and family. You always have been our star here in blog land!
Pamela in OH
Posted by: Pamela | February 24, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Wooo hoooooo!!!! Congratulations! That is so awesome! Now I am going to run right out and find that baby so I can have one for my very own. YAY FOR YOU!
~Angela :-)
Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | February 24, 2008 at 12:14 AM
((((Tina))))
I am sooooooooooooo very happy for you!!!!This is just wonderful!!!!
I know how much this means to you and I can't wait to get my very own copy to keep always!!! Congratulations my dear friend and special cottage-soul-sister! You and your beautiful Cherry Hill Cottage are SO deserving of this honor!!!!!!
Love,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | February 23, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Wow, congrats! That is very cool and I look forward to seeing it!
Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | February 23, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Congrats Tina on this awesome achievement. I will have to go find this magazine.
Hugs - karen
Posted by: karen | February 23, 2008 at 10:05 PM
It doesn't surprise me. The pictures you post make me want to show up on your doorstep! :) Congrats! What a lovely home. A lovely honor. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | February 23, 2008 at 08:39 PM
WOW! Congrats Tina.
I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You are so talented and have such good taste. Not to mention a good cook. I have tried several of your recipes and they did not disappoint.
This is a well deserved honor for you.
MM
Posted by: Milisa Moore | February 23, 2008 at 07:53 PM
I will track one down! I'm so excited to get it! My famous Texas decorating diva!!!! I love it! I'm so proud of you! You deserve it...and a cherry! ~Meme
Posted by: Meme | February 23, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I have been to two grocery stores today, both medium size and large stores, and large nationwide bookstore and have been unable to find this magazine. Any help where I should look?
I would really like to see the lovely photos and read the article.
Posted by: Sherry | February 23, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Congratulations Tina!! How fun...I cannot wait to get the issue!
Elise
Posted by: Elise | February 23, 2008 at 07:16 PM
I was wondering when you were going to be in a magazine(s)! Congratulations Tina!!
Gail.(the one with the little red sports car named "cherry"). See what an inspiration you are?:)
Posted by: Gail | February 23, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Your house looks amazing! What a warm and lovely home you have! I will definately buy this issue!
Posted by: Mrs. Rabe | February 23, 2008 at 06:28 PM
How exciting, Tina! I cannot wait to get a copy of the magazine!! I know that you were so excited having Fifi over and having the photo shoot ~ and now you get to be published. Wonderful! You have a darling home and such great creative ideas!! Way to go!
xo
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | February 23, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Oh my gosh, how exciting!!! Your home looks fantastic(and so do you by the way). I wonder if I can buy that magazine here in Canada?? Congratulations!! Lisa
Posted by: lisa | February 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Fantastic! I'll be looking for this issue for sure. Thank you for sharing this news with us.
Posted by: Vee~A Haven for Vee | February 23, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Tina!!!
I am so excited for you. I had just left seeing Mom at the hospital today when I decided to stop off at Wal Mart to pick up some magazines for her. So Im flipping through Country Almanac and I said out loud "This is Tina's House!" I had to laugh because I got some funny looks from others standing around LOL. Anyway I couldnt wait to get home and read the article. You are so talented and it shows in your pretty charming cottage.
Congrats Tina, a recognition well deserved! Let me go drool so more:)
Debbie L.
Posted by: Debbie L. | February 23, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Tina, That is so awesome. I can't wait to pick up a copy!! I'm so happy for you. You deserve it. xo Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Going | February 23, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Congrats.. love the pictures I will have to look for that at the bookstore... Also I recieved my pin I purchased it put a smile on my face... I told my hubby and my girls who is the queen? I am wearing it as I type.. thank you!! and again congrats on your photo shoot... kim
Posted by: kim | February 23, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Congratulations Tina!! I'll run out to B&N tomorrow, hopefully they'll have it!
Manuela
Posted by: the feathered nest | February 23, 2008 at 05:03 PM
OMGosh! What an honor! And you deserve it, your house is decorated beautifully. I am so happy for you!
Cheers! :-)
XOXO
Posted by: Jackie | February 23, 2008 at 03:57 PM
WOW!!! I cant wait to get a copy...CONGRATULATIONS...what a HUGE priviledge.
Posted by: traci | February 23, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Congratulations! That is awesome. :)
Posted by: Joanna | February 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Oh, the very loudest CONGRATULATIONS to you, Tina. What a fabulous honor and don't ya know this is what EVERY decorator would LOVE to have happen to them. Fantastic. I can hardly wait to get the magazine. I am not sure that we get it here but I'll google it and have them send me one.
hugs, bj
Posted by: bj | February 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
A thousand congratulations!
Sometimes I don't realize that a person is behind those pristine magazine pictures. You have put a lot of hard work into your house; I am glad that you can share it with the world!
Posted by: Mrs. Mordecai | February 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I gotta go out and get a copy, I hope they sell them in NJ!!! Congratulations, you should be very proud, and from the pictures, everything looks lovely!!! Great Job!!
Posted by: Angela | February 23, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Tina, I cannot wait to get the magazine. Your home looks beautiful. Is that fabric or tablecloths that you have stretched on what appears to be a canvas? They look wonderful.
Posted by: Susie | February 23, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Tina!
I am so excited for you. What a great and deserving honor for you!!!!
As a daily blog reader of yours, you continually challenge and inspire me to create a warm and cozy home. I have um..."borrowed" several of your ideas for my own home. ;-)
I will also be hunting down this issue.
Congratulations again, Tina. I am so happy for you.
Hugs
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | February 23, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Congratulations! Your home is very magazine worthy. I will have to run out and find this magazine. I am thrilled for you!!!
Dana
Posted by: Dana | February 23, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Wow, how did you keep this secret for so long?? You must have been bursting!! I can't wait to go get this issue and congrats on the well deserved honor.
Janet
Posted by: Janet | February 23, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Oh Tina, that is WONDERFUL!!!! You had written and told me about this possibly happening so I immediately went out looking for the magazine......I'm sooooo glad you have shown a copy of it because I couldn't find that magazine anywhere!!!! Now I know what to look for! I can't wait to see it. Now I will have pictures to keep in my "decorating file." I am sooooo happy for you!!!!! Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | February 23, 2008 at 01:36 PM
WOW!! That is wonderful! Your home is so beautiful and and warm and cozy. I as so happy for you. I will try and find this magazine.
ginger
Posted by: Ginger | February 23, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Tina,
Congratulations!! Your home is so wonderful, I always enjoy your photos. I'll treasure the magazine and your home.
Melissa
Posted by: Cottage | February 23, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Congratulations! I am going to have to go out and find that magazine today!
Posted by: Chris@Cats On My Quilts | February 23, 2008 at 01:07 PM
WOW!!!! Well, you deserve it, Tina! Your blog is such a treat & your home refects your talent & creativity! Bravo!
Posted by: Carol | February 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations !! That is a wonderful honor and I bet it was fun having Fifi come to your home to do the article ~
xoxo,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | February 23, 2008 at 12:58 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!! Tina! Congratulations!! You certainly deserve it - your home is beautiful, as you are!
Posted by: Ceji | February 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
It's about time the rest of the world know about the queen of east Texas Cottage Style!!
A big CONGRATES!
Posted by: lucinda | February 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Weeellll....Lawdy...Lawdy...my friend is a CELEBRITY...I mean a geniune STAR! Well, I knew that long before this magazine publication...I am so PROUD for you and can not wait to rush out and buy this magazine! I am going to put it on my coffee table and tell EVERYONE...I knew her "when"...lol...YOU deserve this my friend...you really do have that unique & enviable talent of taking any found piece and turning it into a beautiful piece of art or a homey addition to you Cherry Hill Cottage...and you're a nice and funny gal to boot...love it!! Congratulations!!!!
Blessings...
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | February 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations! I can't wait to get a copy. You've worked hard to put your home together in such a wonderful way. You deserve this honor! ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | February 23, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I can't wait to get a copy, I'm off to the store to find one TODAY! I can't wait to see the picture that looks like 'plates are hanging on the ceiling'. Are my eyes playing tricks?
Posted by: Sherry | February 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM
How great!! Your home is so pretty. Can't wait to get this issue.
Posted by: Gayle | February 23, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Tina a well deserved recognition. Your home is lovely as is your blog. You are truly an inspiration to those of us who must decorate on a budget. I have to run out and get the magazine so bye!
Hugs, Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | February 23, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations....how wonderful! I must rush right out and get that issue. Your home is so beautiful :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | February 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations....how wonderful! I must rush right out and get that issue. Your home is so beautiful :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | February 23, 2008 at 11:31 AM
You go girlfriend!!!!
I am so excited for you Tina! Wow, if anyone deserves to have their home displayed for all to view in a magazine, it sure is you. You must feel so proud. Wow. I can't wait to buy the magazine. Woooohooo! Hugs~Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | February 23, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations....how wonderful! I must rush right out and get that issue. Your home is so beautiful :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | February 23, 2008 at 11:29 AM
How wonderful, I enjoy your site daily.
What a wonderful and exciting opporunity.
From another Kentucky girl.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | February 23, 2008 at 11:22 AM
How exciting for you!! I can't wait to find the magazine and read all about your beautiful home. Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen | February 23, 2008 at 11:21 AM
So beautiful! Congratulations.
Posted by: odelsa | February 23, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations Tina! It looks like a wonderful spread - can't wait to check out a copy. :)
Posted by: Holly | February 23, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Congradulations Tina...
How exciteing!
I can't wait to see and read all about your cherry hill cottage!
Hugz, Dolly
Posted by: from my cherry heart | February 23, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Hey Meme girl! We bought it at Brookshires~ Country Almanac is published twice annually by Harris Publications, Inc.
Posted by: Tina | February 23, 2008 at 11:04 AM