Sunday, January 8, 2012

Romantic Homes Feature




 When I was very little, we always had a stack of Romantic Homes magazines in the bathroom. I would sit and pretend to read them while I was on the "big girl potty." As I got older, I would sneak them into my room and to read them and dream of making my home just like the ones that filled its pages. I loved the romantic, feminine decorating style that Romantic Homes so elegantly encompasses, even at a young age. I grew up reading these magazines but I never thought I would be in one. Words cannot describe how truly honored and humbled I am to be able to be in February's issue under the blogger sight-seeing section. I have a secret dream that I could somehow in a very small way, inspire those around me to create because I love it with all my heart. I am one step closer to that dream and I am so very thankful.


Months back I was contacted by Beth Livesay, who oversees the sight seeing section of the magazine and my jaw dropped to the floor. I was so ecstatic, I had to take a deep breath and pinch myself to make sure the moment was real. My mother had just suffered a massive brain aneurism and I was on my way in to her hospital room to see her when I got the email. My mom loves Romantic Homes and has for as long as I can remember. I think its even safe to say its her favorite magazine of all time. She was still in the ICU and when I told her, I could see her face light up. It was just what we both needed to lift our spirits.

I am often reminded of why I love to do all of this silly crafting stuff in moments like these because the burning passion and happiness I feel fuels me through difficult times. It helps me overcome any  struggles I have faced in my life.


I am so grateful for those who have taken a chance on me, those who have followed not just my blog but my crafting journey and all of those who have given a stay at home mother a chance express her passion and joy by creating things and writing about it.










11 comments:

Janny said...

Congratulations Sierra! What an accomplishment! And what a time to hear wonderful news too- hope your mom is doing well now.

Kassie said...

I found your blog through the magazine. Congratulations!

Ashley! said...

Sierra! I am so excited/happy for you!

Erin said...

Jumpy claps for you, Sierra! I saw this issue at the grocery store yesterday and was so excited to see your feature. You have such a lovely blog, it's no wonder RH wanted to feature you!

Congratulations,
Erin

Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} said...

Shut the front door!! Congrats, Sierra! That is absolutely fantastic. :) Lucky duck! I hope your mom is doing much better now. *hugs*

Amy said...

That's awesome! Congrats!

Michelle said...

Wow! What an accomplishment! Many Congrats :)

Erika said...

Congratulations! It is wonderful that you were able to share this moment with your mom.

I hope you can link up; I would love to feature you next week. It is a great reminder to be open to those dreams.

Erika
It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising

Heather J said...

How fun! That is so awesome. Congrats.

Anna Scandinavian Cottage said...

Congratulations!
Just found your blog and love it!

karic said...

That is so awesome! You deserve it babe! You inspire me everyday!!!!

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