Today has been one of the single most exciting days in my life thanks to the Boston Globe. I’d like to thank Meaghan and Hayley for everything. I have to admit, I didn’t see the paper until this afternoon after my mother called in asking if I was insane for not racing out this morning to pick up a copy. Uh apparently yes, thanks mom.
It took that call from a very proud mom telling me about her trip to the coffee shop this morning where she proceeded to show it to everyone that I realized maybe I was taking this whole press thing a little too lightly. At that, I headed to Starbucks to grab a copy. All composed and non-chalent, I opened the paper and the moment all the color and pattern from the front page of Style & Arts jumped out at me, I burst into happy tears. Yup, right there in the land of Vente lattes and GrandeMochafrappawhatevers. But more than a pretty layout, writer Meaghan really nailed it in the article — from how I feel about those I feature on decor8, the importance of design in my life, and all the great “creators” out there that I’m proud to associate with here in our online design community each day.
Since I’ve been answering emails from Globe readers today about many of the products and people mentioned in the article, I thought it would be handy to link everything below so if you’re coming over from the Globe you can easily access what was highlighted in just a few quick clicks.
Marisa Haedike
Michelle Caplan
Domino magazine
Alicia Bock photography
Chinoserie bedding from Dwell Studios
Amy Butler Fabric
Purl SoHo
Crochet Pendant Lighting by Roost at Rian Rae
Mammy rug (in blue) by Angela Adams available at Urban Living Studio
LAX coffee table from MASH Studios at Design Public
Kirin sofa by Oly Studios available at Hudson
Sunshine Cosmos pillow by Hable Construction
Devi Home
Fabric Place
Apartment Therapy
If you’re not in Boston and would like to read the articles they’re over on Boston.com : A few thousand of her favorite things and Great 8.
(images from holly becker for decor8)
January 24th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Congratulations Holly!
That is a great story and wonderful news!
So happy for you!
all the best,
Outi
January 24th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Congratulations Holly! What a huge accomplishment! How exciting! And such a large article. Definitely frame it or preserve it somehow! I need to run and grab a copy myself so I can read it…
January 24th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
you’re a rock star! :)
January 24th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
that’s so awesome, holly! congrats!
January 24th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Great article and even better blog! My wife and I are new fans in the past month, and thought you should know we are stalking you. Congrats on the good news!
Mike
January 24th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Congratulations! What a great article!
January 24th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Holly I’m so proud of you girl!!!
It’s me Suely. Congratulations Sweety!! You Deserve it.
How’s Thorston? Give him a big hug for us.
E-mail or call me, we have to do lunch. =)
Sorry I haven’t kept in touch, I’m such a nerd.
January 24th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
congratulations!! that’s so exciting!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Congratulations Holly!!! It is very exciting!
Regards from Buenos Aires.
January 24th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I would have cried too!
What a fabulous article!
I am thrilled to be mentioned in such great company. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
January 24th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Congratulations Holly! I’m going to have my mom save The Globe for me! The article captured exactly the woman I picture you being, what a fantastic spread!
Becky
January 24th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Well deserved kudos to you! It’s so great to see someone doing what they love, helping others along the way and receiving the recognition they deserve. Congrats!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
well done holly !
i love the way bloggers are becoming so important.
its fantastic :)
January 24th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
You’ve been a star in my book for a very long time! Congratulations!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
WOW Congrats!!!!!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
well deserved!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Congratulations Holly! You deserve it. You are in inspiration to all who aspire to share with the world their love of design.
January 24th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Congratulations! Great recognition!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
you deserve this doll!
January 24th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Wow, you’re famous! Congratulations, Holly!
January 25th, 2008 at 12:23 am
congrats Holly! I’m going out to get a copy right now
January 25th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Congrats, congrats, Holly!!! You deserve every cmyk drop!
January 25th, 2008 at 12:54 am
I’m so happy for you, Congratulations!! I’m going to read the online article right now…
January 25th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Congratulations on your accomplishment – i’ve been reading your blog for quite a while and i love it. Like everyone said – great article – but also – great hair!!
January 25th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Congratulations Holly! The article presents a well-deserved review of your influence so far. I enjoy reading it. Best wishes for all your dreams.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Wow! That’s awesome Holly.. you deserve the fabulous props!
January 25th, 2008 at 1:44 am
yay holly!!! you go!!!!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Congrats Holly!!! So exciting…this really is an amazing blog, and it is great that you are being recognized!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:29 am
What a great article Holly! I’m glad they are catching on to the fabulous-ness that is Holly and Decor 8!!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:33 am
Woohoo for Holly! :) That was a great article – you totally deserve it. :D
January 25th, 2008 at 2:44 am
hey congrats!
you so deserve it..i have learned and discovered so much from your blog..
here’s to more deserved accolades!!
January 25th, 2008 at 3:11 am
Congrats Holly! Going to read the story right now!!
January 25th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Well, good thing you’ve got a Mom!
Yes, the writer, Meaghan Agnew, gave a good overview: international design, business background/ business advice, independent ideas. I think your personality came through just as it does here on your blog.
And I love the pictures!
January 25th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Congratulations Holly!
That’s a great article.
January 25th, 2008 at 4:59 am
congrats Holly! that’s so great
January 25th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Congratulations Holly!! :)
January 25th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Holly, What a great article; such a tribute to your personal style, appeal and hard work. I am really impressed; :) Thanks for sharing that.
January 25th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Coming out of lurkdom to say Congratulations! Well deserved I might add.
January 25th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Fantastic articles, congrats!!
January 25th, 2008 at 8:17 am
congrats!! great story and really well deserved. i love your blog.
January 25th, 2008 at 8:18 am
congratulations holly! i’ve been enjoying your blog for months now…i always find something new & refreshing here. i’m delighted to know that your success & inspiration is shining above&beyond the blog world. cheers to you!
January 25th, 2008 at 9:33 am
what a fabulous article. it is so well – written, and totally showcases what you do perfectly. well done, congratulations! i have goose bumps of excitement for you!! px
January 25th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Congratulations Holly!
January 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am
This is so great Holly (and well deserved). Congratulations!
January 25th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Congrats Holly!
And the newspaper did a wonderful job with the color printing, story/writing, photography and lay out.
Susan
January 25th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Great article……your site is wonderful. I really appreciate your lists of regional resources. It’s so darn hard to keep on top of everything. People like you make the design world much more interesting and accessible.
Lisa at Lisa Teague Studios
January 25th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Dear Holly,
Congratulations for the article! I’m a graphic designer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I read Decor8 blog every single day! I just love reading your clever interviews, getting to know artists and craftpeople around the world. The Boho Modern article was just great and so was that “that’s not wrong with you” day too ha ha ha. Keep doing your good job and I’ll keep in touch!
January 25th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Congratulations Holly!
That is awesome and you deserve it!
xo
Melissa
January 25th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I couldn’t be prouder to be a daily Decor8 groupie! Congratulations Holly, on the well-deserved feature!
January 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Congrats Holly! You deserve some recognition for the time you spend inspiring others here on Decor8!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Congratulations!! Well deserved.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Holly I just sent you a private mail hope you get it :-)
January 25th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Congrats – you sure deserve it. Thanks for making it about inspiration ;)
January 25th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Wow, wow, wow! What a wonderful, full-color feature on you! Congratulations, Holly!
January 25th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Congrats! More to come, I’m sure.
January 25th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Congratulations Holly! :-)
Great feature! This really gives you the recognition you deserve!
The article gives you a good sense of how much you enjoy what you do!
Wish you a lot more of these!
Judit
January 25th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Congratulations Holly ! i would cry of happiness too if it would happen to me ! you really deserve it because you are a real inspiration ! x nat
January 25th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
i am so happy for you!
January 25th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Congratulations, Holly! Very well deserved. Peace, Sondra (www.contemporarycloth.com)
January 25th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Congratulations Holly!
Great article (and photo).
January 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
you really deserve this holly.
you come across as the sweetest most humble woman. your lovely personality is not overshadowed by your incredible expertise in design. you never come across as arrogant. and then of course, i love your taste. i enjoy reading decor8 because of this. :)
January 25th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
This is just so exciting Holly! I can think of no one as deserving of the press and praise as you! Congratulations!!!
Ez
January 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Wow thats awesome!!! Congrats! I’ve only discovered your blog a couple months ago when I was trying to find some things to make for my dorm (im a college student at carnegie mellon) and this site is wonderful. I hope to emulate it in my own house someday if i ever get one!
January 25th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
How exciting!!! Congratulations – this is a great time for you so enjoy!!
January 25th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
gawsh! Your entry made me cry! What a great feeling it must be!
Congrats! and thanks for your wonderful blog! Your blog is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to completely taking my breath away. Keep up the great work!
January 25th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Congratulations! Great article – isn’t it fun!!! Brava.
January 25th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Holly,
I just read the article.
Way to go!
You are an amazing inspiration.
I am so happy for you!
Melba
January 25th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Awesome, Holly!
January 25th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Congrats Holly..I’m always following your pics on flickr and end up referring back to your blog for more in-depth look at what the pic is really about. You have a great sense of allowing design to be what anyone will allow it to be…love that you have a proud mom!
January 25th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Great article! Didn’t you pose the question a few weeks ago that maybe blogs were competing with/replacing magazines? I believe the Boston Globe just answered that for you!
January 25th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Thank you everyone! Yay for us all, because this may have been a feature about me and decor8 but imagine all the great artists and designers that people can now find and be touched by. So many people do not even know this “blogging world” exists, but with exposure on this scale, that is bound to change.
I wanted to reply to your comment JCaroline as I write for magazines in addition to this blog and think that both have their own unique space and audience and I don’t see that changing at all. Sure, some magazines may have to step up their game a bit because bloggers are now on the web sourcing products and can write about them faster, but I think most people (me included) still get excited over print materials than things they see online. I save all of my issues of Domino magazine, Living Etc., Selvedge, for this very reason — there’s nothing like having something physical in my hands to read and carry along with me during my travels. I can’t imagine going to an airport to an empty newsstand. I would have a nervous breakdown without magazines.
I think bloggers and magazines are both of great benefit but I’m the first to admit that there’s nothing like cracking open a fresh copy of your favorite magazine, grabbing a cup of tea, and sinking into a cozy chair.
January 25th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Congrats Holly, what a great piece!
January 25th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Congratulations Holly! What a great article!
:)
Sarah
January 25th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Congratulations Holly! I had my friend in Boston save her paper for me!
Jenny :)
January 26th, 2008 at 4:44 am
Congrats, Holly! This is so exciting. Well deserved!
January 26th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Three cheers for you, Holly! This is so wonderful and you totally deserve the recognition! Congratulations.
January 26th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Jenny you are my biggest fan!! That is so cool, thank you for doing that I’m really flattered. I wish I had purchased a few extra copies now, I don’t have enough to send to my family — I didn’t even consider that, I was in a state of shock/daze I think. I also wanted to send a hard copy to Michelle, Marisa, and Cathy who were all quoted – but lucky for me Cathy picked one up down in NY. I spaced.
January 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Saw you in the Globe. Congrats! By the way, we share a last name.
January 26th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
yay!!!! yippeeeee!!!! hurrrayyyyy!!!
great article!
January 26th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Way to go Holly! I just read the online article.; a good read that certainly does capture what you and your work is about. Congrats!!
-Elle
January 26th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Great article (and picture!)
Congratulations!!!!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Oopsy. Don’t mean to get you in trouble with your magazine bosses! You’re right, magazines won’t go away (I like them too- maybe the trashy ones more than I should). But blogs definitely can report things faster and provide an interaction and an exchange with your audience that magazines currently don’t. I am just so excited to see mainstream media recognize this exciting medium and the accomplishments of someone like you. With a lot of talent and a computer, you now share your ideas with the world and are being recognized for it. That’s pretty cool.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:59 am
…gregarious, yes, that’s the word. What a lovely feature on you, how fantastic that must feel.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Late to the party, but wow! that is amazing and such a great article.
VERY well deserved :)
January 27th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Late to the party but wow! such a great article and so nice to see you get the recognition you deserve.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am
jcaroline – I agree with you there and don’t worry, I have no bosses — that’s the beauty of freelance and why I went off on my own in the first place. :)
Hi Paola – you’re never to late, your encouraging words are always appreciated. I think about you a lot and always visit your blog for updates on life in Seattle vs. your native Notting Hill.
January 28th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
great job, holly! congrats!
January 28th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Congrats! What an inspiring,informative blog you have. Thank you for it!
January 30th, 2008 at 12:49 am
fabulous!
Amy Butler’s great
http://indianhillmediaworks.typepad.com/quiltingtalk/
January 30th, 2008 at 11:58 am
congratulations, Holly!! much. much deserved. :)