What a way to kick off a long holiday weekend! Look for me today in People magazine in their February 2009 Stylewatch issue… this is really exciting! A few months ago People asked me to be part of a select group of Style Experts they’d chosen to pull together a list of what’s hot to make The Hip List. I praised handmade as being hot and mentioned a few of my personal favorites out there. They took my list and not knowing who would make the cut, I took a deep breath this morning as I opened the issue. Ta-dah! They mentioned my top three: Etsy, DaWanda, and Boston-based Simplemente Blanco.
It’s great to be in People magazine because it is a completely new audience for me. I’m honored to be part of their panel of experts which includes: Melissa Lavigne, David Morrison, Ann Mack, Holly Brickley & Courtney Leeds, Amanda Freeman, Josh Kafka, Carolyn O’Neil, Helena Echlin, and Mia Kim.
Thanks, People mag!
(Images from People magazine, February 2009 issue, on newsstands today!)
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January 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Congrats. I have a subscription myself..WOO HOO!
January 16th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Wow, congrats!
January 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
congrats holly….and even better, it will expose sites such as etsy and the handmade movement to the masses
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January 16th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Wow! Congratulations, Holly!! I am not a regular reader of People magazine, but this might just be the perfect excuse to pick one up to read with a cup of a tea on Saturday morning.
I’m actually in the midst of putting together the January style guide for my own blog, so this will be the perfect inspiration!! :)
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January 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Holly!!! I am so excited for you. Decor8 will be opened to an even larger audience now and even more will become devote followers. I can’t wait to go out, buy it and see it in print. Hope you are treating yourself to a congratulation dinner this weekend!
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January 16th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
VERY COOL! I don’t usually read People, but I am going to go out and grab it. Congrats : )
January 16th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!!! You deserve this Holly! I will definitely buy it! Congratulations.
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January 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations!! I’ll pick up a copy and check it out!!
Happy Friday!!
:)
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January 16th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Well, look at you, Miss Thing.
You go, girl.
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January 16th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
That is fantastic! Congratulations Holly!!!
January 16th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Congratulations on reaching a new audience! I’ll be sure to pick up a copy next time I’m out.
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January 16th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Congratulations Holly! Can’t wait ti check it out!
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January 16th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Very neat to be picked up by this kind of mainstream audience. I think a lot of people aren’t even aware of the amazing shapes, forms and colors the handmade and crafting world can take.
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January 16th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
That. Is. So. Friggin. Exciting.
And to think I was psyched about scoring a cheap-o gourd lamp at Target last night. Fantastic amazing news- and nobody deserves it more than you!
xoxo,
Sherry (& John)
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January 16th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
hey – congrats to you! That’s awesome!
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January 16th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Way to go Holly!!! That is super cool- congrats!
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January 16th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Congratulations!
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January 16th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
That’s wonderful! Congratulations Holly!
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January 16th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Congraulations – that’s fantastic! xx
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January 16th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Congratulations, Holly! I love StyleWatch. It isn’t always found whee People is, but I love it when I do find it. I hope this leads to bigger and better things for you!
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January 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Whoohoo! Yahoo for promoting handmade! That is awesome of you! So exciting you get to be in People Mag, too! I’m so happy to see you hitting the bigtime because I think you are always SPOT ON to what is new and fresh and stylish.
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January 17th, 2009 at 4:24 am
wow!! congratulations holly…. well deserved!!
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January 17th, 2009 at 9:28 am
This is just so awesome! Congratulations sweetie! What a wonderful treat!
xo
Melis
January 17th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Yay Holly! That is fantastic! You are just everywhere– and I love it! =)
(Okay, you’re not really EVERYWHERE, I would love to see you in even more places, but you know what I mean hopefully.)
Congrats!
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January 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
How cool is that? A great start to the new year – congrats!
Joy
January 18th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Yay Holly!
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January 18th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
congratulations! and what do I love so much about your site? your great & inspiring taste and the fact that you are genuinely always happy for others – in this case, the mentions of etsy, dawanda & simplemente blanco. v. proud for you.
January 19th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Super duper cool Holly!! Congrats. So so cool.
January 19th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Congrats Holly! Very exciting!!!
January 21st, 2009 at 1:24 am
Congrats!! The audience who reads people definitely has a wider reach than some niche magazines to do with style, design and fashion. hopefully it proves to be great publicity!! congrats again!
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January 21st, 2009 at 10:20 am
Thanks all! Definitely an honor and a bit surreal. This high I’m on will last for awhile.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
whoa!!! that’s amazing and huge news! congratulations, holly!
the celebs will be knocking on the door, soon!
January 26th, 2009 at 10:27 am
way to go sweetieee!
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