Hello friends, are you doing well this weekend? I hope so! I am packing for a quick trip to London, I fly out tomorrow and back home on Monday so it will be a real whirlwind for sure. Lucky for me, the flight is only 45 minutes from where I live so I don’t have to go that far… My publisher in London has arranged for a lovely press event where I’ll meet journalists and some UK bloggers to show them my new book, Decorate, and discuss it with them… I’m really honored and look forward to it as making connections in person means so much to me and it’s not often that someone throws you a press event, is it?
I’m also going to discuss with my publisher the idea to have a book launch party in London sometime mid April, so if you’d like to come (or host it in your shop?) please email me at holly AT decor8blog.com and I’ll put you on my guest list so if/when it happens, you’ll be the first to receive an invitation. It will be a book party/reader meet up so we can all get together and have some fun because I’m dying to meet so many of you and know that it would be nice to do something like this to get us all in the same room.
So! I will be back on Tuesday to tell you all about the press event and to share some photos… I wish you could all attend with me, but maybe next time if we do a fun party in April. Yay!
See you soon… xo
P.S. That is the US version of the book shown above, to be published my Chronicle in May. I haven’t seen the UK one yet, but I’ll photograph it on Monday!
(image: holly becker for decor8)
January 29th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Oh Holly, how exciting, best of luck to you, hope you have a great weekend :)
All things nice…
January 29th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Oh, I LOVE the party idea!! The flight from here is also 45 minutes, so, I’m in! It would be great meet you and have a copy of your book directly from your hands.
Have a great days in London, have fun!
Ilaria xox
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January 29th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Congratulations and have a wonderful trip!
January 29th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
That sounds so great! Have fun and good luck!
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January 29th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Hi Holly! how exciting and how lucky you are only 45 mins. from London via the friendly skies!! Best of luck and hope you have a great time – looking forward to seeing the book and more details!! :0
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January 29th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
How exciting! Congrats! Can’t wait to see the U.S. version.
~Tracy
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January 29th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
How exciting! If only London was closer for me. Bit of a stretch from Boston. ;)
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January 29th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
best of luck, Holly! Happy weekend!
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January 29th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Now I understand why there are two versions on amazon.co.uk., there are two versions LOL
Have a great time!
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January 29th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
We’re really sorry that we can’t make the trip down to London – it will be a FAB event. Good luck with it & have fun!!
Adelle xx
January 29th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
oh wow, best of luck! I would love to join next time you are in London!
January 29th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
viel spaß! x
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January 29th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Sounds like totally the best weekend!!! Have fun!!!
January 29th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
I’m so excited for you. What a great adventure, best wishes for the book!
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January 29th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Holly, Congratulations! Have fun and take loads of photos! We can’t wait until your book comes out here… so very happy for you! xoxo Beth
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January 29th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
I’d love to come to a London launch, the book looks great!
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January 29th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Wow – what a gorgeous book! Will you do an Australian release and party? ;)
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January 30th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Have a great trip and congratulations on the press event! How exciting! Can’t wait to get my mitts on Decorate in May.
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January 30th, 2011 at 1:27 am
What a absolutely fabulous weekend. Enjoy!
p.s. just ordered your book – waiting will be excruciating.
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January 30th, 2011 at 2:26 am
That’s great!, best of luck , the book look amazing, have a great trip to London.
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January 30th, 2011 at 2:53 am
Wow! I don’t know you personally, but have been reading your blog for a couple of years now and have to say that I’m just so proud of you! What a wonderful accomplishment! Wishing you the best of luck at your press conference and with the success of your book, which I’m sure will be a hit!!
January 30th, 2011 at 5:06 am
What an accomplishment, Holly! Have fun meeting new people :)
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January 30th, 2011 at 5:50 am
Amazing! Gorgeous cover. I spent good three minutes just staring at the said cover and reviewing the details. I just can’t wait for the release here in Canada. Congratulations simply don’t convey all the good wishes I have for you, Holly. You’re a rare talent. I love being a small fraction in the circle that is influenced by the ripples of your great work.
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January 30th, 2011 at 8:03 am
That’s awesome Holly! London in April? I wish! Your book looks amazing too, and I can’t wait to get my little paws on a copy :) Good luck. Hope it’s fun…
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January 30th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Dear Holly,
I love the US book cover ! Will have to wait until May to fully enjoy the book…
Regarding your UK cover :: it is pictured on the Amazon UK website, if this is the right final cover…?
I wish i could be in London to come to your great event..!
Any plan for Paris, though ?
Have a lovely Sunday,
Lila
January 30th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Congrats! Have fun over there.
January 30th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@H is for Home: Were you invited by my publicist (I don’t know who she contacted originally)? If so, do come if you can Adele — it will be fun!
January 30th, 2011 at 10:53 am
ENJOY!!!!
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January 30th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Very exciting, already got it on my wishlist. London can be an expensive trip from Edinburgh otherwise I’d be signing up, have a fabulous time!
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January 30th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Congratulations, Holly. Enjoy every moment. I am looking forward to the US release.
Fondly,
Glenda
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January 30th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Holly, absolutely want to come and meet you in April. I’m sending you an email right now!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on the book, it looks beautiful. x
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January 30th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Congratulations! The book looks beautiful and very interesting.
January 30th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
how exciting — congratulations, holly!!!
January 30th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Hope you are having a fabulous time! =) xoxo
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January 30th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Congratulations on your book! I am a new reader of your blog and I have been enjoying it immensely. I am putting your book on my Valentine’s wish list!
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January 30th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Wow Holly … congratulaions!
I live in London and am a huge fan of yours … and would love to buy your book and have it autographed at the launch party.
Count me in please!
xx
January 30th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Have a great time, Holly!
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January 31st, 2011 at 6:31 am
Holly, sending you the very best wishes for this very exciting moment. What a joy. Congratulations.
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January 31st, 2011 at 10:04 am
Best wishes…I have just pre-ordered it.
Hope you enjoy a lot with all those parties, knowing people and meeting friends.
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January 31st, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Have an good time, Holly. I’m really looking forward to hold your book in my hands. Enjoy your event!
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January 31st, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Hi Holly!
Lucky you…hope you had a fun trip. I went to school in London when I was a youngster.
January 31st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
oh me me me ! I want an invite! xx I am only 45 mins by train …yay!
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January 31st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
Great to meet you today Holly. A party would be a great way to celebrate a great book. I am sure we can help you out there if you need it.
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January 31st, 2011 at 4:21 pm
So exciting! Congratulations! Wish I could get a copy of your book too, enjoy your trip! :-)
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January 31st, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Great news. I hope everything goes fantastic with your press event (i’m sure it will)
A party in april seems a great idea.
January 31st, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Wow, sounds like a great plan! I would love to join you in London. BTW I’m hosting a ‘Meet the Blogger’ event in Stockholm on June 25, 2011. It would be great to have you there to present your book. I will send you an invite via e-mail!
XO
Lise M.
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January 31st, 2011 at 9:15 pm
How wonderful! Congratulations, Holly! If I had a store in London – you could definitely have there :D but alas…
I know you’ll get it worked out!
January 31st, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Hope you enjoyed! Would love to know if the future event works out…
January 31st, 2011 at 11:42 pm
i so wish i could come! i am just bursting with excitement for you…take it all in my dear! i pre-ordered my copy and can’t wait to get it! xo t
February 1st, 2011 at 12:42 am
@mrs French you are a dear, dear friend. Thank you so much for the support and love over the miles. It means so much coming from you, someone whom I look up to so much. xo
February 1st, 2011 at 2:53 am
i live in london and would LOVE to be invited! not to mention, i would love to purchase a copy of your book. i am a sotheby’s grad student and aspiring designer and read your blog daily. thank you for all you do!
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February 1st, 2011 at 3:55 am
how exciting!!!! :D
February 1st, 2011 at 5:17 pm
I’m excited for you about this wonderful event in London! I wish I lived in London to come see you. I hope you will have a party in London so that those who live in Europe will have a chance to meet you there. That’s such a delightful opportunity for your fans. Hearing how hard you worked and how dedicated you were to come where you are (which I learned in your class Blogging Your Way), you must be ecstatic! I cannot wait to hear about how the press event went!
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February 1st, 2011 at 10:05 pm
so exciting! Congratulations!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 3:43 am
So exciting Holly! When will you be going on the US tour? I’m in Canada but would definitely try to book a little getaway if you’re somewhere nearby (like NY)! Congrats again. xoxo
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February 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 am
Congratulations on your book! I will be looking forward to it’s release in the US!!
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February 9th, 2011 at 1:17 am
congratulations on the book, such an a accomplishment!
March 13th, 2011 at 1:02 am
Holly – how exciting, you certainly deserve it. The media are in for a treat to meet such a talented blogger and designer. I can’t wait to get a copy of your new book myself. All the best to you.
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