Well my dear readers and friends, it’s time for me to hop on the plane and go to London for my official book launch party + signing on Wednesday, April 13th at Liberty London. I’m so excited that I’m about to burst — and I promise photos and a recap! I can hardly believe this is really about to happen and I’m very, very excited about it. Here is my schedule for the week in case you’re interested. I’ll be tweeting from the road all week so please follow me on Twitter if you’d like to follow along. :)
Today I’ll arrive in London and then work with Sania Pell and Leslie Shewring to run through our demo together and do a bit of crafting. Can’t wait to be with Sania + Leslie again — such dear, sweet ladies!
Tuesday: I’ll be tied up at appointments all day, including a meet up over at Liberty to give merchandising our display that they’ll need to install before Wednesday. Fun! On Tuesday evening, a dinner with friends.
Wednesday: I’ll meet Leslie and Sania and we’ll pick all of the flowers that we need for our demo from the gorgeous Liberty flower shop on the first floor. Then it’s time to prepare the table for our demo and do the flower arrangements. At 4pm I have a private press event followed by a video that Liberty will shoot of me in their store. After that, I will do a customer talk at 6:00 to a private group as well. Then at 6:30 in the new Liberty Dining Room on the 3rd floor I will be there with Sania, Leslie and anyone who would like to join us to present a 20 minute styling demonstration along with some decorating tips. After the demo, there will be a signing and my co-author Jo Copestick will be there as well along with a mix + mingle until the store closes! Come one, come all! Lots of bloggers will be there so I’m very excited to meet many of my colleagues.
Thursday: I will return to Liberty again since they decided to add a day to my schedule to accommodate more of their customers and friends of decor8, so at 5:30 pm and at 7:00 pm I’ll do two more talks and signings (but no styling demo) so you’re welcome to attend either event but you’ll need to email my publicist, Liz Somers, to get on the guest list for Thursday (liz.somers@aurumpress.co.uk). Come if you can!
On Friday, well… I can’t tell you much about Friday yet but I’ll fill you in on Twitter – fun stuff for sure! And on Saturday I’ll be in Notting Hill to shop and then returning back home in the evening. A very full week.
If you are coming to the Liberty launch party + demo on Wednesday or to the special talks at Liberty on Thursday, I can’t wait to meet you and share a special evening with you and so many other lovely Decorate contributors who will be there including photographer Debi Treloar. I can’t wait to see Virginia Armstrong, Emily Chalmers, Debi Treloar, Selina Lake, Abigail Ahearn, Yvonne from Yvestown and some others who contributed to Decorate. It will be a memorable occasion for sure. See you at Liberty!
Book fan page – Links to reviews, event dates, etc. I’ll be going on a mini US tour in July to Boston, New York, Philly, Atlanta, Chicago (may
Order on Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com, Anthropologie (online and now in stores nationwide and in the UK like Selfridges), Barnes + Noble online, Chronicle.
The book just released in the UK on March 25 but Anthropologie has an exclusive on it so only they can sell it in advance of it’s US release date on April 20. That means you can go to your nearest Anthro store and pick up a copy now in the US and in the UK. After April 20th you can find it in stores in the states and online where books are sold.
I can’t wait to see you at Liberty on Wednesday and/or Thursday — and if you cannot make it, I’ll be in the states in July so perhaps I’ll be able to meet you then because I’d love that. This is a very exciting time in my life, I am thrilled, scared, excited, emotional (very emotional) and I’m really savoring each moment of this. We all have those moments in life, whether it is launching a book, having a baby, buying a home, getting married… they are all very big events so you must be able to relate to the emotions I’m feeling right now – it’s a crazy mix for sure. I can’t wait to be “in the moment” this week and to meet so many who have been such an inspiration to me — and of course, I will share lots of great photos the moment I return. Enjoy your week… I’ll catch up with you very soon again.
xo, Holly
(images: holly becker for decor8)
April 11th, 2011 at 9:21 am
i couldn’t wait to get your book so i purchased it at anthropologie and it is my FAVORITE book by far; i take it with me everywhere! congratulations!
April 11th, 2011 at 9:30 am
cannot wait to meet you holly! sounds like a wonderful trip you have planned out here. the weather is absolutely summery stunning, you’re in luck x
April 11th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Don’t forget to add to your schedule to take some time and enjoy all this. Love you lots and see you Wednesday xox Y
Yvonne´s last [type] ..Decorate
April 11th, 2011 at 10:38 am
I wish u can be there to meet you but for now I wish you all the best and have fun with dear friends and fans :) you deserve to enjoy your hard work Holly :)
April 11th, 2011 at 10:54 am
so happy for you!!! I would love to be there on wednesday but will have to content myself with seeing the photos afterwards!!! Have fun!!
Jessica´s last [type] ..Official wedding photos
April 11th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Good luck with the book launch Holly. I’m so excited for you. It’s a very special time. Enjoy. xo
Di´s last [type] ..Colour Story
April 11th, 2011 at 11:15 am
happy happy trails!
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April 11th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Congratulations, Holly..I’m sure the launch will be a huge success..here’s wishing you all the very best..xx meenal
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April 11th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Congratulations Holly, so very exciting for you.
I’m still gaining so much for the BYW course and implementing changes all the time – finally enjoying blogging again!
Have a wonderful wonderful trip and your book will be a brilliant success.
Keren
xx
April 11th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
WOO HOOOOOooooooo!! That is so exciting! You will have such a fantastic time, I can’t imagine how excited you are :)
I am really loving your book and I know everyone else is too. Looking forward to your photos!
April 11th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I am flying over from Ireland for this event. I’m very excited about it and I hope everything goes well for you! Good luck!
April 11th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
I’m so excited for you, I hope it’s just as wonderful as you wish it to be. X
Sue´s last [type] ..Weekend blues
April 11th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
congratulations and good luck with your trip!!!
Tania´s last [type] ..Cutest rodeo
April 11th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Oh Holly! I didnt realise it was you! Great book, I have it and love it i Im in Sydney with a new house and you’re helping me! Good luck in London, its my hometown and the greatest city on earth! If you want shopping tips let me know.
April 11th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
good luck!!!
April 11th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Best of luck Holly and have a fabulous time…and remember to savor EVERY MOMENT as it whizzes by!!! :))
Sarah´s last [type] ..Spaah on Sunday
April 11th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Congratulations, and have fun!
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April 11th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Congratulations and the best of luck!
Maria´s last [type] ..Beach tote bag- Bolso playero
April 11th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Yay Holly! I am so excited for you! You have so much excitement going on in your life right now, it makes me happy just reading about it here on Decor8. I had a nice surprise a few days ago too…I had pre-ordered your book on Amazon weeks ago and was expecting it later this month, but Amazon sent me an email that said the release date had changed and that I would receive it this Thursday! I don’t know what that is about or why it happened, but it did make me very excited. I have to go to a memorial service for my partner’s grandfather on Friday, and having your book to read during my “down time” will be a bright spot in a sad weekend. So, have fun this week, and congrats! :]
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April 11th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I appear to have my London timing off for a few things, incl THE wedding and now your book. (early May instead) Perhaps you can swing down to Washington DC on your US tour???
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April 11th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Congrats! Sounds like a fun whirlwind!
Kate @ Travelmoon´s last [type] ..Monday Escapes
April 11th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Hi Holly
Really looking forward to Wednesday evening. Sounds like you’ve done lots and lots of preparation…
I hope you don’t mind me asking but I’ve not bought your book yet as I was waiting until the event.
Is it possible for me to buy Decorate in Liberty at the event and then would you be happy to sign it?
Very best wishes
Rona
Rona´s last [type] ..Introducing card designer- Claire Giles…
April 11th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Dear Holly,
I am so happy for you!!!
I´ll arrive London tomorrow and I can´t wait to meet you and Leslie and see your wonderful book and your styling demonstration!!!
I´m very excited and happy for sharing this special moment with you.
This will be a my first trip to use as a post, “Turn Travels into Photo oportunities”_as you and Leslie teach at BYW e-course.
I hope I can do a good job:)
I wish you all the best,
See you in London,
Love,
Anna
anna´s last [type] ..Post 1
April 11th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Cant wait to meet you. Already have a copy of the book, amazing!
April 11th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Dear Holly, I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to get a copy of your book! Have a wonderful time in London and enjoy every moment! x Jane
April 11th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
I wish You all luck! It will be fab. and we are looking forward to read it in Scandinavia too. Send a couple of them to me and I will pass one or two forward to my readers…
Charlotte Bladh´s last [type] ..Förvaringslösningar
April 11th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Have an amazing time . . . don’t forget to breath and enjoy each moment.:)
We are proud of you.
fondly,
Glenda
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April 11th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
found so many beautiful things in here! great blog, you must have an amazing taste congrats!
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April 11th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Holly,
Best of luck to you, hope you have a great time and really enjoy yourself. Pity I don’t live nearer but I’m sure it will be great
All things nice…
All things nice…´s last [type] ..Adding some wood to your room
April 11th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Have a wonderful time Holly!! Congrats on the book, I love it!
Tina´s last [type] ..Wednesday’s Flowers – Forest of Flowers
April 11th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Congratulations! Wish I was on the other side of the pond, but hoping to make one of your events in the states. Have fun this week!
April 11th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Holly, I hope you have a blast! I’m absolutely thrilled for you, make sure you enjoy every moment.
I just received a notice from Amazon that my booked shipped today!
yay.
xo
Renee´s last [type] ..Hello Monday!
April 11th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Have a safe trip and good luck!
Paul
Paul Byron Downs´s last [type] ..Halloween Safety Tips
April 11th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
So upset i can’t get to London this week to see you. Hope you have fun.
Saw your article in Red magazine on styles. So good. I can recognise your work miles away!
Take Care.
Tracey xx
Tracey Chalk´s last [type] ..Dream garden treehouse
April 11th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Good luck and lots of fun. Enjoy your time. Don’t know what to wish for a book release, but anyway, I think some nice thought would be just right.
ines
ines´s last [type] ..Ostern in Rosa und Himbeer
April 11th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
How exciting! Good luck and have fun!
April 12th, 2011 at 12:23 am
oh, dear…wish you all the best for this amazing event…i wish i could come there, too…;)…but mabye you will do something like that in germany, too…so, how we say in german…toi, toi, toi…and then close your eyes and feel the moment…all the best…a big hug…cheers…i…
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April 12th, 2011 at 2:24 am
Wish I could be there to give you a big hug, I don’t even “know” you, but have been reading your blog from some time, and just feel proud of you! Have a wonderul time in London, you deserve it!
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April 12th, 2011 at 3:18 am
wow! what a whirlwind. congratulations and enjoy every minute!
April 12th, 2011 at 5:17 am
Oh wow!!! I’m so happy for you! Best of luck. Xoxo
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April 12th, 2011 at 5:41 am
Ooooooh Holly, I’ve got butterflies in my tummy for you! It will be amazing, you will be a star, enjoy every second.
Angela x
Angela Steyn´s last [type] ..The Vintage Addiction
April 12th, 2011 at 6:23 am
Holly,
Firstly congratulations! Have a blast @ London… i wish i stayed in London, it would have been a dream come true! Sadly.. India is far far away :(…!
Have fun girl.. iam sure you are gonna rock it!
Cheers
Neethi
April 12th, 2011 at 8:20 am
Best of luck! And safe travels. How exciting as well.
April 12th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Omg I wish I could be there !! I’m sure it’s gonna be great, have fun and congratulations again :)
Narumi´s last [type] ..Okinawa- my little paradise
April 12th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
hope the launch goes really well!
Asiye´s last [type] ..Review of my Week
April 12th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Great time in London – I’m sure it will be an outstanding success – can’t wait to get my book and to hear and see from and Leslie some pictures from the launch at Liberty’s – wish I could be there!
Martina Fuchs´s last [type] ..Vortrag “Erfolgsfaktor Raum”
April 12th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Good luck Holly! Your schedule sounds crazy but here’s hoping the sun stays out for you!!
Meghan @ My Wishful Thinking´s last [type] ..Oh My!
April 12th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Good luck, and have fun! Will be following your tweets along the way :-)
April 12th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Once again, Congratulations!! I am so excited for you, this is such a BIG deal!! Do you think they’ll film your styling demonstration? I’d love to see!! Big hug and lots of luck for this amazing week you’re about to have! xo
April 12th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
So happy for you! Congrats Holly :)
So sad cause we would be moving to London only some time around June. Wished we were there sooner :)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com´s last [type] ..Evening of 06-04-2011
April 12th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Sounds like a lovely whirlwind trip! I’m so excited for you. Congratulations.
Diane @ kitchen-dreams´s last [type] ..The making of Limoncelloand the recipe!
April 12th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
so excited for you! wishing you the very best. cherish each and every second :)
lisa @thebeadgirl´s last [type] ..Changeits a good thing
April 12th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Wish you lots and lots of fun in London… great you will get to meet some bloggers over there as well … See you in Amsterdam this summer.
vosgesparis´s last [type] ..Living Moodboard
April 12th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
So excited for you! I can’t wait to get your new book. =) Enjoy!
Virginia´s last [type] ..Shop Opening & Launch Party!
April 12th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Congratulations on such amazing accomplishments! I’ve always wanted to go the exact places you are visiting, I can’t wait to see/read the next few posts. Von Voyage!
April 12th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I only wish I could be at Liberty for the demo/signing! Hope its a blast!:)
Katie Truelove´s last [type] ..Matchy Matchy
April 12th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Dear Holly, I just recieved the US copy of your book in my mail today. I ordered this way back when you announced that pre-orders were available and LOOK AT THAT! YOur book, I am so very happy for you, and for me because later today (if I can wait…!) I get to look at EVERY page and obsess over each and every one- I just wrote my cousin to tell her your book was here, and now she is planning to come over this weekend so we can obsess together. Congratulations!
April 12th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
I finally picked up a copy of your book and I cant wait to relax and look through it..it looks beautiful so far, and lots of good ideas! Good luck and have fun in London!
April 13th, 2011 at 11:41 am
hey, really hope today is spectacular for you, and im sorry i cant be there to share the fun, since i moved out of london i have never really missed the place, but today i really wish i was still just around the corner from liberty… xx
steven´s last [type] ..in a circus
April 13th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
@Rona – Yes you can buy the book at Liberty and I’ll sign it – gladly my dear. :)
April 13th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Congrats for publishing your book! Unfortunately I’ll be in London next week and can’t show up today. Anyway I’ll hope to get my hands on the book very soon. All the best to you!
April 13th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Holly!! I’m so happy for you! This is indeed a week/day/moment(s) to savor. So many congratulations! I pre-ordered my book from Amazon, and got an emial two days ago saying that it shipped already!? CANNOT WAIT for it to arrive! I’ll be thinking about you and all at Liberty today, and wishing I could be there!
April 13th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Have a good time, Holly! This is so exciting! Have fun and enjoy.
caro´s last [type] ..My Wedding – Part III
April 13th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Got my copy in the post today – beautiful ! Hope the event in Liberty is wonderful.
April 13th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
The time is finally here – congratulations, Holly!! I wish I could be in London to celebrate with you, but maybe (fingers crossed!) you will eventually do something on the east coast US as well? I would be there in a heartbeat. I hope you can take the time to pause and savor the moment you enter the room with all of your adoring fans (hee hee) waiting to get their copies of YOUR book signed, soak it in! xo Laura
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April 14th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Hi Holly!
wish you nothing but luck on your book tour.
April 14th, 2011 at 12:33 am
I’m loving your book! I pre-ordered it on Amazon and I was so excited to get it a couple of weeks ago. I’m devouring it SLOWLY and enjoying each page. Great job!
Have a great time on your book tour! : )
April 14th, 2011 at 4:12 am
Hi Holly: I just got your book and I have to say it is GORGEOUS!! Congratulations!
April 14th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Congratulations!
(in the future do you think there will be the italian translation? otherwise in December I’ll be in London so I’ll make a stop by Liberty ;-)
Cristina´s last [type] ..Dîner en blanc
April 14th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Hi Holly
I just want to say THANK YOU for such a fab and friendly get-together last night at Liberty’s. It was amazing to meet you and I actually felt rather star struck to see you in the flesh, I must get over this shyness…
The book is well….. it’s amazing! And I’m so pleased it’s signed by you!! How jolly exciting……
I was only at the Press part of the party as I then had to shoot, so I’ll catch up on what I missed on the other guys blogs.
Your fab!
Lucy xo
Lucy´s last [type] ..kate jenkins
April 14th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Hi Holly,
Was great to meet you yesterday and I loved the inspirational table that you decorated for the display! Has definitely got my little grey cells planning my next dinner party already.
The book is also great, I was reading it on the tube and almost missed my stop!
Good luck with the rest of the trip and enjoy London!
April 14th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I got a copy of the book in the mail yesterday. I have only been able to flip through it so far, but already I LOVE it. Fantastic job!!
April 14th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Holly – thank you for hosting such a lovely event last night, and congratulations on making your book dream come true! I can’t think of a more perfect place to hold it, and I hope you savoured every moment (and will do again tonight!). It was lovely to meet you and the book is fab!
Beth
(Post about the book launch here: http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/blog/2011/04/14/decorate-book-launch-at-libertys/ )
beth´s last [type] ..Decorate book launch at Liberty’s
April 15th, 2011 at 7:50 am
I’m so happy for you. I’m one of your recent BYW students and I’m so glad I took this class. Can’t wait to get my book soon.