I’d like to wish each and every reader out there, well friend really, a wonderful long weekend! I say long because in the U.S. it is our 4th of July holiday and though I live abroad I still keep very much to the holiday schedule back home so for me this means a long weekend. I’ll be back to blogging again on Tuesday, July 5th.
I wish you a lovely weekend – I’ll be playing around in my craft studio, decorating my work room, and taking some photographs for Dutch magazine 101 Woonideeën who will publish photos of my work room in an upcoming issue along with a four page interview about my life and book that one of their editors just had with me while I was visiting Amsterdam. I’m very excited to see how it comes out and I can’t wait to show you. A big thanks to Janneke Romijn for setting this interview up in the first place.
UPDATE: The Decorate Blog Book Tour is in full swing. Here is a list of all of the blogs my book has visited with this week and surprise, Chronicle is so generously giving away copies of the book so below you can find a list of all of the places online where you can win a copy RIGHT NOW by simply commenting and being a little bit lucky. You can enter on all of the blogs if you like to increase your chances, but you can only win once!
- Oh Joy! - No giveaway but a lovely review from one of my favorite bloggers ever.
- TomKat Studio – Giveaway and review right here – 232 entries so far!
- Chronicle Books - Giveaway on their blog – 178 entries!
- Plush Palette – No giveaway but a fab review from Rue’s own Crystal Gentilello.
- Bloesem – Another favorite blogger giving away Decorate, thanks Irene so much! 166 entries so far!
- Tulips & Flight Suits – A lovely, heartfelt review and a giveaway of the book – 21 entries so far!
- Hooray - Another beautiful review and a chance to win Decorate – 23 entries so far! Go, go, go everyone, win some books!
Oh this makes me so happy, seeing all of these blogger collegues of mine on this book tour with me. Thank you Hooray and everyone for your participation this week!
See you on Tuesday!
(images: holly becker for decor8)
July 1st, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Congratulations I am sure it will be a great report! Looking forward to read it .
Happy 4th of July weekend.
Desiree
July 1st, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Have a great long weekend Holly can’t wait to see what you create in there ;-)
July 1st, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Pretty photos, Miss Holly. Have a great weekend, and Happy 4th!
xo Deirdre
July 1st, 2011 at 8:45 pm
A very happy weekend to you too, holly..xx meenal
July 1st, 2011 at 8:49 pm
I love these images you’ve posted. They make me happy. I have been warming up lately to more colorful decor and especially “girly” colors. In the past I never much cared for pink or pastels, but suddenly I’m drawn to them!
Unfortunately I have to work tonight and tomorrow, but I’ll have the 3rd and 4th off which will be nice! See you Tuesday!
July 1st, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I am not subscribed to VT Wonen but I will surely by the issue you are featured in. Have a nice weekend!
July 1st, 2011 at 9:21 pm
not by, but buy ofcause LOL
July 1st, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Can’t wait for that interview! :) Hopefully it will give me some ideas for my own craft/work space – I sure need the inspiration!!
Have a nice weekend!
~ Jenny
July 1st, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Happy long weekend to you too!. Can’t wait to see the pictures of your work room.
July 1st, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Have a wonderful weekend Holly!
July 2nd, 2011 at 3:18 am
Have a great holiday! I will be anxiously awaiting your reemergence.
July 2nd, 2011 at 6:50 am
Looking forward for the interview, happy weekend Holly!
July 2nd, 2011 at 8:51 am
I will buy the VT wonen issue. I am curious to see what they say about you.
Have a nice day and weekend.
July 2nd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Really looking forward to see your interview in 101 woonideeën!. I really like the white ceramic house in the first photo.
July 2nd, 2011 at 5:40 pm
I hope you have a fabulous long weekend – I love the pictures above and the composition – always wonderful :) x x x
July 2nd, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Happy long 4th holiday! This is my first time commenting, after years of observing and having the wind taken right out of me each time. Thank you for this blog! I was wondering if you knew anything about the little, white bunny in the last photo? Funny thing: I’ve been looking for something just like this for my bedroom, and… my bedroom looks much like these photos! Rather than sitting atop fabric, it would sit atop vintage, family quilts. I’m looking for something small, white and totally zakka. thank you.
July 2nd, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Great! I will buy this issue! I’m sure it will be a great report!
July 3rd, 2011 at 2:26 pm
cant wait to see the pics of your work room! have great weekend :)
Meena xxxx
July 3rd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Yes it’s a porcelain rabbit by j.mendicino. :)
July 3rd, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Today, on sunday 3 july, I`m listening to Adele singing One and only, while wisiting blogs all over the world :) It feels fantastic!
Hope you all have a nice day, where you are today :)
July 4th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Happy long weekend Holly. I will be away for 2 weeks, I really hope that I can have chance to read your blog (if not I will be really missing decor8). And lovely craft room, I cant wait to see more :)
July 4th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Here in Italy we are working, but I guess in Us you’re making a biiig party! Have fun! ^^
July 4th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
A happy new week to you too! Love your blog! Hughs Anja
July 4th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
I really wanted to write an email to you but could not find an adress at all, maybe you can help! Would be very happy, hughs Anja
July 5th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Hi Holly, Hoping you & your guy had a great 4th!!! :)))
July 5th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Thank you for sharing these great reads. Always enjoy your posts, can’t wait to see the images of your work room. Take care, Anne
July 5th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Hope you’re long weekend was lovely–I know mine was! Those photos are so beautiful–I can’t wait to see more.
July 5th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
The bunny is so cute!!!!
July 5th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
How did you celebrate the 4th in Germany? good to see that you are still connected to the holidays and vacations you grew up with.
July 5th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
She enjoys your vacation. We look forward to see your workroom!
July 5th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Hope you enjoyed the weekend festivities! Happy belated fourth!
July 5th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
@Cheryl – We didn’t but I took the day off and cooked! :)
July 5th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Dear Holly,
I hope you had a great long weekend. I love your blog and your book, too, which I bought some time ago. I hope you don’t mind I borrowed two pictures for my blog to recommend it.
KR,
FrauSchmitt
July 5th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Hi!
Hope you had a great 4th of July! Like your blog, keep up the good work! Stop by my site when you have time!
Have a great day!
July 6th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
What lovely pics. I hope you had a great long weekend, and that you still celebrate the 4th of July even though you live abroad.
July 7th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
What lovely items here and also what lovely fresh and clean images here! I do especially like the stitch work in the top image.
July 8th, 2011 at 6:19 am
I can’t wait for your next posting here… hope to see it soon