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Happy Long Weekend!

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.

Have a nice weekend!

Have a nice weekend!

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)

Posted by decor8 in uncategorized on July 01, 2011

Your comments...

  1. desiree - Vosgesparis commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 8:27pm

    Congratulations I am sure it will be a great report! Looking forward to read it .

    Happy 4th of July weekend.
    Desiree

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  2. Beach Coast Style commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 8:36pm

    Have a great long weekend Holly can’t wait to see what you create in there ;-)

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  3. Deirdre commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 8:37pm

    Pretty photos, Miss Holly. Have a great weekend, and Happy 4th!
    xo Deirdre

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  4. meenal@maison marigold commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 8:45pm

    A very happy weekend to you too, holly..xx meenal

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  5. Christina commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 8:49pm

    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!

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  6. Marianne commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 9:20pm

    I am not subscribed to VT Wonen but I will surely by the issue you are featured in. Have a nice weekend!

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  7. Marianne commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 9:21pm

    not by, but buy ofcause LOL

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  8. Jenny commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 10:07pm

    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

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  9. Mariela commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 10:33pm

    Happy long weekend to you too!. Can’t wait to see the pictures of your work room.

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  10. BODIE and FOU commented
    July 1st, 2011 at 10:46pm

    Have a wonderful weekend Holly!

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  11. Shay commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 3:18am

    Have a great holiday! I will be anxiously awaiting your reemergence.

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  12. EliteQ Design commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 6:50am

    Looking forward for the interview, happy weekend Holly!

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  13. Angelique commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 8:51am

    I will buy the VT wonen issue. I am curious to see what they say about you.
    Have a nice day and weekend.

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  14. Lieke commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 2:19pm

    Really looking forward to see your interview in 101 woonideeën!. I really like the white ceramic house in the first photo.

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  15. Lottie Frank commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 5:40pm

    I hope you have a fabulous long weekend – I love the pictures above and the composition – always wonderful :) x x x

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  16. Kristen commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 7:13pm

    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.

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  17. Renata commented
    July 2nd, 2011 at 9:24pm

    Great! I will buy this issue! I’m sure it will be a great report!

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  18. Meena Dhuga commented
    July 3rd, 2011 at 2:26pm

    cant wait to see the pics of your work room! have great weekend :)

    Meena xxxx

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  19. decor8 commented
    July 3rd, 2011 at 5:50pm

    Yes it’s a porcelain rabbit by j.mendicino. :)

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  20. Ege Denne commented
    July 3rd, 2011 at 7:02pm

    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 :)

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  21. fenny setiawan commented
    July 4th, 2011 at 8:28am

    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 :)

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  22. Cristina commented
    July 4th, 2011 at 1:39pm

    Here in Italy we are working, but I guess in Us you’re making a biiig party! Have fun! ^^

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  23. Anja commented
    July 4th, 2011 at 9:38pm

    A happy new week to you too! Love your blog! Hughs Anja

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  24. Anja commented
    July 4th, 2011 at 9:42pm

    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

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  25. jennifer ramos commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:41am

    Hi Holly, Hoping you & your guy had a great 4th!!! :)))

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  26. Anne commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:59am

    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

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  27. Margaret commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 3:08pm

    Hope you’re long weekend was lovely–I know mine was! Those photos are so beautiful–I can’t wait to see more.

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  28. ArticulateArt commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 3:48pm

    The bunny is so cute!!!!

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  29. Cheryl commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 5:10pm

    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.

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  30. allyoursites commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 7:50pm

    She enjoys your vacation. We look forward to see your workroom!

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  31. Christy commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:15pm

    Hope you enjoyed the weekend festivities! Happy belated fourth!

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  32. decor8 commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:04pm

    @Cheryl – We didn’t but I took the day off and cooked! :)

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  33. FrauSchmitt commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 10:38pm

    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

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  34. Daniel commented
    July 5th, 2011 at 11:00pm

    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!

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  35. Paula Jo @ Outdoor Garden Decor commented
    July 6th, 2011 at 7:21pm

    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.

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  36. Innes commented
    July 7th, 2011 at 1:28pm

    What lovely items here and also what lovely fresh and clean images here! I do especially like the stitch work in the top image.

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  37. evaone commented
    July 8th, 2011 at 6:19am

    I can’t wait for your next posting here… hope to see it soon

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