Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Getting Ready


For most of this summer, I've been getting ready. 

Let me explain.  A few months back I got an e-mail from someone at a magazine saying that they looked in on my blog from time and time and asked if I would consider having my house photographed.  First, I never considered the possibility that magazines might be looking at our blogs. Second, I never thought for a second that my house was at a stage where "magazine" would even enter the same sentence.  And, finally, are you kidding me right now!?

This explains why the summer I was supposedly "taking off" was filled with project after project.   I've been getting ready.

Long story short, the e-mail was from someone at Meredith.com and they're shooting my house for a book entitled Better Homes and Gardens New Cottage Style.  It's an all-new edition of the very popular New Cottage Style released in 2005. 

Cover of 2005 Better Homes and Gardens New Cottage Style

The stylist for the shoot will be the amazing Stacy Kunstel.  I've been following her work for a while and I'm thrilled to have an opportunity to see her magic.  The photographer will be the incredibly talented Michael Partenio who shot Joan's house a few months back.  Be sure to check out Michael's portfolio.  You'll drool all over yourself.

The new book--I mean, MY new book--will be 192 pages of delicious cottage style and will coming out in June of 2012 and will be available in bookstores and online. 

I hope to take photos of the shoot in progress so you all can see them.  I've always wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these photo shoots and seeing it happen in my own house, is almost like a dream.  So, excuse me, I have more getting ready to do.
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57 comments:

  1. The Vintique ObjectSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Steve, I am ridiculously excited for you! You deserve every picture.

    Camille

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  2. A Whole Lotta MagicSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I`m sooooo jealous, lol!!!!

    Contragulations, I can`t wait to see the pics!

    Sue
    xo

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  3. la maison LaFortuneSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    WOW....I'm so not surprised though. You've really done an amazing job!
    am

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  4. ClaudiaSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Just thrilled for you! Your lovely home deserves to be photographed and shared with the world.

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  5. ANNESeptember 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Well look at you go!!! Congrats on all the well-deserved attention and on the new book.

    Enjoy every luscious moment!

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  6. Amy ChalmersSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Wonderful Steve! Stacy is amazing and between her styling and Michael's photography your house will look incredible~even more than normal!!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Well, how coll is THAT??? Keep us posted and congrats...it must make all the headaches of reno worth it...to know that someone else thinks it's book worthy!
    **Tami

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  8. JayneSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Congrats, can wait to see your home featured!!!!

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  9. MarlisSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Now that is way cool as the kids say! You must be busting with pride. Your cottage will be lovely and I can't wait to see it in print. xo marlis

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  10. the gardener's cottageSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    this is going to be Good.

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  11. Michelle HughesSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Awesome!! I am so excited for you and can't wait to see the book!

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  12. white flower farmhouseSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    yeahhh! you are so deserving - Lori

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  13. JenSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    That's so exciting--I am thrilled for you!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Much success! I can't wait for the new book. The original has been a staple for years.

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  15. niartistSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    WOW, Steve, I'm so excited for you. Jealous, but excited! :) I can't wait to see your pictures all glossy and bound on shelves at B&N!!! You'll be signing copies, correct?
    xo,
    A

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  16. BonnieSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh my! I'm am not surprised....you have done an incredible job. Please keep us posted and remind us as to the release date. I would love to get it....can't wait! It says so much to your talent and ingenuity. Congratulations again.

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  17. MakeminemidcenturySeptember 27, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I'm sooo thrilled for you!!

    I'm that excited inside, one'd think a magazine was coming to my house.

    It'll all be so much fun, and your home will look even more gorgeous than it does now.

    How exciting!! Really, I'd need a lie-down.

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  18. My Little BungalowSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    How cool is that?!! What exciting news. I'll be looking forward to updates. Congrats.
    Claudia

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  19. annie@mostlovelythingsSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    This is so exciting...it's like you've been discovered. You do have excellent style and wonderful attention to detail!

    I'm giving away a glassybaby, come see!

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  20. flwrjaneSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I've always wondered why your house wasn't in a shelter mag, you have such style and with about you and your house.

    So this is the most thrilling post I've read in like forever.

    Keep us posted each and every step of the way.
    Remember, we knew you back when:)

    xo jane

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  21. SunnySeptember 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'll be ordering this book! I love your style and follow your blog daily. Congratulations on your much-deserved recognition.

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  22. Pine Tree HomeSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Great excitement! Congrats and fill us in on all the juicy details.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I'll be very interested to see what they "do" with your house-and even more interested in what you decide to keep and what to put back as you had it. It's curious to me that they choose spaces because of their (owner's) great style and then come in and change things. I'll look forward to watching over your shoulder as you watch them.

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  24. for the love of a houseSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I'm SOOOOO thrilled and happy for you!!! "Your" book is going to be fabulous! Can not wait to get my personally autographed copy! Say hi to Michael for me;)

    joan

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  25. LANASeptember 27, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! Well, your house should be photographed, it is beautiful. Just think, you'll be famous, and I can say I knew you when!!! I have a collection of "cottage" books already, and I will be adding "yours", of course.

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  26. DebSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I'm glad I was in on the secret because I'd be fainting with excitement right now.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Sweep the crumbs. Swish the Loo. Waiting for the post "post".

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  28. Comeca JonesSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Good for you! How exciting! Cant wait to see it in print.

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  29. Cindi MyersSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I'm so HAPPY for you!
    You totally deserve it! :D
    I am always excited to see a post of yours, your house is so great! Flawless.
    Your blog is a bigger treat for me than any magazine that I've seen in a long time!
    Congrats! - Cindi

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  30. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Oh Steve how wonderful! It's so nice to hear good news for a change! I look forward to my copy! Signed of course!

    I'm also looking forward to seeing what else you come up with before the shoot!

    Mary

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  31. Nita StacySeptember 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    How exciting! You so deserve this! If your house is an example of how good this book will be...I can't wait to get a copy.

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Certainly well deserved. I admire your energy- I don't think I could take the stress!

    Have fun!
    Best wishes,
    Karla in CA.

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  33. ElaineSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow, congratulations! What an honor to have your honme photogrsphed. Looking forward to
    the book, your book!

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  34. hampton scSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Greetings from Madrid.Congratulations on your blog! We love it.

    http://hamptonshabbychic.blogspot.com/

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Oh what fun, I write those articles, it's great way to spend a day, hopefully we'll get to see the finished feature!

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  36. CindySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Steve: You are very deserving of this! I have enjoyed reading your blog, for quite some time now, and look forward to reading your story in a book! Congrats! Cindy

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    WOW !!!

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  38. katy elliottSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Very cool!

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  39. DianneSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I knew it would happen one day! It's going to be such fun and just charming!
    xoxo Dianne

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  40. flowers on my tableSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations, this is very exciting for you. Good luck with it all. Love Linda x

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  41. life, in small chunksSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Good for you! I can't think of another house I'd rather see than yours! Can't wait! Karin

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  42. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Wow! That Meredith has done good by us bloggers lately!

    Can't wait to see your adorable casa in print!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations Steve,
    What an exciting time. Revel in the moment. Look forward to your book coming out early summer.

    bridgemor

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  44. HeatherSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Usually I don't comment on blogs, except, of course, on my daughter's blog at the Vintique Object (can't resist still being a Mom!), but I have so enjoyed your blog and your wonderful cottage, so just had to say "congratulations". Don't panic..the magic of the camera can fix small problems. Looking forward to the inside scoop on magazine styling.

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  45. anniebSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    OMG. How could you have kept this a secret. SO excited! Can't wait to see the results and hear about the behind-the-scenes! Congrats!

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  46. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    You've gone public! Thank God, I couldn't stand it another second!! You deserve this, Steve. You have worked so hard and given us such great stuff post after post. Your blog continues to be one of my absolute favorites, and even though I know you, I still look forward to your new posts as if I were a stranger across the country! Good luck!!

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  47. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Congrats..what fabulous news! I just found you and now I am a follower.

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  48. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    WOO HOO!! Congratulations Steve. All your amazing ideas, impeccable taste and hard work has paid off. I couldn't be happier for you. Can't wait!!!

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  49. Donna SegerSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Great news for you, Steve. And as everyone has said: you deserve it! Enjoy the adoration.

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  50. kjmSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    That's phenomenal news! Congratulations!

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  51. CatherineSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS Steve! I cannot wait to get my copy!!!!! So very exciting!
    xoTrina

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  52. David Rieke, DMinSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    have I mentioned how much I LIKE your blog! (even for a guy! jk!)inspiring! We bought a total fixer and we are still fixing! planted a money tree so pretty soon we will have no worries!
    thanks!
    teresa

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  53. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Steve,
    Thank you so much for opening your home to us and for being such a gracious host. We love your house, your tremendous eye and style. Can't wait to see it come out in the book! Stacy

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  54. SHERRY HARTOctober 2, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    So dang exciting......I have the first book and love it. Cottage style is close to my heart.....and your home is pretty fabulous. Are you about to pee yourself?

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  55. A.J.BarnesOctober 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I can't believe you've kept this quiet for all this time! Congrats. I know how excited I was when my kitchen was shot and published so I know how you feel. Can't wait for the book. I'm going to want an autograph!

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  56. WindlostOctober 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Did I not comment on this. Bad me. I am soooo thrilled. Can't wait to see your beauty of a house in print.

    Terri

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  57. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityOctober 14, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    How exciting is that. Congrats and certainly well deserved as your home is beautiful. It was very interesting reading the behind the scenes. I've always wondered if they put lights outside the windows to get all that intense light that comes in the windows in most shots.

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