Thursday, April 19, 2012

In Print

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It’s funny sometimes, how things work out.  As I mentioned in my Monday blog post, months ago I was contacted by an editor at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, asking permission to use my photo of a glass light shade in an upcoming spring garden publication.

When the early March release date arrived, I started looking for the magazine.  And I looked everywhere.  I even looked in Hawaii when we were there over spring break.  And nothing. I figured I was destined to never know if my picture had actually been included.

And then yesterday, my husband and I were at Safeway picking up a few items.  I was holding a gallon of milk and a dozen eggs.  And standing there, in the checkout line, I just happened to look to my left.  And just like that, there it was!

The conveyor belt was crowded with the items from the customer ahead of us, but I managed to make room for the milk and eggs,  take a copy of the magazine from it’s holder, and begin to search for my picture.  With each passing page, my heart started to sink.  I laughed it off.  Just because I was asked didn’t mean they would really use it, I told myself.  And then, on the last page of the article where I expected it to be, I saw it-my photo!

So thanks for bearing with me while I crow about this, but I was pretty excited! 

Anyone want my autograph?  (I am totally kidding!) 

Seriously, thanks for your offers to look for the magazine for me-I appreciate it!!  :)

11 comments:

  1. I'm SO excited for you! Congratulations! And I'm so glad you found a copy :-)

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  2. Thanks Lisa! I still can't get over the fact that after all my searching, the magazine was just "right there" yesterday!

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  3. Yay! I'm so glad you found it! And when you least expected it, too. :)

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  4. That's so funny--I can imagine the situation with the milk and eggs and 'bam' there it is. Congratulations, and yes, I would like your autograph :-)

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  5. Melissa-it was a nice surprise! Murphy's law too-that I stop looking and then I find it:)

    Thanks Dawn-I was glad we'd run out of those two things-and that I looked left and not right! Tell you what-I'll give you my autograph if I can have yours:)

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  6. Oh Valerie this is very exciting! Now it's documented that you have an expert eye for vintage!

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  7. Thanks Kim! Your comments make me smile every time, my friend:)

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  8. Ohhhhhh Bravooooo!!! How exciting!
    What a cute idea as well!! I've used them to stick in and around my flowers just for cuteness sake.. Love the candle idea!!!

    I am yet to submit work to Haute Bags .. I have one ready to go but haven't sent it in.. I think I'm afraid of rejection
    .. vain .. I know .. You have inspired me .. I think I will forge forward.

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  9. Lisa, I am always terrified of rejection too-my sewing, my writing, my anything I create and put out there for others to judge. But I think you should go for it. Your work is really and truly excellent. (And I bet your garden is pretty cool too!)

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