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Extra. . .Extra. . .Featured in Romantic Homes Magazine

That's right! My big secret is finally revealed! I couldn't be more thrilled. I got a copy yesterday and did a little happy dance in the store! I can't wait to go around getting more copies to hand out to friends, family, and clients! Though I wasn't the cover photo, I did get mentioned on the cover! Be sure to run out today and grab a copy of the September 2011 Romantic Homes magazine.


Many thanks to all of you who said my kitchen was magazine worthy (200+ Comments)! It was considered a dream kitchen by Romantic Homes! I can't contain my excitement. My adrenaline has been through the roof! Special thanks to Jacqueline deMontravel and Meryl Schoenbaum who helped make this possible! From the first emails with Jacqueline to the first of several wonderful conversations with Meryl, this has been a dream come true!

For those of you new to my blog or simply missed it, I remodeled my kitchen back in March due to some water damage from a leaky drain line. Check out my article for tips to achieve this look. Don't miss the Shopping Guide to find all the wonderful places I sourced items from.





Be back soon with more new goodies! Look for my eShop opening later this week!

~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage



114 comments:

Richard Cottrell said...

Congts. What a nice honor. I have to find a copy. Keep it up. Richard from My Old Historic House

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh how exciting!!! Congrats!!! I am totally thrilled for you. Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous and it definitely deserves to be in a magazine. What a wonderful compliment. Hugs, Marty

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Just saw this come up on blogs I follow and want to say congratulations!!!

There is nothing like hard work you do yourself being noticed by many people. Hats off to you, Mikey!

Many, many good wishes from here!

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

I'm tweeting this out to my followers too.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

A BIG CONGRATS to you, you so deserve it!! Your kitchen was always one of my favs!!! Martina

sissie said...

Congratulations. I can't wait to see this issue. Your kitchen is definitely magazine worthy. It's beautiful.

hugs
Sissie

Dorthe said...

Mikey, congratulations, how wonderful--and the kitchen looks gorgeus,-I love all the cream china, and ceramics- and your collections of little forms-and love the zinc with the silver and cream.
xo,Dorthe

Karen said...

Congrats Mikey, your kitchen is beautiful, this is a well deserved feature.

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

Oh I love that your kitchen is featured! Truly worthy Mikey~that is how I found your blog and follow you today. Loved it all, congrats!!

La said...

Congratulations! I will make sure I get a copy. Best of luck with your online store.

Along Abbey Road said...

These photos are gorgeous! LOVE them! Congrats on the feature! That is so exciting!

Fabulous blog! Defintely following. Would love for you to come check my blog out too, and follow if you like. You can never have enough blog buddies :)

♥Abbey
Along Abbey Road

Shelia said...

Congratulations, Mikey! Oh, fabulous! I'm so proud for you and your kitchen is just absolutely beautiful! I know folks will be drooling all over their mags as we've all drooled in blogland.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Susan said...

Congratulations Mikey! Your kitchen is beautiful so it is a well deserved mention!! I love all the creams you utilized in the kitchen. It looks so inviting!

Cindy ~ My Romantic Home said...

Congratulations Mikey! I'm so happy for you!!! Your kitchen is just amazingly beautiful!!!

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

This is so GREAT!
I will be sure to go find a copy!!!!
Hurray for YOU!
xx
A

Designing Lady Jane said...

Congratulations, it is gorgeous! There is something sweet to gaze on everywhere you turn.

Carol said...

WOW! OH WOWZERS!!!!!!!!!!! How cool is that!?! Your kitchen is so "KEWL" is that? I'm so excited I cna't typw tight!!!!!!!!!!!

Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale said...

congratulations! your kitchen is so lovely and it's wonderful that your hard work and creativity are getting recognized by such a fabulous magazine! looking forward to seeing it in the Sept. Issue!!

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

Oh how wonderful! I am SO happy for you. Well deserved recognition...that is for sure! Congratulations!!

Mary Ellen said...

I just knew your kitchen would soon be in a magazine the first time I saw it!! It is gorgeousness to perfection!

bee blessed
mary

Stacey said...

That is wonderful! Your kitchen is breath taking. I love Romantic Homes and your kitchen is perfect for that publication.

⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing said...

Wonderful wonderful news. I love your kitchen! COngrats.

Sunflower Farm and Petit Creek Lavender said...

That is wonderful YEAH!!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Congrats, Mikey! What a well deserved honor. I bet you never thought something so wonderful would come from a leaky drain pipe. Your kitchen is beautiful and definitely magazine worthy. I'll be looking for the magazine tomorrow.

Nikki said...

New here, heard about your kitchen from My Romantic Home. Congrats Mikey!! Well deserved!!

Nancy said...

Many congratulations! Your kitchen is dreamy. It's so obvious why it was selected for a magazine...absolutely beautiful! I love the basket filled with tin moulds. So cute!

Nancy

Debra @ Common Ground said...

It's gorgeous! Congratulations!! Your photos are fabulous, xo Debra

Cindy Craine said...

Congrats, it turned out beautiful! I love the jello molds in the corner, cute touch! -cindy

Natasha in Oz said...

Congratulations Mikey! You deserve this special mention and feature as the whole space looks brilliant!

Best wishes and happy week,
Natasha.

Patty said...

Congrats!!! It's gorgeous!

Nita {ModVintageLife} said...

Very exciting! I'll for sure be running out to get a copy. You so deserve this...because your kitchen is so fabulous.

Graceful Rose said...

Love the kitchen, great job. Congratulations on being in RH. Can't wait to read about it.

Mariaelena said...

SOOOO...happy for you...what an accomplishment...you should be so proud!!!...you truly deserve it...I love looking at these photos and I'm so glad they are published for the world to see...I'll run out and get a copy!!!....pls stop on over and visit me as well....love to have your input!!!
xo, Mariaelena

Ivy and Elephants said...

Congratulations Dear Mikey! This is best news ever. I just found about your wonderful accomplishment while visiting Cindy's blog. I am super excited for you. I will be running out to get my copy of the magazine right away. Your kitchen is absolutely fabulous. Stay blessed!

Paula

Ivy and Elephants said...

I cannot wait to post your wonderful news on our blog. This is the best news ever. Your kitchen is absolutely fabulous. I cannot wait to go out to get my copy of the magazine.

Paula @ Ivy & Elephants

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Hi Mikey....Your kitchen is just fabulous! Can't wait to see the magazine!~Hugs, Patti

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Congrats to you! Love, love, love your kitchen redo! All the white and glass is so neat!

Gina said...

Ok, I'm in love! Your kitchen is stunning. Congrats on being published!

Brenda ~ Shabby Cats and Roses said...

Hi Mikey, hopping over from Cindy's blog to check out your fabulous Kitchen!! Congratulations on being in Romantic Homes!! I'll be sure to get that copy, so I can read all about it. I was just recently featured in the Italian magazine Casa Romantica Shabby Chic, and am still flying on cloud 9, as I'm sure you are too! ~ I've signed on as your newest follower, and look forward to stopping by again :)

A BIG Congratulations again, warmest, Brenda

Fairfield House said...

Mikey,

Congrats on the well deserved magazine feature! Can't wait to read it. Your kitchen is one of the best I've seen in blog land and sure to be on everyone's pinterest board for inspiration.

All the best,
Deborah

Jeannine said...

Congratulations! I love that magazine and can't wait to see your kitchen on its glossy pages

stefanie said...

hooray for you!!!! you are soooooo worthy of this!!!!

Sherry said...

Congratulations! I loved your kitchen. You did a great job with it. Budget makeovers can be gorgeous!:)
Sherry

Victoria said...

Congratulations Mikey, this is so well deserved! You really did an amazing job and to do it on that small of a budget is a huge accomplishment!!! I will for sure pick up a copy:)

bj said...

I was sitting on my front porch just now and heard a loud YELL..."HEY...that sounds like Mikey" (now, I've got GREAT hearing 'cause I live all the way out in West Texas) so I ran inside, came right over to your site and
HOT DAMN !!
Congratulations on this, Mikey. Sooo wonderful. I know you are wearing a much bigger hat today.:))
I want to tear my kitchen out, wall to wall, and start all over. Your's is sooo pretty.
I think I have it Pinned twice. :))

bj said...

o, and i'm putting your news on my blog...so everyone can come see...:)

Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~ said...

Hi!

Cindy from "My Romantic Home" sent me over......Wow indeed! "Romantic Homes" is my all time favorite magazine!! I sit and drool over it for hours!!! Your kitchen is simply to DIE FOR!! all that great creamy white!! I will have to go out and find a copy (although it is a little tough in our town lol.) People either love it one month or it sits there. I too pick which copies I really adore!

I am going to be a happy follower for sure.....just if it is to look at all your beautiful ironstone! I am sure I can learn much from you!
Happily following down your cottage lane...
~~Wendy

FLOWERSHOPGURL said...

Love your kitchen, congratulations!
Hugz,
Kim

Melody@CraftyButt said...

How wonderful! Suddenly I'm dissatisfied with my own kitchen. Hmmmm...

NanaDiana said...

I just got my own copy today. I will do a little blog feature on you too! Look for it on Wednesday- xo Diana

Designs By Pinky said...

Well, my jaw about dropped off my face the first time I saw your AMAZNINGLY GORGEOUS kitchen on your blog so that sound you hear is jaws dropping all over America!!! HUGE congratulations, you SO deserve this honor! I would be doing a happy dance to have your kitchen:):):) I am going to run out and get MY copy!!!! XO, Pinky

Susan said...

Congratulations Mikey! It's always wonderful to hear of a fellow blogger's home being featured in a magazine. I can't wait to receive my RH issue in the mail, and will devour your article. Fabulous kitchen!
- Susan

Betsy said...

Congratulations! I will sure get a copy.
So happy for you!
Betsy

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Congratulations, Mikey! I remember visiting your kitchen posts and how in love with your transformation I was {and am}! This is a much deserved honor.

luv2decorate said...

Fabulous kitchen - Congratulations! Your new follower ~ Marie

A Cottage Muse said...

I am so, so happy for you ~ congratulations!!!
I enjoyed looking at your beautiful kitchen again today!!

Nellie's Cozy place said...

Congratulations,
This is my first time to visit your blog, but your kitchen is definitely magazine worthy. Very beautiful, and so happy that you were recognized,
I am sure that is quite a thrill..............
Blessings, Nellie

Queenie said...

Mikey, your kitchen is soooo beautiful!! Congrats on being featured in the Romantic Homes Magazine too... I love every little special detail in your kitchen...it's perfect in my book :)
I'm So glad to find your blog through Cindy, and I am your newest follower and can hardly wait to explore more of you gorgeous blog...have a great day and enjoy your new kitchen :)
Big hugs,
Queenie

White Whimsy said...

Congrats!!!! Your kitchen is gorgeous. So happy for you!!!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

How cool is this...congrats to you!!!! Looking forward to seeing a copy:)

Blessings,
Linda

Judi said...

Congratulations Mikey!! Your kitchen is wonderful and very worthy of this celebration! Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Judi

FlyAwayHome said...

OMG! I have been drooling over your kitchen for quite some time now. I just got my Romatic Homes in the mail this afternoon and recognized it right away! just had to sign on and congratulate you... How cool is THAT!

Nancy StylenDecorDeals said...

New Follower! Your kitchen is gorgeous!

Kathy said...

Congratulations! You do have a marvelous dream kitchen! Just love it!
Kathy

Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com said...

Congratulations! I love Romantic Homes mag and your kitchen is definitely fitting for that publication! You have real style.

very merry vintage style said...

Congrats! It is definitely magazine worthy... can't wait to receive my copy in the mail!
Mary

gothangelblood said...

Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Do you still have a storefront in Richmond? I may have to come out and see...

Melissa

Nita {ModVintageLife} said...

I picked up a copy today. So cool to see your pretty kitchen inside. I'm sure it will be a big hit with their readers. Very well deserved. I love it that they featured a kitchen reno that didn't cost a fortune. Your kitchen looks like a million dollars but was done so economically. I love that.

Edie Marie's Attic said...

I'll be looking forward to my Sept copy of Romantic Homes! Congrats!! Your kitchen is gorgeous and so worthy of gracing RH.

Hugs, Sherry

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Congrats, Mikey!! How exciting.

housedressingblog.blogspot.com said...

I L-O-V-E this kitchen! I think I've had dreams about this kitchen! It's truly amazing, and I would love to come over and cook in it and eat off those gorgeous white dinner plates. I'm so glad that I found you & your blog (thanks to Nana Diana) I'm your newest stalker, er... I mean follower.

fran said...

Congratulations. It is beautiful. it's no wonder it is in a magazine. Will grab my copy soon.

KrippledWarrior said...

dropping bye. sent by a new friend. Nice work.

Barbara@BabyBloggingBoomer said...

Congrats. You did a beautiful job on your kitchen and it deserves a cover. I just started following you from Nana Diana and I hope to see more great rooms.

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

Fabulous!!

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

This is fabulous! I will find a copy of the magazine and purchase it. I have loved your redo since I first saw it.

Kathy said...

Forward all phone calls to Cloud 9. I bet you feel like you are walking on air. Congratulations to you but it is clear that everyone should see this vision. Your kitchen is perfect. I can't wait to pick up an issue. Kathy

CIELO said...

Wow... this is lovely; glad I found you!

Cielo

Nayana said...

wow...this is great...congrates..your kitchen is awesome...following you..

Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) said...

Congrats, Mikey! That's so exciting! I love that magazine!

Heidi said...

Beautiful kitchen! Congrats on the article! ~Heidi

Ricki Jill Treleaven said...

Mikey, I received my copy today, and your kitchen is magazine worthy and also worthy of the title dream kitchen. The article is lovely, and you are deserving of such special recognition. If you lived near me, you would be helping us design our pitiful master bath that need *help*

Congratulations, again, hon!

xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill

Marlis said...

Congrats! I'll be looking for that edition myself.. Your kitchen is charming and is the perfect heart of the home. xo marlis

Karin Şen Cankan said...

Congratulations!!!!

Lovely enjoyed it very

Love,

Karin Şen Cankan
karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

Tanya Anurag said...

I saw this picture on Romantic Homes and I believe it is the most beautiful kitchen I have every seen.

Thanks for visiting my blog. I am hosting my first Link-up party - Tea Time Thursdays. Would be glad to see you there :)

http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/celebrating-one-party-time.html

Carol for Carol's Cottage Creations said...

What a darling kitchen! I'm off to read the story behind it. Congrats!

Maggie said...

wow I want that kitchen, congrats on the mag feature...

I will be honored if you will add this project in our weekly linking party every Wednesdays at
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/08/my-inner-baker-with-linking-party.html
Have a great week,
Maggie
http://passionatelyartistic.com

Sherry said...

Oh, ever since I saw this I have been looking each time I go out for the mag. Haven't seen it yet. Will get a copy. Congrats again. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home! A Home Sweet Home Kitchen for sure!:) I pinned it, so pretty!
Sherry

Barbara said...

Congratulations! It is a beautiful kitchen! I look forward to reading more details.

A Cozy Cottage in the City said...

Greetings! I was "blog hopping," and came across your site! Love your kitchen redo!!! And my August edition of Romantic Homes just arrived yesterday... I will be sure to look for you in it! I am now a follower. Would love for you to stop by my blog sometime. ;)

Cheers,
Jessie

Pam said...

I am so excited for you! You really do deserve it. I have always loved your kitchen. Congratulations.

Mary @ Redo 101 said...

Oh my goodness, I guess you *are* doing the happy dance - I'm so excited for you to be published in print! Your kitchen is absolutely incredible, really beautiful! Thanks for sharing it at the linky party at Common Ground.

Hugs,
Mary

A Rosy Note said...

Congratulations! It looks absolutely beautiful :)

Debra @ Common Ground said...

It's just fabulous, so light and bright! Congrats on the feature, xo Debra

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Congratulations Mikey -- your new kitchen is fabulous!

MAGQUEEN said...

Congratulations. I love when something looks like a million bucks and it was done on a budget. Magazine worthy for sure.

Carole said...

Can't wait to get my new issue.
I'm your newest follower.

x
Carole

Pamela Gordon said...

Hi Mikey, congratulations on this wonderful honour of having your kitchen published in a magazine! I love your kitchen and there were parts of it that inspired me in decorating our new white kitchen. I will have to purchase the magazine! Blessings, Pamela

Alycia Nichols said...

This is indeed a dream kitchen!!! Wow! I love the beadboard!!! And that rollling table...to die for! Congratulations on your spot in "Romantic Homes". Very well deserved!

Ethnic Girl Fun said...

What talent you have!!! I love this kitchen!

Erin said...

Congratulations!!! What a dream come true! It's a space worthy of a magazine feature for sure. :)

www.designgivesback.com said...

Congrats, it's a lovely kitchen. Thanks for sharing. We hope you will consider helping kids with cancer by linking into the Miracle Makeover party this coming week
at www.designgivesback.com. Together we can change things! We appreciate you.

Love,
Sherry, DGB Team

andrea said...

Ok, that's it, I am redoing my kitchen! HOLY COW! SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! Love your basket with all of the molds, and every little attention to detail by you certainly doesn't go unnoticed, let me tell ya. I'm signing on as a follower and plan on addin' this to my fav's bar! SO glad I found you on the link! Regards, Andrea @ townandprairie Hope you will stop by sometime!

Pamela said...

Many congrats coming your way!!! I do just love your kitchen!!! You have a wonderful sence of style! Can you come over and help me with my guest room!?;)

Becca said...

Wow ... what a well-deserved honor! Congrats on having your stunning kitchen featured!

Stacy Curran said...

I'm so happy or you! It's gorgeous. So happy to be a new follower
Stacy

Wendy@Once upon a rose haven said...

Congratulations! Your kitchen is beautiful!
Hugs,
~Wendy

The DIY Show Off said...

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you! So deserving! :)

Joyce - Quilted Nest said...

I have so admired this kitchen. Just had to blog today about you're being published in Romantic Homes. I just love it all!!!

pamcakesandeggs.com said...

Congratulations!!! I love, love, love the open shelving

Betty @ Country Chaarm said...

I thought your kitchen was gorgeous on your blog and am enjoying it again in Romantic Homes.

Congratulations...
Betty @ Country Charm

Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano said...

That's so awesome! I love it. Congrats!

Honey at 2805 said...

Congrats to you on this exciting event! So happy for you!

Tootsie said...

I love it!!! I could not have found you at a better time!!! I am in the middle of a kitchen reno of my own...can't wait to start posting on it..lol
Happy weekend...and congratulations from your newest follower!

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