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June 28, 2013

Oh My Gosh...My Dress Form Is In Somerset Life!

When I went to the mail box yesterday I actually got goose bumps.   Yes, there it was...The Somerset Life Magazine, and right on the front cover....."How To Make A New Dress Form Look Old"


Well, it had to be mine!  The Editor contacted me back in February and said they were interested in publishing my altered dressed form but, It was over four months that I received emails asking for the story inspiration, directions, pictures, more pictures and yet more pictures, different sizes, higher resolutions, unedited, etc., etc. 

So, I thought I was in the Summer issue but, I just wasn't sure until I saw it with my own eyes.


Oh, I love Somerset Life, this is really a big thrill!



I was looking at the magazine and I thought...What is that white rock in my yard...I don't have any rocks!

LOL.... That white rock is Billie !!
  

When I'm outside I put Billie on her leash so she can get a little fresh air.  So, the rest of the people reading the magazine will think it's just a rock, but you and I will know it's Billie!

Oh this was so exciting...I find myself taking deep breaths....And exhaling slowly...I'm fine!


Oh goodness, I'm better than fine! 

I love what I do, but this journey would not be half as much fun without all of you!

   
Happy Creating!
Carol

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82 comments:

  1. LululizJune 28, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Woohooo, congratulations! I am so happy for you.

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  2. Judys Lace CreationsJune 28, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    What a thrill.Well done!!

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  3. debiJune 28, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Oh, how exciting! Congrats on being published in Somerset Life Carol!

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  4. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Congrats! looks like a great feature, and how funny is your cat? lol

    -Brittany Ruth

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  5. shariJune 28, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I too would be proud, that is quite the achievement. Just goes to show you just how talented you are. Congratulations!

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  6. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJune 28, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I think your dress form looks fabulous...and I think it is totally cool!!! that you are in Somerset Life (you, your dress form and Billie)
    ...wonderful! :) Pat

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  7. Shabby chic SandyJune 28, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    What fun! i can just imagine how excited you are an you deserve it! I love the white rock is Billie--how cute! I used to have a cat that looked just like him named Osk Kosh--brings back good memories. Congrats!

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  8. Jamie @ Domestically VintageJune 28, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    That is exciting to be featured in a magazine! Your dress form looks great too. Have a lovely weekend! ~ Jamie

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  9. CreateologyJune 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Huge Congratulations Carol Dear. Your beautiful dress forms should be featured in all of Stampington's magazines. This is quite special. Billie is beautiful and those blue eyes make me swoon. Yes, you are better than fine! Enjoy the ride...

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  10. AngelaJune 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Cocratulations, I am so proud of you! You are so creative and talented, well done.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  11. Loretta CastoriniJune 28, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    WE all know how talented you are, but its nice that the rest of the world will now know. Congrats!

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  12. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Oh Carol! Congratulations! No one is more deserving than you. I love Somerset Life and will for sure be looking for that issue. I can't wait to see it.

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  13. JuneJune 28, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    How wonderful! Somerset Life is one of my favorite publications. Haute Handbags this spring and now Somerset Life - you rock!

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  14. BarbaraJune 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    WOW!

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  15. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    congratulations! That is definately exciting!

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  16. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJune 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Much deserved recognition, Carol. Congratulations! laurie

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  17. DownTheLaneWithDaisyJune 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    What a rush that must be!! Such great news and well deserved, too. Congratulations to you and your endless creativity.

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  18. Celestina MarieJune 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Carol, CONGRATULATIONS.
    This is awesome news and so deserved. I can't wait to pick up a copy. The feature looks wonderful and you certainly rock the design world.
    You are a star!!
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  19. www.MaisonStGermain.comJune 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Job well done. Sooo exciting!!! Oh, and the rock? those are my favorite kind of rocks:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  20. AnitaJune 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    You're famous now...I can't wait to read your future publications...Martha Stewart move over!

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  21. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Awesome--Congratulations!! I'm planning to make an aged dress form once I figure out where to put the dang thing!

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  22. Ricki TreleavenJune 28, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    *squee* Congratulations, Carol! How exciting!

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  23. rushJune 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    woo wee! i loved your dress form, and i guess they did, too!

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  24. Simply LokalJune 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Congrats Carol! Yay! - Revis

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  25. GARAGE SALE GALJune 28, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    CONGRAT'S!!!!
    I read all about it when I picked up a copy on Wednesday! Your dress forms are AMAZING!
    Much sucess to you my FRIEND!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  26. Lady PamelaJune 28, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What a dream come true. I am waiting for my copy to come in the mail. Great publication.
    *Smiles*

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  27. Betty@SouthernGraceJune 28, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Woo Hoo Carol! That's really big!! And lol at Billie the cat....funny :)

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  28. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Wow, congrats! That is so exciting!

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  29. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Congratulations Carol. I loved this dress form and it's no surprise that Somerset Life wanted to get it in their magazine. Love the story about Billie the rock star.

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  30. DebiJune 28, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Oh Carol that is just awsome glorious!!! I'm so happy for you and very proud! I will have to go today and pick up a copy if it's on the stands yet! Oh I'm so excited for you!!! You GO GIRL!!! Congrats!!!

    Love and Hugs!!!
    Debi

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  31. Nancy CarrJune 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I love what you do, too. Congrats to you and Billie.

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  32. entirely aproposJune 28, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Yay for you! You deserve it ... you are so creative and such an inspiration!
    Thanks for inspiring me, every week! ...and the laughs too!
    Julie

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  33. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 28, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    It's so exciting indeed! Congratulations Carol!!!

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  34. TrishaJune 28, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I'm so excited for you, and to think we loved your blog before you made it to the big time, lol. Trisha

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  35. DebbieJune 28, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    That's so funny about Billy the rock! I guess that makes him a bit of a rock star, right? (Yes, lame.)

    How many magazines does this make for you now? It's such a huge confirmation of your talent and that it is a CALLING that you are sought out for shout outs. Really, I mean that.

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  36. SylviaJune 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Carol, I am so happy for you and Billie, Congrats!!!

    Sylvia

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  37. decorayadoraJune 28, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Carol congratulations! I am so happy for you

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  38. farmhouse-storyJune 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    so very happy for you, carol!! that dress form was simply awesome!

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  39. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Congratulations---It looks wonderful--can't wait to get a copy!!

    Love your Rock!!--so very funny!!

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  40. AnnJune 28, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Nice to see your work get published. Well deserved with all of your talent!

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  41. SunnyJune 28, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    WOW!!! Congrats!!And love Billy the rock star!!

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  42. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 28, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Congratulations Carol! You have an amazing talent and deserve it! That is funny that Billie is the rock! Nancy

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  43. MarilynJune 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    When you are good, you are very, very good! Love your "rock" on a leash. My kitty (Yuna) will not come outside! A few years ago, my crippled kitty was born with two broken front legs and got around by kangaroo hops, so I named her Roo-Roo, and she loved coming out with me. Had a dog Boo-Boo. Oh my...such creative names. Anyway, I'm very pleased for YOU!!♥♫

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  44. camp and cottage livingJune 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Congrats Carol!
    You are so dedicated to being creative-If anyone deserves to be featured in a magazine it's you.
    The article looks like it turned out so lovely.
    I'll have to look for it so I can read it all!

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  45. Roxanne ReinhartJune 28, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    So very happy for you Carol. That's amazing! You are so talented. You def deserve to be published!! Congrats.

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  46. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    oh my gosh, this is big time!!I am so happy for you!

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  47. MaureenJune 28, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise... So deserving as you're the Queen Of The Dress Form party!!!

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  48. NanaDianaJune 29, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    WhoooooHoooooo- Now why doesn't that surprise me at all? Good for you! It is just gorgeous. What fun to see you published! xo Diana

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  49. Mimi SueJune 29, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    I love that magazine too! What an honor to be a part of it. I'm going to go out and find a copy. Mimi

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  50. pipigirlJune 29, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    wow, congrats. my fav bloggers are hitting the bigtime this month!!! very happy for you. and wow what a pretty kitty. shes just a cutie. looks kind of like mine:)

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  51. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I SAW that and knew it was you! SO beautiful! Congrats!

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  52. Shabby Cottage StudioJune 29, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Congratulations! I know how that first thrill feels! And yes Stampington always surprises you by letting you discover it in the mailbox. lol
    Gail

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  53. DarleneJune 29, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. Take care, Darlene

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  54. DianeJune 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Congrats! Very cat-like to sneak your way into a magazine! Well done, kitty!

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  55. Curtains in My TreeJune 29, 2013 at 9:22 PM



    Fabulous !!!!!!!

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  56. BluebirdbasketryJune 30, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Carol,

    Congratulations! No surprise to us that you are so awesome, it is just taking the rest of the world a little time to catch up. :)

    Now THAT was worth waiting for at the mailbox, LOL!

    Sue

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  57. DebbiedoosJune 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I know a supa star, I know supa star! Awesome Carol, I am so happy for your my dear friend!

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  58. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 30, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    How totally exciting! Wow -- they sure made you work for it though -- LOL. LOVE how Billie slipped into the picture -- congratulations to both of you stars!

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  59. Old Time CindyJune 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats...you truly deserve it!!!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  60. Little Susie Home MakerJune 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Oh, Carol, you dese4ve all of this happiness! You are always so wonderful in sharing all you tricks and beautiful projects. It is time you got back!! Congratulations on your publishing and for Billie, too! This is over the rainbow exciting! Yay!!!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  61. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Carol, Congrats to you (and Billie) for the feature. I am so excited for you!
    xx,
    Sherry

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  62. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Aw, congrats to you and Billie! :)

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  63. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Carol, I may have already mentioned this but for some reason, your current posts no longer show up on my dashboard. Has anyone else had this problem?
    I thought you hadn't been posting but then I couldn't even find your blog in my list so I had to google it to find it and then I saw that you HAVE been posting. To my knowledge, I'm not have trouble with any other blogs. Weird. ♥

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  64. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    SOOO happy for you! You are MOST deserving of this honor. What a thrill! You are so talented and sweet to share all of your talents, ideas, and "secrets" with us. You go girl! Karma is good and this is what happens to good people!!! CONGRATS!!!
    P.S. LOVE the cat/rock!
    xo
    Roselle

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  65. vintage greyJuly 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Congratulations Carol!! So excited for you!! Billie is so beautiful!! xo Heather

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  66. SharonJuly 2, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Carol,

    I am so excited for you! You are so talented and deserve every minute of fame. Billie too!

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  67. Little Miss MaggieJuly 2, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Congratulations, Carol. I couldn't be happier for you.

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  68. molly- See you downtownJuly 3, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Woot! Congrats and well deserved. I loved the transformation.

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  69. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 3, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Congratulations! Your dress forms are always so chic, I'm glad you are getting the recognition you deserve.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  70. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJuly 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    LOL about Billie .. she is beautiful.
    I am so excited for you ! and I know there are even more wonderful things coming your way (())

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  71. ConnieJuly 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I am so excited for you, and will be buying this issue. Wow, I know a celebrity . . . You certainly deserve this recognition :)
    I'm so delighted . . . I'm doing a happy dance for you, I can't imagine how excited you are.
    Connie :)

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  72. AnonymousJuly 4, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Blogger, blogger on the wall, who's the cleverest of them all? It's YOU Carol! I'm here to say congrats once again and to report that you're showing back up in my list! Yay!

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  73. DoniJuly 4, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    How wonderful and exciting!!! You have done such amazing work on your tutorials. They are always so inspiring, and you always share them with us so freely! Thank you thank you thank you!!
    So happy for you! And your dress form is gorgeous!
    Congratulations!
    Blessings,
    Doni

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  74. AnonymousJuly 5, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    WOW.....Carol....that's fabulous!

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  75. Woodworkin' & Good EatsJuly 5, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Congratulations, that is wonderful!!!
    Connie is excited about getting that issue. That dress form might just turn into a new business. We're proud of you; you're creative and smart.
    Hey, come on over and see my launch day photos. Gypsy Rose is in the water, at last!
    Steve

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  76. JudiJuly 5, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations!!! I've had "dress-form envy" since I first found you ~ You must be thrilled and excited and you certainly deserve such recognition! Funny too you thought Billie was a rock LOL!!

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  77. ornate splendorJuly 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So very excited for you--Congratulations on being published! The dress form is just lovely - fabulous job! Catherine

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  78. Karen The Graphics FairyJuly 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Woohoo! That's great news Carol!! Congratulations!! Your dress form is gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for giving me credit for the image, that was so so sweet of you! I will have to get out and get a copy the next time I'm in the city. Such a great magazine anyway, and the perfect publication for your romantic vintage style!

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  79. Wanda MariaJuly 12, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Yay! That is awesome! Congrats! I need to check out how you altered your dress form. I have one that needs some serious altering, too. It looks way too new for my tastes.

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  80. DRKermanJuly 12, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Just read your wonderful news. Congrats,and you totally deserve it!!! Am so very pleased for you :)

    ... as for your "Rock" - simply love it when Billie shines for us. Would enjoy hearing more about the precious one in upcoming posts.

    Regards,
    Diane

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  81. JaneJuly 21, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Very well deserved!!
    Jane

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  82. Savannah GrannyJuly 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Oh My Gosh!! Carol, this is awesome. I was sitting here this afternoon, trying to catch up on 700 emails that accumulated while I was with my girls and I see this!
    How fantastic is this, I am absolutely gaga over this. I am so proud of you, congratulations. You do know you are an inspiration to and many others? Don't you? I mean it, I love what you do and only wish I had one tenth of your energy.
    I am not familiar with this magazine but it looks wonderful and what a nice spread they did for you.
    Much love to you dear friend,
    Ginger

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