A reader emailed me a couple weeks ago asking if I ever stop painting or doing projects. I laughed and said, “not really but sometimes”. Well Cindy, (the reader) you will be happy to know that I haven’t painted or built anything in 2 weeks. Our last DIY project was our mudroom and finishing my husbands bathroom is next on the list.
Last week I spent most of my time decorating one of the model homes that is for sale at our workplace. If you follow me on facebook, I posted this picture of these really cool curtains from Anthropologie that I ordered (on my uncle Louie’s dime) for the front room of the newly constructed Cape house.
Can I just tell you, that spending someone else’s money is really fun! Now I know why people love being an interior designer. The furniture arrived over the weekend and looks fabulous. I am headed to purchase light fixtures as well as Home Goods today for some fun accessories. The room is coming together nicely.
On another note, a pretty exciting invite came across my pinterest account last week along with an email that made me smile. A huge smile to be exact! They looked a little something like this,
and this,
along with an email that listed the guidelines, some fun monthly “behind the scenes” stuff with the editors and in closing said, “if you are interested, please let me know and I’ll send you this”,
Gee, let me think about that for a minute. YES!
The Better Homes and Garden magazine has been a long time staple in our home since I was a kid. I grew up reading and seeing the magazine everywhere. Needless to say, I’m honored and flattered that they invited me to join their pinning community. The two boards that I have been added to are,
BHG Blogger Home Projects We Love
Now that was a pretty good day if I do say so myself :).
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
Love those curtains! I know you are having a blast spending uncle’s dime! Congrats on the BHG gig! They recognized a woman with great taste when they chose you!
Naomi says
That is just so awesome and exciting! What a great way to start the day 🙂
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you Naomi! I agree 🙂
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
Awesome!! Congratulations Jessica! That is so exciting!! 🙂
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Tonya! I pinned your office closet to one of the boards 🙂
Danielle says
Wow! So many fun things going on. LOVE the curtains and love your pins!
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Danielle! Did you get lots of snow? It’s so cold and windy 🙁
Anne says
SO awesome Jessica! and yes, isn’t it fun to spend someone else’s money!!
You go girl!
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you Anne 🙂 Yes it is!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Congratulations! That is so exciting!! 🙂
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Ashley!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Hey, Jessica! Thanks for stopping by & you are so right, this time last year I had no idea I’d be in a home of my own this Christmas. What a year it’s been! Thanks for being a friend and all the support. You are a busy girl as well, looks like you are having lots of fun.
Congrats on the BHG pinning! Hope you’ll pin some of my stuff along the way. 🙂
melissa @ the inspired room says
How did I miss that you became a BHG pinner? HOORAY!!!
Jessica Bruno says
🙂
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Melissa 🙂