my 15 minutes of fame.

Published on by Quandie

If, like me, you continue to be a big fan of farmhouse style, there is a new magazine out that you will love.  It’s called Farmhouse Home & Living and the premier issue is available in stores now (I found my copies at Barnes & Noble).

But the really exciting bit, for me anyway, is that I’m in it!

A while back, while I was on vacation in Charleston in fact, the editor reached out to me and asked if I would like to be included in their upcoming “Farmhouse Flips” story.  She had already chosen the piece she wanted to feature, my farm fresh honey washstand.

I was super flattered, and of course I said yes!

I didn’t have to do much, just send her some high res versions of my photos and give her permission to use them.

The magazine staff did the rest, and they did a fabulous job.  I have to laugh though, they got some of their info from my ‘about me‘ page, and reading it in the article made me realize that I hadn’t updated that page since I retired from the day job.  Whoops!

I’ve since rectified that on my blog, so we’re all good now.

By the way, if one of the things you love about my blog is that I don’t have any ads, you’ll love that about this magazine too.  No ads, just 97 pages of great farmhouse style content.

I thought it would be fun to celebrate my 15 minutes of fame with a giveaway!

I’ve included a copy of the magazine, one of my oil can photo holders, and a few of my favorite Dixie Belle Paint Co products; chalk mineral paint in Drop Cloth, Iron Patina Paint, Green Patina Spray and Easy Peasy spray wax.

The rules:  Simply leave a comment on this blog post to be eligible to win.

Your comment must be left on this blog post, not on Facebook or Instagram.  You are not required to follow my blog, although it would be awesome if you did!

I will randomly draw the name of a winner for today’s prize from all of the comments left on this post by Friday, July 29, 2022 at the stroke of midnight (U.S. Central time).

The fine print: no purchase necessary, you must be 18 years of age or older to win, void where prohibited by law, the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning, approximate retail value of prize is $125, if the prize is not claimed by Friday, August 5, 2022 another name will be drawn at random to win, blah, blah, blah.

Thank you to Dixie Belle Paint Co for providing their products that I’m including in my giveaway today.

126 thoughts on “my 15 minutes of fame.”

  1. Congratulations. That’s so exciting. I enjoy your posts so much and you always share every part of the process. I’ve learned so much. Thank you!

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  2. I recently discovered your blog, Linda, and I look forward to each of your new posts. Your furniture upcylcle ideas are so inspiring and I love that your blog has no ads!!!! I would love to be the lucky winner of your giveaway.

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  7. How fun! Congratulations, Linda! They certainly made a great choice featuring you in their farmhouse flips story. I love picking up tips and tricks from your creative adventures. And yes, love your ads free blog!

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  9. You deserve to be in this magazine! You’ve done some amazing re-do’s over the years, and have shared some great methods. I’ve learned a lot, and have enjoyed seeing the transformations. Congrats!

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  10. Congrats Linda. You work SO hard – i’m glad your talents and determination are being recognized and lauded. Love your stuff! I’m such a fan.

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  12. Congrats on being featured in Farmhouse Home & Living! I will definitely subscribe to a magazine with no ads! Can’t wait to buy my magazine and read your feature!

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  13. I love following your blog and seeing all your furniture makeovers. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine and thank you for the chance to enter your drawing!

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  15. Congrats!🎉
    I’m surprised as Creative and Informative you are
    that they haven’t offered you a monthly spread to share all your Brought Back to Life
    Pieces with Magazine readers.

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  16. Linda, Congratulations 🎉👍. That is pretty amazing. I have enjoyed following you and reading your blog this past years. I’m never disappointed with your makeovers and I have copied a few for my booth. Thank you for the opportunity to win this amazing prize. I have always used Dixie Belle but I have never been able to purchase the patina products. I usually do a faux rust with their paint so I would be elated to win that. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!!

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  17. Linda, there is no one more worthy of 15+ minutes than you. Your quality of product, Q tips, levity, background stories alone are worth the prominence. Kudos on your recognition. Craft on…

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  21. Love your posts and have learned a lot about using the transfers and the stencils. Congrats on being in the magazine. You are living your best life in retirement.

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  27. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I follow you everyday and look forward to what’s new. I used to do what you’re doing and selling furniture but, i can’t hold a candle to what you do,,,,,,,,,,,,,,congrats again and i will be buying the mag and getting a subscription. Glad you don’t live close………….my bank account is glad though!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the good stuff coming!!!!!

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  29. Wow! Congratulations! What an honor. Very cute picture of you too by the way. I’m afraid that would be my biggest (perhaps only) concern. How I looked 😬 but it’s funny because I have followed your blog for a very very long time and do not remember that honey cabinet! I sure do love refinishing Eastlake dressers though! They’re a perfect size for a bedside table if you want something chunky. I have a different style dresser on both sides of my bed. One painted drop cloth and the other, my own mix of duck egg blue. Again, congratulations!

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  37. Congratulations! I can’t wait to read your article. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome giveaway! I look forward to reading your blog post everyday.

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  38. You’re a star! I, too, still love the farmhouse style and will be on the hunt for this magazine. Thanks for letting us know about it. Maybe you’d consider signing this copy for the winner.

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  41. How wonderful for you – and well-deserved! The wash stand make-over is great. You have so many great make-overs that I think it would be hard to choose just one. Maybe additional future articles in the magazine?

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  42. How exciting to be recognized and how generous of you to share. Since I leave more comments on your blog than any other, this is one easy peasy entry for me. You are hands down my favorite blog to follow, sending congratulations and best wishes your way.

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  44. Congratulations!!! Long overdue and I am surprised it took them so long, because yes, that washstand was one of my favorites (but I have about 73 favorites! LOL.) I love all your work…you inspire me everyday.

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  45. That washstand was a great pick for the magazine too. I thoroughly enjoy your stuff and appreciate how you give some step-by-step highlights — assuming many of us already know much of what is left out. I don’t have time for many of the hour blogs of “how I did this” — I already know how to clean a piece before I paint it lol.

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  48. I’m so happy for you! I would be beyond excited and flattered to be featured, and I know you are as well. So glad I stumbled across your blog years ago. You never cease to amaze me! I am also a washstand fan (we call them commodes) and this one turned out great!

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