The craziest thing happened …
My office made the pages of Better Homes & Gardens.
The photo shoot was all the way back in December {they did the playroom too, but no word yet on when that one will appear} and I’ve been super excited to see how the room looked in print after being styled and photographed by inspiring and talented professionals {janna lufkin on the styling; john granen behind the camera}.
Doesn’t it look so pretty and clean and organized?! Don’t worry, it doesn’t always look like this. But it was so fun to see a real stylist do her thing – pulling L’s off the L wall, an old typewriter from the entry table and little cards and trinkets, ribbons and papers from my collection to use in the photos. She brought in a bunch of props, but I was so flattered that most of what was used is actually mine.
Another crazy thing? It took over 8 hours to get these shots. This was our first experience with magazine photo shoots {we’ve since had one more done in our kitchen – which is slated to be published next spring} and we had no idea what to expect. When I take photos, I just snap a few and go with it; when professional photographers photograph homes, they snap, then adjust, then adjust some more and then again until everything is exactly perfect. I loved watching John and his assistant work that day and hope that my photos have improved just a teeny bit because of seeing them.
If you would have told me five years ago that part of my house would be in a magazine, I never would have believed it. I am beyond grateful to the blogging industry for the ways it has opened doors and presented opportunities to just a normal girl like me. So, so honored.
You can read the article in the September 2013 issue {which should be available in stores now}.
May
I realize this is overdue-however, where is the magazine/file rack/organizer from?
emily
My mother-in-law found it at a thrift store – probably something from a doctors office or retail store :)
Soo
We just moved back into our home from a year traveling. Your office is a wonderful inspiration to get organized with see-through bins and other functional items!
Christy
I just got my September copy of BH&G in the mail! It came with my October copy- so something was messed up there. However, I was SO excited to see your office featured!!! It’s gorgeous and I was so proud I went and showed my husband. I told him, “Look I know her” because I feel that I do. Congrats again, I hope this will be displayed in a prominent spot somewhere in your home!!
Taylor
Hi! I just got the magazine and I am in love with your office! I was wondering where you got the woven baskets (up in the closet holding fabric). I am obsessed!
& Congrats on being in the magazine! :)
emily
The woven baskets are from world market.
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline
Saw it in the magazine this weekend! Wonderful article! Congratulations!
Janis
Hi Emily, I saw your wonderful desk in the BH&G article. The article stated the table legs came from IKEA but I can’t find them on their website. Can you confirm where you obtained the legs? Thanks
emily
The table legs are from Ikea, but we probably bought them 5 years ago, so perhaps they no longer carry them. Sorry for the outdated resource!
Janis
Too bad. Thank you for getting back to me.
Tammy
Great job! I look forward to getting my copy. I found your blog through Emily Clark and I just live it.
Tammy @ thecoloreddoor.blogspot.com
Val Jamison
Amazing!! It looks incredible. My husband made a desk with a door for his office. your’s looks incredible. I am in love with the print of the blue flowers on your desk. Any details on where to find it.?
emily
The print is called Primrose from United Thread {https://www.etsy.com/transaction/91740231?ref=fb2_tnx_title}. I ended up getting a custom size for my frame, but it comes as an 8 x 10 and is beautiful.
Jenny Collier
That is incredible. Your office looks gorgeous!
Jamie
Yes! I opened up the pages of one of my favorite magazines and there you were! I immediately called me mother so she could see it too! We both love you!
Kelly
Emily, I’m so excited for you! I think I would have to pinch myself over and over again! Congrats, girl!
Chelsea Rotunno
Emily–I am so so so happy for you. I am also not at all surprised–you are truly an amazingly gifted person. Love, Chelsea
Kelly
Wow! So cool! I just got my copy of the magazine yesterday, but haven’t had a chance to sit down to look at it. Now, I’m even more excited to peruse the pages! Congrats!
Kim
I received my copy yesterday before I saw your post and I did a squeal when I saw it (as I was sitting in a very crowded Starbucks) The people at the next table looked over at me and I pointed to the article and said ” I know her !!!” (well through your blog anyway). Congrats Emily, you are an inspiration for this long time follower.
Mindy
My copy arrived in the mail yesterday! So fun to see your room in their magazine – congratulations.
julie
Congratulations, Emily! I knew it was just a matter of time before I saw your pretty home in a magazine. :)
meg duerksen
THIS is awesome!!! Congrats Emily!
Gwendolyn
I’m so very happy for you, Emily! It’s great to see this kind of recognition come to you. I know you’ve been working very hard, and your office is just lovely…very deserving. It’s crazy to me how far out those publications run. I can’t imagine having to wait so long to see something in print!
I know what you mean about how long they take. I find myself shifting and zhuzhing and dusting for one shot and 30 minutes has gone by!
:)
Arianna
Congratulations! You truly deserve this, your work is amazing and always inspiring!
Donna ~ The Decorated House
Your office is one of my favorite spaces! Congrats! Looks like they did a great job showing it off.
Rebecca
congrats what an honor
Monica
Wow. So glad I just received mycopy the other day and haven’t had a chance to looks at it. Congrats you’re such an inspiration even the magazines know it.
Deanna Lowe
Congrats!!! Can’t wait to get my copy in the mail to see it in print
Krissy
That is so wonderful! God has truly gifted you in this area. I’ll have to pick up a copy now. Congratulations!!
Lisa
Congratulations Emily…..I agree with the magazines description, “great looks, tons of storage and serious personality”….you did a beautiful job on your office!!!
Andrea
Imagine my surprise to see a familiar face and space while flipping thru my copy a couple days ago! Huuuuuuge congratulations to you, Emily!!! You’re certainly very deserving.
Shannon {Our Home Notebook}
Congratulations! How exciting.
Katelyn
Absolutely beautiful! So happy for you!
Nicole
This is beyond amazing!!! Congrats and enjoy all the kudos coming your way, you deserve it!!!
Grace Adkins
Wow! That is awesome! Congratulations! I do love your office, so I’m not surprised they wanted it in their magazine.
Dee
Very cool! Congratulations!
Emily C
Congratulations!
Michelle Weller
Congratulations Emily!! Very very cool! I can’t wait to get my copy in the mail. I know Janna Lufkin–you must stop by her home and see it. You’d die!! It’s incredible.
Again, congratulations!!
-Michelle
Wendy
Congrats, Emily!! How very exciting!! I can’t wait to get a copy of Better Homes & Gardens. You should be so proud. It will be nice to see your office in a print format, too. So happy for you!
Margaret
Wow! What an honor and a blessing! Congratulations!
Sondra Gazin
Congrats! It’s beautiful.
Lisa
Congrats!! I was so excited when I saw this!! So excited for you! Hopefully we will see the playroom too very soon!!
Erin
Emily, Congratulations! I’m so excited for you . . . I can’t wait for my issue to arrive, either. I really enjoy looking at your home–it gives me a lot of inspiration.
Crafty grandma
Congratulations!!! YAY!!! you did it!! how cool is that!!! Too bad BH is not available around my area but I am going to have my daughter check out the newsstands in her area or I’ll send her over to Vermont to get one!! LOL!!
Liz M.
I picked up a copy on Sunday, was flipping through, and got so excited when I recognized your stenciled office wall! So exciting for you, it looks great! :-)
kimberly oyler
how awesome, emily!
Sarah Barksdale Design
That is awesome Emily! I will need to pick up a copy of the new BH&G! your office is just so darling, I could definitely work in there all day.
Caroline
Wonderful news, congratulations :-)
kirsty
Congratulations Emily! looks awesome
Courtney L.
Yay! Congratulations! You have a beautiful home and I always love seeing your photos. What an honor to be featured in BH&G!
Tracy Waldrop
Congratulations!! What an honor..So happy for you. Love reading your blog – It’s so inspirational!!
Danielle
Very, very awesome! It is an amazing space Emily! You should be so proud!!
Jennifer
Hello Emily,
I subscribe to BHG and saw your office in the magazine. Beatuiful, BTW!! I was super inspired by your office labels. I downloaded them from the BHG website, but quickly relized that I can not add my own text to them. I would love to do so, it there anyway to do this?? I can always write on them, but would really like to add the printed text to them.
Estela
Cool! congratulations it looks great!
Tammy Culpepper
I’m so excited for you, Emily! The office looks amazing!! Can’t wait to see the kitchen published.
Jessica
Yay!! I remember you mentioning it awhile back. Congrats, that’s awesome!! :)
Gretchen Neal
Oh my stinkin’ GOODNESS!! SO happy for you!! Emily, you so deserved to grace those pages and actually several others I know your style would pop in!! Isn’t it unbelievable how things have changed from just being you on a blog. I love how you called yourself just a normal girl. Well, I think you are a ROCKSTAR girl and I could not be more thrilled for the opportunities that keep knocking for you. You truly are my “go to gal” for all things stylish as well as encouraging. Keep up the good work! We love it!!
Karen
Congrats Emily! I spotted it as I was scrolling through my digital issue. I stopped and said “hey, I know that office.” So exciting for you and for us, your readers.
Julie D.
Congrats, Emily! So fun!
Kim R
I can’t wait to get my copy – congratulations!! I feel like I can say “I know this extremely talented person”!
Sharon B.
How exciting! Congratulations, Emily! It is a beautiful space, so glad it was showcased in BH&G.
kayce hughes
Yea!!! I haven’t gotten my copy but my office is in there too so I guess it is kind of like we are room mates! congratulations.
Angela
That is SOO awesome!! Congratulations Emily!!
Kathryn
Congrats! What a cool experience!
MollyS
Looks amazing, Emily! Congrats!
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
I came home from a two week vacation yesterday and saw that my BHG was in the mail and I just looked at it through the clear packaging bag, admired the pretty cover photo, and thought, “I’ll get to it this weekend after I play catch-up”. But after reading your post that your office is featured I’m going to run and open my copy right now. How thrilling for you ~ and for all of us that read your blog. Congrats!!!
Amy W
Wow. That is so thrilling… but can’t say that I’m surprised, your home is stunningly beautiful! Congrats.
Elisa
Congratulations! It looks amazing!!
Amelia
Way to go on the magazine spread! I was just looking through it and instantly recognized your office!!
CT
Congrats Emily! Your feature is a tribute to all the hard work you have put into your home and also a great reward for sharing it with the internet. Cheers – CT
Denise
Congrats! Can’t wait to get my issue!!
Lynda
That is very exciting news! Congratulations to you!
Kate
Congratulations! I’m adding BH&G to my shopping list this week. :)
Melanie
Wow, how cool! have loved the office ever since you posted pics of the wall treatment. I have a subscription to BHG and can’t wait ’til I receive it. Now I can put some real photos into my old school ‘pinterest’ notebook. Congratulations!
Jill T.
So, so excited for you!!! And I can’t wait to see your kitchen next spring! When I first discovered your blog I instantly fell in love with your kitchen redo. The booth seating being my absolute favorite and something I have plans to do in our dining room…..though my husband and I have absolutely no clue what we’re doing when it comes to building things :) So great for a family and perfect for lots of kids! I adore your blog and love your inspiration — inspiration that you share with the world!
Christa @ BrownSugarToast
Hooray hooray!!! SO excited for you! I’m sure it was a thrill to get the initial contact that they wanted to shoot your home! A moment that will go down in “fabulous memory history,” no doubt. :)
Janice
It looks great!!! Thanks for telling us that they did move things around in your home to get “the look.” I love the idea of that cute tray between your monitor and your keyboard. I’m going on the hunt through my house to see if I can find something to use that way too. And seeing your mousepad reminded me of the cute project you had on your blog to re-do one last fall. Going to do that too. Congratulations!!! Such an exciting time for you all!
Emily Clark
Congrats! Can’t wait to get my issue :)
Sarah
Yay! Congratulations!! I’m gonna look for a copy today (Better Homes and Gardens is one of my favorites besides Southern Living)! We are redoing our house right now (its such a mess I NEED inspiration) the up side we’re starting with a clean slate.
Thanks for the post and for all your great decorating ideas.
Sarah