Thursday, March 19, 2009

COUNTRY SAMPLER HAS ARRIVED!

On Monday we received our special copy of Country Sampler magazine!
OMGosh I just can't say how happy and pleased we were with the whole Sampler team for doing such a great job on our article. They hit the interview on the head!
The pictures I took are terrible - I'm not liking my camera, never liked it and probably will never know how to use it correctly - but it gets the job done.

So here are the pages - enjoy....and I do hope you can find one in the stores if you don't get the subscription.













THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INTEREST IN SOMETHING WE FEEL IS AN HONOR BESTOWED ON US...and probably a once in a lifetime experience at least for most of us 'common people'
Hugs, Karen

51 comments:

Erin said...

Hi Karen. Just checked out the pictures of your home. Beautiful!!!
I do have a Country Sampler subscription but could not wait for it to come in. What a treat to see your home! Congratulations!

Kimberly said...

Can't wait for it to hit the stands up here!

...Will probably take a good month or so...

Lisa said...

Hi Karen,

I have ALWAYS thought that you decorated everything so tastefully from what I could see in your posts. The magazine is proof of that... I can't wait to get a copy of it. Thanks for sharing your home with all of us.

Hugs,
Lisa

Brenda said...

Congrats! Your home is awesome!!

AnnaSam said...

Oh Karen,
Congrats!!! I can't wait to get my copy in the mail. Your home is beautiful.Have a blessed day!
Juanita

carolyn at cranberry crossings: said...

I got my copy yesterday and left you a comment. I think most of us have been very happy and excited for you and looking forward to getting this issue. Everything looks awesome and I enjoyed the article so much!
Congrats again!

Linda / Behind My Red Door said...

Hi Karen,
I just got my copy and your home looks wonderful. I love seeing it from someone else's perspective! I haven't had time to read the article - I want to save it for when I can enjoy it with a cup of tea.

Congratulations - a very well deserved honor - you said it so well!

hugs, Linda

Kath said...

Oh Karen, I'm so happy for you!!! :)
I can't wait to get my copy!!
Your home is just so beautiful...
...It is indeed a "well deserved" HONOR! CONGRATS!

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs-Kath

cynthialeedesigns said...

Hi Karen,
I picked up a Country Sampler yesterday at one of our local craft shops. I loved the photos of your home...it is so beautiful!! You've done an awesome job decorating your home! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your home with all of us.
hugs, Cindy

Janet - underthewillow said...

Hi Karen!....Congratulations!....I can't wait to get my copy!....I've actually got an ad coming out in this issue too so I'm surprised I haven't gotten my advertiser's copy yet!....can't wait to sit down and view your pictures! Janet :)

Kindra said...

Congrats on your Country Sampler Feature! I'll be waiting (not patiently) for my copy in my mail box. Hopefully soon! The pictures look wonderful!

basketsnprims said...

Karen,
I haven't gotten my copy yet, but I know your home is just beautiful. Your decorating taste is just wonderful. Congrats ~ you deserve this honor.
hugs,
Pam

Janene said...

I can't wait to get my copy!
Your home is so beautiful!
It definately belongs on the pages of a magazine!
I hope mine gets here soon!

Gayle said...

YAY for you! Can't wait to get my copy in the mail!

CozyCoops Corner said...

Oh Karen I am so excited to get it! The pictures look wonderful, but I didn't look at them to long because I want to enjoy looking at them when it comes in the mail.I can't wait! Have a great afternoon!
Janae

Janene said...

Yeah!
I just received mine in the mail!!
I am going to read it tonight after the children are all nestled snug in their beds...while visions of sugar plums dance in their heads!

In His service, Anne said...

Karen,
Cant wait to get mine...Ive always loved to look at your home pics. Congrats!
Anne

Mercy Ottis/The Stone House said...

WOW! I'm excited for you! You do have a beautiful home. I'm waiting like lots are.....for my copy to come in the mail! Thanks for sharing with us on your blog! Congrats once again!♥

Tomatoe Creek Prims said...

Hi Karen,
I can't wait to find one soon I so want to see your wonderful prim home it it. Congrats to you and your Dh too:)
Rondell

the primitive country bug said...

Oh Karen, I can't wait to get my copy of CS in the mail! Your living room is so big and so inviting. Can't wait, can't wait! :)
Congratulations on such an honor.
Hugs & blessings~ Birgit

Robby said...

Congrats Karen!!!!! It looks great. Live in Scotland so I dont' think I will be seeing it!!!! xxxRobby

~Judy~ said...

Congrats Karen! I made myself skip over the photos so I will be surprised when my copy gets here! I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

Wendy said...

Congratulations!!! Your home is so gorgeous and inviting!!! I need to go find a copy of CS!!!:0) Have a wonderful day!~Wendy

Black Sheep Lisa said...

I got mine today Karen and skimmed through, but plan on reading tonight! Of course i love your home!

big city prims said...

Got mine yesterday and posted about it today -- beautiful layout and beautiful eye candy!! A perfectly lovely home! ~Terry

Scallywags Scribbles said...

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
your home is beautiful and deserves to be in the magazine!
Well done to you both.

Bren said...

Congrats Karen!! Can't wait to get my copy. Your home is so beautiful, you deserve to be showcased!
Hugs, Bren

Angie said...

Karen that is such a beautiful spread! Congradulations! I look foward to reading the article. I know someone famous now, how cool is that!
blessings and happy spring!
angie

Carla said...

Hi Karen. I can't wait to get mine. I'm always anxious for it to come, but even more so this time. I love your home and will be drooling as I look at the pictures. You certainly deserve the honor.

Terry said...

I thought for sure my copy would be in the mail today...so hopefully tomorrow. I can't wait to see it.
Congratulations Karen...you certainly deserve it!
Terry

This Country Girl said...

Karen,

I do have a subscription and mine came this afternoon! I'm so happy! I can't wait to savor each page and take it all in! I'm mentioning you in tomorrow's post! I'm so excited for you Karen and your home is so worthy of CS pages! Congratulations!

Hugs,
Tammy

Countryfolk Keepsakes said...

Woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be on the lookout for it! I can't wait to grab one!
Congratulations darlin'!! :> )
~Peanut

wrcdgc said...

Hi Karen,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have actually been on their for awhile but when I changed my email I had to change everything. I have loved your home for sometime and can't wait to read my CS that came yesterday.

Donna

Benita said...

Hi Karen ~
I'm a new fan of yours after seeing your home in Country Sampler and I'm looking forward to seeing more on your blog !
Your friend ~
Benita

angiesraggedypatch said...

I am going to have to pick one up!!!
So happy for you!
hugs~
angie

ohiofarmgirl said...

I will be watching the stores for it...congrats! The pics look so beautiful. Dianntha

Raggedy Angel said...

Oh where is mine....I will be watching for my mailman, I know I am gonna love it!!!
Beth

Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs said...

I love what you did with the paneling in the family room...after seeing this article I said to my dh that I'd like to paint our paneling...thanks for the inspiration!!!

Elizabeth (blue clear sky) said...

I have been away from CS forum for awhile, but found my way back and was glad to see a link to blogs. I'm looking forward to that issue of CS. Congratulations!

Sherrie said...

Hi Karen, I have been enjoying your blog for a couple of months and really enjoy all the pics and info you share. Saw your home in CS and it is so very nice. You have just the right touch and your love for your home is written on every wall!! Thanks for sharing...Friends who haven't met..Sherrie

Tolentreasures said...

Can't wait to pick up the magazine and wouldn't you know, my subsription just ran out. The pics look wonderful from here, what an honor!

Cathy

Janet - underthewillow said...

Hi Karen!....Thank you for visiting my blog....yes I did see your home spread in the Country Sampler and it is GORGEOUS!....Congratulations on such an honor! Janet :)

Brenda, The Vintage Polka Dot said...

I got my Country Sampler in the mail yesterday and I was thumbing through it looking at all the pretty pictures (which is what I do first) then I saw a picture of a woman I thought I had seen before and I go to digging and sure enough it said KAREN!
Your home is beautiful! I am so excited for you!
Brenda
The Vintage Polka Dot
(formerly Rusty Creek Primitives)

Kathy S. said...

Karen, I got my copy in the mail yesterday, and ran right in to check it out! Beautiful! I love your Johnston Benchworks pieces!

Someday maybe...

I was wondering, since I am kind of new to your blog. How did you get picked to be in the mag?

Valley Primitives Gift Shoppe said...

Hi Karen!
I've been drooling over your pictures! Everything is just beautiful!! Congrats!!
Kim

~Sarah~All Roads Lead Home~ said...

Karen I got my Country Sampler and all I can say is beautiful...just beautiful! What a lovely home you have and what an exciting opportunity for you! Everything looked just perfect. Congratulations! Take care. ~Sarah~

Jan said...

I opened my Country Sampler, and there you were! I love your home! And, I was able to point you out and say "here's Karen"....everyone was suitably impressed, I do believe!!! Congratulations! And how exciting to be in the 25th Anniversary Edition, a keeper for sure!!! Jan

rockriverstitches said...

Karen, Congratulations!! I have to go out and get my copy now.

Tammy

Sweet Magnolia said...

Karen ...Congrats..

How exciting !! What a dream come true for you I'm sure !!

Your home is Beautiful !

Sara of Sweet Magnolias

Connie W said...

Mine arrived recently so I'll be reading about your home. Sounds exciting, congratulations :D

Crystal said...

WOW! I knew that room with the carpet being removed looked familiar! :)