new year's thank yous
During the last couple of weeks I have been given some incredible gifts from my blog friends.
It has been a wonderful way to start the New Year.
I woke up this morning and discovered that I was getting a ton of referrals from the Washington Post.
When I clicked on the link, I discovered that Terri Sapienza had included Velvet and Linen as one of her 10 Best Picks to Click! I was speechless when I saw the fabulous blogs that were on the list with my little Velvet and Linen.
Here is the list. I know you will enjoy them all:
Joni Webb from Cote de Texas named Velvet and Linen as one of her 2008 favorite blogs! Because I have such an enormous respect for Joni, this was an amazing honor. If you are one of a small few that haven't visited her blog, it is a must. I told Joni that I feel like I am going to the University of Cote de Texas!
I am completely hooked on Hooked on Houses. Julia is an amazing blogger who has created a website filled with guilty pleasures, and it is only going to get better. She is now going to do "Movie Mondays" where she posts about wonderful homes in the movies. I love her movie home posts. You have to see her post on Jude Law's Mill House in "The Holiday". So good.
Last week while celebrating her 1 million visitors (amazing!), Julia was interviewed by Jill at Good Life for Less. While I was reading the interview, I was completely stunned when Julia mentioned that I am one of the three bloggers that are inspiring her now!
I feel so blessed to have been acknowledged by these women. Thank you so much!
xo
Brooke
Brooke,
Congratulations on your very well deserved honors!! Your blog is always lovely, inspirational, informative, and a treat to view!
Having gone to UT myself! a "University of Cote de Texas!" is a fabulous idea for a graduate degree! Must think of a French named Bevo!
All the best,
joan
Posted by: for the love of a house | January 07, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Congrats Brooke - you deserve all the hoopla! xo Terri
Posted by: Terri | January 07, 2009 at 08:53 PM
I am so pleased that your blog was honored in this way! It is richly deserved. Your is a favourite site of mine to visit. I'm tickled to have found you!!
And I adored the Carmel post, by the way! Truly storybook houses, aren't they??
Posted by: Pamela | January 07, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Congratulations on the Washington Post mention - great way to start the new year! And thank you so much for the shout out. It meant the world to me, seriously! You are the best!
Posted by: Joni Webb | January 08, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Coingratualtions...that is wonderful. I am not surprised at all. You are obviously a very talented designer. From your writing you also seem gracious and easy to work with. I would certainly hire you if you were in my vicinity. I LOVE Swedish style and neutrals. In fact, I am combing the Houston antique stores everyday now looking for dining chairs similar to ones you have posted here. Never mind that I have been looking for 8 years. Now that we sold ours, I REALLY need to actually find them!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I was actually a little embarrassed. I am a Mom who started blogging because of our adoption from China and I love decorating. But you....you are a fabulous designer. Anyway, I smiled when I saw your comment because I peek here often but don't comment often.
Posted by: Kim Swales | January 08, 2009 at 06:16 AM
What a absolutely fabulous way to start the new year- You have a great site that I love visiting-
I'm glad that you were given some high fives- congratulations!
Happy Day!
Posted by: Teresa | January 08, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I'm happy for your sake. You are certainly worth it !
Anci
Posted by: Anci | January 08, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Wow! Congratulations Brooke- I know you feel very honored and you should. I look up to women like you who are such an inspiration. You are very talented, creative and most important you are such a down-to-earth, nice person to me as well as others and that says a lot. So keep up the good work! Daisy~
Posted by: Daisy | January 08, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Wow, Brooke! How amazing that you were mentioned in the Washington Post! That's so exciting, and well deserved.
How sweet of you to mention me and my blog. I was so surprised when I stopped by today and saw my name! I've been working on my quarterly taxes all morning, so this brought a much-needed smile to my face. Thanks! :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | January 08, 2009 at 09:43 AM
You are so fabulous, it's great that more people are finiding you! You definately belong on the top of that list! Bravo & Congrats!
xoxo
Judith~
Posted by: Judith | January 08, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations...you deserve it! Your blog is fabulous and I always enjoy reading about what you are up to :o)
~Des
Posted by: Deserae | January 08, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Hi Kim.
I'm a mom blogger too. I just happen to design as well.
Thank you for your comment. Feel free to comment more.
I love to hear from you!
Congratulations on your lovely family, and I hope you find
you chairs. Send me a picture when you do!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: Brooke Giannetti | January 08, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Thank you Des, Judith, Julia, Daisy, Anci, Teresa, Kim, Joni, Pamela, Terri, and Joan for your lovely comments!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: Brooke Giannetti | January 08, 2009 at 02:23 PM