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me and a little BHG …♥

Raising up Rubies
it’s here.
IT’S HEEEEEERE!!!
🙂
ok, so the February issue of Better Homes & Gardens came out this week
and i just had to take my girls to the store so we could be silly 
and take silly pictures of me holding a picture of me in a magazine
that sounds normal right?

14,732 pictures later (and some blur) we got these:
this feels sorta weird … 
like somebody made a big deal outta something you did 
that didn’t seem like a huge deal when you did it
i really like to make stuff – i’ve always wanted to sell pretty things in an etsy shop
and i want to pass the skills i know & love down to my girls
so even if they don’t become professional crafters
(what?!?!)
they’ll still remember me teaching them things
spending time with them
loving them

that’s what my craft space was… 
just a vehicle to get me somewhere that i want to be 
as a mom – a home maker – and as a child of God
’cause let’s face it … my true self worth
has nothing to do with myself
it has everything to do with my identity in Christ
so if you see any good in me
it’s not me
i’m just a vessel

♥
just wanted you to know who i am 

oh hey! i’m guest posting over at 
BHG’s Style Spotters blog
with my behind the scenes story about the photo-shoot last year
so cool right?! thanks BHG!!
check it out!



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62 thoughts on “me and a little BHG …♥”

  3. Goodness, I am so happy for you!! I received my issue of BHG, and I am not going to tear right into it. I am going to sit down and enjoy the article. Then, I am going to run around my house and say, “See this lady here?! She is amazing! I know her. She is super talented, and the nicest blogger ever!” Congratulations!!

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  9. I saw your photo in my BH&G last night and figured by your blog title that you were a Christian. I live in the country but not too far from Rochester. Popped over here today to say hi and congratulations!

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  12. I love this! This is the first (of many to come!) blog post I've read of yours and it was real and refreshing. It made my day to read about a good thing happening to a good, godly woman. So awesome! Ahhhh!

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  15. #1 – you are SO cute, and I would be doing the Same exact thing if I was featured in a magazine!! #2 – this is why I love you and love this blog:”cause let's face it … my true self worthhas nothing to do with myselfit has everything to do with my identity in Christso if you see any good in meit's not mei'm just a vessel” AMEN AMEN AMEN! You rock … not only do you post pretty things that make me want to craft but you're the real deal too! =) Blessings, Kathy

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  24. I am looking at this magazine right now and got to the last page and said hey I know this room and crafter. I follow her blog! The feature is well deserved for such a great space and family. Congratulations!! Shelly

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  28. Even though I'm pretty sure I've said 647 times before I am going to say it again anyway… Congratulations! I am so very proud of all that you have accomplished and even more blessed to be able to call you a friend! Thank you for being an inspiration to us crafty gals everywhere! xoxo

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  30. Awesome Miss Rock Star!! and I mean that loving! Kudos to you for givin GOD the credit! What a way to witness nationwide!!! I adore you and the pic. I think it rocks that you are just sittin on the table! Such cuteness and I also adore how your girls took the pics of you with the magazine!! You go girl and keep on keepin on!! We need alot more people like you!! XOXO Love Fran.

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  31. So proud of you!! I have had the issue sitting next to my computer for several days meaning to pop over and say “Congrats!!”. Edie last month, you this month… they better bring it next month!! 🙂 Love your testimony to the world. Such an inspiration.All the best to you and your “rubies” in 2013! – Claire

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  34. I've been reading your blog for a while now and was so excited to get my copy in the mail today and see your feature! Congratulations! And I'm so thrilled to read this post and think of how many people will check out your blog after reading the magazine and see how you glorify God through all this. Keep it up!

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  36. Where can we find the directions to make the craft table? I am in love with this room! You are an inspiration to so many women who have stared at the formal dining room/living room and dreamed of making it her own!

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  37. and as a child of God'cause let's face it … my true self worthhas nothing to do with myselfit has everything to do with my identity in Christso if you see any good in meit's not mei'm just a vessel******Very, very well said, my friend….Have a happy Sunday!

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  38. I just saw your feature in BHG and knew you had to be a believer!! So I grabbed my jphone to check out your blog! Congratulations!!!!! Being featured in such a big publication (and a great one!) and having the opportunity to share your faith! That's soooo awesome!! A thousand congratulations! I totally know the feeling of running to the store to see it in the stands and snap a million pics! We did the exact same thing on the 14th of this month when my husbands work was featured in a magazine for the first time! My cheesy pics are on our business page on FB (jcpagephotography). I'm so happy for you and will start following your great blog! XO, from one SAHM mom to another

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