Yesterday, I was lucky enough to spend the entire day at the
Yankee Magazine offices in Dublin, New Hampshire. EXCITING NEWS: I have signed on as a contributing editor for
Yankee, so in addition to my
Crafty Yankee online column, I will be contributing an "Inspired Idea" for every print issue.
I am absolutely thrilled with this news, as you can imagine. I never wanted to be a freelancer forever- let's face it, I am OVER getting rejected multiple times a week by different magazines. It is exhausting and time consuming, and I no longer have the time I once had to devote to scrounging for jobs. To sign on with a magazine as wonderful as
Yankee is just what I have always wanted- a home, a regular gig, a chance to spread my creative, crafty wings!
So...back to the road trip. It was the longest I had ever been away from my little guy- I left at 8am, and returned home at 7pm. My husband stayed home to watch him, which gave me a stress- free day to enjoy the beauty of New Hampshire and the welcoming, warm attitude of the Yankee staffers.
Besides editorial meetings and work related stuff, we did have a chance to sneak out for a long lunch, and to peruse some of the amazing antique shops in the neighboring town of
Peterborough. My two favorite shops, as seen here:
Grove & Main, and
Bowerbird. Amazing, simple, beautiful- and so well styled. I bought a few props for upcoming Yankee photo shoots!
On my way home, I managed to sneak a few shots of the gorgeous NH countryside, with the changing leaves in all of their glory. It was a peaceful drive, and I arrived home in just enough time to tuck my little one in for the night!
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Wonderful! I lived up there until I got married and then moved south to Westford, MA. I have to get back up there soon to enjoy the shopping and views again! :) Congrats on your new gig; what a wonderful thing!!!
Congratulations on the new job! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous. I'm moving to NH now.
YAY!!!!! xoxoo
so many congratulations for this most deserved honor!! wowza-- and this post blows me away and makes me want to drive to NH .. . xoox, E
Go Christine! I'm so happy for you... I had every bit of faith that you would keep making your dreams come true! Give your little V a big belated birthday hug from me!xxx
Congrats girl!!!!!! So happy for you.
xoxox
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooooooooo
Hi Christine, absolutely love your blog and I have been following for a while. I adore the acorns. I come from a town called Derry in Ireland. The Irish for it is Doire, which means grove of oaks. So oak trees and acorns feature a lot here. Thanks again for the interesting posts and congratulations with the job. Sandra
We're thrilled to have you and are looking forward to your next visit!
Christine, this is incredible news and an empowering move for you. I'm still in such admiration of your dedication and balance with V. I'm so excited and also PROUD of you! Yippeeee!
Congratulations, Christine! This is such great news and I'm so happy for you. Way to make it all happen!
Congratulations! And such a lovely post! :)
Way to go, lady! Woot! Super excited for you....
christine, congratulations! so well deserved! i am so happy for you. ps. i know it's a different post, but love all the photos from little vijay's birthday. so sweet and gorgeous. have a wonderful weekend! xo
YAY!! Congrats!! Now I have to go order a subscription to Yankee Magazine. I am in awe of everything you do!
What an amazing and well deserved accomplishment Christine! Your dedication to everything you do is awe-inspiring. Wishing you all the best :)
Having a vacation is really fun especially if you are already that stressed out from your job, you will really have to go out and have fun and have some time by your self.key west rentals