Oh it's been a funny old day today. On the one hand I am waaaaay beyond excited about writing this post, and on the other hand, well, I am very apprehensive.
I have almost just deleted it in fact. Almost.
I am not one who naturally likes to blow my own trumpet. I don't like to question things too much, I don't like to try too hard.
I just like to be ME. Just little old me, pottering about in the Attic, gazing out the window at the view, doing the odd bit of crochet, a bit of baking, admiring pretty things.
It's not ground breaking stuff really is it, the stuff of Attic24?? It's just normal, everyday, domesticated, fairly mundane stuff really.
Bright and colourful, yes, it is that. Creative too? Well yes, it is I guess.
But to make it into a magazine??????????? You WhAt?????? Are you kidding me here???????
But it appears to be true.
The Attic is In Print.
Not once, but twice.
Firstly I was approached by the lovely Cara who is the creative editor of a well known scrap booking publication in the UK, called Scrapbook Inspirations.
And lo and behold, a little while later, PLOP!! The March issue comes through my letterbox and I find myself leaping off the furniture with delight.
Because there on page 10 are my crochet flowers!
And I am called an "Inspirational Woman"!!!
Oh jeez, you should have seen me when I read that.
Words cannot describe.
Secondly, day before yesterday, I start to receive one or two comments about me being "famous" and that the blog is mentioned in "Simply Knitting" magazine.
Eh?? What?? Are you sure??? Is it true????
I know nothing of this I might add, have had no forewarning.
I have to wait until today to go to the supermarket and buy a copy.
I rush outside and rip open the plastic packaging.
I stand in the middle of the supermarket car park, scanning the pages of Simply Knitting, no doubt looking slightly bonkers.
And then there it is, towards the back on page 77.
Attic24. My face. Me. It's me, my blog.
Sh*t!!! It really is true then!
A blog like a rainbow.
A blog like a rainbow.
I still can't quite take it in.
But I am chuffed, oh Lordy I certainly am.
I would be telling big fat fibs if I said this sort of thing goes over my head and means nothing.
I mean, it's not important in the big scheme of things, but just lately my friends I have been feeling a little off kilter, a little doubtful about my life, my abilities, my direction if you like.
You could say I've been having a bit of a wobble.
So between the magazine print and your generous comments left here on the blog, I am beginning to feel very much better. I am realising that it's OK to just be Me, that possessing Direction is not necessarily essential, that it's OK to muddle along, to wobble every so often.
Thank you, as always for your support, enthusiasm and friendship, it means a lot.
Thank you :: thank you :: thank you.
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Hi Lucy~
I wasn't certain how else to alert you to this little tid bit, but I hope this gets where it needs to go
Attic 24 (specifically you and your new ownership of Connievan) are mentioned in the July Issue 2 of Handmade Living in the "What's on the Web" section (they spotlight blogs, from what it seems)
I am clear across the pond, in the USA but picked up Handmade Living, in part, because of all the beautiful UK magazine you regularly feature on your blog. I was thrilled to find the blurb about you and Connie in the pages!
I love your work and your words
thanks for all the color!
Posted by: Beckie | July 19, 2011 at 07:33 PM
lovely! blog inspires! I also love the bright rainbow colors!
Posted by: gabusha | November 08, 2009 at 10:18 AM
everyone needs some kind of boost. i'm so glad you got TWO mentions. mention sounds kind of weak, since you are in two publications of reknown. you are an inspiration to me, and i'm about to get off my duff and make the mural for our big wall. really i am GOING TO D O IT! you inspired me. thank you! and kudos to you! jkj
Posted by: jane | March 08, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Congratulations!
I think -a blog like a rainbow- is the PERFECT description!
Posted by: elizabeth of course | March 02, 2009 at 03:13 PM
I'm catching up on blogs...How exciting for you. Congratulations!
Posted by: Judy | March 02, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Well done you!! Your blog is lovely, its day to day-ness is what makes it so great. I wish I could be as creative as you but alas, I simply make do with enjoying others' great arty bits and stick to colouring in with the small people here at the Manor. You should be so so proud, you deserve the recognition. Am very chuffed for you. Victoria xx
Posted by: Victoria Leather | March 02, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations!!!
I fully agree with this magazine!
It's a while now that you are mentionned in the bookmarks on my blog and that I daily drop by;D
Thank you for your splendid and charming blog!!!
Posted by: Sonja | March 02, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Your blog is definitely like a rainbow - and it colours my day :-)
You just keep right on being you - not that you need my permission or anything. lol
Posted by: Teakai | March 01, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Congratulations! Well done my dear!
I'm going to try your cookie recipe right now by the way!
xxxx
Posted by: Mademoiselle M. | March 01, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Enjoy, You Deserve it!
Posted by: sumea | March 01, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Lucy, I follow your blog from long ago and all what it is said in the magazine is true. You are an inspiration for all of us and reading your daily life and thoughts, we feel we are many women with similar interests and dreams. It´s funny but sometimes I feel as if I know you... Continue being you, you are nice and a great person who can transmit only good things for others. Hope for you and your family always happiness, good luck and a wonderful year...
M. Isabel
Posted by: María Isabel | February 28, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Congratulations Lucy! How exciting for you! You deserve it. I just love to visit and see what wonderful colors you'll us each time.
It cheers me just o look at all the photos and then when I read the words too, I feel like I've just had a lovely chat with a good friend.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | February 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM
WOW! How completely and utterly amazing for you, congratulations, you must have as enormous smile??
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | February 28, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations! You deserve all the honour, after all your blog is like a rainbow - that´s why I keep coming back for more! :-)
Posted by: Beth | February 28, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Bravo you are all they say and much more! You go girl!!
Posted by: sherri | February 28, 2009 at 03:19 AM
Hi Lucy. Not only is your blog like a rainbow, but you
are like the sunshine---I read your blog everyday!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | February 28, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Congratulations! I found your blog a couple of months ago, and like everyone who has commented, I love it! I am a crocheter too, but your use of colour is absolutely WOW! My mum also loves your blog - it is her absolute favourite - your writing is so evocative and intimate. I am not at all surprised to find your blog in magazines - well deserved recognition.
Posted by: Lara | February 27, 2009 at 09:51 PM
we wouldn't grow if we didn't wobble. I'm sure that's true.
You deserve it - your blog is so cheerful. I have unsubscribed from several blogs recently because I decided to only read those that brightened my day - yours is one of the first I go to when I see an update.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | February 27, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Congratulations Lucy! You deserve it and I suspect this will the first of many recognitions of your talent.
Tracy, xx
Posted by: Tracy | February 27, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Wow...well done Lucy. I am not surprised! Your blog is lovely. xxx
Posted by: Andi | February 27, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Congratulations! Your blog is a so beautiful rainbow!!That's true!
Posted by: petit caillou | February 27, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Dear, sweet and shining Lucy......
I was having a 'bit of a wobble' when I quite accidently (or so I thought) found your blog. I couldn't find a rainbow even if it hit me over my head at the time. Then you popped up all smiley and bright. All those wonderful colors and notions that everyday life is absolutely delightful.... Things like walking in the rain, having some hot tea mid-way walk, pictures of a tulip, a muffin, a view from your attic, delightlfully curling up with a magazine or a few skeins of fresh picked cotton yarn. You gave me back some color in my life....something to look forward to. You, my sweet girl, have been my mood enhancing drug for this dreary and very tough winter in my life.
So, whenever you think you don't have a clear and useful purpose in life, just know that is absolutely untrue. You bring joy to so many women and it spills into their lives, husbands, children, friends like a wave of happiness. People mention over and over what an inspiration you are. They don't say you inspire them to be perfect, or to have an impeccibly clean home. It's your spirit and the color you bring to others, the joy in the little things, the inner bubble of delight, the constant fulfilment of creating beauty and your total and complete gratitude for everything and everyone in your life....that's what's inspiring about you.
Thank you, Lucy.
Moonie from Oregon, USA
Posted by: Moonie | February 27, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Just wanted to add my hug congratulations to the hundreds above me! Well done Lucy, you absolutely deserve it, I really do think you should consider writing a book, I would definitely buy it! XX
Posted by: LittleGem | February 27, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Lucy, I am giggling for you here across the sea....so many comments. I'll bet you are just glowing with radiance and happiness. Are you surprised? Are you awestruck? See...this is your time....bask in it....you so deserve it. I can't even begin to tell you how very happy I am for you. Enjoy your weekend, sweet Lucy.
Posted by: cathleen | February 27, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Congratulations. I began reading your blog this winter, a long very cold one this year here in Washington, D.C., so you've been a great splash of color and brightness. My own fiber work has branched out in more vibrant colors as a result. When things are dreary at work (as they are these days when, like me, one works at a federal financial regulator), quick glimpse at your blog cheers me up!
Posted by: Sharon | February 27, 2009 at 12:43 PM