If you've noticed the accelerated pace at which Mr. LC and I have been working on projects around here lately, I need to let you know that we normally don't work quite this fast. We've got some exciting news to share with you today...
The Nest magazine is coming to photograph us and our house for their Winter issue this week!
The crew flies in today, and they'll be over to scope out the situation tomorrow. The shoot will take place on Thursday and Kevin and I will collapse and finally exhale on Friday. :-)
This opportunity is thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Yes, it is at the top of my "wish list". I've dreamed about this experience for years, and can't believe it's actually about to happen. BUT, I always thought it would happen in a home that I was DONE with. Not a half-done fixer upper that doesn't even have one entire room done yet! Not to mention, we haven't even touched the outside of the house yet. (Crap, gotta change the subject before my temple starts twitching again. Does that happen to anyone else? The temple-twitching-when-you-get-stressed-out thing? Just wondering if that's normal.)
For real though, I know everything will work out. With a Prop Stylist Alistair Turnbull, photographer David A. Land, and a crew of hair, makeup, wardrobe folks, I'm confident they'll be able to get some shots that will knock our socks off.
Last week the Nest asked us to send in photos of outfits we liked, so that the wardrobe person would know what kind of clothes to ship in. This was one of the many photos I sent in:
And this was one that Kevin sent in:
(That David Beckham sure is a looker isn't he?) :-)
After so many days of being dirty and dressing as down as you can possibly imagine, it will be neat to have someone make us look like humans again!
So I guess after we finish our to-do lists today (mine is about 26 items long), we'll attempt to get cleaned up and ready for the big day tomorrow. (It's going to be tough though...I've got everything from wood glue and Kilz under my nails, to dust-filled pores on my nose. Can you say Biore'?)
Alright...that's all I have time to type for now. Kevin is outside mowing the grass right now (thank goodness it FINALLY stopped raining long enough for him to do it. Oh yeah, it's supposed to rain the whole time the crew is here.)
:-(
I'm off to frost the glass on our new/old bathroom door in the hallway then I'll attempt to tackle the other 25 items on my list. Wish us luck!
Layla :-)
PS...Our issue will be released around December 28th!
Also, for those who have asked, "The Nest" is a subscription-only magazine, and is not available in stores or on newsstands. "The Nest" is a division of "The Knot" magazine. To order a subscription, visit this link!
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Sounds exciting...have a BLAST!
Good for you. I wish you great blessings! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Jennifer in Texas
Congratulations!!! That is the coolest thing to have a longtime dream come true. I have a similar dream of getting what we've done to the outside of our 1959 basement ranch in a magazine or on HGTV.
BTW... your house is absolutely gorgeous! Would love to be able to get a consultation from you someday.
Looks like a wonderful magazine!
Here in Belgium we have also a magazine, called NEST!
Greet
How exciting! I hope everything goes smoothly for you, and I am looking forward to seeing the magazine.
Hoo-ray!!! TLC needs to be shared with the masses. You and Kevin have done such a great job of making this little house a warm place to call home. Lovin' everything about it!
Rhonda
*I have a great front door hardware set that we didn't use when we built our house. If you're interested, email me.
Can't wait to see the finished product...nothing else quite as motivating, huh??
Tamera@doubledelight
How stinkin exciting for you and the hubs... Yoou 2 have worked hard and deserve a worthy note of all the works. I hope tody brings you joy in all you do.
Sheila
that is awesome!!
This is so exciting and obviously very well deserved! Hope you have a wonderful day in the spotlight (and enjoy wearing your new clothes! :-)).
pk @ Room Remix
Oh my gosh, that is SO incredibly exciting! And hmmph, I never knew they did wardrobes for things like this! B/c, you know, I do actually always check out what people are wearing in all the magazine articles.
SO much fun Layla. I cannot wait to hear about the process, and then cannot wait to see it in the magazine! Who knows, maybe Country Living will be knocking on your door next. I was gonna say Cottage Living, but I had to erase it. :(
Wow! Congratulations! That's so exciting!
I'd be uber excited about the makeup and hair people.. :) I love getting dressed up. And that outfit is to die for, love the jacket!
Oh right, back to the house stuff.. ;) Your style is amazing and it will show through lovely in the magazine! I just know it!
<3
Rachelle
Congratulations on you dream come true! Can' wait to see the final results!
wahoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am sooo excited for you!!!!!!! keep us posted so I remember to check it out! (I am grounded at the moment from buying magazines lol)
this is soooo great and something you TOTALLY deserve! your house is AMAZING!
What a blast - good luck! Love the outfits, btw. You guys will look smashing.
Oh my word! I'm just THRILLED for you! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE OUTCOME! Go Minnesota girls!!
I'm sure you have SO much to do {& then get cleaned up!} but remember to concentrate on ENJOYING the MOMENT!!
Whoo hooooo!
That's exciting. Now get back to work... Times a tickin'!!!! :)
Can't wait to hear more. Stay calm. Smile big. Don't twitch and just have fun!!!!
:)
Yay!!! Congratulations!!! How awesome. You have a huge following over on the nest (me included), so we are super excited for you. I was in this fall's issue of the magazine, it is definitely super cool to see your name in print!! Can't wait to see you guys and the LC. Good luck with the shoot...seriously, you guys look gorgeous all the time, you don't need stylists;)
Congrats, what an amazing time!!! Can't wait to see it.
And might I say you two are going to look fabulous!! :)
That's wonderful...I'm so excited for you and Kevin.
good luck..it couldn't of happened to a cuter cottage in the making...love the outfit you picked out..that will look great on you!
How exciting!! Good Luck!!
very exciting...I just found your blog and love, love, love it. My story is a long one that I will share with you later, but you have provided lots of inspiration. I hope your shoot goes amazingly well...y'alls hard work definitely shows...kudos!!!
Good luck! How exciting! I don't normally buy the magazine, but I'll definitely get the one you guys are in!
Oooh how fun....even styling you and Kevin!! How cool is that??? You'll be to the DIY/blogging world exactly what the Beckhams are to the fashion world!! ;)
Can't wait to see and hear about it. Relax and have fun!!!
Suzanne
OMG is that awesome or what!!! This is such a great opportunity.
How exciting ... I'll look forward to the Winter issue.
so cool! you have to tell us when the magazine is out so we can purchase!! I can't wait!
Fantastic........you both will look wonderful in your outfits showing your beautiful home. Good luck and I hope the rain passes over.
how completely exciting! i hope more and more and more fabulous bloggers get the chance to do this like you and kevin and sherry and john before you! have fun. enjoy.
I will send you good thoughts tomorrow! You and your home will look stunning!
That is just awesome and well deserved! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Good luck!
How exciting! Can not wait to see all the pictures.
Holey wet paint, Layla!
I know the feeling. I want to be in the Christmas Craft Crawl in my little hometown in one month's time with (ahem) also not even one room complete. I may have to book off sick from work to do this. LOL
Donna
So much fun! I will be awesome to see your TLC on glossy magazine pages. Love that you invite us into your lives so often and share all your inspirations.
Ooooooooh! Excited squealing here :)
It was so fun to read about John & Sherry's appearance - please, please taken pics and post all about the week!! (Like I have to ask).
Frosting your own glass sounds like a good post, too ;)
Oh my goodness, how exciting!!! I can't wait to see the issue! Your house will look gorgeous and so will you. I can imagine how stressful it must be though. I get stressed just preparing for friends to come over:)
Congrats! That's so exciting!
Woohoo exciting news! The offer still stands if you need a hand before tomorrow! Good Luck...take in every second of it all... y'all will do an awesome job, I have no doubt about that!
{{Big Hugs}}
Cathy
I am soooo excited for you! What a fantastic, well-deserved opportunity for the two of you!
Whooohooo!
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you two! That's awesome. I can't wait to see it! Wow...it's so cool to see someone's dream come true. Enjoy the process and good luck!
Roeshel
How wonderful! And your outfits are perfectly suited for you two :) Don't stress so much you miss the gift!
What an awesome opportunity!!! Good for you! Can't wait to see the results.
Best of luck, this is awesome. Will be back to hear all about it and will of course be buying the magazine when published.
Wow! How very exciting. Can't wait to hear all about it.
How exciting! I actually randomly got a free copy og The Nest sent to me the other day, and the label says I'll also be getting the winter one, so it will be awesome to see you in it!
Good Luck Layla! I wish I could be there with you and Kevin on your big day but I will just have to be there in spirit instead. Have fun with it~
how sweet is THAT? congratulations congratulations ... you will so shine and make that edition their best seller ...
smiling for you,
prairiegirl
Good Luck- how exciting!
How exciting!! It looks like your dreams are coming true! enjoy each moment to the fullest!
Awesome! You deserve this! You are so talented!!
Congrats to you and Kevin. How exciting to have your house showcased in a magazine. i will have to purchase the magazine when it comes out.
How exciting!! Cannot wait to see the magazine!
WOW!
They can feature your home now and again when you two feel it is done.
Congratulations, you deserve it! Can't wait to see the pics.
SO HAPPY FOR YOU; I'VE BEEN IN NUMEROUS COUNTRY MAGAZINES BUT THE FIRST TIME IS EXHILERATING. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THE NEST, SO I'LL HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT :) GIO
CONGRATS!! That's awesome, I love the Nest! It's also a dream of mine!! I'd love to hear more about how the Nest found you guys!
So exciting!! I frequent The Nest website and I was addicted to The Knot during my wedding planning process- I woulnd't have made it without them. So I'm SO excited for you, The Nest is a great magazine/website and your house is just perfect for it!! Have a great time!
How great for you guys! I love the outfit. Have fun tomorrow.
WHAT?! That is CUHRAZY and OH SO COOL! Have fun with your list. It will all be worth it. And don't worry, no one will notice the Kilz under your nails. ;D Good luck with your To Do List! It's a beautiful thing to mark that little check next to the things that are finished.
Woo-hoo! Growing up in the Montgomery/Prattville area, and having family still there, I am so proud that you and your home in this great community is going to receive some attention! Congrats to you!
that is so cool. I wish a magazine would come to my house and bring me clothes too! Congrats! from what I have seen of your "fixer upper" you guys deserve it. I wish my husband was as gung ho as yours.
Congrats!!! I can't wait to see the issue! How exciting!!! I love the outfits too!!!
That is so awesome! I heard about you guys being featured (while I was on the nest actually) and had to rush over to see if it was true. Congratulations! I can't wait to see it!
Awww~!
you two will rock the whole thing!
never heard of the magazine, cant wait to seeeeeeeeee
two thumbs up GIRL!
Lisa
coastal nest
How very exciting. Congratulations and enjoy this wonderful moment in your life.
Wow, so exciting. You deserve it after all the hard work. Can't wait to see the article.
CONGRATS!!!! Amazing things happen to amazing people! Have the time of your life!
Elisabeth
Congratulations, Layla!
Holy Moly!!! Congratulations, my dearie!! This is indeed a dream come true. Of course, I would expect nothing less from you two. Can't wait to see the finished article.
Oh I'm super excited for ya'll!!! Take THAT, HGTV!!!!! Go, Kevin, Go Layla, Go, Go, Go Palmer's!!!
Wow! Congratulations, Layla and Kevin! That is so exciting! What an experience that will be! Your house is so fabulous, I was just waiting for it to appear in a magazine! Also, LOVE the outfits that you both chose! You will look amazing, I'm sure of it! : )
Oh MY goodness gracious!!!!!! I'm SO thrilled for the two of you...AWESOME!!!!!!!! I MUST get a subscription NOW, I would NOT want to miss this in Dec. Yay yay!!
I am so proud of both of you! I don't know you but feel like I do through the blog and am glad to see a home-state couple get the recognition they deserve. All the best and I'm heading over to subscribe right now!
OOOOoooo! A belated Christmas gift--can't wait! You two are going to be just as stinking cute in print as you are here! Can't wait to see all you accomplish in the next 24 hours.
Do you know if any of the photos will be published on the website? Because I would love to see what happens!
Lucky Lucky you!!! I'm sure it will all look as wonderful as it is. You let those magazine people know that you and your house are the only reason I will be subscribing to the mag. Can't wait to see it.
Congratulation!!!
Your house is wonderful!!!
Rita from Milan- Italy
Wowsuh! Congrats and good luck!!!
So exciting! I just subscribed to the magazine so I can keep your issue. Wow! Can't wait to see it.
Congratulations!! You deserve it, for sure. :)
WOW - that's awesome! So fun... and I love that you still made time to update your blog today for those of us who check it daily/religiously! :) Thank you!
Have a FANTASTIC time tomorrow - you and Kevin are the cutest and I can't wait to check you out in the Nest!!! Congrats!
Angie in Northern California
PS - My eyelid twitches when I get super stressed and don't get enough sleep. It's normal, I think. I hope! LOL
wow! how exciting! yall are going to do great! cant wait to hear all about it! i cant wait to see the mag!
This is SO FANTASTIC! I wish you both the best. Have fun! What a great opportunity.
Can't wait to see the article!
Fun for you! We have a mag coming next month...I am chewing my fingernails (and my betterhalf isn't to helpful in the project front!!)
Let us know how it goes...take lotsa pics!
Exciting stuff! Congratulations...and good luck with everything on your list!
i love the outfit ideas you selected...
what a fun experience :)
Congrats, girlie! You know I'm excited for you. Can't wait to see it all.
what fun...(it will be when your opening the nest issue in a few months)..
i love your outfit picks..cant wait to see what comes next
So exciting and so well deserved!! Have fun!
Congratulations! So exciting. :-)
I'm so excited for you guys! Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear about it all and see the layout in the mag. Oh, and I love both outfit styles you guys chose!
CONGRATS!!! That is so awesome!
congrats to you guys!! the Nest is a wonderful magazine! good luck getting it all ready.. and take a deep breath.. and ENJOY EVERY SECOND of the experience!!
many blessings,
-Tracie
What do I even say? I am so so so happy for you guys! I don't even know what The Nest is (should I not admit that?), but I am going to subscribe RIGHT now so I can have my very own issue of my dear friend and prom date, Layla! Congratulations to you both! You've worked hard for it!
Oh my gracious goodness! The wardrobe people!? WOW! very exciting :)
Congrats to you both. Can't wait to see it in print!
Yahoo!
I LOVE that magazine, how exciting!! I can't wait to see it. I wonder what all the exposure will do for your business? I bet this will be an amazing opportunity for you guys, and I'm so happy for you!
SO cool! I'm sure it'll turn out great and I can't wait to see the issue!
Wow. Congratulations to the both of you. I’m new to your blog, and you truly have inspired me. You and Kevin have deserved this; enjoy it…I’ll look forward to your issue!
-Sarah Kate
Layla.
You really make me laugh.
I don't know if it is because I see myself in you sometimes.
You are going to be beautiful, Kevin will be so handsome, and your home will look and feel like an amazing B&B. Welcoming, very creative, and comfy.
I do twitch when the pressure is on. I get feeling like it's the National Lampoon Christmas vacation scene; when everything goes ca-ca.
Cat in the jello mold,Squirrel running up and down the stairs away from the rottweiler, and the colored lights setting the tree on fire. It's that kinda bedlum feeling where you don't exactly know where to start first. Then all of a sudden, the angels music sounds and calm comes over you and it all falls into place.
Breathe deeply. Sleep well. Enjoy the whole experience tomorrow from start to finish.
It will be TERRIFIC. Has to be..You and Kevin are.
Can't wait to read all about it.
Good Luck. geri.
How exciting!! I know that you want to get everything done and perfect ~ but don't forget to SLEEP!! You do not want to look like a raccoon due to lack of sleep!
How exciting! Hope you can put a copy of the story on your blog for all of us to see!
OH MY! I almost tinkled my pants when I read this! That is SO incredibly exciting, Layla! Oh my goodness! You are going to have a blast, I'm sure, and I CANNOT wait to see you and Mr. TLC and TLC in print! I'm tickled pink! I wish I could be there with you now helping you with your to do list...there never seems to be enough hands when there is a time crunch! {{{Hugs}}}
Congratulations!
Layla Palmer!! That is so awesome, I'm so excited for you guys!!! The Nest just got a new subscriber.... :)
This is so exciting! I can't wait to see it!
Huge congrats! Can't wait to pick up the issue. Please keep us updated when it's on the newstands.
how cool!! I wish I had a subscription to them I hope you post pics it! Cute outfits! Ya'll are an adorable couple!
holy crap how exciting is that!? YOU two totally deserve that, I'm excited you are sharing it with US! My eye lid twitches when I'm stressed. Yeah, it's real nice.
Can't wait to hear all the details!
When you say subscription only, does that mean it's not available on newstands like Barnes and Noble. That's probably a stupid question but I'm on pain meds! LOL
Congratulations! That's so exciting!
(My temple doesn't twitch, but my eye does.)
Oh my gosh how exciting! I can't even imagine. Have fun!
Congratulations!!! This is BIG news...you must be super excited. It is well deserved.
ALSO, big news in my little world ;)...I posted up the photo ledge I was talking to you about from your website!! I would love for you to see it:
http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/10/walls-wrapped-in-charm.html
So happy for you guys! I can't wait to hear how it goes. :)
Enjoy every moment of it!!!
Congratulations! How exciting! Your home is beautiful...even though it isn't "finished" and is a work in progress in your eyes. They are going to make it sparkle in the photographs!
Wow! I can't wait to hear/read about your experience!
I'm happy for you, proud of you and can't wait to see photos and read the details!!!! God bless your day today.....
As a devoted fan, I'm thrilled for you! Your transformations have been incredible! I'm looking forward to seeing it in the magazine...off to order now!
Congratulations! First time I have commented, but have been a fan of your blog. Take time to enjoy it.
Look forward to seeing it.
Regina
How exciting! Can't wait to hear how it goes and see photos!!
Wow! That is a dream come true! i'm sure you will have it looking perfecto!
Congrats! That is very exciting. I look forward to seeing the article.
Oh, wow! I am not surprised in the least!! I finally got moved and changed my blog from Fight for Life to Paint http://paintmyloveaffair.blogspot.com/
This is SO exciting! I am really happy for you. I can't wait to see the magazine.
Congrats! That's so exciting! Alistair and David helped shoot our house for the spring issue and it was tons of fun. In fact here's some behind the scenes dirt...
http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/04/a-behind-the-scenes-look-with-the-nest-magazine/
xo,
Sherry (& John)
www.younghouselove.com
ummm.
yup...
that is exciting!
tooooo cool girlie!
That is so awesome!!! I can't wait to see the pictures.
Zizette
Awesome!
I write stuff for the Nest all the time - and you are my new favorite homie blog.
Happy meeting pf two worlds!
H
so excited for you! ! ! :))))
How exciting! I'm full of anticipation and love the outfits, too
Congratulations!
Have you seen the premier edition of this online magazine---Lonnymag.com? Take a look; lots of folks from Domino involved, and lots of great design ideas.
Dear Kevin & Layla - I think I've been under a rock or something! Congratulations on this very exciting news. I've been catching myself up on the whole thing and wanted to send happy wishes your way. This is so thrilling. You both have worked so hard and deserve only the best!
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Did you ask them to send David Beckham along with the outfit?! ;)
Love the house btw! Looks AMAZING!
and CONGRATS on being published! How exciting!!
-Brooke
Your post today (christmas) reminded me of this post...just came back and re-read AND bought a subscription :) Hopefully I'll get a copy of your issue. Love reading your blog and seeing your pictures. Keep it up--there are a lot of us out here who read, but don't post ;) -k
I just came back to re-read this post after reading today's post. I also subscribed to the Nest today..a little Christmas present to myself :) I love reading your blog! Keep up the good work--there are a lot of us out here who read regularly, but rarely post!
-kc
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