During "COVID Summer 2020" I was contacted by author
Brian D Coleman, who was working on a book chronicling private gardens of the Pacific Northwest, he was interested in including my garden. These type of books typically focus on estate gardens, I was sure he had the wrong idea about my garden and tried to convince him he didn't need to bother. Still, he stopped by, along with photographer
William Wright, for a scouting visit. That visit ended up turning into a photo shoot (yikes... garden not ready!) and while they were here Brian floated the idea of a story in
Old House Journal. Long story short here we are, the June 2021 issue...
...includes a story on the use of salvage materials in my garden—or as I call it
Upcycle and Plant. This is a strange bit of my past and current lives colliding. When I was the Sales and Marketing Director for a vintage lighting company in Spokane, Washington, I used to regularly place ads in the OHJ. Now they're featuring a story Brian wrote about containers in my garden, with William's photos.
And my book! How sweet is that? They did a nice little block all about
Fearless Gardening. Pretty cool! The magazine is on newsstands now, if you're curious.
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Congratulations, that is very cool! Shows how circular the world can be sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and yes indeed!
DeleteCongratulations to you Loree! You so deserve it!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Nancy!
DeleteVery cool! Great publicity. And no one could ever resist your garden. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are kind!
DeleteAwesome! Congrats, Loree.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSweet! Your salvage projects are always eye-catching, so it’s no wonder they jumped at the option to feature them. Although I no longer subscribe to OHJ, it’s good to see they have survived the recent cuts in print publications. Congratulations on the feature!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised (and happy) to see they're still going strong.
DeleteCongratulations! I haven't heard of this magazine but I'll see if I can find it. I bet OHJ will get lots of letters commenting on how much they enjoy that feature and that you'll hear from them again.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to read that you haven't heard of them. It was such a huge part of "old house" culture in Spokane. Just goes to show how insular these communities can be.
DeleteCOOL, COOLER and just plain Perfect. Life often comes together as it should. This article brings details in the circle of garden life together. I am overjoyed for you! There will be more... I have no doubt.
ReplyDeleteOur gardens are awakening. The fun is just getting ready.
You are always just a positive force Sheila!
DeleteWay to go Loree. I believe you have become an influencer.
ReplyDeleteI think I need a couple more zeros on my income level!
DeleteKudos, Loree! Pretty darned exciting, I must say.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eliza!
DeleteWoo hoo!! Of course they wanted to visit and photograph your garden in any state! Looks sweet to me! Congratulations, Loree. I agree with Kris' sentiment, by the way. You'll be hounded from here on out, superstar ;)
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks Tamara!
DeleteThat's awesome! I used to subscribe to OHJ and until about a year ago, kept every issue. I wouldn't have a garden without salvaged materials. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI too used to be a magazine keeper. Isn't interesting how that's all changed? (and thank you)
DeleteWhat a fun surprise! I'm very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThat's great, Loree! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm wondering if I can stop by your garden one day, while traveling to Portland and/or Eugene, and ask you to sign your book for me :).
Of course! It would be my pleasure!
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