Some Very Exciting News

I have some wonderful news.  It is something that has been in the works for awhile, but I didn't want to say anything until we were positive it was going to happen.  Well, it happened.  I almost feel a little guilty telling you.  You see, this is a Mr. Hughes thing.  Let me give you a little background on my wonderful hubby.

To say that Mr. Hughes is creative is an understatement.  He is, after all, a graphic/ web designer (he does blogs too!)  But, he also paints and builds things and basically helps me make my visions a reality.  He is a wonderful photographer and a great writer too.  Ladies, I lucked out, truly I did.  Marrying him is still hands down, the best decision I ever made.  He is who I go antiquing with... he actually takes longer than I do digging and what not.  When I go by myself, it just feels off.  He likes to upcycle things... take unwanted items and make them useful and pretty again.  Well, a few months ago someone saw his terrarium and then contacted him. This someone was from Country Living.  So they decided to put his design in the magazine.  Now, I haven't received our copy yet, but I searched for it on the website and here it is:


He sent them one put together and then one for them to assemble while taking photos.  I, of course, have the original in our dining room.  I am so proud and a little jealous *wink*

If you would like to check out what my other half is up to, you can follow him at the upcycler.  Leave him a note to say that his fabulous wife sent you and tell him to buy me that house... he will know what you are talking about.

Oh, and I believe I need to announce the winner of my Bloggiversary Giveaway... it is Alicia @ Rae Rae Sisters.  So, Miss Alicia, send me an email at michelle@vintagejunky.com and I will send the pillow and pitcher to their new home... take good care of that pitcher!

If you want to check out two other wonderful giveaways, visit Anne at Fiona and Twig and Kasey at Lola B's.  Let's see if my giveaway luck extends to these two!


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45 comments:

  1. taraMarch 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Oh that is so exciting, I am so happy for your MR. and you!! yipee, let me hop over to his blog and give him a huge high five!

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  2. Alicia @ One Rae SisterMarch 11, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Oh wow! Thank you SO Much! :)
    I've never won anything before and I look forward to giving your lovely items a new home.

    THANK YOU!
    Alicia

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  3. Ticking and ToileMarch 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    how exciting is that? you lucky girl having such a sweet, perfect husband!!

    I know I certainly feel very blessed w/ mine as well. But I can't say he is still digging when I'm done!! But I CAN say when I was sheepishly telling him about my ebay find for our bedroom & slightly nervous he might protest.... he was like, oh good that will look great in there! phewwwww~ ;) love him!

    Seriously congrats on the Country Living deal!!! My dream....to be in there!!!

    Shellagh

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  4. Kate @ That's What Living Is To MeMarch 11, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! For your husband for getting a feature on his great terrarium and for you on having such a wonderful husband!

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  5. The Vintage VagablondeMarch 11, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Wow...lucky you..he creates and goes with you antiquing and loves it!!!

    Match made in heaven....I must admit my guy....can not fix a thing...and tolerates my junking. That is a blessing though, cause a lot of men would not tolerate the constant change and junk in the house.

    Can I borrow your Hubby~lol Congratulations on being in Country living...great project!

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  6. PatriciaMarch 11, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    how wonderful!!!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Congratulations! Isn't that in the current issue of CL? Your husband sounds wonderful - lucky you! Love the terrarium project -
    Sarah

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  8. ChristinaMarch 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Congrats! How exciting and wonderful!

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  9. MarthaMarch 11, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    How exciting!!! That is just wonderful:)

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  10. Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower CreativeMarch 11, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Congrats!! How very exciting!

    Smiles,
    rachel

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  11. littlebyrdMarch 11, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    That is SO COOL! His terrarium is beautiful....I can easily see how it made it into a meagazine :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Oh my gosh!! How very exciting!!! Love that!!! Congrats to both of you--you are an amazingly talented (and sweet!) couple! And yes, Mr. Hughes is a fantastic artist. He did my blog and people comment on it all the time. Yay for you both, congrats again!

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  13. Chemin des MuguetsMarch 11, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    What exciting news! I will definitely check it out. You both are so creative and positive. So happy for you.

    Marjorie

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  14. the gardener's cottageMarch 11, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    You are one lucky gal. It sounds like you guys are best friends. How wonderful. I'll pop over and leave a comment.

    ~janet

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  15. julieMarch 11, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    What a great thing to happen. You just never know what a day will hold...julie

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  16. Shannan MartinMarch 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    That is the coolest news...and the coolest terrarium...Evah!!!

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  17. Jacqueline @ HOMEMarch 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Well done to Alicia...what a fabulous giveaway to win....and well don to Mr. Hughes. That is wonderful. I bet you're so proud. XXXX

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  18. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 11, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Congratulations to your husband! I will be sure and check it out when I get my CL.

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  19. Mason March 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    So freakin' cool!!! You are a lucky girl! :)

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  20. It's So Worth ItMarch 11, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I just saw this in my issue of CL!! Congrats-I can't wait to make one of my own :)

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  21. Trish @TheOldPostRoadMarch 11, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Congrats!! I wish CL would contact me! Happy for him!
    -Trish

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  22. ~ ReganMarch 11, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Done and Done. (I mean, I checked out Mr. H's blog, and mentioned something or other about a house...☺)

    You are a lucky gal! I am also blessed with a Hubs that likes to go junking and antiquing, it just he's more into machinery and weapons... ;)

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  23. the upcyclerMarch 11, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Thanks for all the kind words and for everyone that hopped over to my blog and left a comment!
    Mr. Hughes

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  24. Anne LorysMarch 12, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    That is SO exciting!!! If I send you my copy, will he autograph it? :-)

    Thanks for the plug, love ya bunches!

    Anne

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  25. Create With JoyMarch 12, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Wow, I just joined your site as a Follower - imagine my surprise to find that I am your 500th Follower! :-)

    Your husband's terarium is just gorgeous! And how exciting it must be for both of you that his project was featured to be in Country Living!

    Have a great weekend - come visit me at Create With Joy when you have a moment!

    Hugs
    Ramona :-)
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  26. the old white houseMarch 12, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    I love the terrarium and the piece in Country Living is so cool! I am a follower of Mr. Hughes, your right he is wonderfully talented... lucky girl! :) What great news... Theresa

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  27. UnknownMarch 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I did see that in CL...how cool that it was your husband's...I just loved the idea!!! You are blessed to have such a like-minded, wonderful hubby :)

    Hope you're doing good!!

    :) T

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  28. Faded PlainsMarch 12, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I have the mag and when I saw that article...I loved the idea...Congrats to Mr. Hughes...job well done!

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  29. CandiceMarch 12, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Congratulations! That is soooo exciting! I'll be sure to look for the article when I get my mag.

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  30. BethMarch 12, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    That is great! I get Country Living -- do you know which issue it will be in? I will look for it.

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  31. chrisMarch 13, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Ohh I got it and read it.. and said "I read this blog" nobody seemed to care that I "know" you.. but it made me feel good, and good for you and your Hubby. Nice job!

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  32. TerryMarch 13, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    I read your blog faithfully but never realized how creative your hubby is - checked out his blog and I think I'll be looking for some light fixtures to "upscale" now.

    Have a great weekend and I look forward to continuing to read you and hubbies blog!

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  33. Brittany@SuperwomanMarch 14, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I saw it this month! I ripped it out to save so that I can copy it, hehe! thank you so much!

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  34. Heather @ Life Made LovelyMarch 14, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    That is so exciting! Yeah for Mr. Hughes!!! Congratulations!

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  35. CocoMarch 15, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    That is awesome!!!! How exciting.

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  36. ~ ReganMarch 15, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Yay!! Got my new CL (Finally!) pg. 62!!!
    Arent' you proud? ;)

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  37. SaraMarch 15, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    That is so cool!! Congratulations to you and your hubby. Very exciting!

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  38. Tonia Lee SmithMarch 17, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Ok so your selling them now right? 'cause I want one.

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  39. DustyLuMarch 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Fantastic post! Congrats to you and your hubbies success! Love to hear positive things like this! I am now a new follower! ~lulu

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  40. DebMarch 18, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Such exciting news, congratulations! I just found the pics in my magazine, how cool!

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  41. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    What wonderful news! Congrats to you and your husband. I wish you much success pursuing the things that you enjoy most.

    Thank you for sharing.
    Deborah

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  42. AngieMarch 20, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Was lucky enough to stumble across your blog thanks to Anna See. I will be stalking er I mean following you from her on out! ;)
    Congrats to your hubby that is huge!!

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  43. AngieMarch 20, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    oops that's "here" ;)

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  44. RoryMarch 22, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Very nice blog! First time visitor. I have becomome a follower.
    Rory
    http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/

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  45. AnonymousMarch 31, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I have my copy of the magazine and when I came upon that page I had to point it out to every one in the room -- "You see this? Well I read the blog of the wife of the man who designed this. So...what do you think about that!"

    Deborah

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