Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I’ll keep this short and sweet so you can get back to a fun day of chocolates, romance and roses – but I have to share this exciting news with you!
Last month I mentioned Lou Butt, the editor of Reloved Magazine reached out and asked me if I’d be interested in becoming part of The Reloved Designer Team. I’m happy to say, the first issue I’m featured in is finally HERE!
Our Pretty In Pink Farmhouse Dresser including the DIY Tutorial is published in the Reloved Valentine’s Issue #39. I say ‘our’ because YOU (my amazing SI Readers) deserve a shout out. You ‘liked’ and ‘pinned’ this piece, and I’m sure this helped it get recognized by a magazine – so thank you!
Does the middle thumbnail on this front cover look familiar? π
And check out this three page spread!
This monthly publication focuses on breathing new life into old forgotten objects. A great resource for thrifter’s and diy’ers like you and me! Reloved offers overseas subscriptions – and online subscriptions are also available.
A big thank you to Lou for including me and making this experience fun. And thank YOU for letting me toot-my-own-horn and share my happy with you today.
Pam says
Hi! Iβm in love with your beautiful pink dresser! Thank you for sharing your spread in Reloved magazine. But both of the links you provided donβt re-route to their website. Iβm redirected to a βthis domain name (relovedmag.co.uk) may be for saleβ page. My online search says the magazine has been discontinued!! What am I doing wrong, please? Thank you!
Denise says
Hmmm, thanks for this Pam! I’ll look into it.
Zovesta says
Congratulations!! That is such a huge achievement – you deserve it! I like how well the piece they used sums up your style… and the hard work you put into it! =) You always go above and beyond. I think Carole’s right, you could easily have your own show, you’ve got talent and skill. =)
I have to know, though… your last name is awesome, but how do you pronounce it? Because all I can think of is “Zbornak”, lol!
Denise says
You and Carole are too sweet… not to mention great for my ego ;). Yes, my last name is a doozie – but no Dorthy involved…lol! In Poland, the Z-d-z actually gets pronounced with the accent, but here we pronounce it Jenn-a-neet-ski. Back in school, even teachers had a hard time with it so one teacher came up with Denise ‘Alphabet’ and it stuck through my school years. =)
Zovesta says
It just occurred to me that sci-fi alien names could just as easily be Polish names. ;P That makes sense, though! It’s a cool name, very pretty! It’s a shame the teachers couldn’t get it right… even though “Alphabet” is pretty funny! π
Uncommon names are the gift that keeps on giving, aren’t they? I’ve learned to respond to Mary-Lee and Muriel, and everything in between. π
Denise says
Uncommon names really are a gift Muriel… oh I mean Mary-Lee… oh I mean Zovesta π ……. I just didn’t know it when I was back in school.
Denise Zdziennicki says
Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate all the kind words and all your upbeat support. You guys are the B-E-S-T!!! And I have to apologize to any of you who left a comment when the post was originally published on the 14th. As you may have noticed, the site was down for a few days while the files were being transferred to a designated server. Some of the original comments published were ‘lost’ in the move, but I DID read everyone one of them even though they are not showing up on the page. π
Maryann Atlas says
Hi Denise,
You sooo deserve this.
You are soooo talented!!
I wish I could ship my kitchen table to you to paint!!!!
Denise says
Aww thanks Maryann! And I wish you could ship your table too! You have great style so I’m sure it would be a fun piece to paint. π
Renee says
Woooot woooot ! Great work Denise, sooo happy for you! You deserve this!
Denise says
Thanks so much Renee! <3
Josie says
Congratulations Denise! You work so hard and have tremendous knowledge, you really deserve the recognition.
Denise says
Thank you Josie! π
Teresa says
Fabulous Denise! So happy for youπΊ
Denise says
Thanks Teresa! π π π And I hope all that snow you got has started to melt!
Annie (Canada) says
Congratulations Denise π You deserve the acknowledgment! Your blog is one of the first ones I starting reading when I made the decision to embark on making upcycling/re-styling furniture as a business. Your advice and honest approach has given me inspiration when I’ve needed it. All the best in your future endevors with Reloved magazine. Maybe one day when I’m in Ontario I’ll get the opportunity to meet? π
Denise says
Thanks Annie and YES, if you’re ever in the GTA area – I would love to get together! π
Ellen Warren says
Way to Go, Denise—-way to live your dream!!! Proud of you!!
Denise says
Thanks so much Ellen! π
Julie says
Denise you deserve this, your creative and very informative and helpful to us all!!
Denise says
Thanks Julie!!! <3
Julie McDowell says
This is so well deserved. Your work is an inspiration to us all.
Congratulations Denise!
Julie
Monique says
Wow Denise!!! How amazing to be featured in a magazine!!! I have a real feeling this is only the beginning of SALVAGED INSPIRATIONS features in many future magazines. I wouldn’t be surprised if one day you have your own:) Thank-you for sharing all your tips and knowledge with us SI readers. You are truly a real inspiration.
Denise says
Thanks Monique!!! <3 I always appreciate your upbeat comments and encouragement! π
Sally says
Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication has sure paid off. You deserve it!
I’m very happy for you.
Mary Vitullo says
Congratulations, Denise. I’ll look for the magazine next time I am at Indigo.
Marcia says
Such a beautiful piece, and congratulations on your first Reloved article!
Patricia says
Wow! Congratulations. Your work is fabulous and deserves to be featured!
Carole Atkins says
Denise I am so proud of you! Didn’t I tell you a year ago that you should have your own show? I see that happening for you one day. You go girl! You are so talented and a true inspiration to so many!
Carole
Denise says
Thank you Carole! I really appreciate all your encouragement and kind words. If that TV crew ever comes a knock’n…you’ll be the first one I call to be a guest on the show! π Happy Valentine’s Day! x