Chicago Tribune: “The Home Page”

What a nice Mother’s Day surprise… I’m in the Chicago Tribune Magazine today! I even got a mention on the cover, right below Simon Doonan.

Chicago Tribune Magazine, May 10, 2009

Chicago Tribune Magazine, May 10, 2009

Chicago Tribune Magazine, May 10, 2009

Chicago Tribune Magazine, May 10, 2009

Thank you, Chicago Tribune, and thank you Lisa Cregan (who interviewed me for the article waaay back in December). I’m honored!

Comments

37 responses to “Chicago Tribune: “The Home Page””

  1. Sprout Avatar

    Wow! You and Simon Doonan, very cool! Congrats!!

  2. Amy Avatar

    Nice work – well done!

  3. pearllinds Avatar

    Looks great! Congrats!!

  4. Jeanee Avatar

    Hurray!!!

  5. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Hi! Congratulations!! And happy first mother’s day =) We’re voting for you on bhg.com! It’s a close race… if you’re here visiting the comment section, go to bhg.com and vote for the best project (makingitlovely’s pretty porch!!!!!). The race is close, vote daily! (my little plug for one of my favorite blogs!)

  6. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Aww that is just GREAT!!! You truely deserve it…. I can imagine you are so excited about it. How many copies did you go out and buy??? hehehe :) Hope the rest of your day was good.

  7. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Been meaning to say.. Congratulations!! Little Eleanor looks absolutely delightful – enjoy your precious time with her. They grow way too fast.
    I too have been voting daily – hope you all are too!
    Jo

  8. megan @ { pink o'clock } Avatar

    congrats on the gorgeous spread! :)

  9. fric and frac Avatar

    Great article! Congratulations!

  10. John at This Young House Avatar

    HOW COOL! What a nice article too. Before you know it, your name will be above Simon Doonan’s.

    Hope you enjoyed your first mother’s day to the fullest.

    -John

  11. D Avatar

    Congratulations! You deserve it.

  12. Missteee Avatar

    Congrats! :) That’s so cool!!

  13. Simone Avatar
    Simone

    you deserve it! :)

  14. creative*type Avatar
    creative*type

    what a wonderful surprise – proud of you! *but we knew you were awesome…*

  15. suzanne cabrera Avatar

    So many wonderful celebrations.. Congratulations Nicole!!! You’re a true inspiration.

  16. Susie Avatar

    Congratulations.
    It looks great

  17. KCK Noir Avatar
    KCK Noir

    This was the first thing I read on my Mother’s Day morning with my daughter. I was excited to share with everyone that my favorite blogger was highlighted in the Trib magazine! I’m so happy for you.

  18. Nuit Avatar

    Aww Nicole, this is sooo great! congratulations, you deserve it :)

  19. bungalowbliss Avatar

    Wow, huge congrats to you! You’ve made the big time, girl!

    (Do they really not give you a heads up that you’ll be featured? I always assumed they did!)

  20. Annie H Avatar
    Annie H

    I read the articale yesterday! It was awesome and left me coveting your library curtains!

  21. Andrea Avatar

    Looks great!

  22. Lulu Mae Avatar

    Fabulous Article! read it on Sunday!!! congrats!!!!!

  23. Amanda Avatar

    Congrats! Karma is smiling on you :-)

  24. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Your house is adorable and I love your style! Congrats on the article in the Trib… I just discovered your site and I’m excited to follow your blog. Oh, where did you get that amazing print above the couch in the living room? My sisters and I just adore it!

    Congrats again!

  25. Laura Avatar

    Wow, congratulations! What a wonderful thing to have happen, and you definitely deserve it. You have such a great blog!

  26. Dayle Avatar

    Way cool, congrats!

  27. Carla Avatar

    Woo Hoo!! Congrats! I have the paper but I haven’t even looked at it! Glad you told us about it!!

  28. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    Good for YOU.

  29. Rachel H. Avatar

    Congrats! :) What a nice way to segue into your new life :)

    Hope you’re getting lots of sleep!

  30. Sarah Avatar

    Congrats! This is so great! What a boon!

  31. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    Congrats on the great publicity! I love your library nook and I recall you giving Brandon credit for coming up with the idea for that space. It’s simply the best!

  32. katherine Avatar

    Super cool — congrats!

  33. joanna goddard Avatar

    YAY!!!!! this is so exciting! :)

  34. Down and Out Chic Avatar

    congrats, that’s awesome!

  35. Plush Interiors Avatar

    just catching up on blog reading… can’t believe i missed this. congratulations! watch out oprah!

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