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Southern Living Surprise!

Filed Under: design crush

Jan202010

Yesterday was a day packed full of work. Since I’m leaving on vacation this coming Friday I’ve been busy making sure all my client work is under control. I worked till around 9pm last night, but my saving grace was knowing that when I finished I could rip open my latest issue of Southern Living.

 

Now my family thinks it’s pretty funny that I subscribe to Southern Living magazine. Mainly because I don’t live in the South nor have a ever and I probably will never get to, but a girl can dream right?

 

I love the mix of traditional and modern rooms with a touch cottage that are showcased in Southern Living that just exude charm.

 

I always flip through the first time just looking at the images and then go back to read the articles. Yesterday though some of the images started looking vaguely familiar. As I kept looking at pictures of this home I started to realize that I knew who the designer was and she was a friend!

 

Take a peek and see if you can figure out who it is?

 

Hint #1: This home is in Florida, which is also home to this designer.

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Hint #2: Plumbing fixtures make her heart go pitter-patter.

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Hint # 3: She has two furry little co-workers.

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Hint #4: She just welcomed a sweet baby girl into this world.

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Hint #5: Not only does she design fabulous rooms, but she also blogs!

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Hint #6: She has a twin sister that also blogs!

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I’m certain that by now you must know that it is none other than Erika of Urban Grace!

 

A big Congrats to you Erika! A very well-deserved feature! I can’t wait to see you work in many many more magazines!

 

All images via Southern Living.

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  1. Ms. Bright says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    How awesome!! Yay Erika! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. nameisgrace says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    i saw this too and knew right away! erika is one of my favorite designers. totally deserves this:)

    Reply
  3. Nikki says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I didn't guess who it was, but I am going to pick up that issue right away.

    Love the way you described Southern Living. I always look at their house plans online…and I live in the NW. Perhaps I'm a Southern girl at heart? I do love bourbon and grits!

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  4. my favorite and my best says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    way to go erika!!! she rocks hard!!

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  5. ~Chandelier No. 4~ says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    It's so fab that you featured this post… it feels so good to see all of the warm support in our design blog world.

    Have fun on your trip!

    {Hugs}
    Joanna

    Reply
  6. I'maNolaGirl says

    January 20, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    My favorite day of the month might be the day the Southern Living is waiting in my mailbox!! What a great feature…

    Reply
  7. brynalexandra says

    January 20, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Thank you for scanning!! I must go out and purchase.

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  8. MyLittleHappyPlace says

    January 20, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    I saw someone comment on the feature on her FB page, and it kills me that I don't get Southern Living down here – will have to wait 'til I can snag my mother's copy! She certainly deserves the featured spot!

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  9. bluehydrangea says

    January 20, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Love it!! I am going out to buy that magazine right now!! Looks like they have really stepped it up!!

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  10. Christy says

    January 20, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Wow that is so great! Congrats to her!

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  11. Katie (Refresh Design Studio) says

    January 20, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I love her work! Congrats to Erika!

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  12. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says

    January 20, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    i love the magazine and I live far far away 🙂

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  13. Dagny @ Beautiful Living says

    January 20, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Yay!! Congrats to Erika!

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  14. erika says

    January 20, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    thank yall so much! seriously camila… i am flattered to be featured here. very grateful! thank you for posting!!
    XO
    erika

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  15. Carrie says

    January 20, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    I get this every month and I was THRILLED to see this room by one of my favorite bloggers/ designers! Thanks for sharing so all can see!

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  16. Anna See says

    January 20, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    I absolutely LOVED this article when I read it. SO fun to know who it is!

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  17. Sarah says

    January 20, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Congrats to Erika. A job well done!

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  18. Averill says

    January 20, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    Wow! Congrats to Erika! I've been following her blog for a long time and it's great to see some of her work get good press. She's so incredibly talented.

    Reply
  19. LenkaLovee says

    January 21, 2010 at 12:04 am

    that's awesome! it's a gorgeous home! 🙂

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  20. Emily says

    January 21, 2010 at 2:25 am

    I also live vicariously through Southern Living Magazine and have been known to say y'all when reading…glad to know I'm not the only one!!

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  21. LindsB says

    January 21, 2010 at 3:13 am

    Love her work, it is just stunning every time!

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  22. Blueprint Bliss says

    January 21, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    I was glad to see her work published- such a great house!

    Reply
  23. Lauren says

    January 21, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    what a beautiful house!! need to get my hands on tha mag. CONGRAUTLATIONS TO ERIKA!!!
    xoxoxo

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  24. Bailey @ peppermintbliss says

    January 21, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Aww what a good blogfriend you are! I too LOVE Erika and her work, in fact, I think I am going to link to this post manana on my little blog. What goes around blogs around!

    Reply
  25. Stephanie Sabbe says

    January 22, 2010 at 12:44 am

    I recognized the green bench and knew without reading…although your clues were very good:)

    have a fun trip!

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    January 22, 2010 at 2:49 am

    WOW! Looooove Erika and Darby!!! LOOOVE Southern Living! and LOOVE that house! 🙂

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  27. etccreativedesigns says

    January 22, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    I hope you have a WONDERFUL time on your vacation!!!! Get lots of inspiration while you are away! I am going to go get a copy of Southern Living today!!!! Oh, and by the way…. if you need a place to stay way down south… seriously, i am WAY south…. come on! We will show you a great time!!!!!

    Reply

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