thank you! and love you! and squeal! - Fieldstone Hill Design
Author: {darlene}
Description: I have a line-up of fun news and lavish thank yous and love yous. Blogging brings me so many blessings. I am really feeling that love today! First of all! and mostly non-blog related. I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY love my man! Have I mentioned recently how much I love my man?? Today is our wedding anniversary. On one […]
Date: 2012-10-09T04:06:05+00:00

Fieldstone Hill Design
thank you! and love you! and squeal!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by {darlene}

I have a line-up of fun news and lavish thank yous and love yous. Blogging brings me so many blessings. I am really feeling that love today!

# First of all!

and mostly non-blog related.

I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY love my man! Have I mentioned recently how much I love my man??
Today is our wedding anniversary. On one of the most GORGEOUS days of the year, 13 years ago, I got hitched to a man who is gorgeous in hunki-ness and heart. Oh, I still think it was the prettiest wedding ever { <- click to see pics from our wedding day}!

One of the most wonderful moments on our wedding day resulted from a mistake. At the very end of our ceremony, there was an awkward silence where the “You may kiss the bride…” was supposed to be. Neither hubby nor I noticed… we were just two clueless and happy and awestruck kids. Eventually the bagpipes kicked in, and we did the recessional, excited to be announced husband and wife.

We had a traditional bridal march across the small town of Long Valley, New Jersey to our reception site: a restored 200 year old stone barn {um. would you expect anything else from me?}. It was THEN that we realized, Oh my, we never had our first kiss!! I was so disappointed… until I saw the photo proof of our first ever kiss as husband and wife:

Proof that the imperfect is perfect.

Happy Anniversary, honey. 13 is going to be a great year!

# Secondly!

I never ceased to be amazed by the wonderful people I get to meet through my work! My clients most of all! I am so humbled by this fantastic testimonial that my client Sarah wrote about working with me on her blog. Ever wonder about the benefits of working with an Online Designer? Her kind words fill me with joy in the humblest of ways. It is SUCH a delight to use my gifting to help others add beauty and LIFE to their homes!!

# Thirdly!

Again, I blush! My sweet friend – who some of you may just know from blogland – Miss Nester, shared some link love with me in this post from her FANTASTIC 31 Days Series: Home. On Purpose. This is a girl with some seriously WISE words about what makes a house a home. So, do you have your “Don’t Buy” Word yet? Nester and I do….

{seriously, Nester. I HAD to rip this adorable picture of you off of your site and plaster it here. Because you are just about the CUTEST thing ever! EVER. …. oh wait. My “Don’t Buy” alarm is going off. Hmm.}

# Fourthly!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for my dear friend Edie. If you don’t know Edie, oh, you simply MUST! Here is just a teeny snippet of her home story: She lost nearly all of her earthly belongings in a house fire, walked the difficult heart journey of rebuilding heart and home, rebuilt her home in a total beautiful reflection of her amazing self. It is no surprise that Better Homes and Gardens wanted to share her home story with the world {read all about her photo shoot here}!

{image via life in grace}

It was my joy to walk along side Edie in redecorating 5 rooms in her amazing new home. We did her workroom, her girls room, her Master bedroom, her Living Room, and parts of her kitchen together. And so, I am as giddy as a school girl to announce that my interiors will be featured in Better Homes and Gardens January issue!!!!!!!!!

{can you hear me squealing over here?} Go ahead. Pinch me!

Do you all know how much you bless me by allowing me the privilege of sharing my thoughts and designs here at Fieldstone Hill?

SO Thank you! And LOVE YOU! and Squeeeal!

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### 41 Comments

- Alison
  October 9, 2012 at 6:41 am

  Congratulations to you and your DH on your anniversary Darlene – and I say congratulations with all sincerity, because 13 years is a long time for a marriage to last these days! I know, because I was married the same day you were, unfortunately ours did not last, so I rejoice when I see people celebrating each year they are joined to their beloved 🙂
  I found your blog via The nester, and I’m so glad I did, it’s like a breath of fresh air, looking forward to browsing the beauty of your site!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Alison, your comment brought tears to my eyes. What honest and sincere words. Thank you, amidst your pain, for taking the time to wish me a happy anniversary. That meant so very much! I am so glad to meet you in blogland!

- Amy Renea
  October 9, 2012 at 8:47 am

  SO SO SO excited for you darling – YOU are a ROCK STAR! 😉

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    thank you, love!!!! I adore you!!

- Marie at the Lazy W
  October 9, 2012 at 9:10 am

  Darlene, Happy Anniversary! What a gorgeous couple, you look so beautiful together and so happy. Really a wonderful first kiss photo too!! Wow. Of course congratulations for your much deserved success, I am excited to see more rooms you’ve designed! (Edie is how I first found you… LOL)

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    How sweet are you, Marie?? I am so thankful to know you in blogland!!!

- Lisa
  October 9, 2012 at 9:16 am

  Darlene, you deserve all these wonderful things that have come to you. Your blog is such a positive place, and your perspective on making a home and living a beautiful life is so inspiring!
  Happy anniversary and congratulations on all these things!!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    oh my goodness! what kind and wonderful words! Thank you for lifting my spirit today!

- Diane | An Extraordinary Day
  October 9, 2012 at 9:17 am

  Congratulations!! May God continue to bless and favor your marriage for many, many, many more years!
  I rejoice with you at all the goodness you are experiencing. So well deserved!

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  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    thank you for that loving prayer, diane!!!!

- Kimberly
  October 9, 2012 at 9:32 am

  Happy Anniversary! I read Edie’s post about the BHG photo shoot and immediately thought of you and how thrilled you must be to have your rooms featured! Congratulations! In all of the www, those rooms you helped Edie with definitely rank up there as several of my most favorite 🙂

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    thank you SO much, kimberly!!

- Lori @ Lori May Interiors
  October 9, 2012 at 11:06 am

  So happy for you on all fronts. Edie is such a sweetheart and those wedding pics are just fab!
  Take care friend and enjoy your day!
  Lori

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  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    thanks!! love you and miss you, sweet girl!!!!!!

- Southern Gal
  October 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm

  So exciting! Congratulations.

  Reply
  - Southern Gal
    October 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    And Happy Anniversary!

  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    thank you SO much!!!!

- Karena
  October 9, 2012 at 4:02 pm

  So many great things happening Darlene. Best of all is that you found your soul mate and are still so very happy together! Oh that first kiss photo!

  xoxo
  Karena
  Art by Karena

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Thanks, karena!!! {and yes! he is quite a catch!!!}

- Tara G.
  October 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

  Congratulations!!! Love that first kiss!! 🙂 And you very much deserve and should enjoy the props to your decorating wisdom and talent!! Hugs!!!

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  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Awww! THANKS, tara!!

- KATHYSUE
  October 9, 2012 at 5:13 pm

  WOW! Darlene, so many wonderful things happening over here today!!! happy Anniversary to you and hubby. I know what it is like to be so in love with a wonderful man. We will be celebrating our 43rd in March. I recently did a couple of post about our little love story, one was while we were recently in Paris,(trip of a lifetime!)
  You were such a beautiful bride, love the first kiss, thanks for sharing all your happiness today,
  xo Kathysue

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  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    43!!!! You are AWESOME!!!
    Thank you for your sweet words!

- Melissa @ The Inspired Room
  October 9, 2012 at 5:17 pm

  Fantastic news all around! So proud of you and excited for you!!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    thank you, sweet melissa!!! {I always end up with that song in my head after thinking of you!}

- shirley@housepitalitydesigns
  October 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm

  I loved reading about all the wonderful things that are happening to you…Congrats on your Anniversary!….the first kiss photo is so beautiful in so many ways….and Congrats, congrats on your feature in BHG…you so deserve it…!!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Oh, thank you Shirley!!! What sweet and encouraging words!!!!

- susan@avintagefarmwife
  October 9, 2012 at 5:59 pm

  Congratulations! Wonderful, wonderful news! I can only imagine how excited you must be. Also, Happy Anniversary!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    oh, thank you , thank you, susan!!!!!

- ashley @ the handmade home
  October 9, 2012 at 6:40 pm

  Congratulations, girl! LOVE them and YOU! ;}

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Thanks!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! {hug}

- Erin @ Two Story Cottage
  October 9, 2012 at 8:20 pm

  So well deserved!! Cheering with you! And Happy Anniversary. 🙂

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    thank you for cheering me on, erin!!!!! HUGS!

- Nester
  October 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm

  love you girl, can’t wait to hang out in a few weeks!!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    love you too! isn’t there some kind of coffee you can drink so we can have a pj party?? or do you do your pj parties at 5am??

- Kelly @ View Along the Way
  October 10, 2012 at 4:50 pm

  Congratulations many times over! You were the most beautiful bride!

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    awwwwwwww!!! THANKS, kelly! I surely would love my 24 yr old skin back….

- gyen
  October 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

  I missed your anniversary! I hope it was a special day appreciating all you have in each other

  And what an exciting time for Edie. I can’t imagine losing my home, and I’m sure the rebuilding process has been bittersweet: a time of grief and of hope. I look forward to the January issue to see a layout of your work together.

  Reply
  - {darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)
    October 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    thank you, gyen! It was a great day! Edie is such a special lady who inspires so many… and here she goes, inspiring even more! I LOVE how God is redeeming her pain by painting a beautiful story!!!!!!!

- Cindy
  October 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm

  Darlene, I very briefly introduced myself to you at Haven and I attended your breakout session on day 2. For some dumb reason, I was still not yet following your blog. When I saw Nester’s link, I immediately added you to my reader. I’m excited to follow along… even more so because I am now going to school for interior design! @:)

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- www.orf.at
  March 20, 2016 at 7:13 am

  Dass Schumacher aus der Grenobler Universitätsklinik gesund
  wieder herauskommt, ist trotz der neuerlichen guten Nachrichten allerdings weiterhin ungewiss.

  Reply

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