Homies

Well, the results are in , and we’re feeling pretty humbled that 444 folks cast votes for us over at the Apartment Therapy “Homie Awards” this week…

Y’all landed our little, lettered love up in the Home Design Blog Finals!

Voting ends on Friday, March 9th at 3pm (EST), so we’ll see what happens. We were just tickled to pieces to make it into the Finals because we enjoy working so passionately on on these pages, and it means so much to know that so many friends and family members took the time to register for a username and password, and click on our blog’s name because they believe in what we we’re doing over here. So grateful to y’all. Truly, truly.

Like I said on our About page, our hope is that one day we can look back at all these posts and smile big about days gone by, and in the meantime, we hope everyone reading them will be inspired to laugh, learn and live it up with us, too!

The section below our posts is truly the best part of this blog, though. That’s where it really comes alive. That’s where it goes from a girl sitting alone in a room, typing out thoughts, and creating drawings & picture collages- to a girl sitting in a room full of friends that truly give this, otherwise one-dimensional thing, a pulse! We cherish the connection, and appreciate the spirit y’all inject here. You’re such an encouragement, and for that (and a hundred other reasons) you matter to us.

And for those of you who visit to quietly read- thank YOU, too. I hope you feel welcome, and know how blessed we feel to have you here.

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55 Responses to Homies

1. hannah singer says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 9:55 am

   y’all are adored, for sure! love this space, and it was a treat to vote for you! happy weekend xo

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:24 pm

     Well thank you, Hannah! Always happy to see your smiling little face here, and we sure do appreciate the sunny comments you leave!

     

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2. Tanya @ Sunday Baker says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 9:57 am

   Awesome! A great blog is more than just what you see on the pages, it’s how the people running it present themselves. You and Kevin are REAL and kind and wonderful. You don’t have big heads due to your success and that will take you far with your fans! Best of luck in the finals!

   

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3. Centsational Girl says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 10:16 am

   Congratulations my friend, pretty exciting right? I feel like making the Sally Field speech don’t you? “You like me you really like me!” I bet you do too. You and Kev have proven yourself in so many ways as incredible designers I know your future is so amazingly bright and full of promise!!! Miss you and can’t wait to see you in June! xoxoxoxo Kate

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:23 pm

     Thank you, sweet friend! You’re encouraging words are appreciated SO much! Congratulations to YOU, too!!!! I’ll always cherish the time we shared rooming together in Nashville last year. Talking ’til we fell asleep…sharing the bathroom mirror…what a trip! I miss you, too- and look VERY forward to seeing you in Atlanta in June!

     

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4. Karen Smith says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

   …just registered and voted for you two sweet, silly, simply wonderful peeps. LOVE your blog!!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm

     Thank you, Karen! Your comment is heart-warming, and I’m so glad we got to “chat” today!

     

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5. Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse.us says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 10:58 am

   Very much deserved girl! You and Kevin put your heart and soul into this community of friends- and that light shines throughout your site. You are warm and genuine, and make us all feel as though you are right beside us sharing a cup of coffee when we read your words. It takes a lot of intentionality to do that – and you deserve this nod of recognition for it. Love you guys bunches!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm

     Sharyl, you are just the sweetest thing! I just read your comment aloud to Kevin and we are both just over-flowing with joy right now! THANK YOU for always being such a day-maker!

     

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6. Meredith says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 11:02 am

   Congratulations guys!! You absolutely deserve this and I can’t wait to cast my vote for the finals. xo

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:15 pm

     Thank you, Meredith! We sure do appreciate your virtual high-five today!

     

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7. Sheri says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 11:54 am

   I’m one of those who read and don’t comment (which is sad, because I have a blog and know how nice it is to get comments!). Love your blog and just registered on that site and voted for you. Congratulations on making the list!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:11 pm

     Thank you, Sheri! Headed over to your blog now!

     

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8. Tonya@mycozylittlefarmhouse says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 12:05 pm

   You are in the lead by 7 votes! Time to tweet, FB or whatever needs done to get the word out. Y’all need to win this sucka!!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:10 pm

     Thank you, Tonya! We really appreciate your enthusiasm!

     

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9. Lindsey says:

   Mar 3, 2012 at 12:28 pm

   Layla, I just recently found your blog, and I love it ! I just voted for you guys – good luck ! I blog but it’s mostly just keeping family and friends posted on my new life in France with my French husband =). You and your husband are so cool – keep working together and having fun !!!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Mar 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm

     Well, nice to meet you today, Lindsey! I am very excited to read your comment…a new life in France, with a French hubby…FUN!!!!!

     

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     • Lindsey says:

       Mar 4, 2012 at 12:27 pm

       merci beaucoup =)

       

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10. Yanik says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I’ve been reading quietly for months now and I have to jump in and tell you how much your daily posts inspire me. Your work is absolutely breathtaking, your pictures are stunning, and what impresses me the most is how you work so well together. Thank you for your positivity, your creativity and your generosity. Most of all, thanks for sharing your passion and thanks for the joy you radiate so generously into my day. You truly deserve to win this award.

    

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11. Danielle says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Yay! So happy for you guys. Your blog is the first design blog I started following and I’ve been reading it for quite some time. Thank you for all your posts and your inspiration! x

    

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12. {oc cottage} says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    just awesome! and how exciting! you guys are SO destined for BIG things! ;}

    m ^..^

    {hope all that tornado activity was nowhere near you!}

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 3, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Miss OC!
      Thank you for your sweet comment…love that little signature of yours, too!
      (No tornadoes here in Prattville, but thank you so much for checking on us!)
      XO

      

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13. Lauri McIntosh says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Darn it! I went to the site and didn’t realize I could vote Can I still vote? I think your site is amazing and you are always so gracious to your followers. You’ve always answered my questions and that means alot to me! Keep up the good work. Lauri

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Lauri!
      Yep…voting is open til Friday the 9th, at 3pm (EST)
      We sure do appreciate you connecting with us here all the time…you’re so sweet!

      

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14. LaVonna says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Just went to apartment therapy & voted for U2 sweeties. Wanted to vote in more than one category. Love

    

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15. Donna@IsThisLoadBearing says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I just cast my vote! Your blog is one of the first I stumbled upon a few years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since! Best of luck to you guys!

    

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16. Maggie C says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Just registered to vote for you. Nobody deserves it more!

    

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17. SheilaG says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Congratulations, I just went over and voted! Lots of good design blogs out there, but your sweet spirit shines through, and that means a lot to me.

    

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18. Jenny B. says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I just voted for you! So excited for you guys! I hope you win!

    

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19. Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Lovely and just so awesome.

    

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20. Just B @ Love Where You Live says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Layla – The Lettered Cottage blog has long been on my list of “favorites” and every visit here is always a joy! Your passion for what you do and your genuine, sparkling personality shows with every post you share here. Any recognition yours and Kevin’s hard work receives is so well-deserved. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with all of us!

    

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21. jennibell says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Just voted! Yea, would be fun to win

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 3, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you, Jennibell! I hope you’re having an awesome weekend!

      

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22. Sylvia says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    You got my vote. I think you are awesome.

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks for making me smile, Sylvia!

      

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23. Shauna @Satori Design for Living says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Just love your blog! Good luck!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 3, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      Just love YOU!!! Thank you!

      

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24. kelly@refresheddesigns. says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Well deserved! When your heart and soul go into something, its always well received and recognized.

    

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25. Dottie says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Just cast my vote! Good luck! Love your blog, Thanks for sharing so much of yourselves.

    

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26. Shannon Fox says:

    Mar 3, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Congrats! Your spot is well deserved. You are both so talented and a joy to follow. Much luck in the next round =)

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 4, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Shannon, you are just TOO sweet! Thank you for visiting with us today…always good to see you!

      

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27. Angie says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 8:56 am

    I am so excited that you made it into the finals! I love your blog and check it regularly for new posts. Now if I only had your magic touch on MY home! LOL.

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 4, 2012 at 9:15 am

      Thank you, Angie! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend over there!

      

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28. Jeanette says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 9:54 am

    You have my vote always. Please keep up the fun!

    

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29. Janet says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Just voted for you in the finals and you are ahead with 316 votes already! You both are such an inspiration, thanks for all the ideas for projects to get mr through winter

    

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30. Dee Brownfield says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Congrats!!! Just keep on keeping on! You two are awesome!!
    Pink Hugs,
    Dee

    

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31. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Congratulations! I love reading your blog

    

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32. Barbara says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Congrats you two, I read your bright & shining blog daily before leaving for work with my morning cuppa tea.As someone else pointed out, reading your blog feels like visiting with friends. I voted too, good luck! I wish you knew how you have inspired my work on my 30-year-old former rental, all-by-myself house It’s slowly changing from dark and dreary to “home”. I’m going to be a Lettered Cottage success story – thanks for being my guides!

    

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33. Lisa W. says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Congradulations!!! LOVE love this blog…I so enjoy reading it AND I too love the home decorating…so up my alley:) Happy Weekend!!

    

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34. debbie r says:

    Mar 4, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Your most welcome. I look forward to your post and i believe u and kevin have something special.

    

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35. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:

    Mar 5, 2012 at 6:40 am

    You guys have helped me activate a creative gene I thought skipped me. I’m very glad to see you made it to the finals! Much deserved!

    

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36. Jaime DeArman says:

    Mar 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I live in Birmingham and found your site a few months ago. I was immediately in love with the work, the style and you and Kevin. I’ve been thinking about chronicling the work we are doing on our own house through a blog. Though I don’t think I have the time to do what y’all have done, I’m inspired! Keep up the good work!!! You have some very loyal fans!

    

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37. Laurie V says:

    Mar 5, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I’m just glad that while wondering around one day I stubbled upon your blog. I read it each day, and it makes me happy to see the great decorating & a loving couple working together. So keep doing what your doing, it’s great!

    

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38. Allison says:

    Mar 5, 2012 at 10:38 am

    It’s so easy to take a moment and vote for your blog, esp. when you find yourself giddy everytime your inbox shows a new post from you! I truly hope you guys get the results you wish for. Y’all deserve it. Through your pictures, humor and posts, you make this girls day.

    

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39. Lindsay says:

    Mar 6, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I totally hope you guys win. You both are super awesome at what you do and funny too, You amaze me at what you turn things into . I love your home and all the great tutorials which are so helpful. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas. I voted for you guys today for the finals.. GO Lettered Cottage!! You deserve it..
    Lindsay

    

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