A winter-white sky presides over what promises to be another crazy day of mess-making and picture-taking, here at TLC. Those two things seem to go hand and hand around here, lately. We’ve been working on a bunch of Fall-themed decorating idea articles for HGTV.com, so my office is currently acting as a photo studio, and we’re up to our eyeballs in all-things orange and autumn. LOL!
But before we break out the camera and corn husks, I wanted to share something that has me walkin’ on sunshine today.
Kevin’s photography in the new issue of Flea Market Style magazine.
I’m really, really proud of him, y’all. His first ever, “contributor” pic appears on page 4…
…and a purple-y pink pic he took of moi appears on page 10…
We had to do a lot of stuff-shufflin’ to get that shot that day, and if you could see the mountain piled up behind the camera, you’d wonder why I was even smiling in that picture- ha!
He also shot the article called, “Little Piece Of Paradise” that starts on page 38…
I’m feeling a bit emotional pasting these pics onto this page right now because although we haven’t talked about it out loud yet, I know how much this opportunity meant to him. I know how much giddy good it did. Like, in a really, deep down, guy-who’s-still-trying-to-figure-out-what-he-wants-to-be-when-he-grows-up sorta way.
I saw it in his energy yesterday as he ran back from the mailbox with the new issues of the magazine in his hands. I saw it in the tender way he turned over each freshly-printed page and smiled when he saw a little bit of his heart displayed there. I saw it all from a distance, and I thought my heart would surely explode as I watched him flip through it for the first time from the room next door.
Here’s to hope, happiness, and havin’ an e-place to save milestone memories!
PS- And speaking of folks who enjoy blogging…
The winner of the Haven Conference ticket is:
Congratulations, Kristin! We’ll be in touch soon with information about your prize!
Congratulations Kevin!!!! I can’t wait to find the magazine and see the photos 🙂
I saw this magazine at Walmart on the end cap by the cash registers….. picked it up- flipped thru it in line and there you were!! AND- I totally fell in love with Mermaid Manor thru Kevin’s amazing photos! I cannot wait for Kevin and Josh to get there photography tutorials up and running… I am a budding photographer and have my “photography training budget” stashed and waiting patiently. Best wishes to you both!!
Thanks, Toni! 😀 Kev and Josh are looking forward to launching their site (shootflyshoot.com) on Monday, March 5th!
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to Kevin! I’m walking to the store this afternoon to pick up my copy – fun looking magazine.
Oh and could you be any more gorgeous?!?! 🙂
I’m a rat. I saw the magazine today and didn’t get it (I already had a “treat” in the grocery cart). If I had flipped through it, I know I would have seen you guys and would have it in my hands right now. Well, tomorrow will be the day 😉 Hummm….I need that magazine!
Did I see a new bench on the front porch the other day???
Hey Marsha! Where did you see the mag? We’d like to go pick up a couple extra copies for our mama’s! 😀
You did see a new bench on our porch! It was the one we used in our pilot episode, and we’re stoked they let us keep it!
Hope you get this–it came back on my iphone.
I saw it at Publix this morning. It is in the magazine section on the cracker and cookie aisle.
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up! 😀
I wish everyone saw life through Kevin Palmer’s lens. They’d realize how beautiful life is. 🙂
Congrats!
Your Friend,
Deborah
Thank you Deborah, that was so sweet!
lovely lovely – so thrilled for you guys! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy & read it all!! xo
Congratulations! How exciting. I think one off the things I love most is how you support each other and work as a team. It seems that you are both so talented and such cool people individually, but together that talent/cool factor seems to multiply. You bring out the best in each other and that shines through your blog.
Bravo to you both! A spread in Flea Market Style AND some tips and tricks for fall for HGTV.com. Stop and think about this…you guys are becoming more mainstream in design/style world with every passing day. Congrats and keep at it! Love seeing the fruits of both of your labors in major media outlets!
Aw! So sweet. CONGRATS!
Way cool and way to go Kevin.
So happy for Kevin (and for you too). And I can’t wait for his online classes to start up! Will there be a fee for those?
How wonderful!! I am so excited to get my hands on the new issue- the last one is worn and dog-eared and I can’t bring myself to let it go! I found so many ideas to incorporate into weddings!
I love that you two love each other unselfishly.
I love Kevin’s photography – always have.
I love Layla’s styling and sweet spirit.
I love that you both have the courage to step out in faith and follow your dreams.
I love that I get to rejoice over the God-given talents of two people I don’t even know, but who make the world a more beautiful place.
Congratulations you two! Hope you feel the love and keep pressing on 🙂
That is so exciting, congrats Kevin!
This is awesome! Congratulations, Kevin and Layla!
Love it! I teared up reading this! Beautiful photos, Kevin! Job well done!
Can’t wait to get my hands on my own copy!!! Congratulations to a job very well done!!!!!
Huge hugs and congratulations to Kevin! I am confident you two have great things coming your way.
Karen
Congrats! What an exciting opportunity and the pictures look fabulous!
Thanks Brittany! 🙂
I think of you two as my kids… I am so proud of both of you. Kevin, he is the MAN! You are so lucky to have such a wonderful, creative, partner.
~Becky in CA
Thank you Becky! All these sweet comments have me feeling unbelievably blessed!
I’d say looking @ the pictures it is not going to be the last time he shoots a story!
What a beautiful article in such a groovey kool magazine!
Congratulations…well deserved!
Congratulations ! What a wonderful spread !
Loved everything about this post! I feel like I’m on this great adventure with you two. The story just keeps getting better. Congrats on the well deserved recognition Kevin!
Great job, Kevin, and what a cute contributor pic! 🙂
Aww, that’s wonderful! I’d be a proud lady too! I can’t wait for the photography series, he is such an amazing photographer. Any tip I could get from a pro like him would be awesome!
Congrats!! what a cute post 🙂
Thanks for sharing the behind-the-scene response – it”s lovely to read. Congratulations Kevin!
Congratulations! He is a great photographer… I wish I had talent like that. It’s so sweet to hear you praise him of his accomplishments. That probably means more to him than anything. I hope his career as a photographer continues to flourish!
Congratulations! You did a great job! Love the pics.
I am sooooooooooo happy for you guys! You { R O C K }!
Congratulations to you both. This is a milestone indeed and reminds me how privileged I’ve been to have written for shelter mags for 20+ years, and how special it is for folks being published for the first time. I can feel your joy and love that you noticed how it changed the “energy”–that really tells you — and us — something. Thank you, and keep it up.
HuGe Congrats, Kevin. The article you shot was my favorite….an incredibly charming cottage photographed with a sensitive and clean style. Love that, loved the light….very well done!
Layla, you looked adorable in your photo as well and, while I’ve been going to flea markets forever, you taught me a thing or two!
Congratulations! So exciting to see your work featured! Good job you two!
Beautiful pictures, congratulations, Kevin! And beautiful words, Layla, you made me tear up. Y’all are awesome. 🙂 Can’t wait to meet you at Haven!
I’m buying this issue today! What an incredible accomplishment you guys. Kevin, I love seeing the world through your lense. And Layla, you are too adorable for words. I am so happy for you, and appreciate the genuine love you have for each other.
oxox
Jennifer
WOWWWWWWWWWWW Kev congrtadulations…cannot wait to pick up a copy of the magazine…I missed this somehow…mmmm!? AND Laylas omg you are simply adorable…just beautiful!!! Job well done:)
Awseome Kevin!!!! I can’t wait to pick up an issue!!!!
Layla-I bought this magazine and had been saving it until just the right time, if you know what I mean. Last night was the right time! I was so tickled to see Kevin’s name and then to see YOUR picture. So happy for both of you! Go Kevin! Go Layla!
Yayyayyay Kevin! (and Layla too 😉 ) How sweet that you took notice of his passioncometofruition, Layla. It’s a totally awesome feeling, when you finally ‘get it’. What’s even more special is that you are sharing it with all of us!
Can’t wait for his photog series. (I know, I keep saying that.) When he starts teaching and getting feedback, he’ll have the same feeling, I bet. (that’s coming from one teacher to another.)
Congratulations! You two are really inspiring, well done Kev. I am going to pick up the magazine today.
Congratulations on this opportunity! Reading Layla’s account is so sweet 🙂
OH EMM GEEE! Not only are you the cutest couple out there, but so mega-talented. I’m ‘squeeing’ with delight for the both of you. Now I have to go find that magazine and stand in the store and proclaim, “Look. I KNOW them!” (Well, kinda 😉 !!)
Congrats! Just beautiful work!
Love the post, Layla. I’ve been away from blogs lately and am so disappointed to hear that HGTV isn’t going with you guys. I have always assumed you would be in a series of your own. Such a natural fit, I think. You two are an amazing couple. Thanks for taking us along on your ride.
Oh how wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! Soooooooooo excited for you two!!!! KEEP EM’ COMING!!!!! 🙂
Congratulations!!! My heart burst open for Kevin too! Your description of watching him and his emotions while he looked at his work was just beautiful. Thank you for sharing with me!
congrats to kevin!
That’s when you know you love him! That lump in your throat you get when you see him having his glory days… After almost 32 years I still get it for my man…Life IS sweet- thanks for the reminder!
I was so excited to see you both in Flea Market Style when I picked up my copy last week. Congrats…you guys ROCK!
Congratulations Kevin! I’m going to have to go pick up a copy! From what I see on here the photos are beautiful. Great eye for detail! You guys are an inspiration.
I’m so happy for both of you! What a lovely tribute to your love of each other and your work together.