You have to take the rough with the smooth in life don’t you? There’s not much you can do about any of it but behave accordingly in the given situation and try to eek out any lesson that may be lurking.
The bad times come and go and leave us older, wiser and a wee bit more haggard. And then the good times swing by for a visit and leave us refreshed, joyful and hopeful. Refueled to carry on with our days. Thank goodness life is cyclical.
Well this is a good time for me in my life and I am celebrating it.
As of January 4th I shall be writing a brand new craft column for Sainsbury’s Magazine. They haven’t had a craft column before and I am terrifically honoured to have been asked to do it. I buy this magazine and like it a lot and there was tremendous whooping on the sofa last week when I saw myself pictured……
I mean look! I’m there with Nige and The Berry with a picture my sister took of me in my old kitchen, next to two of my heroes. I’ve read Nigel’s memoir Toast and have all of his shows on my Sky box. I also have the AGA books that Mary writes and watched the Great British Bake Off with great interest hanging on her every word of advice.
Surreal and very, very exciting. An amazing Chrismtas present as I had no idea the magazine would announce it and I was told about it via Twitter.
Thank you to Sainsbury’s Magazine and my editor Helena Lang for this wonderful opportunity. For taking a shot on an unknown.
Each month the column will feature brand new original crafts that haven’t been seen before on my website although we are kicking off with a classic that some of you may recognise. I really hope you, as a reader of this site, enjoy the piece and will try the crafts. If you can’t get the magazine where you live I will speak to the publishers about getting some scanned versions for this website.
Have a fantastic week. I will be uploading my Pomegranate Wreath this week so if you dried your Poms along with me you’ll finally know what to do them.
I love you and thank you so much for reading today.
Cherry x
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Wooohooo!! Congrats thats great news. so well deserved! Jx
Well done Cherry. Next year is going to be a good one when lots of things fall into place. Things are looking up. Yippee
Wow – how awesome is that? Congrats!!! I wish they sold the mag in the USA…
Cannot wait to see your craftiferous goodies!
Yay! Congratulations! And….the 4th of January is my birthday so I shall enjoy it even more
That’s brilliant news for you. I do hope that you can get a scanned copy of the magazine for your site for those of us who live far far away from a Sainsbury’s ( although if they would like to open a branch in New Zealand that would be great too
Jill
Cherry well done, don’t forget us when you’re all rich and (even more) famous! This is so fab for you and I’ll definitely buy the mag when you’re in it even though I don’t currently. Axxx
What a great Christmas present after such a difficult year – congratulations!
Fantastic, Cherry! So very happy for you! Hopefully we on the “other side of the pond,” can see!
That is wonderful news! And you know, it really couldn’t happen to a nicer person, known or unknown. Congratulations. Yes, please beg the publishers to allow scanned versions for those of us outside the UK.
Wow that’s great news Cherry! I shall look forward to reading that in the new year. Merry Christmas to you and yours
x
What lovely news Cherry! I shall look forward to reading that in the new year.. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
x
Congratulations Cherry, it’s wonderful! So nice that your life is on the up-swing. You’re a talented young woman and I look forward to reading your article if I can get a copy. Going to look for the magazine in U.S.
So excited and happy for you!
Wow! thats fab news Cherry, well done you!! I’ll definitely be making sure i grab a copy when im doing my shopping from now on
We don’t appreciate the good times until we have experienced the not so good.
Well done and I hope you go from strength to strength.
Well done you. I am a big Nige fan too – you’re in great company featuring with him and The Berry. I’m going to have some more time on my hands after Christmas so will look forward to picking up more of your projects and giving them a go. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
Have a good week. Take care, B.x
Congratulations and the best of luck – Hoping you will be wildly successful, but please keep your facebook posts, won’t be able to get the magazine here in South Africa and so look forward to hearing all your news via FB. xxx
Congratulations Cherry, you sure do deserve a bit of good luck and happiness. One of the highlights of my day is seeing an new blog post from you and now I can get even more!
Your family must be SSSOOO proud of you.
xx
Love Marge x
Congratulations – what a well-deserved Christmas present. x
Congratulations – you deserve it. Will definitely make sure that I always pick up a copy when I’m shopping now! Lx
Wonderful!!! You really deserve this Cherry. Can’t wait to pick up a copy. 2012 is going to be SO GOOD!
xxx
Congratulations, that’s so exciting!
seriously, congratulations. You deserve all the nice and exciting things that happen to you.
I’m glad Sainsbury’s have seen sense and have a craft section, it’s been screaming out for one for ages.
On the down side. Another magazine I’ll have to make sure I buy each month!
x
Congratulations, can’t think of anyone better to take on something like this. Well done.
Congratulations Cherry! I can’t wait to see what crafty delights you have in store for us
x
great news Cherry. I hope the little Sainsbury’s around the corner from me will stock it – well done xx
Congratulations, so pleased for you xx