I'm kind of excited! I'm published. On Christmas Eve no less I was contacted by a freelance writer for Singapore Sutra magazine who wanted me to collaborate on a story on organizing for the February issue of the magazine which is out now.
Here you have it. Photos by me and text, although I haven't got a clue as to what it says exactly. Supposedly my top ten organizing tips. Wish I could read Malay. Credit for having my top ten tips translated, for setting the story up and even making sure I get payed a fee goes to Tasneem Noor. Thank you so much Tas!
It's really nice to see something in print! If you have found me through Sutra, welcome and please make yourself at home!
WOW vad häftigt! Snyggt reportage! Men jag är inte förvånad att du uppmärksammas! ;D
Posted by: Tin | January 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Oh, vad roligt! Du förtjänar massa uppmärksamhet och publicitet!
Posted by: HELLO TIGER! | January 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM
How exciting!!! Wish we could read it. :)
Posted by: Sara | January 26, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Congrats! Even though I can't read it the article looks great :)
Posted by: lindsay | January 26, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Cool!
Posted by: Karen | January 26, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Barb | January 26, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Great news, congrats!
Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | January 26, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Feliciations !!!
Posted by: corinne | January 26, 2009 at 02:38 PM
This is so great! Congrats! You will become famous!
Posted by: Yvonne Stehle | January 26, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Oh well done!
Wish I could read it too....now if you could get some more writing gigs for some of our english house mags, that would be fab!
Posted by: Deb | January 26, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Wow, how exciting!!
See, you have a good well spread public already... Any updates on publishing a book?
Posted by: Petra from the Netherlands | January 26, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Wow thank you Benita!! I'm so excited to see my design on your blog hehe! I'm so glad you are happy with it!
Hugs tas
Posted by: Tasneem Noor | January 26, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Oj GRATTIS! Så roligt, det måste kännas konstigt att se det i print sådär!? Superkul - verkligen!
Kram Jenny
Posted by: Lilla huset på prärien | January 26, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Congratulations!
Don't understand a word, but I'm very happy for you.
Big kiss!!!
Posted by: Monica Duarte | January 26, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Congratulations! The article looks great!!
Posted by: sunny | January 26, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Awesome Benita :).
Posted by: Ali Edwards | January 26, 2009 at 04:33 PM
The first step :-D
Posted by: Ksenia in Canada | January 26, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Congratulation!!! I could translate for you if you want. I am from a country who use this language, MALAYSIA!!!
Posted by: SandraYeong | January 26, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Congratulations, that's wonderful! Your photos look beautiful in print. :)
Posted by: Making it Lovely | January 26, 2009 at 05:53 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Zorionak!
How exciting!
Thinking how far you are arriving, readers of Malasya...uah!
It is said here that noone is profet in ones land. So maybe you´ll have the luck out!! Keep on trying.
Posted by: ibabe | January 26, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Congratulations, Benita. It must be great to see your work in print.
Enjoy!
Bye,
Marianne.
Posted by: Marianne | January 26, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Congratulations! The pix look great...very nice layout, very balanced.
Hope this generates more interest in your organizational skills :^)
Karen
Posted by: Karen | January 26, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Congratulations.
I follow your blog since I kmow Monica`s blog(from Portugal)
I love your blog and this is a great way to let you a message.
Great work
Susie(from Portugal)
Posted by: Susie | January 26, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Ooooo - congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: Cat | January 26, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Hooray!Hooray! I wish I could read Malay! This is wonderful. I am very happy for you.
Congratulations.
Carol
Posted by: carol k | January 26, 2009 at 08:02 PM
OMG! Thank you all!!!! You are the sweetest. And again Tasmeen, thank you! I LOVE the layout, but you know that already :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 26, 2009 at 08:13 PM
That is AWESOME Benita, congratulations!!! This is only the beginning I'm sure!
Posted by: Rachel | January 26, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Congratulations! You deserve it!
Posted by: Lessie | January 26, 2009 at 08:44 PM
Edit, edit, edit translates just fine! And it's one of the most empowering "take aways" I've had from your blog. Much congratulations!
Posted by: Jean | January 26, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Congrats on actually being published! This must have been an exciting Christmas gift!
Posted by: Vanja | January 26, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Benita, every time I open a magazine and see a spread on homes/organization I think how much better your is. You should be in many more magazines - but really you should be in your own book! Congratulations!- Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 26, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Great news! I have just gone back to your post on the Home office for inspiration, so strange when I see it at the top of your blog again! Congratulations.
Posted by: Liz | January 26, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Congratulations!
I truly hope it's the first of many.
Posted by: Thessa | January 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Congratulations! That is awesome! I am very, very excited for you.
Posted by: Laura | January 27, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Congrats!!! Really cute green & white banquette in the first pic :)
Posted by: Down Comforter | January 27, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Congratulations! I have to day, even though I have seen these picture before, everything somehow looks even nicer and more organized in print! :)
Posted by: Jules | January 27, 2009 at 02:10 AM
Congrats. You deserve to have your wonderful organization and decorating skills put in a magazine.
Posted by: DawnMarie | January 27, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Wow that is so cool - congratulations. I wish my house looked like yours. Right now I am just looking at a huge pile of washing on the couch... Should get off the internet and get folding!
PS - love the shelf with shoes stacked neatly in it, may go do that this weekend.
Posted by: Nicola | January 27, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Congratulations Benita!
You are deserving this king of tribute. Here in Germany we also love your work :-)
Posted by: Christian from EXPLI | January 27, 2009 at 11:42 AM
GRATTIS! Va kul :-)
Posted by: Tant Grön | January 28, 2009 at 11:18 PM
hai Benita.. Congrates for the published. I'm from Malaysia too.. I am your big fan..!!!
What i can read from the pics (Sutra) are only the Malay translation from your articles in apartmenttherapy.. :
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/organizing/top-10-organizing-tips-from-chez-larsson-050026
Glad to see that yours published in magazines in my neighbour country. Youe deserved it.
Tahniah..! (meaning congrates..!)
Posted by: Azura | January 29, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Azura, That's what it's supposed to say :) They adapted that story for the magazine.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | January 29, 2009 at 03:19 PM