So yesterday this happened.
Me.
Standing in Kirkland’s in front of dozens of people talking about decorating and bookcases and sharing my story and laughing and wearing leopard print shoes and my favorite dress and taking pictures with people.
IN FRONT OF AN DISPLAY WITH MY PICTURE ON IT.
Never. Never ever ever ever in the history of ever did I imagine such a thing could ever happen.
When I was writing about treeless skirts and pancake love stories and new old houses and all of the times I slid down a hill in front of a crowd of people, I never visualized.
I never dreamed.
I never imagined.
My leopard shoes would ever walk so far.
So today is book launch day.
I wrote this book for anyone who gets a little overwhelmed standing in front of the paint chip display at the paint store. I wrote it for all the curtain choices and the floor choices and what to put on my bookcase choices and how high do I hang my chandelier choices and all the other decisions and choices and dilemmas in between.
I hope that it inspires you.
I hope that it walks along aside you in all the decorating valleys and celebrates with you when you finish and stand on top of the decorating mountain.
In front of a space and a home that you love.
And in exciting news.
Because having your face on a display in Kirkland’s just wasn’t enough.
The book is number one in its category on Amazon.
I’m so lucky to get to partner with Kirkland’s.
The company is amazing.
The people who work for it are amazing.
And the new lines that they just brought into the store? I seriously can’t even. There are deconstructed chairs and poufs and an entire garden line of florals and brilliantly colored artwork and distressed pitchers and on and on and on.
I cannot thank you enough.
Thank you for cheering and lifting me up and making my leopard print shoes dance for joy.
All of this.
This display. This planner. This day. This journey.
This smile on my face and this joy in my heart.
I owe it all to you.
If you’d like your very own copy, you can order it here.
If you’d like to me and my face and my book, I’ll be at the Houston Kirkland’s on Thursday. More details here.
If you’ve already bought the planner and you have a moment to leave a review on Amazon here, I’ll click my leopard print shoes together with joy.
PS Don’t think I wasn’t shopping either.
I couldn’t help it.
There were people to shop with and coupons.
Look at these adorable white vases I bought for the kitchen counter.
I just wanted a little something to remind me of all that joy. 🙂
PPS Here’s a Facebook video I took yesterday at the store. Please ignore all the noise around the first minute where I knocked the display over. #soclose
I'm giving you a standing ovation this morning! You were amazing and beautiful just like your book. XOXO Lisa
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the shoes! I bought your planner and am looking forward to starting this journey. You have amazing taste and it matches my style and makes me crave more from you! Keep up this amazing work!!!
YOU did it!! Congratulations!! Yahoo!! So proud of you, your leopard shoes, beautiful dress, perfect curls and red lipstick. You've always been #1 in my book, and now #Amazon #statistics are backing me!! Truly a rock star. That's you. Sweet, generous, adorable you. Thank you for inviting me in for the ride. #dreamon :)
Congrats Karianne! You're amazing, your book is amazing, the leopard print shoes are amazing ;) so happy for you!
You are so cute!!!! I loved hearing you in action. What a joy filled day for you. I so wish I lived closer to come and meet you and do all those fun things you mentioned!!! I'm looking for my book in the mail! Enjoy every single minute at each of your events. Great shoes and you could hardly notice the display toppling over. It's just what I would do too! 😊
How wonderful! Love Kirklands:) AND I love your shoes....and best of all your beautiful happy smile!!!!:):) Enjoy!
Congratulations!!I'm so happy for you (and proud of you). Keep knocking down walls and knocking over displays! It's all awesome! (I had to edit my over exclamation-pointing to not look like a crazy person but they are all implied. I'm very exclamation pointed for you) !
U R A ROCK STAR! This morning when I opened the Kirkland email blast who's face was there staring back at me?? KariAnne!!! YES! You have arrived, girl!
Kudos! You are an AMAZING designer, writer, Mom, etc! Congratulations!
Love ... love this post !!! I saw you on FB yesterday .. getting prepared !!!! Outfit is tooooo cute !! My only complaint .... you are not headed our way this time !!!! :(.... I left a review .... and can I just say... EVERY SINGLE TIME.. you mention the "Hill" thing.... I bust out laughing ...... ( glad you were ok.. but the way you tell this story cracks me up every single time !!!!) CONGRATS KariAnne
Love love your writing style -- lifts my mood when I read what you share. Congrats on such an awesome journey -- well earned !
Drumroll!! You have made it to today!! And this launch of this amazing book!!! So very proud of you—this book—these signings!! You are a rockstar. In case you need a reality check. It’s really happening. And when you click those cute leopard shoes, it won’t be a dream. Soak it all in!! Can’t wait to join you in Nashville! I’ll be cheering and smiling and shopping. But, I’ll probably have tissues in my purse because I know I will be overwhelmed with tears of joy for you. Because it’s already happening. Until then, happy signing, sweet friend!
How fun and exciting! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait until my book comes and btw I love the videos! I started watching them last night. I had to make myself stop and go to bed! Ha
So proud of you! Congrats on the planner. I can always find something to bring home from Kirkland’s!
Congratulations! You are amazing!
Live the dream! I'm going to my Kirkland's right now just so I can tell somebody, a complete stranger, that you are my friend as point to your picture!!!
Congratulations!!! The reason I look forward to your posts is because you are real. Your family, your pets and all the antics that go with them crack me up and make me feel like I can do this too. Your house is lovely, but it is your attitude that is truly beautiful.
So very happy for you!! ❤️
Congrats, friend!!!! So happy for your, in so many ways!
My heart is full.♥♥♥
Congratulations! This may not have been your vision but you have worked so hard, you deserve every bit of this success!
Congratulations!
will you be appearing anywhere around Easter? I will be visiting my children who live in Ft Worth.
I am beyond thrilled for you...you and your leopard print shoes, your read lipstick...and your dangling earrings! Congrats Karianne! ;)
#soclose made me laugh! I'm so happy for you and all the good things coming your way!! Love, love!!! xoxo
Congratulations KariAnne!! I am so thrilled for you and cant wait to pop into Kirklands and pick up a copy of your new book. I also will be looking for some Spring/Easter décor inspiration. Hope you will be adding more Kirkland tours and book signings in the mid-Atlantic area.
God is good to those that just "jump" when they hear His voice. So happy for you and your family.
I am so happy for you! Congratulations. I know of no one more deserving. Keep those keyboard keys tapping! I know you have more to share:-)
The first thing I did was look to see what shoes you were wearing! Great choice and congratulations!
On this one, you can't use "so close," because you hit this one out of the park! AMAZING!
You look beautiful and loving the shoes. Sorry I missed your event last night. I know it was filled with lots of get tips and fun. Have my book, loving it. Enjoy your book tour
Congratulations 🎈. I saw your shining face in my email from Kirkland’s this morning! Super excited for you !
Congrats to you Rockstar! Cannot wait use the planner. Love your blog,love your style, love your personality!
So exciting! I wish you were coming to a Kirkland near me!
Congratulations! You are amazing!
Happy for you! Congratulations!
More than "close", you got it girl! Congratulations! So happy for your well-deserved success!
I had so much fun and your night was amazing. You did such a great job and oh my golly - YOUR BOOK IS IN KIRKLAND'S!!! That is an incredible accomplishment. I'm so glad to know you. Just being around you makes me a better person - inside and out (hashtag, you've got great hair). Big hugs
KariAnne, I just hate that I missed it but I know you were a rock star!!
My heart beat so fast feeling your excitement and joy. My most sincerest good wishes for you, KA. All the best, luv! xxoo
Oh, Miz karianne......never ever did I have a doubt that you would someday find yourself in this place. You are amazing, and I'm so glad I've been along for the ride! Congratulations on the Amazon achievement too.
What a fun night at Kirklands with Karianne last night! I encourage anyone in an area where she has a book signing to go and see her! The book is awesome too!
Congratulations Karrianne on all your due diligence paying off! And on the #1 spot in your category on Amazon, because Amazon is pretty BIG! So happy for you!
Gigantic congratulations! I've ordered one!
Congrats friend!! Can't wait to see you in Kirkland's in Atlanta!
Soooooooooooo proud!!!
So happy for you! You deserve it- the book is great!!!!!
It’s been a whirlwind of a day but I just have to say..... I am SO PROUD of YOU!!!!! 💗😘
Congrats KariAnne....I would say you definitely hitched your wagon to a star!
Congrats and good for you.
You are amazing!
Just received my planner in the mailbox! Can't wait to get started!
I received my book in today's mail!!! I am so excited and happy for you! I cannot wait to read it and I will be writing a review soon. Also, I am shocked over the items Kirkland is carrying.....unbelievable!
KariAnne! It's so wonderful to see this! You deserve every bit of the success you have achieved now ... and ahead ... in your certainly *STELLAR* future! We love being here to watch ~ and applaud ~ these awesome milestones!
So happy for you, KariAnne! Congratulations!
How Cool and How Exciting! :) Your aura is such that even though I don't know you...I'm BEYOND HAPPY for YOU! P.S. I LOVE leopard shoes! :)
Congratulations Karianne! What a wonderful adventure you are on.
Watched your video and love your laugh; knowing it is from pure happiness and joy!!
Dear Sweet Karianne! Today because of you I visited my first Kirklands and had a blast shopping. I'm only going to be able to shop on line until next year visiting FL because I'm a Yankee! So much fun and wouldn't even look at your book because it's waiting for me when I get home in a few days! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I'm so very proud of you my sweet friend. You and your books are truly WONDERFUL. Your lovely spirit shines through in everything you do. Enjoy your remarkable accomplishment! Thank you for allowing me to come along on this journey.
Happy Dance!!! So Happy for you sweet lady....enjoy it all!! Thank You so much for letting me be a part of all this...you have no idea how much it has meant to me!!
I'm so happy for you! Bummed I couldn't be there. Coming down with something so kept my germy self home but I was with you in spirit. It's an awesome book! And you my friend are incredible. Happy, happy for you!
I am so super excited for you! But even more for me because I saw your book was the number one release on Amazon! Way to go! I can't wait to decorate!
Congratulations. You look so pretty in that dress and those shoes rock. I love when you have the saying make your home one of a kind. So many fads are out there and you spend so much on being what is hip that you end up not liking it later and selling and starting over.
You are amazing and I cannot even express how happy and excited I am for you!!! Your book is amazing and is number one on Amazon! YAY!!! Enjoy every bit of it....you deserve it sweet lady!!! xo
KariAnne, you're just the best! I am so very, very proud of you. I pre-ordered your book--So Close to Amazing was great, so I knew this home planner would be awesome! I hosted a bridal shower on Saturday and gave a copy of the home planner to the bride-to-be. She was thrilled! And I loved it when her mom said, "This isn't just good for brides. . . I want one of those!" :) Cheering for you all the way from North Carolina!
You rock girl!!! Congratulations on your newest venture
Congratulations KariAnne Keep rockin'
Did you really mean "treeless skirt" or is that just another wonderful "Kari-ism"? Makes us all feel better!
So Very, Very Exciting for You! Can't wait to see what's next --- you are a shooting star!!!!!