Many thanks to Terri Sapienza at The Washington Post for mentioning my blog in her top 10. I am very honored! Here's the article below... and you can read it yourself here!!!
10 Best Picks to Click
by Terri Sapienza
Each week I scour the Internet, reading more than 300 design blogs to direct readers to the best and most beautiful posts. Today, to mark the one-year anniversary of Blog Watch, I share my 10 favorites in alphabetical order. I look forward to reading these blogs and find myself going back to them again and again, even when it has nothing to do with work.
1. Absolutely Beautiful Things
3. Decorno,
7. Oliveaux
8. Style Court
10. Velvet & Linen
[the photo is a teaser for an upcoming kitchen post - a before and after you won't want to miss!!]
Are you kidding? That is HUGE! Congratulations. Your photos are fantastic and so are the original design posts. Thanks for inviting us in to your world...
Posted by: Devon | January 08, 2009 at 03:50 PM
congrats!!!!
and can i just say that i love the paint color in the kitchen? can't wait to see the "reveal"
Posted by: jane | January 08, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I figured you already knew but I just sent you an email about it!! You should be so proud.
P.S. I'm sure these are in no particular order!! If so you would be #1!!!!
Posted by: Heather Spencer | January 08, 2009 at 03:59 PM
You deserve it! We have all fallen in love with Urban Grace's style, wit and personality. You have it all! xo - Sarah
Posted by: Sarah's Fab Day | January 08, 2009 at 04:09 PM
how exciting! congratulations!
can't wait for the before and after! that looks like my dream kitchen so far -- walnut counters, right? And I've already got some drawer pulls from RH that look just like those. weird. yes, I bought my drawer pulls a year before we redo the kitchen. also weird.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 08, 2009 at 04:11 PM
congrats! congrats! a well deserved honor. we love you!
Posted by: megan | January 08, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Congratulations girl - you deserve it!
Posted by: Katie | January 08, 2009 at 04:43 PM
yeah! congratulations.
Posted by: paula | January 08, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Congratulations, Erika! You have gorgeous taste and your sweet personality comes through in every post.
Posted by: Paloma of La Dolce Vita | January 08, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Congrats sister! I love you! Glad she mentioned they were in "alphabetical order".... perhaps you should change Urban Grace to ABC Grace...then you'd be at the very top! I'm around preschoolers too much, wouldn't you say?!
Posted by: Darby | January 08, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Congratulations - you are truly deserving of this! A nice treat for the new year. and I soooo want to see the kitchen - the wall color looks divine!
Posted by: Joni Webb | January 08, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Cannot wait to see the kitchen - you've been on my top ten forever. :)
Posted by: Mrs. Blandings | January 08, 2009 at 05:16 PM
congratulations!!!
Posted by: Karlene | January 08, 2009 at 05:32 PM
That is soooooo cool Erika!! You are FAMOUS now!! I knew you would hit the big time from the first time I read your blog (anne turner's profile).....seriously I have loved your BLOG ever since! Kudos to you and keep up the good work!!
Posted by: Mimilee | January 08, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Congratulations! You are one of my absolute favorites! I recognize that kitchen and can't wait to see your post about it. Love those long pulls!
Posted by: no.35style | January 08, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Oh, you totally deserve it! I always look forward to your posts. Congratulations!
Posted by: Michelle | January 08, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Congrats!!! I just saw your blog in the post!!! :)
Posted by: Lauren | January 08, 2009 at 07:36 PM
My biggest congratulations, love! Your blog is my daily escape. I love it. It's like crack - is that bad?
Posted by: The Steel Magnolia House | January 08, 2009 at 07:57 PM
WAY TO GO! CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DESERVE IT!
Posted by: Krystal | January 08, 2009 at 08:04 PM
This is huge, Erika. Congratulations.
Posted by: Stacy | January 08, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Congratulations Erika! You are amazing!
Posted by: Becky | January 08, 2009 at 08:16 PM
WOOHOO and of course the list wouldn't be complete without Urban Grace! What an honor and you totally deserve it. And that kitchen looks incredible :)
Posted by: Courtney | January 08, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Congrats E! Can't wait to see the kitchen too!
Posted by: Laura Casey | January 08, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Well deserved recognition. Congratulations, Erika!
Posted by: megan | January 08, 2009 at 09:46 PM
I have just been lurker on here for a long time, but I too wanted to pass along my congratulations!! I picked up the paper for my metro ride into DC this morning and was so excited for you when I saw the home section!! You do amazing work and definitely deserve all the accolades! Congrats!
Posted by: Meghan | January 08, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I feel I am in VERY good company! :) Congrats!
Posted by: erin @ elements of style | January 08, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I've been following almost ALL those blogs for about a year. Congratulations Urban Grace. I LOVE to read and learn from you. xoxo MMW
Posted by: MMW | January 09, 2009 at 01:04 AM
Congratulations to you (glad I have found your blog) and love your list - some I know and the others I can't wait to visit, xv.
Posted by: vicki archer | January 09, 2009 at 02:54 AM
You Go Girl! E,you create radiant beautiful spaces on the outside because you are a beautiful radiant person on the inside!
Posted by: T.Cline | January 09, 2009 at 06:26 AM
more cowbell
more urban grace---
hoot hoot
love you
always, top 10 in my book
Posted by: patricia | January 09, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Congratulations on being recognized by the Washington Post.
I'm so glad your were on the list, because that is how I found you.
I have enjoyed visiting your website and getting a glimpse of your beautiful life.
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | January 09, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Congratulations! Very well deserved!!!
Can't wait to see the kitchen reveal!
Posted by: Louisa | January 09, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Congratulations from one Erica to another! I love your blog! You are an amazing designer! You deserve the honor!
Posted by: Erica | January 09, 2009 at 10:33 AM
congrats erika!!! that's so cool!!!!!!!!! oh and i was excited to see you have turner in your next post!!!! yall are so cute
Posted by: molly | January 09, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Hey Bigtimer!! Congratulations!! You are truly an EXTREMELY talented designer and an INCREDIBLE person! Way to go!!
Posted by: Allyson Harper | January 09, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Congratulations. This is well deserved!
Posted by: jae | January 09, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Congrats on the mention. You surely do deserve it, your blog is always inspiring:)
Posted by: Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall | January 11, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Erika! anything is possible for you! When you have it you have it! Congratulations... you inspire us all! keep it up. you are the most amazing designer
Posted by: M. Klein | January 14, 2009 at 12:12 AM
your blog is nicely done - makes me want to sit in that kitchen. Congrats on the mention in Blog Watch. I'll keep checking back for your inspirations!
Tamara Stephenson of
nestnestnest.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tamara Matthews-Stephenson | September 08, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Congratulations! I'm so glad your were on the list, because that is how I found you. I have enjoyed visiting your website and getting a glimpse of your beautiful life.
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Congratulations! I'm so glad your were on the list, because that is how I found you. I have enjoyed visiting your website and getting a glimpse of your beautiful life.
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Posted by: Erica Fite | September 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM
where have you gone
Posted by: plenty of fish | October 21, 2011 at 06:11 PM