Tuesday, November 22, 2011

One Year Ago


One year ago, I was sitting in this house wondering what was next.

While spending a few days with my family at a friend's beach house, I was trying to figure a way out of a slump brought on by a little run-in with "ageism".

See the post on that event here: Doesn't Everyone Know 49 is the New 29?

I knew I had to find something to get excited about, for myself and my career, if I didn't want to buy into the message that my best days were behind me.


That is when the idea that led to the launch of House of Fifty began...
{three issues to date with another in the works}

One year later, I'm thrilled. It was been such a rewarding venture to work on and I am so thankful to all the people who have become part of this project, and to the reception it has received from you. I think it is very fitting the "anniversary" of the idea for House of Fifty falls on the week of Thanksgiving!
{now available in "print to order", and as an App from the iTunes store}

Here's to being thankful for all life brings to us.
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12 comments:

  1. Taylor MorganNovember 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    happy anniversary! and congratulations on a great success :)

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  2. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    So inspiring! Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. Beatrice@craftybeeblog.comNovember 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    happy anniversary! You must be over the moon on how things have turned around. You deserve it! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. Emily A. ClarkNovember 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Congrats Janell! Funny how much can change in a year.

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  5. Emily A. ClarkNovember 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Congrats Janell! Funny how much can change in a year.

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  6. Tiffany @ Savor HomeNovember 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations! You are such an inspiration! I'm visiting my parents and just downloaded the app their iPad. They need to see it! :)

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  7. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityNovember 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Congrats, Janell! So happy that you started House of Fifty, it was the perfect project to launch. I too have gone thru a metamorphosis in the last year & it has been so freeing. Here's to 2012!

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  8. designchicNovember 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    And we, your readers, are thankful you started House of Fifty...always full of beauty and inspiration!! Happy Anniversary ~

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  9. Stacy CUrranNovember 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I didn't know the story behind th name...it's brilliant! And so are you, a real design star who has accomplished so much
    Stacy

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  10. LorettaNovember 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Congrats!!!! god has truly blessed you.

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  11. Blue TurtleNovember 22, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration. Nice blog too!

    jeavon @ Interior Design

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  12. CarlaNovember 27, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    What a wonderful story and congratulations on 1 year of House of Fifty such an inspiring project...at any age I say, and yes I am of the opinion 49 definitely is the new 29, lets not get started on that!!
    May the next year be bigger and better.

    Carla

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