Wooohoo! My DIY Birdbath inspired Woman’s Day to make their own version. I am a member of the Woman’s Day Pinterest Board. I pinned my DIY Birdbath to their board, and it got picked up as a small feature. They didn’t show my birdbath, but they mentioned me, and MRL.
When they first contacted me, they said they wouldn’t put the blog name in the snippet, just my name. (saying “people will google you”) So happy they changed their minds! 
I’ve been meaning to pick one up, but I kept forgetting. Today, I stopped by the store to get one, and they didn’t have any. I was talking to Jamie, and she said she was going to the store and would check. Later she called to tell me that she got the magazine but didn’t see my feature. I was suppose to be in another magazine, and she was confused, looking for that article. She said “hang on, I gotta put the phone down” She was flipping through it, and suddenly I heard her squeal… she hollered for Andy….. she was so excited for me. Gotta LOVE that girl! She texted me a picture, and I showed off it to my friends. We were having a girl’s night playing some cards. My friend Bert said “gail, it’s your turn” to which I said “hang on Bert—I’m famous”. hahahah I was trying to save the picture to my phone so I could enlarge it to see what it said.
I think I like how they described me. Gail Wilson uses My Repurposed Life to chronicle her smart and stylish fixups of curbside castoffs. Makes me sound like a diva, don’t you think?
This was such an easy project, and it’s still one of my favorites.
Do you get Woman’s Day? Did you see me in there?
I've been asked what kind of paint was used for the Woman's Day version. It's available on Amazon:
Update: this article is now available online: Woman's Day Home Craft Ideas: Birdbath
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Marty Walden
This is so exciting! What a thrill and totally deserved.
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks for stopping by Marty to take a look, and leaving such a sweet comment.
gail
Terri
Congrats on your feature! How fun is that?!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
That is so exciting, Gail. I love the birdbath, an awesome idea! I'll be on the lookout for some large candlesticks now. š
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thank you Sheila! It is such a fun and easy project, and I'm thrilled that I inspired Woman's Day to make their own. š
gail
Toqua's Crafts
YAY Gail!! SO EXCITING! I don't get Women's Day. I am SUPER excited for you!
I'm joining you in the happy dance!
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MoninaW
This is fabulous! Congratulations!
Kelly
Wow, must feel great to be published! Just found your blog over the weekend and I am enjoying it and looking forward to visiting more. Congratulations again!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Welcome aboard Kelly! I hope you find lots of projects to inspire you to think outside the box! I am so happy to have made the pages of Woman's Day! Thanks for your sweet comment.
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Gail
Congratulations on being featured in the Woman's Day magazine! I have been a subscriber for a number of years and was proud to see a crafter that I follow featured. Way to go, Gail! Love, love, love your blog. Keep us informed on how much your blog followers increase after this.
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thank you from one Gail to another! I appreciate you letting me know you're a regular reader and that you saw my feature in Woman's Day! š
It's difficult to know these days when I get new readers. It was easy on Blogger with the regular follower gadget.
Thanks again for your sweet comment!
gail
Donetta Wolfe
Congratulations. I am living among a star. I'm sure it will inspire many more people.
Sandra
OH my goodness,YEA!! My hubby and I have so enjoyed your blog for a couple of years,it is the first thing I look at when I get online in the morning.My hubby has always enjoyed woodworking but had never made a headboard bench until seeing your ideas,thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration,Congratulations dear!!!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Ohhh, Sandra--thank you for your oh so sweet comment. You put a big smile on my face today!
Sheila Nye
Hi Gail, I just got my issue yesterday and loved seeing your feature! One thing I didn't see was the color of the paint that was used...I love it!! Do you happen to know the name of the color?
Keep up the great work!
katie
Congrats Gail for getting published!!!!
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking
How wonderful... and great description of you!
Stephanie@cre8tive
OH my gosh when I saw Jamie had put it on Instagram I squealed too! I am going to get an issue today. What a fantastic picture of you too, Mrs Famous š xoxo
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Stephanie--so happy you squealed too! we are such "girls"! Not my favorite choice of pics, but they made me look pretty good.
Trish
So glad you were featured. I like your bird bath and it does sound easy enough for me to do. Good Luck!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Trish,
This is EASY and cheap. The fun part is finding the pieces at thrift stores! Old lamp bases make great pedestals too.
gail
Holly
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! I don't get the magazine but I'm gong to pick one up! You deserve it!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks Holly. Not sure I'm deserving, but I sure work hard for what I get. YOU know how that goes! It's a tough job sometimes, right?
Mindi
I am super HAPPY for you!! Congratulations! You totally deserve it, you Diva you!! =)
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
I've been sitting on this for months Mindi. I never believe these things until they happen. š Thanks for the congrats!
Sylvia
Yea, for you! You are clever and hard working and real. Congratulations.
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Sylvia,
That's such a nice thing for you to say, about me being real. I work very hard at coming across as ME. No pretenses here. I live a very simple hard working life, and I'm glad it shows.
Linda@Coastal Charm
Oh how "cool"...congrats to YOU!!
Blessings,
Linda
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
ohhh, Linda--thanks so much! I've been so busy, I must stop by to see you very soon!
gail
Korrie@RedHenHome
I'll have to look for you in the store! Congrats; what fun!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
ahahah I may be hiding behind some "girly" magazines. š
thanks Korrie!
Laurel Stephens
Yipee! Congratulations, Gail, I'm SO excited for you. What a great feature of your birdbath project, mention of your blog, and that's a terrific photo of you, too! I shared your birdbath on Friday Finds last year, and it inspired me to make a birdbath, too. It's one of my all-time favorite posts of yours. You rock, Gail!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks so much Laurel! It was such an eay project..... I should do more "easy" projects! hahahah
Pat
YOU ARE A DIVA!!!!
No, I don't get Woman's Day, used to.... and I just bought 2 magazines off the stands for the month. Now, I have to go and splurge again for this one!
I liked this project too. Patricia
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
nooo silly--don't go buy one. š
Just print out this image. heheheh
be frugal!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia
Aaaah! Gail! That's so cool! I hope you bought several copies. š
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
heheh Paige--I bought 2, and felt so compelled to share it with the cashier... I was bursting at the seams and had to spill it to someone!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Oh Gail, you are quite the diva! And I love that photo of you! Huge congrats girlfriend, you so deserve it!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks Sharon--I think they enhanced my photo.... it looks nothing like the one I sent them! š
Debra
Congrats this is just awesome! š You should be very proud!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Thanks Debra--very happy about this little 15 minutes of fame. š
chris from midwest cottage and finds
This is SOOOOO exciting...Nobody deserves this more than you.....you work hard, you are kind to your followers, you are always ready with answer......this is awesome and congratulations!!!
chris
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Chris,
Thank you so very much! I can totally hear your excitement in your comment, so sweet of you!
gail