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    1. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost responded to anastasiaC 1 May 12

      Hello - I am a new fan of your blog! just wanted to ask how do you style your gorgeous curls!?

      hi! aw, thanks!! i just let them air dry with a little mousse, and don't wash them every day (keeps them from getting too frizzy). :)

    2. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost responded to kzupan 1 May 12

      Hi Bonnie! I just found your blog and I have to say your style and blog are amazing! I'm a young colo. springs based illustrator trying to get started in diy and indie Biz and wanted to know if you had any advise?

      so happy you like ghtr! follow your dreams girl, you can do it! what specifically are you interested in learning more about? i've got many e-course and book recommendations!

    3. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 26 Mar 12

      Do you blog? If so, are you on http://purebloggers.com ? Whats your profile there. Want to add you :)

      hi there! yes i blog but am not on purebloggers. you can visit my site here: http://www.goinghometoroost.com/

    4. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 26 Feb 12

      Hello, my mom fell in love with your mom's climbing rose quilt. My husbands aunt bought the material and made the quilt. I am trying to recreate that quilt... I noticed you had posted the article on your website... Could I get a copy? Thank you!!

      hello! aw, how sweet! unfortunately, i don't have copies of the magazine, but you can contact my mom's shop and ask them. hope this helps! http://www.astitchintimenc.com/home/

    5. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 7 Nov 11

      Hi Bonnie Do you create your own Widgets? I am very curious how to DIY widgets! If you have any guidance I'd be so grateful. (Revamping my site) :)

      hello! hmm, i don't so much create widgets (like plugins) but i do put the images up in the sidebar.. is that what you mean? it takes a little bit of html but not much. email me and i'll be happy to help!

    6. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 24 Jul 11

      Hi bonnie, i love your site. I need to order some soy candles, reversable green and brown aprons, and was wondering if you may know of a really BLISSFUL place to Spa when I go to California. Thanks so much. Maria and Wade :) xoxo

      HAHAHA. love this, guys! yes, as a matter of fact, I DO!!

    7. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 23 May 11

      Hi Bonnie, I was browsing for acrylic ceiling fans and came across yours in your beautiful living room! Can you tell me what model it is? Thank you! ~Laurie

      hi laurie! oh, thank you! we got ours from lowes and really love them. it was a few years ago, but i bet they still have them!

    8. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 19 Mar 11

      Hi, I browsed your website and I found some photo collages with seasonal veggies that I like very much, but I noticed that there isn't any for autumn. If you have it done, could you post it, please? I want to make a calendar (for next year) for my mom.

      hello! thanks for mentioning this! i don't have the autumn one done yet, but i will try to hurry it up for you. :) thanks for the push!

    9. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 2 Mar 11

      I guess this is not really a question, but OH MY WORD I just looked at your house makeover for your NC home and it is INSANE! I wish you could come here and do that to my home. I don't even know where to begin. I love what you did to the porch as well!

      aww, thank you so much! you are so sweet! we had a TON of fun! we bribed all of our friends to come help us for a long weekend.. oh what a bunch of home cooked meals will do! we were done with everything in just a few weeks, it was amazing!

    10. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 23 Feb 11

      Do I need a super cool camera to take photos like yours? I have a nice point and shoot and I would love to have a new super cool camera...but they're $$$! So...any suggestions of what I can do for now? Thanks!!

      hello! i have nikon d40 which i love, but often end up taking photos with either my point and shoot as well, or even my iphone! as long as you're taking well focused photos using natural light (no flash) you should be able to use editing programs to achieve the effects you want. if you don't have photoshop, i love picnik.com for editing (it's free). i also use the 'instagram' app on my phone that works great for taking photos. best of luck!

    11. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 24 Nov 10

      Hey Bonnie! I have just recently started to drink coffee for the first time in my life and I read in your blog that you use a french press. What kind do you use? Do you recommend a certain brand? What about the coffee? Thanks!

      haha, i'm drinking from it as we speak!! i use a press made by bodem - here's their website: www.bodum.com/. right now, my favorite coffee is a fair trade/organic peruvain i get from the sunflower market in colorado springs- it's really smooth and an easy drinker. i like to top it off with organic half and half and honey. yum! i think anything that claims to be smooth, should be good, and i usually go for a medium to light roast. :) i learned recently that the lighter the roast, the more caffeine present- and i need my a good morning kick!

    12. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 1 Nov 10

      Hi Bonnie! I just fall in love with your blog, Im addict! hope one day I can do something similar to you, it will be difficult, you are amazing!! I was wondering if you could help with any rec for a nice graphic design software (not for macs) cheap&chic

      hi! and thank you! hmm, adobe photoshop and illustrator are the industry's best, but are expensive so i would suggest either adobe elements or a program called print shop. hope that helps!

    13. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 1 Nov 10

      Hi Bonnie!! I love your blog since the day I discovered it! It was a week ago and Im complitely addict! Im very anxious to see your shops!!! You inspire me a lot!!!! Monica from London

      thank you monica! so nice to meet you! :)

    14. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 29 Aug 10

      Hi Bonnie! You are such an inspiration. I have a beautiful sewing machine, a hankering to use it, and very little by way of skill. Do you have any book/Internet recommendations for someone like me? Perhaps a personal instructor is in order?

      hi! aw, thank you! lol, i started out with NO skill! you can still learn to make beautiful things and the skills will come in time. start with simple projects like napkins, placemats, pillow cases, and curtains to gain some confidence. i love 'simple sewing' by lotta jansdotter, it's one of the first books i started with!

    15. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 29 Aug 10

      I love your blog! Just came across it tonight. Where do you get your clothes? Are there any online eco-friendly clothing websites you like? I want to get myself into the habit of not buying from major manufacturers (like Target etc)...

      hi! thank you so much! i like to try to stay away from the big box companies too, and always attempt to support local, or indie business first. sometimes it can be really hard (especially when you're in target!) but i always feel better about the clothes i'm wearing and they *always* last longer. some of my favorites are 'spiritex', 'ruche' and of course, etsy! xo!

    16. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 7 Jul 10

      Think you'll make it to The Big Crafty in Asheville this Sunday?

      oo, i hope so!! me and the mister will be coming back from winston salem on sunday, so i am definitely going to try to make it on the way home. it should be really good!

    17. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 1 Jun 10

      where did you get your sofa and chair? love looking at your home tour.

      oh thank you so much! boo, i can't remember where i got them. :( some big box store in asheville, nc. i'll try to remember!

    18. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 29 May 10

      Hi there, Just saw your kitchen remodel, I'm wondering how the kichen countertops come together at the joint in the corner? did you use anything to fill in the gap?

      we cut them to join in a strait line (not a diagonal to the corner) and just filled the gap with some clear, waterproof caulk. works and looks great!

    19. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 29 May 10

      any nursery roosting in the horizon? And I mean babies, not chicks ;)

      hi! hehe, is this my mom? (lol) no, not yet, but i do have baby chicks coming on july 14th!!

    20. Bonnie Forkner
      HomeToRoost 10 Mar 10

      What are 3 things that most inspire you?

      1) nature. nothing get's me more excited than the sunshine on my face, a walk in the woods, and dirt under my nails. :)

      2) reading. endless inspiration in other's creative writing skills.

      3) other artists. the creativity that others share through their work, photogrphy and kindness always lift me up!

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Bonnie Forkner’s Bio

Colorado Springs, CO

www.goinghometoroost.com

i am a blogger and creative who loves going home to roost!