Friends, we have a lot of really exciting news to share with you today, but first of all, thank you all who rushed to your nearest Barnes & Noble this week to pick up a copy of The Homecoming Issue. We've been told that many stores have already sold out of copies! Your support of our mission means the world to us, and we are so excited more stories for your in the issues to come!

This May, not only will we be launching our second issue, The Captivated Issue, but our Editor in Chief Katie will be speaking at the wedding photography retreat Bliss & Bokeh in Charleston. Bliss & Bokeh is a luxury photography retreat created to a foster community of women who share a passion for capturing bliss. Katie will be sharing her unique approach to developing authentic inspiration and creative process. Other speakers include Captivated cover photographer Jen Huang, Elisa Bricker, Lynn Easton Andrews and Ginny Au. We will be sharing more about this wonderful retreat later this month.

Also, in case you missed it, we have posted a position to join the Cottage Hill team. We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Brand Development Executives. Click here to learn more.

Thank you to our Oklahoma City friends who joined us for our Klatch with Silver Cup Artists Ely Fair Photography and Juniper Designs. Cuppies and Joe graciously opened their cafe to us for some beautiful antler and floral arrangements while sipping Mexican Hot Chocolate and meaningful conversations.

Have a lovely weekend and be sure to share your photo of The Homecoming Issue at Barnes & Noble on Instagram (hashtag #thehomecomingissue) to enter our $100 gift card giveaway on Monday!