Stacey Solomon has left her fans all emotional after she shared her new project with them. Earlier this week the Loose Women star teased that "something special" was on its way and she's finally been able to reveal the exciting news.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday night (May 19), she shared that she'll be releasing her second book which will share her top tips and the secrets to the renovations of her family home. The book, Tap to Tidy at Pickle Cottage, follows her 2021 Number One Sunday Times Bestseller, Tap To Tidy.
Stacey and fiancé Joe Swash moved their family to their sprawling Essex abode last March. At the time, Stacey said the Tudor-style mansion, which is said to be worth £1.2m, is located in Essex and is surrounded by 2.5 acres of land, was their "forever home" and has been keeping her loyal followers updated on the process of its renovations.
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Her new book, which will be published in the autumn on September 29, will take readers into her home, while giving them an insight into how the former X Factor star renovated every inch into her dream cottage - from Joe's impressive games room to her very own 'mermaid' bathroom - as well as offering some nifty hacks along the way.
Taking to Instagram, Stacey shared a video which was a quick look through her work over the last 14 months before finishing with a look at the cover of her next release. "PROUD," the mum-of-four started her post. "I definitely don’t tell myself often enough, how proud I am of all of the love and hard work I’ve put into Pickle Cottage.
"Not a day has gone by for the last year I haven’t worked my little bum off doing whatever I could to make this special house our home. Watching all of these videos back I’ve never felt so empowered - this whole process has made me feel like I can do anything. I am so grateful that we had this chance and I’ll never take it for granted.
"All I ever wanted to do is pour love into our home and bring it back to life. We aren’t fully finished yet, these things take time and hard work but I’m so so proud of how far it’s come along. I’ve loved every single second of it. Cheesy as it sounds I’ve learned so much along the way and things I wished I’d know before I started, but most importantly doing as much as I could myself has given me the most strong sense of self & made me feel like I can achieve anything I put my mind to."
Stacey, 33, went on: "SO i’ve documented EVERYTHING. Written every little moment down and all of the things I’ve learned so far so that I can share those feelings. For anyone who has ever not felt confident enough to go for it themselves, to anyone who doesn’t know where to start and to everyone who deserves to feel like they can do anything the put their mind to too!
"Introducing… Tap To Tidy at Pickle Cottage. I really hope you love this as much as I have adored making it. It’s been my baby for the last year and im so so proud of it. Thank you for being the most incredible insta family anyone could ever wish for and coming along on this magical journey with us."
But it was Stacey's moving dedication that really caught people's attention: "To the moon and back, always - Of course - Dedicated to my whole world - Joe, my Pickles, Teddy & Peanut. But a very special dedication to you Theo," she wrote. "Thank you for the best 13 years I could have ever wished for - Here’s to forever darling girl."
A page in the book also features an illustration of the family's beloved pup who tragically died in Stacey's arms at home on Boxing Day last year. The message reads: To the Pickles, Zachary, Leighton, Rex, and Rose, and to our fur babies, Peanut and Teddy. And to my extended family, thank you for being alongside me on one of the most magical journeys."
It added: "To Theo - we miss you. Pickle Cottage is not the same without you. Thank you for the best thirteen years." And fans were soon flooding Stacey's post with comments.
@muma_winnie_3 wrote: "Oh my gosh @staceysolomon I’m balling! This is so beautiful. I can’t wait to get my hands on my own copy! You are incredible." @laurenpykeexx said: "The Theo bit at the end I’m sobbing."
@mrsh.home replied: "Oh WOW Stace actually so emotional. You are the Queen of D.I.Y you deserve it all so proud to have been able to watch your journey, never forget how amazing you are!!!" @bug.bow.roo shared: "I'm not crying you should be so bloody proud of yourself and scream that from the rooftops! You've done incredible things and bringing us along for the ride is just appreciated!! Congratulations on everything- I bet Theo is smiling down on you."
@stpierre_liz commented: "Omg I cried when I saw Theo’s memory." @mum.life.with.isabella shared: "Oh my god. This. Why am I crying. This is amazing."
