A couple short months later a Southern Belle came into play and we all got to enjoy Southern Flourish:
Positives:
-Good mix of fashion, entertaining, food and design stories
-Love the layouts on the website and in the magazine
Negatives:
-I’m not a Southerner so I feel left out. They need a NY contributor that loves Southern style. (wink, wink)
The blog world was a buzz all summer waiting for the reveal of Rue:
Positives:
-Love how active they are on twitter/facebook and all of the little sneak peeks we get before an issue comes out.
-Freebie templates & videos
Negatives:
The interiors they showcase are not my favorite design style, but I can still appreciate it.
Down Under is now being represented with the latest new online magazine called Ivy & Piper
Positives: -Love the name -Love the layouts & features -Big fan of Australian style so it’s nice to see it showcased virtually. I have a hard time finding international design magazines near me.
Negatives: -Too short! I’m greedy I want more. -Would like to see more Australian interiors.
The new year will bring a new online magazine into the scene. High Gloss has 6 ladies behind the scenes holding court and promises to provide us with a guide for a well-lived life.
Positives:
-Many of my favorite ladies collaborating.
-Hello orange and pink website!
Negatives:
-None yet we’ll have to wait till Jan 2011
What are your thoughts on all of the magazines.
Are you loving all of the new online options available? Do you think there are now too many popping up? Do you have a favorite?
I would love to see an online magazine that provides more tips for how to build a room and gives the readers DIY projects & tips. Sort of like all of the different Better Home & Garden special publications. It would also be great to see more spreads on readers/bloggers homes. I love how Non Pareil magazine works. They reach out to contributors for story ideas that need to stick with that issues theme. Each story needs to have a DIY option and a printable template. Contributors email the editors and pitch a story, style the story, photograph it and send it in. I really think this set up could work for a home decor magazine as well.
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