Thursday, May 19, 2011

ADing On


Please forgive my spotty posts.  I've been painting my living room and for a short time I thought it had gotten the best of me.  Also, I'm stepping out on you just the littlest bit.  Every now and then, a few times a month for as long as they will have me, I'm going to be writing the same sort of stuff that I write here over at archdigest.com.  It's been in the works for a while, but as editor Margaret Russell said at Blog Fest yesterday, random is not in her vocabulary.  Anyway, I think we have things hammered out, though I am sure they will evolve.  Expect the same sort of stuff around here, with the occasional link over there.

Image courtesy of Architectural Digest; photography Roger Davies.
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36 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Good for you!!! Can't wait to see what you write ;)

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  2. Town and Country HouseMay 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Congratulations and all best wishes!

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  3. AllieMay 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Congrats. Can't wait to see what you do over there, and of course over here too:)

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  4. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    That is really fabulous!!! Seeing Margaret Russell in person today was a thrill. She is eloquent and amusing. I loved that she had Ozzy and Sharon's apartment in her presentation!

    ~ E

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  5. Scot Meacham WoodMay 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Mrs. B.,

    Wow. extra-super cool.

    Cheers,
    SMW

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  6. elle.May 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    That is so exciting!!! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to read...

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  7. KarenaMay 18, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    A huge congratulations Patricia!! Excited to hear and see more!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!

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  8. HOBACMay 19, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Can't think of anyone better suited. Congrats.

    And the word verification was prose - if that isn't a sign...

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  9. maryMay 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Congratulations!! Sending the champagne as we speak.

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  10. Concrete JungleMay 19, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    All the best that is wonderful news!

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  11. quintessenceMay 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Congratulations Patricia!! I was at blogfest and heard Margaret speak yesterday - I repeated that exact same quote! She is definitely a force of nature - great choice on her part. Have fun - will be looking for you over there!!

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  12. My Dog-Eared PagesMay 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    M.R. certainly did not make a random selection when she chose you to contribute over at archdigest.com ~ Kudos to you and I can't wait to see the living room here!

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  13. My Interior LifeMay 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    That's so funny, I was just over at the AD site last night pulling a cover photo for a guest blog post and saw your post about cowhide rugs. I thought to myself, "When did Mrs. Blandings start writing for AD? How did I miss this?"So glad I'm not too far behind the curve. Great post (and very relevant to me as I just bought my first hide rug)! Can't wait to see more in the future!

    Congratulations and kudos to you!

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  14. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Good going Mrs. Blandings. AD is getting smarter and smarter, but bringing you on is pure genius.

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  15. The French TangerineMay 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Best of luck to you in your new ventures!

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  16. kayce hughesMay 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Congratulations! Keep us in the loop with your wall stencil.

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  17. pve designMay 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Nice to get thrown a stray bone or treat and you deserve it. Now wag that tail girlie.
    pve

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  18. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryMay 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Very exciting, glad to see your official announcement today. pgt

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  19. peggy braswellMay 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Yeah...congratulations+kudos to AD for bringing you on. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  20. Jennifer @ Belclaire House May 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    How wonderful! They're lucky to have you. I look forward to reading more over there!

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  21. design elementsMay 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Can't wait to see what you write. AD is really getting better. Wonderful!

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  22. Nelle SomervilleMay 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    How wonderful! Look forward to them all.

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  23. NutbirdMay 19, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wow, big news!! We get AD here at home, but I haven't been looking at it lately. Did you notice that the Osborne's don't have rugs in most of their rooms? I think that is because a lot of the dogs have accidents! Remember the TV series? Those doggies were going all over the place. I'll certainly check you out over there. You are one of my few daily reads. Ann

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  24. DianneMay 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Congrats....they are getting smarter over there!
    What color is the living room?

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  25. LPCMay 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Congratulations! Love the diffident, humble announcement. So perfect. Now I might even READ that site:).

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  26. French By DesignMay 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Kudos to you Mrs B! I too will now be adding archdigest.com to my must read list!

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  27. christopher filleyMay 19, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Patricia.........no disparaging remarks from me. Congratulations! Your post is the the ONE I read regularly. Congrats to AD. CF on 45th Street.

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  28. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Bravo and congratulations! This is real confirmation
    that the magazine has evolved! I have great respect for Paige Rense....when I started 40 years ago; it was pretty much the only game in town.

    Now, with the recession, the stars are the survivors!

    Magazines and decorators!

    Hope I survive! Totally deserved congratulations.....Since I have had a blog......(kind of a mini-blog?) for two weeks......I see the amount of work and dedication it takes. You are a trailblazer!

    wonderful news........now.......how do I get there???



    Penelope

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  29. ADGMay 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    As your fame evolves, don't forget the little people. Even the tiniest ones like me. Congrats!

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  30. danaMay 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    good for you. I may actually resubscribe if this means they are going back to having something relevant to real people who want to live in real, personal spaces. I'm excited if that's the case.

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  31. Boxwood TerraceMay 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Congratulations, Mrs. B! I'm not at all surprised to learn that you are branching out. Looking forward to reading your posts over at AD.

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  32. CherylMay 21, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Kudos to you on the AD work! Well-deserved; clearly they know quality when they see it.

    Can't wait to see/read your living room painting post. I've been struggling with the same and, in fact, just posted in my own blog about it. (See "Living Room Blues"--I guess that gives you a hint about how it turned out! Oh well...)

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  33. katy danosMay 21, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    congrats. love your writing style and love what margaret russell is doing with the magazine.

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  34. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations!
    BarbaraG

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  35. Mrs. BlandingsMay 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks so all of you for such nice support. Elizabeth, Ms. Russell never fails to impress me. I'm only surprised you didn't mention how tiny she is - that's usually the first thing people say. Nutbird, the bare floors and the upholstery were chosen with those pups in mind. Penny, your style is so uniquely you - in the world of blogging that seems to lead to success. Now you just need a little time and a little luck. Dana, subscribe! I've seen July and each issue is just better and better.

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  36. Renée FinbergMay 22, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    i will be following you like crazy!!
    xx

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