The Skirted Roundtable on Digital Shelter Magazines PLUS a One King's Lane Shopping Spree Giveaway!!
artwork courtesy of TSevis
On this week's podcast, Joni, Megan and Linda chatted about the state of digital Shelter Magazines-how they are to read, the big ones vs. little, their business models and how the heck does one remember to virtually pick it up again if it's not sitting on the coffee table?? [Note: there is a great business idea in there for some enterprising person...]
Among the publications we talked about are: Lonny, Rue, Nesting Newbies, High Gloss (launching 2011), Anthology, Sweet Paul, Ivy & Piper, Covet Garden, Array, Pure Green Living, Matchbook Magazine (launching 2011), Pigtown*Design and ::Surroundings::.
Ironically, while chatting about new media and technology, we had several technological problems of our own. First Joni crashed, so Megan and Linda chatted
Also, just in time for the holidays, we're very excited that Skirted Roundtable sponsor One King's Lane has offered a $200 Shopping Spree on their site to one of our listeners!!! All you have to do is visit their website (registration is free if you're not already registered) and poke around and come back here and let us know in the comments what you would buy if you win the Shopping Spree! Very simple. One lucky person will be drawn from all the comments. NOTE: Please make sure you leave your email address, or link to you blog with your contact info so we can get in touch if you are the winner!
Comments
Best wishes,
Natasha.
This was such a treat to listen to. Just had to let you know that Anthology is in fact a beautiful PRINT magazine! The 16 pages you speak of were simply a teaser on their website. Judging by your positive reaction to it you will absolutely adore the full hard copy edition (124 well-edited, handsome matte pages).
Thank you so much for the link to Matchbook. We thought we'd leave the "shelter" genre to Lonny and Rue and instead plan to emphasize lifestyle (fashion, beauty, travel, culture and perhaps one interior for good measure). We also look forward to publishing smaller, dare I say "modest" monthly issues as opposed to the gargantuan bi-monthly model. I think smaller, more frequent bites will be a nice change of pace and hopefully easier to digest and savor. Thank you so very much for this wealth of feedback for budding editors like myself!
Best,
Katie Armour
Matchbook Magazine
www.MatchbookMag.com
Great giveaway.
Teresa
My One Kings Lane pick isn't all that exciting...I love the Mascot stuff for dogs. I'd buy a new collar & leash set for my golden retriever and then tuck the rest away for an impulse purchase. :)
As for OKL, anything cashmere catches my eye, as well as several of the wonderful books. I always anticipate their e-mails to see what goodies they're featuring.
I just got a package from them - Bunny Williams' new book - and it even came with a little present: a sweet frame!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today on One Kings Lane I am loving the Mascot accessories for pooches and could easily exhaust my winnings on new leashes and doggy coats for my very special Chihuahua, Carson.
Happy Thanksgiving, girls!!!
As for the generous giveaway... I am tempted by OKL every morning with their emails! Right now, I'd probably go for one of those adorable Steiff bears! Something to hug when I'm holiday stressed!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Joni, it's interesting that you mentioned we might focus more on Southern and Western style because that is certainly part of our focus. We definitely want to offer a print option, though you'll notice with Lonny, etc the price per issue is high at the moment. We want to keep the length of our magazine palatable since it is a digital mag and will most likely end up between 130-150 pages of really high-quality content. We have some very exciting features planned!
We can't wait to share our first issue with you in January and are honored that you mentioned High Gloss today. Thank you, ladies!
www.highglossmagazine.com
Tweet us @highglossmag
Extending to you and your families a wish for a wonderful, peace filled Thanksgiving.
I have enjoyed being able to view the shops at One Kings Lane for some time, now.
Several unique items items at One Kings Lane stood out to me, on this viewing. The Footed Glass Chocolate Truffle Stand - vintage, clear and a rectangle beauty. I do like clear glass. The Tufted Cashmere Throw, in Grey/Ivory classic sophistication with an air of romance. Cashmere Bedspread with Suede, Coral with its air of gracious simplicity. (lovely color blending)
Kindly,
CJF
yieldingto(at)(aoldotcom)
As for One King's Lane, who knows what they'll have when you're giveaway is actually rewarded, but if I were going to buy something today I think I'd choose some of the Archipelago candles!
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K. Cornelsen
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Anna
sageabf@mail.com
Anna
sageabf@mail.com
Karen T.
jkg4121@att.net
lesliescottdsign@sbcglobal.net
As for OKL, I love Gail DeLoach's pillows - gorgeous...and the Three Designing Women stationary (the one on the top of the page matches my blog colors!) - thanks for the giveaway!
amanda
catss99@yahoo.com
As to OKL, I would love any of the cashmere home items.
... and on Ones King's Lane my favorite pick is the Hunters Return Service Bowl.
Loretta
I have a love for all things cashmere and a new cashmere throw or even cashmere travel socks would be delightful!
Thanks for the ideas and keep them coming! The internet can be a great thing!
Nancy
Jeanne
At Your Service Custom Window Treatments Belmont,MA
As for OKL, i'd save the money for the tagsales!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Thanks for the OKL shopping spree chance - I'd select something from a Tastemaker Tag sale or one of the Classic Book Gift sets.
areid(at)mandarinastudio(dot)net
gthorton@gmail.com
What a fabulous giveaway, I couldn't resist entering.
To me the most lovely part of OKL (which I have stalked since it's inception) is the relatively recent addition of their Tastemaker Tag Sales.
What design aficionado hasn't trawled through a luscious design book (being newlyweds in new york, my husband calls these books my "real estate porn"), dreaming of the day we too can have our pick of a range of antiques and beautiful hand curated items from a top interior designer? OKL allows us to realize this and all at a click away.
I loved reading about how Charlotte Moss has in her home pieces from some of her decorating idols, like Madeleine Castaing. Rather than having to go to an auction at Sotheby's, OKL makes hand picked pieces from our favorite design stars easily accessible to a design do-it-yourself-er, and gives us a story we will have for years to come (hopefully when we are writing our own design books...:)
My dream item for this reason would certainly be from a Tastemaker Tag Sale. I would have to say my weakness is for good lighting - good lighting absolutely makes a small space and makes everyone look gorgeous. I would use the voucher towards something with a patina - I love the sculptural brass empire lamps in the S.Fellman&D.Desmond Sale, and the antique brass sconces from Rela Gleason's current sale - the unexpected pink shades are divine - but there are droolworthy lighting options in every tag sale! I can already see them, mounted on either side of my fireplace, glinting off my collection of hotel silver, lighting up my apartment so it looks warm and cozy through the windows on a cold winters new york city night.
Always enjoy reading your blog.
xo
PDC
Since it is near Christmas, I might use part of the money to get the 4-Volume Children's Classics book set for my sister who is studying Children's Literature.
A piece of art from 20x200.
And, I would save the rest for another day!
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serena@stevenson.org
Hard to choose! OKL cashmere throws, please! Great giveaway!
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the candles are fabulous.
Wish me luck!
Mary Casey
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Janelle Monroe
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(throw, sterling frame, poster picture)
Thanks!
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As always, another good discussion on TSRT! Thank you for your efforts - I truly enjoy listening and look forward to the next one.
I've shopped before at One King's Lane and have been pleased with my orders. My choice on One Kings Lane would be the offering cachepots or Venetian mirror.
Thanks again Ladies!
K.J. of Dallas
kblen@yahoo.com
juliannafarmer@att.net a.k.a. the farmer's wife
BTW...if you all have a chance, come over and say "hi" at my give away of a baby alpaca throw from Bodmer....I think you will like it!!
beajoy123@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Elizabeth
wittliz@gmail.com
sjenk25847@aol.com
xx-Gina
Congrats on your anniversary - your podcast is fascinating and very important to me to stay connected with a vibrant design world (not so much available here)!
Sadly, One Kings Lane doesn't like Canadians - it rejected my postal code and insists on a zip code. I bet they don't ship to Canada either. Darn! :(
xo anyway, Terri
robinm at austin dot rr dot com
Enjoying your blogs so much!
I enjoy the online shelter mags but still love the feel of a real magazine.
Happy Holidays Ladies!
I love seeing my HB,AD,CL,ED, all lying on my coffee table just waiting for me to pick them up and start in where I left off from the night before!
OKL- Anything from any of the Tastemakers! I recently purchased some Barbara Cosgrove lamps that I love!
Thanks again,
Cindy
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http://www.debuttheblog.blogspot.com/