Rue - Mar/Apr 2011 Issue 4

Rue Issue 4 is now live. To be honest, I've literally flicked through this issue as time is not on my side this morning - a pesky thing called work is getting in the way. The cover is appealing to me, I love the tones. Unfortunately it relates to a fashion spread rather than an interiors related story but all the same, it's a lovely cover.

Issue 4 definitely deserves further perusal. Go look for yourselves & I will definitely be spending more time (what's time?) on this issue when I return home.

Have a great day!

Sandy K

[above image via Rue]

Rue - Jan/Feb 2011 Issue 3

Issue 3 of Rue has just gone live. The cover I must say is not to my taste. Although a beautiful pic in its' own right, I think there a numerous better options to be found throughout this issue.

I've had a quick flick through, & there appears to be numerous closeup shots. A broader perspective would have been nice to get an overall feel of some of the spaces showcased. The first half of the issue was skim worthy, but the issue really picks up in the second half. Some of the interiors are very lust worthy indeed.

Go have a look at this issue. There's something for everyone.

Sandy K

P.S. I'm on holidays at the moment in Australia's style capital of Melbourne. Having a great time. I promise my posting will pickup pace when I return.

[above image via Rue]

Rue - Holiday Nov/Dec 2010 Issue 2

Just a heads up. Issue 2 of Rue goes live shortly - 21st November (US time). Also, it's bigger than the first issue! How is that possible?

Click here to view.

Sandy K

[above image via Rue]

Rue - Premiere Issue

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After weeks of waiting, Rue has finally arrived.This will have been all over the blogosphere by now, but I'll give you my thoughts anyhow.

I'm not a great fan of the cover, but look past this & oh my gosh, here is a magazine chock a block full of great spaces & wonderful articles. Editor in Chief & Co-Founder of Rue, Crystal Gentilello's Editor's letter emphasises the collaborative nature of the team behind the magazine. It is this spirit of community that is displayed throughout this marvellous production. The Rue team have set the bar high. Congratulations all round to the fantastic team that is Rue.

Here's a peek at some, there are many more, of my favourite bits from the issue:

Blogger side-by-side featuring Ronda Carman of All the Best and Holly Becker of decor8 

designed by Heather Clawson of Habitually Chic blog fame

Screen by Christiana Coop of Eden Coop interior design firm

two pics that I thought were interesting

Ritz-Carlton Residences in LA designed by Woodson + Rummerfield's House of Design

A vignette from the home Victoria Smith of sfgirlbybay blog fame

Victoria's bedside

Crystal Gentilello's bedroom

A gorgeous bathroom from the home of Julia Edelmann of Buckingham Interiors + Design

Two spaces from the Gillam home

Kitchen from the Oliver home

Hallway from the Oliver home

The magazine also has articles featuring or written by: interior designer Grant K. Gibson, writer & stylist Will Taylor of the blog Bright Bazaar, Megan Gonzalez of MaeMae Paperie, legendary designer Vicente Wolf who by the way has a fantastic blog, Emily Henderson winner of HGTV's design star & author of The Brass Petal blog, Toni Hacker & Ben Harnett of Hayden-Harnett accessories & apparel label & also designer Tobi Fairley. Phew, told you it was chockers!

Congratulations to Crystal Gentilello (Plush Palate), Anne Sage (The City Sage) - Co-founder & Executive Director, Caitlin Fleming (Sacramento Street) - Marketing Director & all the team at Rue for an absolutely brilliant first issue. Time to party like the Jen & Jamie, the force behind the vintage glam label ban.do above who also feature in this superb publication.

Sandy K

[all images via Rue]