Lonny's big news

Did you see the new issue of Lonny?

There was a bedroom in the contents that made me think, where have I seen that before?

Well, it was the Editor-in-Chief's own apartment.  Every time they feature Michele Adam's newest digs (by my count, this was at least the third feature in as many years), I gag.  Not because her work as a designer is bad--it's just fine.  But really?  Three major features on your homes in your own magazine?  (Not to mention the numerous spaces she designed that were featured--talk about conflict of interest.)  Is there a word for nepotism when favoring not a family member but yourself?

Maybe that's just me.  (Is it me?)  I have total respect for a couple of kids who saw a niche in the market and launched a new genre.  Total respect.  But this kind of ruins it for me.  And really, this NYTimes article didn't help, either.

Yet I was still surprised to see that big changes are afoot at the magazine.  Adams (and co-founder Patrick Cline) are stepping down, "to pursue other projects."  Adams will be replaced by a print veteran, and I am curious to see what she does.  Lonny has developed such a clear and specific aesthetic, and for better or worse, it's hard to imagine retaining it with a new team at the helm.

I know you are all readers of shelter pubs.  Are you interested in the people and politics behind them?  I'm curious what you think about all this.  Do tell!

On-line Design Mags

In edition to all the great personal design blogs out there, more and more design magazines are cropping up online. I have this weird assumption that everyone knows about all of them, but this is probably crazy. In case you want to check them out:


Lonny, the closest thing to Domino, helmed by former Domino staffer/ the woman behind the Rubie Green fabric line

Adore Home is kind of the Australian Lonny


Rue is on issue three, and already they have a fabulous gallery on their website, organized by room

Covet Garden, out of Toronto, shares one couple's space in each issue, with features like a DIY project from the couple and some of their favorite products


High Gloss launched today!

Am I missing any? Tell me about them!