I don’t want you thinking I’m writing this to name-drop, but on Sunday I had dinner with Margaret Russell of Elle Décor.
Out of context, one always thinks of these Editor-in-Chiefs as being very highfalutin and unreachable, but each time I get together with Margaret, I’m inspired to work harder and become more committed to the work that I do.
Her respect for designers and the work that we do is so evident and such a support for the industry. Anybody who works seven days a week to produce the best possible product truly deserves the admiration and support of the reading public.
#1 by Deborah Milne on August 10, 2009 - 5:23 pm
Well said – Margaret is one of those people that you wish you could sit down & have a glass of wine with & have a chat. She is incredible. No worries about name-dropping. I would do the same if I were to be in the company of either of you!
#2 by Mrs. Blandings on August 10, 2009 - 11:05 pm
Oh, to be a fly on the wall…
#3 by A French Cloud on August 11, 2009 - 12:32 am
she sounds like a great encourager and wonderful friend…cheers!
#4 by whitney on August 11, 2009 - 2:52 am
ironic: i received my issue of elle decor in the mail today…absolutely adore it!
#5 by Anita Berlanga on August 11, 2009 - 10:05 am
Speaking only for myself here – but I have to say it: please stop apologizing for your life! You’ve worked hard to get where you are and deserve every good thing that comes your way.
Besides – that’s a huge part of the pleasure of reading your blog ;if you talked about going to the Piggly Wiggly and grabbing the special on laundry detergent – well, that’s already my life, Vicente; I look to you and your blog and books, etc, to take me OUT of that, with charm and grace.
So keep doing what you’re doing, okay?
Thank you. Carry on!
xoA