tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post3554630180095479858..comments2024-03-28T06:17:06.977-05:00Comments on MARTHA MOMENTS: Martha Stewart Living: The Year That WasANDREW RITCHIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-48215628101761875252017-01-10T16:30:36.132-05:002017-01-10T16:30:36.132-05:00If the subscription rate was not so cheap now beca...If the subscription rate was not so cheap now because they are part of a major media company I would no longer buy it. There are whole issues I can do without but I figure the price covers the newsstand price of two issues. So if I like more than two then it is a buy. I love how you reviewed the year. I am glad I kept all my issues that focused on holidays. I have many holiday traditions from the old issues but have not picked up any from the new ones. The content is just not there anymore. I am enjoying Williams Sonoma more and have shopped Macy's much less. I liked the cover of December for example but there was not detailed or sourced instruction on how to create the look on your own, which is why I used to love the magazine. The designers are talented but it did not translate outside of the pages of a photo shoot. They were not things that would work in a home. I think the soul has left because Martha has moved on. She may end up sharing a great third act at some point but I think she likes living the big life and she deserves it. However, I do not use her as a go to anymore for entertaining or holidays. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-14092586453245397812017-01-09T16:40:38.799-05:002017-01-09T16:40:38.799-05:00Thanks for both of your comments! I agree with bot...Thanks for both of your comments! I agree with both of you. It is still a very good magazine - by all accounts - it is just not the BEST magazine anymore. ANDREW RITCHIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-51496995450280798952017-01-03T19:14:18.734-05:002017-01-03T19:14:18.734-05:00For the first time in 20+ years, I did not renew m...For the first time in 20+ years, I did not renew my subscription to Living. As silly as it may seem, I actually struggled with the decision to not renew. In the end, my decision wasn't about not enjoying it; rather about receiving it at all! Since Meredith assumed operations of the magazine, I rarely received it in the usual 1-2 weeks in advance of the newsstand. It was one of the 'perks' of being a subscriber (so I thought..). Now, I can find it locally, at least a week in advance. I readily recognize, I'm not a very patient person. <br /><br />Since Eric's departure, the magazine lacks anything truly special. I agree, there is still 'good' content - but there is nothing that makes me return to the pages again and again. When I look for inspiration, I go to my 25 year library of previous issues; not current issues. <br /><br />If only current ownership saw value in reviving this extension of the brand.. I think they would be greatly rewarded with the investment. <br /><br />I too have "relaxed" with the brand. It is what it is. But please.. don't get me started on the Martha/Snoop Dog thing... it pretty much sent me over the edge. Kennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299828916739335429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-55112032406013205702017-01-01T23:10:09.921-05:002017-01-01T23:10:09.921-05:00Good day Andrew,
I agree with your comments.........Good day Andrew, <br />I agree with your comments.......but!<br />I do feel that a number of the MSL 2016 covers did not equal the exceptional photography within the magazine ( with the March cover truly not attractive or appetizing ).<br />Yes, Ms Stewart's impute can not be replaced, but by eliminating her "partners" who worked with her in creating the early magazine ( who left weather by their choice or recently by new management) the exceptional past feel/contact of MSL has been deluded to just slightly better then it competitors.<br />It may never be exactly the same, but it can improve and continue to be a vital link with Ms Stewart's brand.<br />Happy New Year !<br />APM Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com