EDITOR’S LETTER
PHOTO: JAMIE BECK
As I write my very first editor’s letter, I come to you from a place of overwhelming gratitude. What began as a small idea on my birthday last April has rapidly grown into something larger than I ever imagined. One by one, a team grew. Image by image, a photo shoot wrapped. Word by word, a story evolved. And after months of tireless work from across the country, a magazine was born. We began our journey last June in search of the most beautiful homes and creative ideas to share. Starting in Chicago, we worked with one of the city’s most celebrated interior designers (pg.208); next we flew to New York and spent the day with a design icon (pg. 140); then we traveled to San Francisco and were captivated by an industry golden boy (pg. 33); finally we hopped over to Los Angeles and partied with HGTV’s newest Design Star (pg. 162). Along the way we forged deep friendships and had the time of our lives.
And it is this notion of community—in addition to a wide array of stylish homes, design tips, and entertaining inspiration—that stands at the very core of what Rue promises to bring
Fueled by our mission to bring the inclusive nature
you with each new issue. We are united by
of blogging to a magazine, the Rue team took a
our desire to create a life that reflects who
leap of faith with our adventure. To our delight, a net
we are, by a shared belief in the merits of
appeared to catch us. This net was comprised of the
style, and by our deep reverence for original
photographers who lent their talents on the weekends.
ideas and forward-thinking individuals. To our
The stylists who rearranged their hectic schedules to
contributors and to our supporters, to our
accommodate ours. The interior designers who invited
readers and to our friends: thank you from the
us into their homes with kindness and generosity. The
bottom of our hearts. You’ve welcomed us
writers and graphic designers we’ve never met in
with open arms. It is a privilege and an honor
person who worked through the night when we called
to be a part of your community.
on them for last minute help. And the friends who quickly reached for the phone to cheer us on when
Sincerely,
they sensed our fatigue. It only takes a look at our contributors pages to see that Rue is not the work of a few, but the collaboration of an entire community.
CRYSTAL GENTILELLO CO-FOUNDER and EDITOR IN CHIEF
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