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TURNING THE PAIGE FOR REAL AT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

So I felt it coming, maybe too soon, but it has happened. I blogged there was a change in the air last year, but I think the wheels of change have been in motion for that long.
The earth has shifted on its axis and Paige Rense is ending her tenure at Architectural Digest. She has "retired" and just in the nick of time. I cannot wait to have a great new and improved shelter book to get excited about. Just imagine the opportunities! Ideas are bubbling up on who the big contenders are. My money is on Mitchell Owens....where is yours?

My original forecast was a bit premature, but...

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009

TURNING THE PAIGE?

The drums of change continue to beat as loud as ever over at 4 Times Square. With low circulation and dropping ad pages, which industry defining title is looking to make an editorial change after 35 years under the current stewardship? Does this now mean the magazine will change to target to a younger demographic? Stay tuned – we’ll know in 2 weeks time.