CHANGES ARE A COMIN'...

Shelter mags have seen a lot of changes in the past few years. We have lost some good ones, and gained some new favorites. We've seen these publications embrace more online coverage (including some larger image galleries which all of us bloggers are eternally thankful for!) and tear down some of the walls that separated us from them, making the editors and writers behind these mags more accessible and real.

Along with all of this, there have been some serious shakeups in the editorial positions lately. A couple of months back we saw Stephen Drucker move to lead Town&Country and Newell Turner become Editor-In-Chief of House Beautiful (his first issue, by the way was simply stunning). At this same time, former Domino editor (and personal favorite) Dara Caponigro was also named Editor-In-Chief at VERANDA. Well, her first issue is almost here and we've got a sneak peek thanks to Shelterpop...
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So far I'm liking what I'm seeing! I think Dara is bringing her Domino experience to the table here with fresh, updated interiors while maintaining Veranda's sophisticated and classic style. I can't wait to see the whole issue! I'm especially excited to see an article featuring Laura Vinroot Poole who we interviewed last summer here on coco+kelley!

And, speaking of fresh style... I think we've all been hoping for Architectural Digest to consider a new look. Well, wish no more because Margaret Russell has just been named Editor-In-Chief! (No word yet on who will be replacing her at Elle Decor.) If she can't breathe some new life into this publication, I don't know who can! 
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It will be interesting to see how much of the magazines austere styling and straightforward photography will stay in place - not to mention some content change? Here's a question: how would you like to see AD evolve?