Thursday, June 7, 2012

A Bloomsbury Life Hits Martha Stewart

Remember back in February when I went to New York?
(All photos by LBG.)

And I had a meeting with Jenny Comita, the deputy editor at Martha Stewart about writing an article for them?

Well, it's here! (July issue.)


I wrote it for all of us. 
Let me know what you think.

x/Lisa

P.S. And Jenny -- thank you so much for your wise and warm stewardship. Working with you was a joy.
at

49 comments:

  1. Pamela Terry and EdwardJune 7, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Cannot wait to read it. I know it will be scathingly brilliant! So very proud of you, my dear.

    ReplyDelete
  2. AngeliJune 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Can't wait to read, wonderful to share the world with your delightful view on design.

    Cheers!

    Angeli

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lisa Borgnes GiramontiJune 7, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Pamela Terry and Edward, and Angeli:

    Thank you so much! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  4. ArchitectDesign™June 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    so exciting, congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Terra June 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I like the theme of your article and will buy a copy of the mag to read it instead of using the link you provide.

    ReplyDelete
  6. 24 CornersJune 7, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Oh joy...it arrived!! This is such a well deserved honor to your unique art and special, thoughtful writings Lisa...Brava!!! I'm still smiling from reading it, and from happiness for you!

    The Bloomsbury troupe would be very proud indeed!
    xo J~

    ReplyDelete
  7. LisaJune 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I got my issue a few days ago. I felt like bragging about the essay by this woman I know... then I remembered I don't really know you except from your blog!

    Congratulations!

    Lisa in Vermont

    ReplyDelete
  8. SandyJune 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I just read your article and loved it so I came here to find you. I'm so glad I did.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Jessica Thor-MillerJune 7, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I will not be satisfied until you write a book! Kidding (somewhat)....Congrats! I can't wait to read it.

    MT

    ReplyDelete
  10. noreenJune 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    i look forward to reading it. exactly my thoughts. as photographers, we focus on the children, yet the older folks are just as beautiful in their way. thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  11. LilyJune 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Bravo for the Belle of Bloomsbury!
    And now, a book please...
    xx,
    Lily

    ReplyDelete
  12. debbie baileyJune 8, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    You lucky girl! You must be jumping for joy. I know I would be! Frame it and hang it for all to see. And you are so right about your subject. As an aging woman myself, I get so sick of hearing the world disdain getting older. I, for one, am celebrating it and hopefully changing a few minds along the way.

    BTW, I love your blog and get so excited when you have a new post. Love!

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Hi, dear!
    I found your blog very intresting! A lot of inspiration for myself!!!

    I would like to keep in touch with you. Would you like to follow each others blog on GFC and Bloglovin?

    Lots of love,

    www.nicoleta.me

    ReplyDelete
  14. scottageJune 8, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Lisa - your essay was so profound, so beautiful, so touching. I have shared it with everyone I know. I was born to an older mother and have been around older women all my life and so appreciate their beauty and love that you see that as well. Great blog - much success. Michele

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Getting the magazine today and such a brilliant topic.

    ReplyDelete
  16. NadiaJune 8, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Congrats on the article! I'll definitely getting my hands on the mag to read it. I just have to say that I'm so glad I found your blog a while back, because it has been such a treat to read. I love it! Thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Traveling MirrorJune 8, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Thank-you for a great essay. I have been feeling my age and this perked me up a lot. I blog too but not as fancy!

    ReplyDelete
  18. jean goddardJune 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Lovely article. Thank-you! I just turned 60 and couldn't agree more.

    ReplyDelete
  19. The Silver BunnyJune 8, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    We don't have "Living" here but congratulations anyway !

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Ah, how wonderful! Congrats! And what a beautiful subject----like growing old gracefully and all the things we've forgotten to appreciate. So glad you wrote it. Warmest wishes to you!

    ReplyDelete
  21. MandaladreamerJune 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks for the heads-up! I'll certainly take a look when I go to work in the library this afternoon...

    ReplyDelete
  22. Helen JamesJune 8, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    congratulations lisa will look out for it on the Irish newstands x

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Did you open with "It's a truth universally acknowledged..." oh my! how amazing! :D

    Congratulations I look forward to reading the entire thing!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Pamela HoldermanJune 8, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Your article brought a huge grin to my patinaed face. Please write more... Your insights are a much needed tonic for those of us who are aging, and I guess that would be all of us. I look forward to following your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Slim PaleyJune 8, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Great article Lisa, and so true.
    Congratulations!

    Best,
    SP

    ReplyDelete
  26. WendyMcLeodMacKnightJune 9, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    SO excited when I got my issue on weds and unbeknownst to me, my favourite blogger was the final essay! Well done and well written - Lisa and s'mores - what could be a better issue?

    ReplyDelete
  27. helen tilstonJune 9, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Hello Lisa

    What an honour and may I add, very well deserved. I shall head to the bookstore and find my copy. As Lisa in Vermont said, I feel like showing it to all my friends and telling them about my friend Lisa from a Bloomsbury Life. Then to remember we have never met but your work has brought you close to my heart

    Helen xx

    ReplyDelete
  28. quintessenceJune 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Can't wait to read it - great title and subject matter - congrats!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Congratulations!

    ReplyDelete
  30. JudyMacJune 11, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Your Martha Stewart debut is absolutely perfect! To the point and right on! You go girl!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Susan SJune 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Dear Lisa,
    It had to be so hard to "sit" on this one! Congratulations! It's sure to be insightful. Will be sure to get my hands on it.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Reggie DarlingJune 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Must run out and purchase a copy so I can read this, as my subscription has lapsed! Congrats Lisa!!! Reggie

    ReplyDelete
  33. shiree segerstromJune 12, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    What fun, so looking forward to it. Shiree'

    ReplyDelete
  34. kim at northerncalstyle.June 12, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Lisa,
    I got my copy in the mail the other day and read it cover-to cover as usual and it was a treat to find your article at the back. I really loved it and made me think totally differently about my face and aging. Thanks for a lovely new perspective. We just need to all think this way and stop the madness of injecting our faces with freezing junk.

    You are a breath of fresh air and in L.A. no less!
    xo
    Kim

    ReplyDelete
  35. Angie MuresanJune 12, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    That is beyond awesome, Lisa! I will head to the store to get my copy tomorrow.

    ReplyDelete
  36. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James HomeJune 13, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Yeah, Lisa! I can't wait to pick up an issue and read your wise words - something to look forward to this weekend. XO, Cynthia

    ReplyDelete
  37. sushisistahJune 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I had to write and say to you, "wonderful wonderful!".

    ReplyDelete
  38. home before darkJune 13, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Hope you can hear the clapping hands all the way from the midwest! And I second what Lily said about a book.

    ReplyDelete
  39. CarylJune 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Lisa,

    I wanted to wait until I read your essay to comment.
    I loved it. ("Beauty is a battered leather footstool . . ."
    I posted the cover of the July issue and a link to this post
    on our site --Secondlivesclub.com I know
    our followers will love the piece as much as I did.

    Congratulations!

    xoc

    ReplyDelete
  40. BarbJune 14, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    The piece is lovely. Just read it today. We, indeed, should value our patina and each wrinkle! Glad to read another seasoned voice. Clap, clap, clap!

    ReplyDelete
  41. *Chic Provence*June 14, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Congratulations Lisa! I will go get the issue and devour your article!

    bisous

    Kit

    ReplyDelete
  42. Sunday TaylorJune 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Lisa, how exciting! Congratulations! I read it and loved it. It is so true and so well written.
    xx Sunday

    ReplyDelete
  43. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Lisa, your article was uplifting and insightful. Society seems to recognize physical beauty and overlook the qualities of wisdom, knowledge and experience. Appearances are fleeting but a strong character is a value beyond measure. Thanks for your thoughts and words.

    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  44. MirianaJune 18, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Hi Lisa,

    congratulations! I'd love to read your article - do you know if the magazine is available internationally?

    Miriana

    ReplyDelete
  45. Donna BenedettoJune 18, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    This was a fabulous article and something to truly reflect on.
    Years ago our ancesters never thought about their looks. But our society has totally changed that. I like your comparison to the antiques we love with all of their scuffs and age in relation to ourselves.
    Donna
    thebeneblog.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I have been successful in so many aspects of life and have accomplished much. I know that I could do so much more if I want to, but for the most part I find myself thinking ‘I don’t want to”.

    I put it down to thoroughly enjoying the journey of life, and not fixating on one destination. I want to (and have) experienced so much that I resist pursuing one goal with any passion or enthusiasm. Living MY life is my passion, and perhaps that is where I am most successful.

    Thanks for getting me thinking on this, and Many thanks for bringing up the topic.

    ReplyDelete
  47. LynnJune 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I just read your article and thank you so very much for writing it! I'm 51 and haven't allowed anything, besides some good moisturizer and sunscreen, on my face and body, even though the 'norm' now is the contrary. Your article will be widely read and I hope that other women reading it will realize that there is immense beauty and character in our aging faces and hopefully want to leave them alone! XO

    ReplyDelete
  48. H. GillhamJune 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I loved it -- I read it there, and now I am visiting your blog.

    Congratulations -- for your article published in Living and for a new reader.

    :-)

    ReplyDelete
  49. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I still buy Martha Stewart...after 7 years of living in Ireland. This month I read your brilliant piece, and shared it with everyone I know. Even with food styling and photography, I am always on the lookout for anything beautifully vintage...can't say it enough, you've made such a good point Lisa! All best, Imen

    ReplyDelete

I try my best to answer your comments; alas, it's not always possible. But please feel free to talk amongst yourselves. And thank you for contributing - blogging is a two-way street. xx

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.