Meeting Sweet Paul
I recently met Paul Lowe from Sweet Paul and he was so calm and well, yeah, sweet. I didn’t know what to expect really, but I thought that it would be nice to meet him while I was in NYC so I took a shot of courage and sent him a message and said that I’d like to meet him in person and would he be interested in popping by the light studio where I was teaching in Soho to say hello. It was a long shot since we aren’t really web friends and I’ve never really talked to him before, but I believe in just asking people for things because if you don’t ask, you have no right to complain when stuff doesn’t happen in your life. So I asked.
And I received. Paul Lowe walked in during our class and not only did I meet him, but he so nicely met lots of my students too who wanted to know more about my mystery guest – and for those who did know who he was, well they had a total “moment” — I could tell.
Most of us are inspired by and like to see those who find success primarily from blogging as Paul has, I have, and so many others who began their career mostly by sharing their passions online first and then wham-o! It resulted in amazing things for their life and careers. Paul is incredibly talented and deserves his success and from my brief chat with him, he was very warm and polite but also grounded. He seems like someone that I would get on well with if I had only had spent more time chatting him up. But of course, I had a class to teach and so the Sweet Paul visit was quick but still deeply inspiring to me personally and I wish to thank him so much for stopping by to say hello. I’ve met some incredible people throughout my own blogging journey over the years and Paul was a highlight. Thanks, Paul.
I love these two spreads (above) as it really reminds me of the work of my favorite stylist, Dietlind Wolf in Germany whom I wrote about in January – she did the same thing with watercolors and food. Dietlind is a known trendsetter in the world of food styling here in Germany. The two spreads above are by Alicia Buszczak.
And with that, I’ll shout out the recent issue of Sweet Paul magazine (Spring 2012) with some images from it, and you can watch for it at Anthropologie stores sold nationwide and in the UK as it will arrive in printed fashion there very soon for Antho customers. Yay to Paul for scoring that collaboration, a huge win!
(images: sweet paul magazine)
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March 15th, 2012 at 5:53pm
Ack, I am so sad I missed him on sunday! I would have loved to meet him, as I am completely inspired by him and his mag. I though you two would like each other….love this and love that one inspiration got to meet the other.
xoxo
Melis
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March 15th, 2012 at 6:43pm
All so beautiful. I can’t wait to go find this mag at Anthropologie!
Mandy´s last [type] ..Books: The Lost Art
March 15th, 2012 at 6:58pm
I was one of those with a “moment” :D I didn’t know Paul before he walked in, but he started talking and my brain just went “This guy is great, who IS he?! I am one of his stalkers now :) Thanks for introducing us to Paul at the workshop!
Audrey Smit´s last [type] ..{Good for you, good for others} Men (not) in black
March 15th, 2012 at 7:04pm
Ooowwh… what a very g-r-e-a-t magazine! It ‘s all nice!!
And, what I want to tell you..;) ..yesterday was my birthday and I have gotten your book “Decorate”!!! I love it very very much!!! It is a very very nice and beautiful book!! With love, Herma
March 15th, 2012 at 7:16pm
How lovely that your courage paid off. I love thoughtful people.
Fondly,
Glenda
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March 15th, 2012 at 7:21pm
I love that you asked and that the two of you met. That is so grand. You remind me that I need to just ask more often. What beautiful things happen when you do! Thanks for the inspiration!
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March 15th, 2012 at 7:26pm
… nice to have you back here again, Holly! missed your daily blogs* nadine from berlin* (unbekannterweise…)
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March 15th, 2012 at 7:48pm
I have just read Sweet Paul Spring 2012 cover to cover – loved it – Dietlind Wolf def a favourite feature.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:13pm
@Herma – Thank you Herma, I’m so pleased that you are enjoying it!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:14pm
@Melissa – I was so sad that you couldn’t make Sunday because I knew you would have been totally in your element. Next time my dear, next time!
March 15th, 2012 at 8:24pm
A talented man and definitely good to see some male talents in the sphere of styling:-)
Igor´s last [type] ..Inspired By Japan
March 15th, 2012 at 8:29pm
I so had that “moment” but I was too shy to say hello ;-) Go you for being much braver!
Fiona Humberstone´s last [type] ..Inspiration on your doorstep
March 15th, 2012 at 8:33pm
I just so adore the Sweet Paul Mag! Beautiful work! And my dream job: assistant to Dietlind Wolf – she’s just amazing…
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March 15th, 2012 at 9:11pm
Thank you so much for posting these amazing pictures! His work is so colorful and happy!
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang´s last [type] ..My favorite building in Denton, Texas
March 15th, 2012 at 10:34pm
SOOOO cute pics:) Easter is a happy colorful holiday I think. Your blog is lovely..
LOVE Maria
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March 16th, 2012 at 4:26am
Everything looks so good and beautiful pics also!
March 16th, 2012 at 6:31am
Thank you for sharing Holly, I really like Sweet Paul from the beginning that I knew blogging world.
March 16th, 2012 at 6:18pm
oh Holly, i love Sweet Paul. great that you asked and that is was rewarded in such a nice and lovely way. and even if you find this strange: should you ever want to go for a coffee or sorts {in Hannover} i would love to meet with you because i just adore your work/book/blog, have a lovely day, Helene
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March 16th, 2012 at 6:49pm
Thank You for the “virtual” Sweet Paul introduction.
Joyfully,
Sophie from ChateauSophie
March 16th, 2012 at 9:04pm
Do you know when it will be on sale in the UK? I will definitely keep my eye out for in in Anthropologie! Looks lovely.
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March 16th, 2012 at 9:31pm
The pictures are gorgeous and his latest issue has been just another delight to read. So many wonderful and beautiful ideas! He looks like a very sweet guy too.
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March 17th, 2012 at 7:57pm
Those compositions look really great. I’ll definitely check out the magazine, thanks for the tip!
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March 18th, 2012 at 12:31pm
I adore the Sweet Paul and his work! And he is from Oslo in Norway just like me!
Purodeco´s last [type] ..Morocco Love
March 18th, 2012 at 9:45pm
Waow! Everything seems soooooo good! i’m hungry now :-))… beautiful pics!
March 19th, 2012 at 12:23am
Dietland is one of my favs too! Such beautiful work. Those definitely remind me of her stuff…very cool
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March 19th, 2012 at 2:38pm
Gorgeous pictures are usual.
March 19th, 2012 at 2:38pm
He seems like a nice and warm person by looking at his picture, plus someone who produces such a beautiful and delicate magazine has to be sensitive and appreciative of good and creative things. So nice meeting all these very interesting people in your continuos journeys.
Margarita Lorenzo´s last [type] ..Vacation period
March 19th, 2012 at 3:23pm
Hi, Hope you had a great weekend! So nice to meet Paul Lowe, that must really been great! Love your blog! Have a great day!
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March 20th, 2012 at 12:13pm
I truly admire Paul Lowe’s work! It is always simple, inspiring and so fresh! And this recent issue rocks my creative world… it is,definitely, my kind of e-mag!
Gina´s last [type] ..* Spring is here! *
March 20th, 2012 at 4:27pm
Isn’t it amazing that Paul started with a blog and now has a magazine printed?! I like to see his success and also that print media is not dead and everything only online.
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