Death Of A Magazine

Goodbye Adorn Mag.

I'm really disappointed to have read that one of my favorite crafting magazines, Adorn, will no longer be releasing future issues.

Adorn was a craft magazine. But it wasn't your typical granny-square, knit-an-ugly-holiday-sweater read. It was eclectic and hip and I loved the articles and patterns it had. They covered all kinds of craft topics: crochet, knit, sewing, interior design, jewelry, etc... It was very inspirational and I think it had a great impact on the craft revolution. Adorn was one of the best crafting magazines available (that fit my interests).

My Favorite Project From Adorn
Designed by Maia Low of glassbeach

From what I read, it seems that it was an issue of lack of funds - as is the problem w/many things in life and they simply couldn't support the magazine anymore. I thought a lot of people bought/subscribed to it. I certainly didn't mind spending $5 for some great reads that were well worth it. But now, it's too late.

When a store is forced to shut down because it can't support itself or a 'better' gig comes along - I fully sympathize. You can imagine that at some point, the store probably had a glorious period where it was once booming with business. It welcomed the many feet that walked through its doors, had a number of great days and a few downers. Life was good.

The store breathes, just as a human does. Then, it just all stops.

And if you've ever frequented a store that was suddenly forced to close up shop, in a way, you might have felt like you've just lost a friend.


It's sad.

This is how I feel about this magazine and it's how I felt when Diedrich's Coffee was bought out by Starbucks.



It's how I felt when they built a new extension off of a major freeway, which now bypasses a once popular pit-stop town in the California desert, Mojave.

Photo Courtesy of my Dad

My dad, sister and I used to go to the Wendy's there to see if we'd catch a train go by. Think of the town in Disney's Cars. That Wendy's is gone, too.

Support the businesses and things you love the most. Pay for it, cause even though 'money can't buy you happiness,' everyone needs money to get by.