Well, here it is. The newest issue of Rue. As you can see, we landed a pretty exciting star for the cover. It is our first anniversary, after all, and I'd say that deserves a special commemoration! But in seriousness, this is a pretty momentous occasion, and I'm trying hard to recognize it as such. Because when you're knee-deep in the day-to-day, it's hard to see the big picture.
There have been times during this journey when I didn't think we'd make it to the next month, let alone to our first anniversary. The challenges of having our own business--of being entrepreneurs--were not what we anticipated when came up with the grand scheme of starting our own magazine. A graph of our learning curve over the past twelve months would defy gravity.
But learn, we have. A lot. I learned that I like to get off the couch and meet people. Talk to them. Hear their stories and tell them mine. (Can you believe I used to be shy?) I learned that I love an eight-hour strategy meeting as much as I love a sixteen-hour photo shoot. I learned that partnerships and collaborations are the best (and only!) ways to get anywhere good in this world.
And I'm excited for the learnings that the next year will bring. Heaven knows I'm fully aware of what I need to work on. I need to learn to ask for help. To delegate. To trust that someone else can do as good a job as I can, so that maybe I can take a break now and again. I need to learn to sort my receipts, to get organized. Maybe I can ask for help on that one...
But one thing I've got down pat? Gratitude. I wake up every day feeling blessed for the support we've received from our community, from our readers, from our family and friends. And sure there are moments when I can learn to feel it a little more--a busted computer is a mini-vacation in disguise, right?--but on the whole I promise: I thank you all so, so much. xoxo Anne
Images: 1-4. Emily Johnston Anderson for Rue Magazine. 5. We Are the Rhoads for Rue Magazine. (That 'Be Amazing' bar? That's Chambers Eat + Drink in San Francisco. You MUST go there!!)
A big, big (!) congratulations to you on your 1st anniversary! Well done - you've done a fantastic job! Here's to many many more
xo xo
Posted by: escapade | October 05, 2011 at 07:37 AM
Love this post Anne! I can't believe I met you right before Rue's launch and I have completely enjoyed watching the growth of the magazine all along! You continue to be so inspiring to me! xx
Posted by: Alicia | October 05, 2011 at 07:45 AM
HUGE congratulations on such a fabulous achievement - you guys are a fantastic inspiration to all aspiring design-types! xo
Posted by: Elly @ Caribbean Living | October 05, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Congratulations! The issue looks great. All of your hard work is paying off handsomely.
Posted by: Haydee | October 05, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Well done on reaching year 1 - it must be so lovely knowing you were able to achieve such magic. I love Rue!
Posted by: Lauren | October 05, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Kudos, dear Anne, and Congrats to all you fab Rue girls! May you continue to create & inspire for many years to come! Looking so forward to getting to celebrate in person next time you're in LA!! Xoxo
Posted by: Molly Marler | October 05, 2011 at 10:02 AM
A huge congratulations to you on one year! I always look forward to each and every new issue. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful magazines and I'm always saddened when I reach the end.
By the way, from one shy girl to another, it's actually very inspiring to know that you used to be shy as I never would've guessed that you were! Hopefully (with much effort on my part), I can grow out of it more than I already have (I used to never be able to talk to strangers, now it's getting easier).
Posted by: andrea | October 05, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Anne, you are an incredible woman. I am so thankful for Rue to bringing us together! I have found such a friend in you!
Posted by: Sarah Rhoads | October 05, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Congrats Anne! You guys deserve all the success in the next year as well. We've loved being a part of helping to make it happen and hope to work more with you this year too!
The Poppy Crew loves you!
Posted by: Traci | October 05, 2011 at 04:11 PM
You girls are really inspiring. I love that you don't try to hide how hard it is at times or how many hours you put in. You let us all know how much work it is to create something beautiful and rewarding, which makes me appreciate it all the more. Thank you for a fantastic year of Rue!
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