Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor,
The artists that are featured regularly by
Renee Phillips and Linda Cordair are so
different. Is this for a particular purpose or to
stimulate the mind?
Regards,
Bob,
Toronto, Ontario
Dear Bob,
We lucked out in knowing two extremely talented
women who represent artists. Renee is a curator
for artists worldwide and understands the ins and
outs of all of their work. Linda on the other hand,
focuses on Romantic Realism and delves in depth
in that field. With that combination, we are sure
that our readers always have a good mix.
Personally, I’m partial to the Romantic Realism.
However, I learn and appreciate more with every
article Renee writes and enjoy the journey. So in
your words, my mind is stimulated.
Sincerely,
Maralyn D. Hill,
Executive Editor
Dear Editor,
Luxe Beat Magazine has so many wonderful
photos, are all of your writers professional
photographers?
Sincerely,
Mary Jo, London
Dear Mary Jo,
We have a combination of talent. We have
journalists who, out of desperation, have learned
to develop skills as a photographer. We have
professional photographers who have taken
writing classes to develop their journalistic skills,
journalists you rely on stock photography from
the destinations, and everything in between.
Cameras have improved to make taking good
photos much easier. But an exceptional
photographer will capture that special shot that
another’s eye would miss. It is always interesting
to see shots that several people take at the same
time and place and who captures what.
Dear Editor,
In the January (2015) issue of Luxe Beat
Magazine, you had an article which featured
“The Art of Food” and the Bocuse d’Or. Are you
going to do a follow up piece on that showing
photographs from the 2015 competition?
Food Lover Dave,
New York
Dear Dave,
I promise you that article will be forthcoming.
Now that I know there is interest, I will make sure
it is out by the June issue. I’ll try for May, but
June is more likely as May is just about closed for
new articles. I’ve hundreds of photographs to go
through to determine which ones to select, so
that has been the reason for my delay. You can
look forward to seeing it soon.
Sincerely,
Maralyn D. Hill,
Executive Editor
Dear Editor,
I really enjoyed the Farmbox Direct article in
the March (2015) issue of Luxe Beat Magazine.
Do you think it will expand across the country?
Like it fresh Jean
Dear Editor,
How do you pick which fashion designers to
feature in Luxe Beat?
Fashion student Kim,
Los Angeles
Dear Kim,
We get requests daily. In turn, we request they
send any sample of their new line so we can test
it, see how well it is put together, made, how good
the fabric is, wash it, and basically, and ask if it
measures up to the standards it says for our
readers. If it does, then we will feature it. The
better fashion houses are eager to do this to get
the coverage. Sometimes, we receive products
that are so poorly made, we will immediately send
it back, as we know we can’t cover it, but in
general, it is not our policy to return samples, as
they have been used and abused by the time we
are through testing and we simply do not have the
time. We feel the person who has done the
sampling has earned them and the designer is
getting coverage. It’s a win-win. Samples are
tested by a number of us. It depends for whom the
sample would be the most appropriate fit. I hope
this helps answer your question.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Wilkolaski,
Editor-in-Chief
Dear Jean,
I think Farmbox Direct has gone as far as it can
reach to ensure quality and freshness. I would love
to see Ashley Tyrner develop a turn-key training
program similar to a franchise, for farmers in
other areas to set up similar programs and not
reinvent the wheel. I’m glad you enjoyed reading
about it, as Farmbox Direct is a top-notch service.
Sincerely,
Sherrie Wilkolaski,
Editor-in-Chief
Sincerely,
Maralyn D. Hill,
Executive Editor
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