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Dreaming of a White Easter...
One of Matthew's most popular repins onPinterest is the White Easter story that he produced last year. Perhaps it is his subtle nod to the reverence and purity of the holiday or his subtle use of a...
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We're Baaack...!!!!
I've been away from my blog for a while (a long while!), and I know that each time I stray I say it's because of difficult challenges. Well, same lame reason applies now, but certainly no worse than...
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Winner, winner!!
Thank you to everyone for welcoming me back and for entering the contest I co-hosted with craft superstar Elyse Press Major, author of the delightful book SEASIDE TINKERED TREASURES. For her part,...
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All the News that's Fit to Print
I've always navigated too much to do really well. 2014 has been a very bumpy ride. At the end of last year our publishing partner ended our relationship. It was quite abrupt, right around the...
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Good habits...
Cutting costs in my personal life has become somewhat of a challenging mind game. Jenny and I are empty-nesters, but with our economic downturn, saving money at every corner is essential. I no longer...
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Highs and Lows...but no cherry on top.
My decorating and styling got me into a bit of trouble with a famous decorator. Shortly before Christmas I got a call from the office of a very famous and high end East-coast decorator. I had...
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All through the house...
I guess I was in denial. It was Christmas time after all, and I didn't really want to deal with the all of my looming financial issues. Besides, I had a job shooting this famous decorator's home for...
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Catch It While You Can!
In other news, my Halloween magazine is just out on newsstands - and newsstands only this time. Lots of fun decorating and party ideas, as well as pumpkin designs and sweet treats. Find it and let us...
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All Fired Up...
I'm Chicken Little without the need for "attention"I live my life like "Chicken Little." But instead of spreading the word about impending doom, I spend a lot of my time quietly putting up tent...
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The Rest of the Story...
"Did you notice that the furniture was teak?" I said to Jenny, as I took a taste from my bowl of matzo-ball soup - my second serving at a diner in Connecticut, two hours north of New York City. "I...
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Keep Your Chin Up...
Over this past winter, in February -- at one of the longest, darkest times in my life-- I had absolutely no work at all. NONE. I learned a few valuable things at that time: how to buy groceries for a...
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Looking Up...
Giant freezer foam coolers started piling up on the front steps of the studio. Like giant igloo ice boxes, we received a barrage of fresh and frozen foods from our new client - all to be photographed...
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Come see us!
If you are in the area consider our upcoming November workshop classes. Email us at jnewberymead@aol.com for details.A quick description: MATTHEW MEAD OPEN STUDIO CLASSESNovember 9, 2014: Glass ball...
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It`s In The Message...!
I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. As I write these blog posts, I want you all to know that I am chronichling experiences from the last year and so far we are still in late...
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Ideas Take Flight...
I've never been a fan of flying and being in New York City on 9/11 has made it even less desirable. But for business, I must travel - and this trip I planned in early May held a great deal of promise....
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A Thank You and Some Painted Pumpkins!
Thanks to everyone for all of the encouragement. I am sorry if any of you were misled by the last blog post. While my trip down south to meet with a prominent publisher initially seemed promising, we...
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Painted Pumpkins with Wagner...
Save your Halloween pumpkins this year to create beautiful thanksgiving decorations for your entire home.YOU WILL NEED:Fresh pumpkins, uncut with no blemishesPainters tape, letter decals,...
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Counting our Blessings...
Photo by Francine Zaslow. Produced and styled by Matthew Mead I've spent some time counting my blessings. Could what Jenny and I have been through this past year been nothing but a "tempest in a...
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The Christmas Pudding, by Matthew Mead
During the trials and tribulations of the past year I have found another voice. Here, and all this month, I am sharing parts of my short story, THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Follow along as young Joseph...
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