A Note from the Editor - AIM imag June/July 2011

Bea Broadwood
AIM Editor

Dear Reader,

Here in AIM's virtual global office, all is now quiet...

Overheated laptops have been switched off, bulging notepads have been closed and flattened desk chair cushions have been plumped.  In short there has been an audible (collective) sigh rippling quietly across four continents and countless time zones as the hardworking editorial team members finally step away from their desks and look forward to a well earned summer break!

However, with the editorial team disappearing into the sunset, there is no need to panic!!

In order to cover the editorial team's need for their annual holidays, 'stay-cations', rehab visits or private time in a darkened room, rest assured that before clocking off and supported by the talented members of AIM they have pulled out all the stops to put together this fantastic 'summer' edition of the AIM magazine, which we hope will tide you all over until the next issue of the AIM imag is released on the 1st August!!

So in the meantime, and is now customary, as editor it is once again my privilege to welcome you all to the 35th edition of the AIM Magazine, which as you will see is packed full of exciting projects, articles and not forgetting all your favourite regular columns and features too - and of course all for FREE!

But for now, as several deck chairs, floppy sun hats and many rounds of iced Pimms beckon, the editorial team and I hope that you will all enjoy this 'Artist's Life' inspired issue and rest assures the AIM magazine will be back on August 1st - rejuvenated, refreshed and quite simply better than ever!


Cheers!!!

Bea Broadwood
Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com

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A Note from the Editor - The AIM Magazine April 2011



AIM Editor Bea Broadwood

 Dear Reader,

In 1981, when a certain prince’s mother walked down the aisle of St. Paul’s Cathedral, despite being only nine, I sat for the duration of that historic royal wedding with my nose twelve inches from the television screen, utterly mesmerised. So you can imagine my excitement when the news was announced that there was to be another royal wedding and it seems I was not alone!

In the weeks leading up to this April issue, AIM members have also been captivated by the sense of anticipation and excitement that has been generated by the imminent Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, due to be held later this month.

However, as with any professional media publication the themes which the AIM magazine’s issues are built around, are voted upon and intricately planned months in advance, but, from time to time the real world interrupts the harmonious ebb and flow of the world of miniatures and when it does it is fun to respond. Therefore, as we are a ‘real’ time publication, the AIM editorial team decided that we must ‘seize the mood of the moment’ and transform our April issue into a veritable celebration of the forthcoming royal nuptials.

So this month the AIM imag is ‘a tale of two halves’ as alongside our Royal Wedding inspired features, we also take a closer look at ‘add on’ or additional rooms of the home. From the history of conservatories to the quiet solitude of the humble out door loo, AIM members have provided articles, features and projects, which we hope will inspire you.

Our ‘Royal Wedding’ pages are packed with AIM member’s miniature interpretations and predictions for the big day. So much so that I think it is fair to say that it seems deep down everyone loves a ‘love story’ and everyone loves a good wedding! Combine that wedding with the ‘fairytale’ element and it leaves the hopeless romantics amongst us collectively reaching for the union jack bunting.

So…Where will I be on the 29th?

The same place I was in 1981: twelve inches from the television screen, armed with a full box of tissues, quietly surrounded by copious amounts of union jack bunting.

At any age, I do love a good wedding!


Bea Broadwood
Editor (& General whip cracker)
April 2011
www.petite‐properties.com
AIM Imag Issue 33 April 2011