The Magazine
I have to admit something. I’ve been keeping a secret from you! Rather than revising for anything or producing something that you’d have never been able to see, my final few months at University have been spent creating something that I hope you’ll be just as excited about as I am. A magazine! With the help of my talented and hard-working best friend/housemate/life-organiser Lucy as my partner, and a whole host of my other talented friends getting involved, the 86-page Wish magazine has almost been born. The paper-baby of my blog, if you will. Only with a lot less me, and a lot more you!
A magazine full of talented young illustrators, photographers, writers, designers and more, working to share something they love. A little bit childlike and a big bit nostalgic, we were concerned with creating a magazine that wasn’t full of the latest trends, high-end price tags or unattainable features, but instead something that could be a timeless, light-hearted read to share with a friend over a cup of tea. I won’t divulge too much more on the contents until I have my labour of love to feel in my own hands, but I’m almost certain you’ll enjoy it. I got to try my hand at a little illustration, a bit of styling and a lot of design work, as I put together all of the pages after opening InDesign for the first time. And it won’t be long until it can be in your hands too – as it will be available to buy online from next week!
The Wish house, as it’s now called, has been a happy but hectic place, and we’re now preparing for our launch party this Sunday. I would love it if a few of you could come along too, and we have 5 spaces left on our list – so if you know you will be free this Sunday the 13th and able to get to central London for 4pm, then let me know in a comment! I’ll pick out 5 and drop you an email with all of the details. We’re planning on it being a lot of fun!
Look out for my excited/nervous/delirious Instagram pictures when the delivery arrives! In my next post I’ll be introducing you to our amazing sponsor, Penhaligon’s of London x
Wowzer that sounds like an amazing project can’t wait to see the magazine in all its glory
that’s amazing, congratulations!
Wow Carrie that is so exciting! you are amazing! Wish I could come along to the party but I’m away at uni at the moment, not at home in London. But hope it’s good and I will defo be ordering a copy as the magazine sounds lovely and right up my street
well done and good luck! xx
It’s so exciting! I can’t wait to discover more.
Congrats to you and Lucy.
Sarah Betty xx
so excited for you, carrie! such an amazing prospect. can’t wait to get a glimpse of the mag!
Carrie this sounds amazing, how exciting it must be for you and everyone else involved. I’ll definitely be checking out Wish when its available.
Jemm xoxo
I’m so excittted!
Looks great carrie! As a fellow UAL student I’d love to come on sunday! It all looks fab
xxx
Blooming fabulous Carrie and Lucy! I absolutely adore you two and I would definitely be one of the buyers of Wish! Out from the little tiny sneak peek of Wish, I’m over the moon!
Cannot even begin to fathom how much work it must have been to create Wish. I know I’ve said it already but thank you so much for the beautiful invitation – cannot wait til Sunday now when I can finally flick through in the flesh! xx
Wow, I look forward to reading it!
Wow, that is aaaamazing news! I know you and Lucy will do great with your magazine! Cannot wait to finally hold it in my hands! I am terribly happy for you, you must be so proud. Your own little baby…
I’d love to join your little launch party
xx Jess
Too excited!
I won’t be able to make it, as much as I would love to go, but will it be on sale? I would love to buy it, and if so where would it be sold? Look lovely as always. z
Yes : ) It’s going to be available online (we’re thinking about stockists too, but for now!), and I’ll post the link as soon as it’s available! So pleased you’re interested! x
I *wish* I was in London for your launch! I’m a big fan of your blog, and I’m sure I will be a big fan of the mag! Love, Prettylittlefawn.
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Hello Carrie !
I live in London and would LOVE to go to your magazine launch party, also I’m a journalism student and it would be great for me to write a review on the event !
PLEASE PICK ME !
I look forward to reading your mag xx
the magazine will be sold to Brazil?
Sim! We’re posting it everywhere ; ) x
That sounds SO amazing! I could actually come on Sunday, hopefully trains won’t mess my journey back home haha! xx
Carrie, this must be so exciting for you! I love your blog and amazing photos and I’m sure the magazine will be equally beautiful and interesting! Well done!
Oh, I’m so excited about your announcement Carrie (this has something to do with what we were emailing about?)!! It sounds like you have been working very hard on this project and I’m sure it’s going to be amazing! Can’t wait to see the final product!
So excited, congrats Carrie!
That sounds amazing!
Fashion in Pepperland
I know how you feel with indesign!I used it for my previous uni project. Wish magazine sounds amazing by the way and very hectic!! I’d love to come along to the launch on Sunday if there’s space for me and a friend! xx
Carrie,
I’d love to come to the launch of your magazine. Being a journalism student I would be very interested to see what you have done and how you have done it. Also if you are interested there might be a possibility that I can feature you and your magazine in my University newspaper, Arts London News.
Best Regards,
Alexandra
wow, that’s an exciting news! do you ship internationally is my main concern!
Yes! : )
thats amazing, I bet its been such an amazing project to have been working on, its a great idea!
Rhiannon x
Carrie, this is wonderful! I’ll def. be ordering a copy–can’t wait to see more.
This is my dream! Last year I helped start up a magazine about architecture and all things related, but sadly had to give it to the next generation this year. It’s my dream to do this again one day, and keep it.
Looking forward to your magazine!
Sounds fantastic! I am living in London at the moment and would love to come if you haven’t already filled the spots. Either way I am excited to see the finished product!
Wow, that is such exciting news! Will definitely order a copy when it’s out! well done you. What dreamy photos as well….on a side note, your jumper is really lovely, where’s it from?
x
It’s See by Chloe! : ) x
Oh, what fabulous news
I will definitely buy the magazine when it becomes available. Well done you 
Anneli x
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Its going to be so beautiful. Cant wait to get my mits on one ♥ ♥ ♥
Wonderful pictures!
I can only assume this magazine will be wonderful coming from you!
P.S. Love your sweater, where’s it from?
Sounds fab! I am in London and would love to come to the launch party! It all sounds terribly exciting, can’t wait to see the finished product! x
Oh Carrie! I’m so happy for you! I am definitely going to buy that, really interested in your work and of other inspiring illustrators/people. It sounds like a magazine that would actually appeal to me. (not much of an magazine person here)
And I would love to visit the launch party, but coming from Amsterdam to London is a bit expensive for me. But I’m sure it’ll be a blast! Have heaps of fun!
wow, oh my goodness, this is fantastic! congratulations
i know i don’t you, but i feel very proud 
x
Oh wow, this sounds amazing! I can’t wait till it’s available, I’ll definitely be checking it out.
Lucy Loves To Blog
Im a massive fan of your blog, if you ever need another illustrator I would love to contribute!
http://mitikasillustrations.tumblr.com/
Mitika x
Pretty photos and cute laptop!
http://maddenim.blogspot.com/
sounds ultra fab, and like a lot of fun! congratulations on your almost finished project. i did a similar one when i was at university and loved every minute of it !!
can’t wait to see the result!
Karina
http://www.mademoiselleonthemetro.blogspot.com
That’s fantastic news! I’m sure it’ll be a wonderful collaboration.
I would be honoured to be invited to the launch party as I am definitely free this Sunday. I really look forward to this project since I am always inspired by your blog!
Congratulations!!!
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I’m so excited for you Carrie! The images I’ve seen on yours and Lucy’s blog look so promising and I’m excited to see the final outcome!
I’m currently an art student who is looking into working at a magazine in the future and it would be lovely to come to your launch party and see how it all works.
Cynthia xx
This sounds very exciting, I can’t wait to see it!!
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Wow, how exciting!!
Such exciting news!
Congratulations and I hope the magazine is a success.
I can’t wait to see it for myself.
Ammy x
http://ammy-says.blogspot.co.uk/
This is crazy and soooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!
greets,
Elle.
Wonderful news ! Good luck with the magazine !
what an amazing post and seriously excited to see what you produce If its anything like your blog it’ll be just incredible. I adore the photos in this post too
Mel x
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