Dear Friends,

My thoughts for spring have been germinating for months, and this web site is the cheery result.

HOLIDAY with Matthew Mead, my Christmas-inspired magazine, did well, and you can still purchase it for a short time through Country Home.com. Please pick up one for yourself, and spread the word to your friends and family for me.

I have decided to publish a second issue next November, but in order to do that, I must find an advertising sponsor. If anyone is interested in this opportunity to advertise in a new and great-selling magazine, please let me know.

We’ve got some wonderful new projects coming together at Matthew Mead Style—a beautiful book on entertaining will be released next year. It’s filled with gorgeous images and great ideas that will re-invent the way we gather friends and family. There’s also a whimsical book on “Cakes for Kids” filled with fun and colorful cakes for celebrating all types of events. Check it out for confections that are vibrant, imaginative, and unexpected. These are photos that will simply make you feel good!

February debuted my bi-monthly column on ivillage.com. Please look for my simple two-step craft and treat ideas for all occasions. The February column features a must-make, no-bake cookie.

Please watch our new video about our Easter Egg book by visiting our Videos Page. This colorful undertaking will be in stores in March. Don’t forget to try some of the projects inspired by it on our site. We all loved the individual, lemony Easter trifle, as well as the other simple ideas that can fill your celebrations with lots of fun!

Happy creating,
Matthew