By the time this issue is published, it will have been just about one month since my husband and I moved back home to the East Metro. However, as I sit at my desk writing this Editor’s Letter, I have a stack of moving boxes to my left and supplies to my right. (One could say my office is acting as our moving HQ!) Honestly, I find it quite fun to piece together all the elements in a home move. From decluttering our space to packing up our belongings, it’s a challenge to discover what we truly need vs. what might find a better home elsewhere and everything in between.
I find similarities between this experience and Connor Dainty’s collage art. Perhaps a stretch, but I think of it as a puzzling game, trying to figure out the perfect spot for each piece whether it be furniture or a magazine cutout. Dainty’s art pieces are each unique as nothing is ever permanently placed, and they’re ever-evolving.
In this, our semiannual homes issue, we’re exploring all the ways that a house is made into a home. In our Departments section, meet a local family who’ve created a sensory-friendly basement for their son and discover plants that explode with fall energy. Turn the page to visualize the kitchen countertops that are making a splash, and walk through a modern home that’s sure to catch your eye.
As September rolls around, I’m confident in saying that we’re enjoying our new abode to the fullest. I hope you have a lovely month, Readers, and enjoy all the memories that make home so special.
Cheers,
—Hailey Almsted
