4 | Oregon Home EDITOR’S NOTE ON MY SHELF Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House by Sophie Donelson Abrams Books Vineyard Folk: Creative People and Places of Martha’s Vineyard by Tamara Weiss and Amanda Benchley Abrams Books Midcentury Modern Style: An Approachable Guide to Inspired Rooms by Karen Nepacena and Christopher Dibble Gibbs Smith MAYBE IT DOESN’T surprise you that instead of writing resolutions, my New Year traditions revolve around #housegoals. While everyone else is hitting the gym or trying to change their least favorite habits, all I want to do is dream about the projects my family will take on in the coming year. Is 2024 when we finally decide on a family motto and get it emblazoned in neon for the kitchen? Will this be the year we update our paint from that watery blue in the living room to something a little less out-of-thetube? The possibilities are endless. I’m delighted to report that adding personal touches to spaces is trending — but really, shouldn’t this always be the case? Shouldn’t every home be a natural extension of the people who live there? For our winter issue, we at Oregon Home are taking that idea even further by looking at dreamy projects featuring people leaving an imprint on their spaces. You’ll meet Emilia Callero of Emilia Decor, whose historic home strikes just the right notes between punk and traditional (“Self-Starter Home,” p. 42). And you’ll see a new project in Bend by Heylen Thienes of Tricorn Black, a designer with a knack for adding more life to drab spaces (“Balancing Act,” p. 20). You’ll also encounter what might be the most enviable music room in Portland (“Audio Files,” p. 13), as well as the most perfect soup recipe for your next party (“Chef at Home: G-Love,” p. 66). Whatever your own #housegoals for the New Year, make sure they involve leaving your mark! Emily Grosvenor, Editor editor@oregonhomemagazine.com @emilygrosvenor PHOTO: KAREN OLSON CULT of PERSONALITY
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