Cincinnati August 2022
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WELCOME LETTER<br />
Welcome to the dog days of summer—<br />
and a brief astronomy lesson. In the summer, “Sirius” also called “Dog<br />
Star” rises and sets with the sun. Because the star is so bright, ancient<br />
Romans believed it added to the sun’s warmth, accounting for the long<br />
stretch of sultry weather. They referred to this time as “diēs caniculārēs”<br />
or “dog days.”<br />
I recently found a weather-worn outdoor wooden bench in a local<br />
second-hand furniture shop. I will strip and re-paint it eventually, but for<br />
now I am enjoying the shabby chic look. If you like to discover pre-used<br />
treasures too, “Shopping with a Re-Purpose” (on page 43) offers a guide on<br />
where you can find vintage furniture, art and home goods nearby.<br />
Another project on my list is—dare I say—wallpapering our hall<br />
bathroom. I thought I would never consider wallpapering after<br />
remembering past years of peeling off old paper and measuring, cutting,<br />
pasting and positioning the new pattern. But wallpaper is back and bigger<br />
than ever. “Why Not Wallpaper?” (on page 38) convinced me to give it a<br />
try, but with the help of a wallpaper expert.<br />
If your project is on a much larger scale—perhaps building a new<br />
home—we have a section on “How to Choose a Home Builder” and a<br />
directory of area builders (starting on page 64).<br />
There’s no doubt things are heating up these days…literally and<br />
figuratively. Supply chain issues prevail and home building, remodeling<br />
and home buying costs are rising dramatically. We hope you can keep your<br />
cool and make wise decisions that yield the well-designed, high-quality<br />
result you’ve been dreaming of…perhaps now is a good time to wish on<br />
the “Dog Star.”<br />
Thanks for reading.<br />
Florence Murphy and Linda Bacher<br />
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