Dayton Idea Book February 2023
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WELCOME LETTER<br />
They always say time<br />
changes things, but you<br />
actually have to<br />
change them yourself.<br />
-Andy Warhol<br />
I have to admit, it stings a bit every time I watch one of those insurance<br />
commercials with Dr. Rick. Yes, apparently, I am turning into my<br />
parents. I leave my phone number twice when I leave a voice mail. I still<br />
have a landline. I pack water and munchies when I go to the movies….I<br />
could go on, but you get the point.<br />
Well one more example…as I was researching mattresses for our<br />
“Supporting Your Sleep” feature, I matter-of-factly told my coworker<br />
how old my own mattress was. Her look conveyed a mix between shock<br />
and disgust. But in my defense…I am sleeping perfectly well, mattresses<br />
can be expensive, and on a green note, it’s one less thing going to the<br />
dump.<br />
Although those excuses could be covering up the root cause—I grew<br />
up with parents who didn’t throw things away. Bath towels and dish<br />
cloths hung around in drawers for decades. Our kitchen cabinets were<br />
original to the home. Lamps were outfitted with 60-watt incandescent<br />
bulbs and served as a source of light…not mood.<br />
Whether the push is from Dr. Rick or the new year, it might just be<br />
time to freshen up our homes with items that make us happy and more<br />
comfortable. Is it time for that new mattress? A kitchen update? Need<br />
help making sense of today’s confusing array of light bulbs? Or would<br />
you like to tap in to your home’s unused space? Regardless of your goal,<br />
this issue of Housetrends has it covered.<br />
It’s a new year, and you’re a new generation. It’s time to celebrate<br />
change.<br />
Thanks for reading.<br />
Karen Bradner<br />
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