WELCOME LETTER They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. -Andy Warhol I have to admit, it stings a bit every time I watch one of those insurance commercials with Dr. Rick. Yes, apparently, I am turning into my parents. I leave my phone number twice when I leave a voice mail. I still have a landline. I pack water and munchies when I go to the movies….I could go on, but you get the point. Well one more example…as I was researching mattresses for our “Supporting Your Sleep” feature, I matter-of-factly told my coworker how old my own mattress was. Her look conveyed a mix between shock and disgust. But in my defense…I am sleeping perfectly well, mattresses can be expensive, and on a green note, it’s one less thing going to the dump. Although those excuses could be covering up the root cause—I grew up with parents who didn’t throw things away. Bath towels and dish cloths hung around in drawers for decades. Our kitchen cabinets were original to the home. Lamps were outfitted with 60-watt incandescent bulbs and served as a source of light…not mood. Whether the push is from Dr. Rick or the new year, it might just be time to freshen up our homes with items that make us happy and more comfortable. Is it time for that new mattress? A kitchen update? Need help making sense of today’s confusing array of light bulbs? Or would you like to tap in to your home’s unused space? Regardless of your goal, this issue of Housetrends has it covered. It’s a new year, and you’re a new generation. It’s time to celebrate change. Thanks for reading. Karen Bradner EDITOR Publishers Linda Bacher & Florence Murphy Sales Associate Evelyn Yaus Editor Karen Bradner Creative Director Gina Miller Quality Control Specialist Heather Fox Social Media Coordinator Megan Maschari Contributing Writers Lee Rhodes, Sydne Santo Contributing Photographers CT Photo Memories, Marshall Evan, Samantha Hickey, Jeff Johnson, Ken Love, Karli Moore, Caroline Morgan, Marcia Roberts, Tiffany Schultz, Kelly Settle, Brenna Smith, Mark Tepe, Ross Van Pelt, Lisa VonLuehrte CORPORATE Corporate Managing Partners Robert J. Slattery, Kevin Slattery Print Services Dawn Deems Production Manager Connie Kimsey Website Development Kyle Hill Advertising Information 513-703-6103 linda.bacher@housetrends.com Editorial Inquiries publishers@housetrends.com Housetrends magazine is published by Buzz Publications, LLC 4866 Cooper Rd., Suite 202 <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH 45242 Robert J. Slattery, President and CEO, Buzz Publications, LLC. © <strong>2023</strong> Buzz Publications, LLC. Housetrends magazine is published and produced by Buzz Publications. All rights reserved. All logos and trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. We assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistency herein. Housetrends makes no warranties, representations or endorsements regarding any of the services and/or the advertisers, builders, designers or any third parties appearing in the magazine. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the written permission of Buzz Publications, LLC except where prohibited by law. Buzz Publications, LLC reserves the right to edit, alter, or omit any advertiser. 12 housetrends.com
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