Function and Fashion: Have It All At Home

It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day life; perhaps not quite living in survival mode, but something close to it. Whether it’s due to full-time work and a side hustle or balancing personal life and work life, we are all guilty of autopilot mode from time-to-time. In doing so, we find ourselves sacrificing pieces of ourselves, like our personal style, for ease of functioning. In instances like these, creating a functional home takes priority for efficient living to do things such as cook, make coffee, clean your home, do the laundry, etc. But I’m here to remind you, as this issue is to inspire you—personal style and design in your home is possible while keeping it functional. You can have it all at home, as we explore in this Home and Garden edition in more ways than one.

For home decorating ideas in small spaces that are not only chic, but also functional, turn to page 27 to read Big Design in Small Spaces, where we asked local designers for tips and project pics for visual stimulation. To add color and life to your home, I suggest you check out the Pantone color of the year in Shop in Style on page 10. Then jump ahead to page 40 for curb appeal advice from local experts that includes tips about flowerbeds, planters, your lawn, and more.

If you’re looking for themes beyond indoor and outdoor decor, check out Dish It Up for some delicious, garden fresh recipes that will have you planning your garden or heading straight to your favorite seasonal produce stand. These recipes are not only fresh, but also easy to prepare, no matter how busy your lifestyle is.

We hope this issue helps you feel refreshed and ready for spring at home and in your garden!

Theresa Stoddard Associate Publisher | tstoddard@susquehannastyle.com

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