MUSINGS

North Dakota Hiking, Photography by Tom Moberg

My mind spins about this time of year because I am slightly mortified and mystified simultaneously, that I am addressing the beauties of autumn. Publishing makes the wheels of time accelerate substantially and it is with this issue in a wink-of-an-eye we celebrate my favorite time of year– Fall. So here we go…

We don’t need to remind you that our fall season is a time of regeneration, refocus, and a time marked by new and inspired changes. Fall is an exhilarating time of year. The season ushers in a cavalcade of events and new beginnings for young and old alike. We settle back into a familiar pattern that brings nature’s colorful splendor to our trees, wood smoke wafting through our neighborhoods, and the comfort of cool fresh air.

Our lives become scheduled and a bit more routine. Events, school sports and activities begin to fill our calendars. There’s a rush to finish construction projects in an attempt to beat the next round of events–winter on the plains. With all the scurrying about we begin to settle into the fact, that our homes have once again, become the epi-center of our lives.

In the Inspired Home Fall Issue, we’ll explore topics that again ring familiar and true. Our focus turns to entertaining, special gatherings with friends and family, and the cultural importance of a table setting. Our kitchens will again hum with activity, and you may find yourself wishing your kitchen was a technological wonder, but not to worry– in this issue, we’ll share all the latest kitchen products and design trends.

One final thought. We are fortunate to live in a state that has richly been blessed with nature’s beautiful handiwork. For those of you in doubt, be sure to read “Dakota Wanderlust,” a story on fall hiking on the North Country National Scenic Trail which stretches over 4,800 miles across North Dakota to Vermont. Not sure what that even is? Read it to find out. And remember, we do this all for you!

Enjoy our Fall Issue!

Terri Ferragut

Associate Publisher Editorial Director terri.ferragut@gmail.com terri@inspiredhomemagazine.com

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