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Every month I say something my friends and colleagues are probably used to hearing by now: I think this is my new favorite issue! This time was certainly no different, and I believe November’s theme, Relaxed & Refined, is partially responsible. There’s just something about the casual, collected nature of these homes that encapsulates both the ethos of Arkansas and the feeling of fall so beautifully. Curious about where this theme originated, I went searching through our archives. In 2015 and 2016, we had a similar issue called Southern Comforts. Before that, it was Gracious Living: Easy and Elegant. And in the early 2000s, easygoing takes on home design had a more primitive slant, with titles like Living with Nature and Rustic Cabins. While reading a decades-old magazine is a bit like uncovering a time capsule, what stood out to me is how timeless many of these homes really are. Other than differences in photography and graphic design, I might have thought I was picking up a current issue. I’m sure future readers will feel the same way about the homes featured here.

Looking back on our November theme wasn’t my only motivation for a trip down At Home memory lane. Next month marks our 25th anniversary, and our team has been brainstorming all the ways we want to celebrate. Most of all, we’d

love to hear from you, our readers! Do you have a favorite issue or an inspiration photo you clipped from the magazine years ago? Is At Home in Arkansas your go-to resource for all things décor and home improvement? Email me and you could see your story shared in a special 25th anniversary section in our December issue.

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