FROM THE EDITOR

WHEN IT ALL FALLS INTO PLACE

Anew season always ushers in a sense of excitement. Fall signals a sort of mid-year “beginning,” as new school schedules and a reprieve from baking heat can give us a feeling of renewal, not unlike spring. However, while spring arrives in fashy colors and new growth, fall is more subtle, more restorative. It reintroduces structure back into our lives, often a welcome shift after a summer of travel and freestyle living.

Our ways of living change seasonally, as well. We trade in cold drinks for warm ones; frozen libations for hot mugs of spice and pumpkin. Whirling fans are replaced with wooly throws and, as the crispness of autumn seeps in, we leave poolside or lake life to circle around a fre pit or chiminea.

We also tend to feather our nest, and it is no surprise that we also fnd ourselves in the kitchen a little more. In this inaugural “Kitchen Issue,” we have turned our attention to what continues to be a favorite room — a place to gather, not only to cook and to dine, but also to catch up with beloved family and friends. It’s no wonder this space, termed the “heart of the home,” has become just that for many.

Lillie-Beth Sanger Brinkman brings us inside Kelsey McGregor’s beautiful home, which features a stunning kitchen, a spectacular dining room and special designer touches throughout. Meanwhile, Evie Klopp Holzer explores several stellar kitchens, revealing the world of choices for this hub of the home. You will also fnd some unique accouterments in Gretchen Leigh Clark’s “Cozy Kitchen,” as well as local expert advice on growing herbs in a how-to article by Adi McCasland. And for you foodies, Greg Horton tells us about chef-turned-artisan David Henry and his beautifully crafted boards.

We couldn’t let the season go by without giving props to pumpkins. Tis issue includes a bounty of pumpkin-flled destinations, thanks to Melissa Mercer Howell and Christina Wygant. To satisfy those fall-favor cravings, don’t skip Courtney Pryor’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake brownies.

All in all, our 405HOME team hopes these pages spark inspiration and send you into this season feeling renewed — and ready to experience another beautiful autumn.

SARA GAE WATERS Editor-in-Chief

INSPIRATIONS

FASCINATING IDEAS AND FANCIFUL OBJECTS FOR THE HOME

Kitchen Companions

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