New Hampshire Home January-February 2025 - 22

FROM THE EDITOR
Ushering in the New Year
AS I WRITE THIS, Thanksgiving is over
and we're looking forward to all of December's
holiday festivities. For many, it is a
precious time, when far-flung family and
friends gather to share what's going on with
themselves, break bread together, and sometimes
even introduce a new little person just
starting their journey in life.
Accordingly, the three feature houses in
this issue are different in style and substance
but they all have something in common -
each one was remodeled to accommodate
a growing family and/or an expanding circle
of friends.
Architects and interior designers are often
called upon to tap into their creativity
for this specific purpose. It's not unusual for a house that was perfectly fine years
or even decades ago, to no longer be suited for how we live today. When this happens,
walls between rooms come down, larger windows replace small ones, and
myriad materials and finishes are rethought and refreshed. Whether the changes
are sweeping or minimal, giving your home an update never goes out of style, and
you'll be glad you made the effort.
As a counterpoint to these family-sized homes, we've been running our " Living
Small " department for a year now. These reminders of how to make the most out
of a pint-sized abode now include this issue's 340-square-foot Seacoast cottage
(page 88), which is a shining example of using every inch of a home as efficiently
as possible.
If you're looking to start the new year with new activities, your first step might
be to visit the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester. There's still time to catch a
fantastic exhibition of New Hampshire artist Dan Dailey's glass creations before
the show ends on February 2. Read writer Lisa Cavanaugh's interview with Dailey
on page 36 before you head to the show. Or explore a new cuisine, like the authentic
Korean fare on the menu at Sue's Korean Kitchen in Stratham (page 30).
Lastly, I have to eat humble pie. A story I wrote for the Nov./Dec. 2024 issue
of this magazine, " Preserving the Past, " failed to give credit to the building team
behind a remarkable historic home restoration on Lake Sunapee. To set the record
straight, the general contractor was Bill Ostrom, owner of C.W. Ostrom, LLC, in
Sunapee, and Ed Hermann was the foreman on the project. Both of these men
made pivotal contributions to the major renovation of this house.
Wishing you happiness and good health in 2025!
Annie Sherman,
an 11th-generation New Englander, is
an award-winning journalist and editor,
covering sustainability, design, food, culture
and travel. For this issue, she wrote
" Meeting in Monadnock. " Find her
at AnnieShermanLuke.com.
Matthew Nilsson
is a freelance writer who lives in New
Hampshire. A lifelong New Englander, he
loves to travel both near and far. " Living
Small " in this issue is his first assignment for
New Hampshire Home.
Helene-Marie Collins
is a New Hampshire native and professional
photographer with a keen eye for detail and
a passion for entrepreneurship. She captures
the unique essence of people, products and
spaces, working with a wide range of clients,
like The Willow, which she photographed
for this issue's " Shop Talk. "
Betty Wiley
Janice Randall Rohlf
Editor
20 New Hampshire Home
is a well-known freelance photographer and
instructor who specializes in landscape and
nature photography. Her work has appeared
in numerous New England-based magazines
and guidebooks. Her " Parting Shot " photo of
an antique barn in the snow is representative
of her work, more of which can be seen
at bettywileyphotography.com.
JANICE'S PHOTO BY ERIC BRUST-AKDEMIR
http://www.AnnieShermanLuke.com http://www.bettywileyphotography.com
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