Come On In: August 2008

sabra morris editor

How do you define comfort? In producing this month’s issue, it occurred to me that finding comfort in the home is not only essential to our well-being, but it also takes on many forms. There’s comfort in the familiar face of a loved one at the door, in smelling something delicious cooking on the stove and, finally, in resting your head on a favorite pillow when it’s time to call it a night.

This month, we explore comfort in the home. A new loft development in Kakaako introduces a new kind of modern aesthetic to Honolulu (p. 16). Each unit provides its owner with a blank slate—a chance to create comfort with furnishings and accessories that reflect individual lifestyles. It’s about finding an oasis in the middle of a bustling city—a challenge we think Honolulu homeowners will embrace with enthusiasm. On page 32, you’ll discover the latest trends in beds and bedding—everything you need to settle in for a cozy evening. And what could be more comforting than living among family? In this month’s multigenerational feature, we explore the notable resurgence in the need for ohana homes, and the opportunity it provides family members to take care of one another through the challenges of aging and tight economic times (p. 44).

Here’s to the pursuit of comfort in our everyday surroundings. Curl up with this issue and discover a stolen moment of your own this month.

Aloha,
Sabra
sabram@pacificbasin.net





One last note: Hawaii Home + Remodeling mourns the loss of a dear friend this month, one whose photographic talent and zest for his craft, and for life, inspired us all. We will miss Sergio Goes, who photographed our June cover this year. The last feature spread he shot for our magazine is pictured at left.

“THINGS ARE ALWAYS BETTER AT HOME THAN A MILE AWAY.”
-- Chinese proverb

terry rollman publisher

Publisher’s Pick:

What a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home: with a shell and starfish garland hanging above a doorway or on a wall. Made in Honolulu by Leo Cadia, they come in a variety of colors, $54 each, from SoHa at Ward Centre.