The Month of Wishes
“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope.” That’s how Emily Brontë famously described this month of unfurling buds, flowers, and leaves. May is a time when windows are thrust open to let in fresh air, spring cleaning revives rooms gone stale over winter, and hope springs eternal for long-imagined renovations.
There are many inspirations for expectations, wishes, and hope in this issue. Readers can plan small projects such as a pantry renovation with tips from Michelle Horst’s on-going “Thyme & Theory” column or Rachael and Ryan Johnson’s daring black attic makeover. If you prefer to go larger, take inspiration from Dana and Reed Nyffeler’s family-focused abode, which features what many people would jump at having: an indoor pickleball court. Given the hold pickleball has on the nation, the Nyffelers are living the dream!
For those who’ve moved into new homes, the Crawford-Bishop family offers a glimpse into how they’ve begun decorating their recently acquired midcentury-modern residence. Filled with light, art, children, and pets, they show how to use love and creativity to turn a house into a home. When Chad and Jessie Sievers moved into their Elkhorn-area home in 2010, they, too, set about converting the home, built in 1974, into a rustic contemporary residence that meets their needs while still paying homage to the architect, John L. Offutt Sr.—nephew of the famed Lieutenant Jarvis J. Offutt for whom Offutt Air Force was named.
If you really want to start dreaming, don’t miss the Metro Omaha Builders Association’s Spring Parade of Homes May 4 and 5. For 65 years, MOBA has showcased homes by different builders in neighborhoods throughout Omaha, and visiting them is a way to inspire wishes for what you’d like to see in your own home. Visit moba.com for more information and mark your calendars for a weekend of inspiring tours.
Whether you pine for a gothically melancholy home on the wind-lashed moors like the one at the center of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” or something lighter and more contemporary, use this issue to expect, wish, and hope for how you’d like to experience the rooms you live in and experience with friends, family, and beloved pets.
Happy May from all of us at Omaha Home!
FEATURED ARTICLES
Planning for the Perfect Pantry
Paint It Black: The Johnsons’ Dark Academic Attic
The Heartwood Renaissance
The Hosts With the Most
A Blank Canvas for Meaningful Experiences
Great Design Endures: The Sievers’ Home Renovation
Water, Water Everywhere
A Natural, Warm Feeling: Southwest Omaha Home Refresh Creates Usable Space
Guardian Gargoyle
