Holiday design, yourspace coming soon
We are well into autumn here on Florida’s Space Coast, and our minds are beginning to
fi ll with thoughts of the holiday season. (A welcomed relief in the waning days of hurricane
season!)
The front doors featured on the magazine’s cover and inside this issue are design inspirations
for the holidays, as well as stunning visual entryways to the homes they grace. They make
quite an impression, don’t they? The cover also serves — metaphorically speaking — as your
introduction to me, Spaces’ new editor, Janet McCluskey.
Although new to the editor’s role, I have been involved
with Spaces, working on the business side of the aisle, starting
shortly after the magazine was launched in 2006! I assure
you, Spaces will continue to cover elements of design, the
arts and entertainment here in Brevard County. None do it
better! I look forward to seeing you about town, hearing of
your next special design project, or of the products you’ll
soon carry in your store. You can reach me at jmccluskey
@fl oridatoday.com or at my new number, 242-3930.
Inside this issue, you’ll be visiting with homeowners Mark
and Kristin Tinker. I invite you to relish this well-designed,
green remodeled space that is both elegant and functional
for their family. Continuing our now-regular focus on things
green, in another story we share how incorporating ecofriendly
materials into windows and window treatments can provide a stunning look!
Will you be hosting holiday guests this year? Continue reading and you’ll be able to see
what some of our top local designers dreamed up to “dress your guest bedroom.” Let them be
your guide for creating a guest bedroom designed for a long winter’s stay.
Back to the holiday theme, what of that company party or seasonal get-together you need
to plan? We spotlight several great places to hold that event — unique, intimate locations that
may provide just the atmosphere you were hoping for. And they are closer than you think!
Don’t miss Tech Check this month to learn why Jimi is “rockin’ ‘round” his new LED
Christmas lights, and learn where you can get your own strand. Christmas lights shine in many
colors, but we can all do our part to keep them . . . you guessed it, green!
Before you turn the page, I want to mention a new feature that we’ll be introducing in
the January issue, yourspace. Th is is your chance to share your own favorite home space with
readers. Please send an image of your quiet space, your inspirational space, or a space where you
can relax and recharge. Please share an explanation of the space with your image. Just email one
or two digital images with your notes to me. We’d like this to be a regular feature, focusing on
diff erent types of reader photos. And yes, they’ll be featured in the magazine. Please see page
106 for more details.
OK, so you’re at the front door. Go ahead! Turn the page and see what inspirations await
you inside. If you see something you want to buy, be sure to visit our Resource Directory in this
issue and online at www.spacesonline.com.
Best Wishes for a joyful holiday season, and I look forward to your comments and ideas!
Enjoy!
Janet McCluskey
Editor, Spaces magazine
jmccluskey@floridatoday.com
321.242.3930
