Passion, Love, Amore, & the “Best Of”
Whether it’s music, sports, art, hobbies, travel, cooking, gardening, restoration, or something else, all the homeowners in this issue showcase their individual passions in ways that elevate their residences into homes reflective of their personalities. I’ve always been a staunch believer that making a home into a unique place to hang one’s hat involves leaning into what you love.
And there is so much to love in this issue.
Artist Katie B Temple turns homes into exquisite pieces of artwork that express nostalgia and inspire fondness for the places we grew up or would love to live. Lisa and Jim Janvrin transform their deep love of Italy and Italian culture into a tranquil abode that reminds them daily of the places they adore. Inspired by culture and coastlines, they have created a spacious, airy residence that brings beautiful amore to the Midwest.
Love reins supreme throughout Jason and Alyssa Avenell’s elegant home in Newport Landing on Bennington Lake. It’s not about the luxury of their phenomenal property. Rather, it’s the fact that they built a dual residence to share with Alyssa’s parents. That means their children are growing up enveloped in love from two generations. Whether that means a quick jaunt into grandma’s kitchen to bake or a golf outing with grandpa, the Avenell children are experiencing something beyond a price tag.
And speaking of love, it’s time to show yours with Omaha Magazine’s annual Best of Omaha contest! Since 1992, we’ve hosted the city’s most trusted “Best Of” contest with each vote supporting your favorite businesses. From custom cabinetry to countertops, remodeling to staging, there are categories for every home service imaginable. Voting runs from July 1 to August 20, and you can cast your ballot for all your favorites at bestofomaha.com.
As you flip through the upcoming pages, we hope you’ll find much to love and as many “best ofs” as we have.
Here’s to summer and the very Best of Omaha!
