In this, our homes, family and senior living issue, I welcome you to make your life
a little brighter. From expert advice on refreshing your decor to creating a community welcome to everyone—regardless of age, this issue highlights the many ways that a house becomes a home and a city becomes a community. One such story that demonstrates our wonderful community is our Tastemakers, where writer Rachel Schuehle connects with Justin and Becky Ahlstrom. As the owners of Grackle, an elevated, from-scratch restaurant, the Ahlstroms aimed to
bring a slice of Justin’s childhood community to Maple Grove— in which they’ve greatly succeeded. If you haven’t already tasted the flavors of Grackle, I highly recommend making a reservation.
And for those, like my husband and I, who are just beginning their journey, I hope you find ideas that spark excitement for
what’s ahead. Here’s to new chapters and the beauty of home.
