Editor’s Notes: February/March 2025
Winning teams.
As I write this column, I’m still lamenting the Baltimore Ravens’ 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL’s AFC divisional-round playoff game on Jan. 19. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry and the Ravens’ talented roster have been inspiring to watch all season, but the team fell just short of a trip to the Super Bowl.
As a die-hard fan, I’ve witnessed the Ravens’ ups and downs over the years. Regardless of win-loss records, the players and staff in the organization continue to uphold a dynamic culture of hard work and a “common goal of excellence,” as head coach John Harbaugh noted in his speech to the team after the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 postseason.
Lessons from sports often apply to other areas of life — home building and remodeling, for example, require team efforts, too. In this February/March edition, you’ll find stories of local projects designed and built through collaborations between homeowners and a hui of contractors, subcontractors and vendors. Industry experts featured in this issue emphasize the importance of being open to guidance and flexible with decisions on finishes, financing and more. Connect with these Island companies to create a game plan for your next project!
Our Hawaii Home + Remodeling team is kicking off the new year with a few roster and schematic changes. Mahalo to our outgoing publisher, Cyd Rosa, for bringing Hawaii Home + Remodeling into the community and building relationships with aloha. Following Cyd’s departure, we’ve been warmly welcomed by HONOLULU magazine’s publisher, Donna Kodama-Yee, as we join forces with our sister publication. We’re excited to collaborate with the super-creative HONOLULU crew and explore new ways to bring our “home in Hawaii” themes to life on print and digital platforms. And congratulations to Cyd Shizuru, who now serves as sales director. She will be working closely with our advertisers, local industry organizations and community partners.
Just as the Ravens are known for their “razzle-dazzle” playmaking and Lamar Jackson’s unexpected moves, I have a few trick plays up my sleeve as editor of Hawaii Home + Remodeling. Our 2025 season promises to be fun and creative — stay tuned to hawaiihomemag.com for what’s next.
Aloha,
Darlene Dela Cruz, Editor
