From the Editor: Looking Back, Holding On, Letting Go

Image: AdobeStockLooking back on 2025 feels like opening a box I packed months ago and forgot about (something that my recent move has provided in spades). There is a mixture of surprise, recognition, and a bit of nostalgia that comes when you rediscover the things that tether you to who you once were (home dweller, digital editor) while simultaneously freeing you to move into a new phase (apartment dweller, magazine editor). This year marked a shift for Kovels Antique Trader as we stepped into