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plant all of the things she loves and dreamed of when she was too busy working as a teacher and raising a family to do much gardening. She began to design and plant, seeking out special and often hard-to-find treasures. * Herbs and other useful plants are situated throughout the landscape. “My first love is herbs,” says Lana, “so I have a lot of those. And a lot of the ornamental plants are used as herbs, too—like the roses.”

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planting areas, including the culinary herb garden, the formal rose bed and a natural area down by the creek. All of the edges of the property burst with colorful plantings. Connecting them is a fragrant, lovely, lavender-lined path. continued >

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The lavender path “Lavender I absolutely love,” says Lana. A walk along the path, with the summer sun on your face, hands outstretched to brush the tips of the flowering spikes—this is a sensory experience evoking the Mediterranean.

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OPENING SPREAD LEFT: A David Austin rose covers the fence by the gate that leads to a back yard filled with herbal delights; a variegated honeysuckle scrambles up the birdhouse pole. MIDDLE: Lana and “the Mr.” on the lavender path. RIGHT: This view is looking down the lavender path.

OPPOSITE: The lavender path features tall Skyrocket juniper accents. BELOW: The patio is backed by a long stretch of red Knock-Out roses. The formal rose garden is in the background, to the right.

taken cooking lessons at Julia Child’s house. These experiences have influenced her gardening choices.

Not quite fully blooming in these photos, the lavender is the cultivar ‘Grosso’, chosen for its long flower stems and deep purple color. The path is accented with Skyrocket junipers. There are several varieties of thyme underfoot, including

coconut, caraway and creeping red thyme.

Lana used to treat the lavender plants as an annual, replanting each year. Then she realized that a hardy English lavender cultivar could overwinter if given the right conditions—very little soil, mostly sand and no watering. “It loves drought,” she explains.

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Roses and mixed borders Lana plants boldly, in swaths, using large numbers of her favorite plants. If she likes it,

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she wants to see a lot of it, she claims. The landscape includes a formal rose garden as well as a long stretch of red KnockOut roses.

“We’ve had a lot of Japanese beetles. I go into the formal rose garden about twice a day with a bucket of soapy water, and flick the beetles into the water. I sometimes use Neem oil (a natural insecticide) too.” continued >

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landscape trends Around the roses are blooming trees and shrubs like Prairiefire and Sugar Time blooming crabapples, eleven different kinds of lilacs, and a young ginko tree.

Throughout the garden, there are hydrangeas. “We have tons of different hydrangeas, and I enjoy every one of them!”

Lana exclaims. Some favorites include Limelight, Pink Winky, and the lace-cap varieties.

Tucked in between the woody plants and perennials are some edible landscaping, including several basils, nine varieties of peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and borage.

Lana planted some red and oakleaf lettuce, she says,

“But the neighborhood rabbit thought it was in Mr. McGregor’s garden and chewed the lettuce to the ground!”

The roses in the herb garden are ‘Carefree Marvel’. Lana can attest to the fact that they really are carefree. On the other hand, some David Austin roses on the gate require regular disease control—but the beautiful show in spring makes them worth the effort.

hammock, picnic table and fire pit. Lana claims that it is always ten degrees cooler in this spot.

It took about two years for C.J. to clear out the overgrown underbrush in the area. Weeds and Japanese honeysuckle

were replaced with sour cherry and apple trees. A bit more clearing is in the works.

There is a little island, dubbed “Treasure Island” by the next door neighbor girls, formed by a bend in the creek.

The girls sometimes set up a continued >

The natural retreat For a cool change, step through the rustic gate at the bottom of the hill that leads to a shady haven created by C.J. Next to the bank of a burbling brook, you will find a

OPPOSITE: The gate to the natural area. RIGHT: A look at the rock wall from “Treasure Island.” BELOW: Everything you could want for a relaxing afternoon retreat or a campout.

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BELOW: A stone patio offers privacy and a stunning garden view. OPPOSITE TOP: Herbs like thyme and oregano mix with perennials, a fountain and birdhouses in the culinary herb garden; A potted sage plant props open the garden gate. MIDDLE: A welcoming wren house; Clematis ‘Betty Corning’ climbs the birdhouse support.

BOTTOM: A pond touches a corner of the back yard.

tent and have overnight campouts there.

They use the fire pit to cook, and they laugh and have the best time, and probably stay up all night, says Lana.

“And to think, when we bought the house, we didn’t even know the creek was down here!” she exclaims.

The culinary herb garden Lana is as passionate about cooking as she is gardening, so naturally the culinary herb bed is one of the centerpieces of the

landscape. “I cook a lot with herbs, every meal, and I like to have everything I need close at hand,” says Lana.

Culinary selections include popular cooking ingredients like parsley, sage, and oregano. Green and ‘Dark Opal’ basil make attractive garden plants. Chives create eye-catching borders. Feathery-foliaged dill contrasts with shrubby and groundcovering thymes.

The herb garden is bordered on the front with lady’s mantle and on the back

with ‘Walkers Low’ catnip. “I always mix perennials in, and a few annuals for color, since herbs are not always the most colorful of plants,” says Lana.

The birdhouse in the herb garden is sized for a house wren. Lana explains how the male house wrens will clean out the houses and make several different nests for the female. She then chooses the one she wants. “When you are working in the garden, they sing and sing and sing. All the bird houses are inhabited,” she adds. continued >

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landscape trends Potted herbs include a large lemon verbena and a Key-lime tree. Lana shows off a prize-winning ‘Golden Rain’ potted rosemary plant—it won best of show at the Cincinnati Flower Show a few years ago.

These plants spend the summer outdoors and the winter inside, in keeping with a long tradition.

“In Colonial days, the people didn’t take many baths. They just put all these herbs in the house and as they walked through, the aroma would rub off on their clothing and they would smell better,” Lana explains.

Because of the landscaping and the way their lot is positioned, the Santaviccas never see any people when they are in the back yard. Lana claims that it’s just like being at a resort.

She expresses her joy at the way the garden has evolved: “I love everything. It’s just how I wanted it to look. I had to do it myself, because I know what I like. I’m so glad that I did!”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: A view of the front walk, flanked by a blue spruce and katsura tree, Foster hollies, and shrub colorful roses. The groundcovers are epimedium and pachysandra. Heirloom tomatoes are tied up using French weaving. Marigolds in front act as natural pest control. Rustic, natural elements appear throughout the gardens.

Lana's gardening shoes sit by the back door ready for service. The rocking chairs where Lana and C.J. like to sit and have wine in the evening, and listen to the creek sounds, and the birds. An outdoor dining table sees three seasons of use. Wild ginger thrives in a shady spot.

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which measures just over a square mile—is one of the primary reasons they are proud to call this particular part of town home. It only takes a few knocks on a few doors to see that while the Victorian homes here are embellished generously with gingerbread trim, there is nothing cookie cutter about the residents who live inside. F Folks have been drawn to this community from countries as far away as Italy and Germany and towns a little bit closer—like Louisville and Pleasant Ridge. Homes here date back as far as 1804 yet stand just blocks away from new residential construction. There are families with

Columbia Tusculum paints an appealing picture for all kinds of folks

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young children, grandchildren, no children.

Some of the oldest homes were built to sit on the banks of the Ohio River, but cross Columbia Parkway on Tusculum Avenue and you’ll find yourself in San Francisco style hills. F But while it is absolutely true that this

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who live behind the multi-colored façades.

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OPENING SPREAD: The Mullins/Beane home had been boarded up in the 1970s before a previous owner purchased it and began renovation.

They’re history buffs Ran Mullins and Suzanne Beane have a scrapbook filled with clippings and photos that have helped them piece together the history of their home, also known as The Langdon House. One of the oldest homes in the area, this Carpenter Gothic Revival sits on a raised lot on Eastern Avenue.

Built sometime around 1855, the home was once occupied by Civil War surgeon Henry A. Langdon and was the first private residence in the City of Cincinnati to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Up the hill, Stacy Recker, who spends her days teaching history to high schoolers, loves hearing every historic detail she can squeeze out of her 900-squarefoot home. Stacy lives in a cluster of Victorian stick style row houses believed to have housed migrants who worked in the Nicholas Longworth vineyards in the 1880s.

OPPOSITE: 1. The Recker home shares an almost identical layout with neighbors Aaron and Dunn in these Victorian rowhouses.

2. The Chambers home, built by Garry Brasch in 2008, is one of the newer homes in the neighborhood. 3. The Castellini home is a combination of Queen Anne and Roman Gothic architectures. 4. Fortyfour steps lead up to the Stamp home which offers stunning river views. 5. The Tsitouris’ Victorian style home was built in 1880.

6. Even though the Fusco/Kiesewetter home was built in the 1980s, it is considered a contributing element to the historic character of the neighborhood and needs to meet conservation requirements. 7. The Mullins/Beane home style has also been referred to as Steamboat Gothic Revival. 8. The Hodell/ Sletager home is a beautiful Italianate with lovely gardens and a matching guest house.

THIS PAGE: In an unu­ sual touch, double doors close off the upstairs from the entry in the Mullins/Beane home.

A doorbell shows its age with style to welcome guests to the Castellini home.

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They’re an active group The oval magnet on Mike and Rachel Chambers refrigerator is imprinted with “140.6.” The two, who live on the steep incline called Sachem Avenue, are avid bikers and compete in long-distance triathlons. Mike recently completed an Ironman Triathlon which includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2mile run (which totals 140.6).

Just across the street live Vince and Ann Stamp, whose children are grown but visit often with seven grandchildren. When Vince recently had his hip replaced, the surgeon was surprised to hear that Vince, who had been a regular runner, planned to leave the hospital and maneuver 25 steps to get from his garage to his bedroom. While Vince, who works as an attorney, was home recuperating, Ann found that a game of tennis was as good a reason as any to get out of the house.

OPPOSITE: The guest house serves as Greg Sletager’s office as well as a storage spot for his much-used bike. THIS PAGE: 1. Ran Mullins created the painting that hangs to the right of the fireplace. 2. Drums and tree branches create a natural vignette in the Hodell/ Sletager dining room. 3. Paige Castellini covers a diverse subject range including these “Red Poppies” over her fireplace and “Innocence” shown to the left.

They’re artsy types When painter Paige Castellini came upon the circa 1887 painted lady also known as the Martha Morris house, she couldn’t resist its charm. She and her husband continued >

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–Eleonora Fusco Steve bought the home in 2005 and immediately began to fill the walls with original and provocative artwork in a myriad of styles, much 1. of which was created by Paige. The homeowner, who spends her days working as an interior designer, has no problem painting the walls with attention getting colors as well.

With a different palette but a similar philosophy, Ran Mullins also surrounds himself with color. A peek into his home shows the striking selections he’s chosen for his walls—both the paint he’s selected and the artwork he has created. With incredible precision Ran and Suzanne carefully handpicked 19 paint colors for the home’s interior which somehow manage to simultaneously make the home seem current and historically relevant.

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They’re animal lovers Lesley Hodell was strolling near her home on Tusculum with her rescued three-legged pet “Mr. Dog,” when a police officer cruising by saw, as she says “a softy” and asked her if she’d like to adopt a stray he’d found that afternoon. Fortunately for her, and the dog, Lesley’s husband Greg Sletager was out of town at the time, so Lulu now calls a beautiful 1865 Italianate home.

Clearly, this is a community that loves cats and dogs, especially four-legged creatures who are down on their luck. The Fusco/Kiesewetter residence is home to five cats and one dog—all of which were rescued. In fact Eleonora volunteers at the nearby Save The Animals Foundation (STAF). Her neighbor, Stacy Recker volunteers at STAF as well and found four cats there that she couldn’t resist bringing home. Ran Mullins and Suzanne Beane have three cats, two of which were rescued including one kitten found under the back porch during renovation.

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2. Paige and Stephen Castellini’s dog Ollie; 3. Stacy Recker’s cat Gershwin; Lesley Hodell and Greg Sletager’s dogs Mr. Dog (4.) and Lulu (5.); OPPOSITE: Rachel Chambers picks up furniture at local flea markets and design tips from interior designer Jen Roe.

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They pay attention to details Even though their home on Tusculum was built in the 1980s, Eleonora Fusco and Ingo Kiesewetterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is considered to be a contributing element to the historic character of the neighborhood.

That means, when the couple wanted to open up the view of their front gardens by installing a bay window, there were plenty of hoops to jump through. Eleonora, who holds a PhD in Brain Cognitive Science from MIT, has pages and pages documenting the process. (See her resources online at housetrends.com/historicremodel.)

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Eleonora Fusco

They play in the neighborhood Where Sachem dead ends, at the top of the hill, wooden steps lead to an almost secret entrance to Alms Park, the crown jewel of Mt. Tusculum. The park features an Italianate Pavilion, great views and lots of reasons to stay and play.

OPPOSITE AND ABOVE: Contractor Bill Vocke placed these recycled glass accent tiles in the Fusco/Kiesewetter floors and tub surround. 1. Timbers brace the ceilings in the neighboring Recker (green wall) and Aaron/Dunn (red wall) homes. 2. Steps at the top of Sachem Avenue lead residents to the retreat that is Alms Park. 3. An architectural detail embellishes the circa 1865 Hodell/Sletager home.

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1. Vegetable artwork by artist Emily Law hangs over the cabinets in the Stamp kitchen. 2. The Hodell/Sletager kitchen has been modernized but remains true to the feel of its surroundings. 3. Mike Chambers started developing this home before he began dating Rachel. “Some of our first dates were spent picking out paint colors,” she says. 4. Mike Hartmann of Rhineworks led the efforts on the Mullins/Beane kitchen renovation.

5. Paulina is a pet therapy dog and lives in the Fusco/Kiesewetter home. www.thera pypetsofgreatercincinnati.org. OPPOSITE: The previous homeowner worked in restaurant management and designed the Tsitouris kitchen.

When the park closes at dusk, visitors only need to head down the hill for their evening meals and entertainment. Jeremy Aaron and Adam Dunn, who live in the rowhouses on Tusculum are particular fans of the chips, salsa and lively karaoke at Tostado’s Bar and Grill. In fact, it’s a favorite after-dark hangout for many of the local residents.

They’re foodies Jump a few streets to the west and you’ll meet Dustin and Courtney Tsitouris.

Courtney juggles work as a graphic designer, student at the Midwest Culinary Institute, and food blogger while her husband spends long days as an anesthesiology resident at University Hospital.

Courtney’s blog, Epi-Ventures, explores recipes and cooking techniques, along with Cincinnati’s vibrant food scene.

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Columbia Tusculum resident and artist Cindy Matyi created this painting which is used for the tour’s 2010 poster. www.matyiart.com

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In fact, despite the 160-year age difference between them, all of the homes have updated and equipped kitchens that take advantage of every square inch of space they’ve been allotted. These aren’t kitchens for show. They’re working kitchens that serve as the stage for experimenting with new recipes, preparing an ethnic meal, or as a launchpad for frequent dinner parties with friends and neighbors.

Often the two—friends and neighbors—are one and the same in this part of town.

All of the homes featured in this article, along with additional homes and historic buildings will be on tour during Columbia Tusculum’s Home Tour on Sunday, October 10, 2010.

Columbia Tusculum Community Council’s president, Arlene Golembiewski, says the neighborhood’s business association will also present a fall farmers’ market with local music, food and fun at Columbia Square. Local businesses will be open during the tour and will feature discounts and giveaways.

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Combine shrimp, avocado, onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño and cheese in a medium bowl. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together and toss with shrimp mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours. Serve with blue corn tortilla chips. Makes 3 cups.

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hErBEd craB caKES 3/4 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup minced green onions 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons minced fresh dill** 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon** 4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro** 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound blue crabmeat 2½ cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs),* divided ½ cup butter ½ cup grapeseed oil 1 (5.5 oz.) bag salad greens 1 cup vinaigrette, divided Herb sprigs, optional Lemon wedges, optional Line baking sheet with wax paper. Whisk mayonnaise, onions, yolks, juice, herbs, mustard, lemon peel and pepper in large bowl. Mix in crabmeat and 1 cup panko, breaking up crabmeat slightly. Let stand 10 minutes. Spread remaining panko on

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By Danielle Krouse | Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP Inc. Tim McIntyre is most likely the life of any party he attends. He has a smile on his face, a story waiting and his personality is larger than life. So when you walk into his home and find the kitchen, it’s not really a surprise that everything is big—from the handcrafted farmhouse sink to the massive center island, better referred to by some as “the continent.” The kitchen was a labor of love for everyone involved, even if the process took nearly 18 months to complete. Slow and steady proved to pay off with this renovation, as the kitchen took home second place in the Southern Ohio/Kentucky chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) 2009 Kitchen Design Competition. continued >

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Decisions decisions After spending some time in Europe for work, Tim and his family moved back to Cincinnati and bought their current home in 2006 with every intention of starting a

Internet for everything,” Tim says. “Because we had so much extra space throughout the rest of the house, we weren’t really in any hurry and that was a real luxury.”

coming up with some concrete ideas for the kitchen. “We knew that we had a large enough space and a high enough space to do some great things,” Hampton says. “It really came

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large remodeling process. Tim had Neal’s Design Remodel visit the house for ideas before the ink was even dry on the buyer’s contract. Neal’s designer, Connie Hampton, CKD, was brought in to work on the project. She was a familiar face to Tim and his wife Anne, as she worked on their previous home in Cincinnati, and already had a great working relationship with the couple.

The kitchen ended up being last in the remodeling process, which gave Tim plenty of time to research what he wanted.

“We visited a lot of stores, showrooms and granite suppliers, and looked all over the

While walls were taken out and the main kitchen was gutted, a secondary kitchen was added downstairs as part of the basement remodel, which allowed the family a space to cook. The couple even hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for all the contractors while the kitchen was in transition.

Anne cooked a turkey with all the fixings in the downstairs kitchen and the whole meal was brought up to the main space and set on two by fours and sawhorses.

Time for a plan Eventually Tim and Hampton buckled down and started

down to balance.” An impressive 90 inches of refrigeration and freezer units cover one side of the kitchen, while double ovens, a warming drawer and an Advantium microwave balance out the opposite side.

Cherry wood cabinetry in a Kensington style was used throughout the space and finished in a Matte Tuscan Sun color. With both sides of the kitchen now complementing each other, it was time to focus on the open space in the center of the room.

While discussing a multilevel island, Tim decided on including a 48-inch range top and a side sink on the lower

portion. The upper portion of the island is great for seating, prepping or creating a buffet. Tim found the massive copper hood while searching the Internet and it has really become the crown jewel in the room. More granite countertops can be found along the back wall of the kitchen, as well as an extra large farmhouse sink, which really brings the details of the room together.

Today, the kitchen is an essential part of the family’s time together. Tim and Anne’s daughter, Brandy, loves to bake and the whole family is continued > OPPOSITE: Impressive refrigeration and freezer units are concealed along one side of the kitchen. ABOVE: The size of the island allows multiple people to work at one time.

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involved in getting meals ready. “If we have a holiday meal or a get-together, everyone—even our guests—get into the kitchen,” Tim says. “There’s definitely plenty of space now for everyone to have ample room to work and get involved.”

Kitchen designers: For information on the local chapter of NKBA and this year’s kitchen design competition, contact Melissa Brooks at 513-7911113 or mbrooks@thekdstudio.com.

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In either case, you have more options today than ever before. Industries such as housing, healthcare, travel, financial and more, are gearing up to serve this swelling segment of seniors. continued >

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Living la vida loca No, most Baby Boomers probably aren’t dancing to that 1999 tune by Ricky Martin (well…is anyone anymore?), but mamboing the night away may not be that far away from the realm of possibilities. Active adult communities are a hot trend where adults in good health, usually between the ages of 55 and 75, can lead a life full of energy without the headache of home maintenance. These communities

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There are some grandparents who actually buy or build bigger houses than where they raised their children in order to accommodate their growing brood of grandchildren. For those, things like first-floor living, elevators and location are absolute musts on the list of requirements. That way, climbing stairs won’t be a problem, but keeping an active lifestyle will still be a viable solution. Also, interestingly enough, in the U.S. we are in

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AmericAns Are living longer From 1900 through 2005, life expectancy at birth increased from 46 to 75 years for men and from 48 to 80 years for women.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/lifexpec.htm the midst of a strange phenomenon: Close to six million grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Instead of living out their remaining years in an active adult community, those grandparents are looking to small houses or condos with

low maintenance property in great school districts.

Downsizing to new digs After finding the right type of home and community, relocating decades worth of

memories that were created from that family home to their current living arrangement will be tricky. Hiring a professional organizer to help weed through all that stuff will be a huge load off their shoulders. Calling on an interior designer to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere in the new digs will also help.

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In 2006, an estimated 37 million people in the United States—12 percent of the population—were 65 and older. Projections forecast that the number will be nearly 20 percent by 2030.

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When help is needed Whatever your financial or personal situation, retirement is something we all have to think about. Facing head on and with honesty the questions of what will you do at retirement age, where will you live and how can you afford the lifestyle in which you have envisioned yourself is your best bet to living a stressfree retirement.

BaBy Boomers are arriving daily

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CALLING ALL KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNERS Housetrends magazine has once again joined forces with the Southern Ohio/Kentucky Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association to promote the association’s kitchen and bath design competition.

NKBA members, and those who join the association before the contest’s September 8 deadline, are eligible to enter. There is a low $15 fee for entering the contest and designers may enter multiple projects.

See the talents of many remodelers at the Tour of Remodeled Homes, produced by The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky (HBANKY). This show will feature remodeled homes scattered throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Admission to the show is only $5 with children under 12 admitted free. The hours are 12 noon to 5pm each day. Visit www.homebuildersnky.com for more details.

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Awards will be given for residential kitchen and bath designs in each of two budget categories: Kitchens: Any size and style Under $50,000 Over $50,000 Bath: Any size and style Under $25,000 Over $25,000 Winners will be announced at the NKBA’s gala event in October and in the subsequent issue of Housetrends magazine. First place winners in each category will be professionally photographed and featured in a future issue of Housetrends.

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Walk on the Wild Side Exotic hardwoods add a unique touch to any home

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Exotic hardwoods have grown in popularity over the years and unique wood types are becoming much more readily available. Woods from around the world add an eclectic feel, and sometimes an environmental advantage. Take a peek at a few beautiful possibilities for your home. continued >

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Drying Tigerwood is difficult and often reduces the quality of wood so special care must be taken during preparation.

Tigerwood is an eye-catcher that comes from the Goncalo Alves tree, commonly found in South America. Its base color ranges from a golden yellow to a neutral brown, but what makes this species stand out is the black and brown striping effect that gives the wood its common name. Tigerwood also has a high Janka, or strength rating, measuring in at 1,850, which is about 300 higher than most oaks.

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Lapacho is an extremely durable hardwood that is known by many names such as Ipe, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree and Tajibo.

In addition to being pleasing to the eye, Lapacho is a very safe wood with a Class A fire rating. In fact, it shares the same class of fire-retardant materials as steel. This would be a great choice for any room in the home, from kitchen to master bath.

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Sapele is

salmon-colored when first cut, but matures to a medium to dark red-brown color.

Sapele wood comes to us from West and East Africa. To some the wood is known as Gold Coast Cedar because it has a cedar-like aroma when first cut, but the similarities end there. Sapele is a highly prized furniture and cabinetry wood and is picking up popularity as a flooring choice. It has a fine texture, with an interlocked grain that is sometimes wavy.

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Cumaru is also know as Brazilian Teak or Southern Chestnut. It is a dense wood, varying in colors of brown, from tan to a reddish hue with some pieces also offering black accents. Homeowners who prefer a more brown look to their floor typically choose Cumaru over Brazilian Cherry. continued >

Brazilian Teak undergoes very little color change due to sunlight, which is uncommon for most exotic species.

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Many bamboo flooring companies offer a variety of color choices that add to the versatility of bamboo.

Quickly becoming one of the most common types of residential flooring, bamboo offers homeowners a sleek, clean look with a variety of benefits. The popularity of bamboo flooring couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have come at a better time now that homeowners are trying to live a more environmentally conscious life. Compared to other hardwoods, Bamboo is extremely fast-growing, reaching maturity at heights well over 50 feet. Additionally, it is harvested over and over again from the same plant. Beautiful, strong and environmentally friendly, Bamboo flooring seems to be popping up everywhere from your yoga studio to your bedroom.

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Although Tudor Revival homes were built in America as early as the late 19th century, it wasn’t until the 1920s that advances in masonry veneering led to a Tudor building boom. Stone and brick veneers made constructing the Tudor-style home much more affordable. After the 1930s, the Tudor fell from favor, but enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the 70s and 80s. Even today, the venerable style is adapted for newly constructed homes in what the book A Field Guide to American Houses describes as “Neoeclectic” Tudor, which emphasizes period design without attempting historical accuracy. Pre-World War II Tudor Revival homes are often the focus of loving restorations.

After the medieval church-building frenzy in Europe (started in the 1100s), the English began, in the 1500s, to develop a secular style of architecture that was more intimate than the soaring, awe-inspiring religious tributes developed by the French. The “French Style” was later dubbed by classicists as “Gothic,” because of its barbaric lack of classical (Greek and Roman) references. (It was a derogatory allusion to the Germanic Goths who overran much of Europe during the Dark Ages.)

Tudor architecture scaled down the gothic ambitions and concentrated on the details of windows, doors and chimneys. (With the advent of coal heat, chimneys replaced the holes in ceilings that vented wood fires.) Exposed structural wood frames were used to create the skeletons and were filled in between with stone, brick or plaster—a technique known as “half-timbering.” Brick, until then an out-of-reach luxury item, became more available and was used in decorative patterns such as herringbone. Plaster, much cheaper than brick, was the most common fill-in, its use resulting in the quintessential Tudor house comprised of white washed plaster and blackened oak beams.

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