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11 Gardens

The Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour

14 Antiques What’s Hot and What’s Not: Antiques as an Investment

16 Landscapes The

Memory Lives On

18 Homescapes

Thinking Outside the Vase

20 Special Feature

The Endless Possibilities of Ornamental Ironwork

26 Artist

Stone Sculpter

30 Designer’s Directory 32 Designer’s Resource

34 Building Out of the Blue 40 Classic Design, Custom Allure 46 Just Right 52 A Family Dance of Regal Design

63 Discovering Kentucky

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GARDENS

The Old Louisvil e Hi d den Treasures Garden Tour by Kirsten Silven

A Japanese maple stands sentry over this home’s stately side entrance, lifting the eye upwards from the plantings below.

In early June, the Second Street Neighborhood Association hosted the 20th Annual Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour, giving visitors a glimpse into one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Old Louisville is characterized by a variety of stunning Victorian-era homes, many of which are complete with carriage houses and private garden retreats. Designed as a walking tour and photographed here in 2012, attendees get to experience first hand the grandeur and scale of the residences in Old Louisville, which is a historic downtown neighborhood unlike any other. It is one of the largest preservation districts in the United States featuring such a variety of exquisite Victorian architecture, with other examples including Federal, Queen Anne, Italianate and Beaux-Arts. Many of these impressively restored homes also boast small but splendid garden areas that make the most out of every inch of available space to create secret sanctuaries that are only open to the public for one weekend each year. The tour always begins at the famed Conrad-Caldwell House Museum at the corner of St. James Court and Magnolia Avenue. From there, attendees are free to navigate the neighborhood on foot using a simple map that also features detailed descriptions of each of the gardens. Proceeds from the tour help to improve and preserve Old Louisville via the purchase and maintenance of period lighting, a new tree planting program and decorative flower urns. “Improving our urban landscape is an ecological effort that reduces the impact of auto emissions and pavement on our environment by encouraging people to plant and maintain green spaces,” shared Judy Payne, a co-chair on the tour. “The garden tour allows visitors to see Old Louisville as a vibrant preservation district with a strong sense of community.”

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3 5 4 This garden was designed entirely by the homeowner to make the most out of the available space, turning what was previously a mostly barren lot into a colorful, comfortable spot that beckons one to curl up with a good book. Plantings include a variety of annuals, such as zinnias and impatiens, along with a variety of perennials, such as the hellebores, Black-Eyed Susans and ferns that are seen here.

4 2 Turning the home’s private exterior spaces into a verdant oasis, this garden was designed by the homeowners and features a large fountain, bluestone paving and plenty of seating. Photographed here from the garden’s upper level, which is one step up from its main area, viburnum, English boxwood and white crepe myrtle blend with oak leaf and limelight hydrangea to create the perfect setting for entertaining, or to relax after a long day at work. 3 Petunias brighten up the landscape in this unique space, which is located in front of the home and features ornamental grasses that work with the natural stone to add texture and visual interest, even during the winter months.

5 This whimsical iron bridge leads to a sitting area by the home’s side entrance and a Scotch pine is just visible to the right above the liriope ornamental grasses, while a Japanese maple and hollies are on the right. 6 This fanciful metal frog “plays” his instrument at the edge of the garden’s fishpond amid plantings of fern, caladium and ornamental grasses. 7 A friendly face that is topped with an old tire cleverly repurposed as a bandana transform this old tree stump into a work of art, lending a sense of whimsy and imagination to the garden, which also boasts bright pops of color from pink impatiens and a seating area. 8 This delightful koi pond is brimming with life and was constructed by the homeowner. Hostas, water lilies and other greenery softens the space and frames the pond’s cascading fountain.

Payne co-chaired the event with Mary Chase and Susan Marquardt, but she has been involved with the tour since 2003. Payne attributes much of what she has learned over the years to Tim Bottorff, who was instrumental in expanding the tour’s offerings over time and helped to refine its present-day aesthetic. Today, the gardens of Old Louisville offer a great deal of variety in their design, which ranges from formal, traditional spaces to modern, eccentric outdoor areas. Visitors will also enjoy viewing turn-of-the-twentiethcentury carriage houses, many of which are incorporated into the garden design. In addition, the neighborhood is home to a multitude of large, established trees that provide a respite on warm summer days and create the ideal environment for shade gardens. The tour is a living testament to the individual garden owners’ talents, efforts and dedication to improving and preserving the gardens of Old Louisville. These unique outdoor spaces are the perfect complement to the neighborhood’s majestic architecture and continue to inspire visitors and residents alike to make the most of urban landscapes. In 2014, the tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, the weekend of June 21st and 22nd. For more information, please visit www.oldlouisvillegardentour.com.

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ANTIQUES

What’s Hot & What’s Not: Antiques as Investments by Jerry Shrout Various categories of antiques go through cycles of popularity based upon design trends and their impact on consumer taste. As a result, some styles which sold for top dollar several years ago are now fetching much less in today’s market; even half what these pieces formerly garnered. By contrast, certain items have seen an increase in prices due to renewed interest. For true collectors or those looking at antique purchases as investments, fluctuation of pricing due to popularity presents a great opportunity to buy when a given style is out of vogue, or the prospect of selling for a higher profit when a certain style is “in.” Following is a synopsis of what’s currently “Hot” and what’s “Not” in the antique world.

Hot: Classical styles, such as Sheraton and Hepplewhite, remain popular with decorators and collectors, due to their ability to blend in well with both traditional and contemporary environments. Most popular forms are chairs, sideboards and brandy boards. Not: Country and Primitive Furniture. The heyday of country and primitive antiques peaked around the late 1990s and since that time prices on certain country pieces such as corner cupboards and blanket chests have waned. For this reason, collectors of Country styles are snapping up bargains in the current down market for Country. Hot: French and Continental furniture has seen a resurgence in the last several years. While the heavily gilded furniture popular in the early 1990s has fallen out of vogue, Country French furniture and accessories started gaining popularity about ten years ago and has remained strong. More recently, classic French antiques, such as marble topped demi-lune chests, and French chairs have gained in popularity due in part to their easy incorporation into contemporary decors. Not: Victorian Furniture. At this time, Victorian is possibly the least sought after category of antique furniture, which presents a great buying opportunity for collectors of this style of furniture. Victorian sofas, chairs, turtle top tables and more are at an all time low in pricing. Hot: Mid Century Modern. Formerly something that antique purists snubbed their noses at, Modernism has earned its rightful place as a period furniture style. Modern bookcases, desks, tables, chairs and sofas are fetching never before seen prices. Not: Mission. For Modernismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twentieth century cousin Mission, pricing is really depressed and there are great values to be had. Originating in the early 1920s and popularized by Stickley, Mission style furniture peaked in the mid to late 1990s and has since seen a downward spiral.

Jerry Shrout is the proprietor of Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington. He can be reached at 859-233-9375 or tagallery@windstream.net 1 Prices on Victorian furniture, like this smartly upholstered loveseat, are greatly depressed, which represents a great buying opportunity for Victorian enthusiasts. 2 Handsome classic style represented in this English mahogany chair with medallion back and reeded legs is timeless. 3 Depressed pricing on Mission style furniture results in great buys to be had by Mission collectors.

4 Classic Hepplewhite styles like this handsome Brandy Board remain in high demand. 5 Elegant yet adaptable, French pieces like this wonderful marble topped demi-lune chest, ca. 1850, remain in high demand. 6 Modern pieces are highly sought after, like this spacious Dunbar bookcase designed by Edward Wormley.

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LANDSCAPES

The Memory Lives On by Bill Henkel

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1 Japanese garden bell collected from travels while shopping on college visits. The hand hammered copper identifies each family member. The bell is hung in an old dogwood tree in the back of a garden where it announces itself to all, even in the slightest breeze.

“I don’t divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.” -Luis

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Gardeners, architects, landscape architects and farmers are all of the soil and generally a sharing and nurturing lot. Working with nature is often a trying experience and an endless challenge, yet one that keeps us forever hopeful and optimistic. The work is often difficult with the deck seemingly 2 stacked against us; but when things work out, the rewards are worth it! Time after time we labor for the perfect rose, the sweetest strawberry or the garden experience that we so carefully planned. We are quick to celebrate our wins, proud of our work and forever generous with our precious plants and other items from our gardens. Most of us have passed along items in our gardens. We share our bounty with friends and relatives whether it be carefully tended produce or grandma’s favorite perennials. These shared items often result in good meals and fond memories. Both gardening and cooking often demonstrate extreme acts of sharing. While the gifts from these chores come and go, often a wonderful memory is all that remains. Acquiring a shared recipe is a lot like a “pass along” plant that we carefully lift, take home to the perfect spot and install in our garden, allowing a memory to tangibly live on. Over half of my life has been spent in gardens and in almost every one of these gardens there is an odd or unusual memory carefully tucked into special places in those gardens. For instance: *at the intersection of 2 paths where one walks daily *at the threshold of an entrance where all friends and guests must pass and are welcomed and transformed by the experience *or maybe a special resting place for that gardener who, most often, seldom rests or sits. This is the spot that has it all....a beckoning place to sit for a moment, an inspiring view, and the fragrance of a memory. These photos are from gardens of friends and are all pictures of a special moment that is now frozen in time in their minds and gardens. Bill Henkel, professional landscape architect and amateur gardener. Henkel Denmark Leading Landscape Lexington, Kentucky. bill@henkeldenmark.com

2 “Hens and Chicks” that have traveled from the Arkansas homestead to their new Kentucky home. Original plants in the original planter...broken then and yet still held together by the will of the plants. 3 A water feature designed and detailed by the owner of this new garden. Intended for the pleasure of the owners and their friends, this feature has attracted the unintended users that are a delight to all. Some fly in and some sit or swim in the water, creating a continuous blur of colors and motion.

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HOMESCAPES

Thinking Outside the Vase Using a variety of eclectic containers lends interest to decorative floral arrangments by Christina Noll 1 1 A simple brass window box purchased at a hardware store acts as the base for this beautiful arrangement completed by Koller’s daughter Madison and niece Lucy Bellomy.

We all know that flowers and plants are a wonderful way to brighten up the home but if you want to take it a step further, decorative containers make a variety of different statements. “Anybody can do this,” says Marsha Koller, owner of Koller Communications. Marsha is part of the Down to Earth Garden Club but she considers the designs she creates in decorative containers a hobby. It started when a friend asked her to get involved with Art in Bloom at the University of Kentucky, a program where participants interpret a piece of art work in a floral design. “It’s very interesting to see how this turns out in live floral,” she says. With no processional training in floral design, Koller decided

the way to make her Art in Bloom project interesting would have to lie in the container. “From there it turned out to be a signature,” she says. Although she doesn’t sell her work, Koller does continue to design pieces for her own home and occasionally as gifts to friends. Aside from the photo frame Koller used to create the piece for Art in Bloom, examples of items she has used as decorative planters include vintage cola bottles, a parrot cage, thrift store finds and even a Howitzer bullet casing from the World War II time period. “You can make an arrangement out of anything. It can be huge or very small,” she says. “Now when I’m at an estate sale or a garage sale, I look for interesting items that would make a good container.”

2 Koller set up the framework and her daughter Madison (Koller), along with her friend Olivia Erickson, did the floral arrangement. The piece features a sheet moss covered picture frame with 'side car' pieces in vintage flower frogs. The branch across the frame fell out of a tree in Koller’s front yard, and is screwed into the frame and oasis cages attached to the branch. 3 An olive jar contains this stunning piece which includes tropical Heliconia flowers as it’s main attraction. Koller used floral glue to attach a flower to the jar’s lid, completing her creation. 4 Groovy 1970s vases found at a medical fundraiser yard sale were used to create this pair of beautiful complementary floral centerpieces. 5 Perfect for a porch or outdoor space, Koller turned this wrought iron garden decoration into a floral art piece by placing oasis at the top and adding a variety of greenery.

No matter what you choose to use as a decorative planter, the fun is in arranging and even rearranging. “You can be very creative,” says Koller, who gets her ideas from Pinterest or in home decorating magazines. Koller uses foam oasis, a florist item that can be found in the craft section of many stores, to anchor the stems of each flower or plant piece. Decorative planters can be filled with live plants or silk, depending on how long you want the arrangement to last. It can be as simple as picking some flowers out of your own yard. Or if you don’t want to worry about the upkeep of switching out fresh flowers, silk flowers offer a long-lasting solution. “You can take an interesting

5 container to a designer if you don’t want to build the piece,” says Koller. “House Design has a huge contingent of high quality silk flowers. You have to touch them to see if they are real.” In the end, planting in containers doesn’t have to be sophisticated. It’s a terrific way of recycling items that you enjoy and want to keep around, by turning them into an eye catching decorative piece for the home. “It’s a great thing that anyone can do for themselves,” says Koller. “Put them on the porch, center tables, hearth or back patio-- really anywhere in the house you need some height or some color.” www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

SPECIAL FEATURE

The Endless Possibilities of

Ornamental Ironwork

by Kirsten E. Silven

The art and craft of blacksmithing is an ancient skill that can be traced back to the Stone Age, when early humans worked with copper and lead to craft the tools they needed to survive. Today, ornamental ironwork is no longer relegated to the outdoors, but is also used in many aspects of interior design, including decorative balconies, pot racks, staircases, furniture, mantel brackets and fireplace screens, to name only a few of the limitless options. The personal touch that custom decorative ironwork can add to any home’s design – whether exterior or interior – is emblematic of the art of blacksmithing itself. Handed down from person to person throughout history, this ancient tradition is fundamentally communal and perhaps one of the most elemental aspects of civilization’s development that is still alive today. Once in danger of extinction, a revival that began in the late 1960’s has taken the tradition of ironwork beyond crafting mere functional tools, giving way to a whole new generation of sculptors and artist blacksmiths who are capable of transforming cold, hard metal into breathtaking works of art. Today, the United States has become a world leader in artistic ironwork, thanks to an ethics of great sharing among modern blacksmiths. Although today’s wrought “iron” is actually more likely to be steel – the visual appeal and durability of this medium have made it a favorite option for homeowners who want to add a special decorative touch. When creating any design, it is essential that the custom piece complement the home’s existing interior and architecture. Its immense versatility allows ornamental ironwork to meld seamlessly with any home’s unique style, from contemporary to traditional.

2 1 To open up the interior and main entrance of this Louisville-area home, Kaviar suggested the floating staircase, which not only provides a view of the beautiful creek outdoors (not shown), but also greets visitors upon entering. The “bubbles” in the iron allude to the creek’s wet pebbles and mimic the movement of water. All told, the staircase includes 121 feet of railing, spanning from the second floor balcony to the base. All parts were forged in the artist’s waste vegetable oil forge then welded, assembled and finished on site. Photo courtesy of Kaviar Forge and Gallery. 2 Commissioned by The Temple, Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom in 1995, this large menorah pays homage to the strength of Holocaust survivors. The legs and shape form into an almost animalistic figure that is suggestive of the devastation and evil of Nazism as evoked through the hoofed feet. The double helix formation suggests the genetic distress of the Jewish population, while the six candles represent the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. Forged iron, measuring 4ft x 52in. Photo courtesy of Kaviar Forge and Gallery.

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“It’s a versatile medium,” shared Matthew Maynard of Maynard Studios in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. “As artist blacksmiths we don’t really adhere to any one predominant ‘style,’ but instead we use our craft to tell our clients’ stories, whatever they may be.” Ornamental ironwork pieces can be either refined or rustic and can be designed to present a substantial visual appearance or to appear light and airy, depending on the unique needs of each project. In fact, the broad range of this medium allows for the creation of functional sculptural pieces that can easily stand alone as works of art. “Hand forged iron or bronze provides the finishing touches to a home’s design,” shared Craig Kaviar of Kaviar Forge and Gallery in Louisville. “The great American master blacksmith Samuel Yellin called it the ‘salt and pepper’ of construction.” Finally, keep in mind that the timeline for custom pieces is generally slower moving than mass-produced items, since most ornamental ironwork is crafted by hand in smaller, artisan-based operations. To be safe and allow for plenty of time, begin the planning process when breaking ground on new construction, or immediately after making the decision to renovate. Regardless of where or how ornamental ironwork is incorporated into a home’s design, it can help to anchor a space, lending a sophisticated feel while also providing a truly one of a kind, classic decorative element that will never go out of style.

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3 Detail of an arbor that was crafted by Maynard Studios to adorn the gardens at a private residence in Anchorage, Kentucky. This delightful cardinal sits perched amid an organic forged metal framework of leaves and vines. Photo courtesy of Maynard Studios. 4 This forged iron fire pit is encircled by an iron footrest and subtly references the appearance of Yahweh before Moses in the form of the burning bush in Exodus. The halo of branches actually serves a functional purpose, helping to contain the fire while also aesthetically enhancing it. The texture of this ironwork invites one to experience the forged iron in both a visual and tactile level that interacts with the viewer. Forged iron, measuring 68in x 3ft. Photo courtesy of Kaviar Forge and Gallery. 5 Rich mahogany flooring pops against the cool stone, iron and gold painted accents of this magnificent staircase, which Maynard Studios designed with alternating straight vertical bars and organic leaves throughout the railing to add visual interest. Photo courtesy of Maynard Studios. 6 This railing was part of an extensive historic home remodeling project in Louisville. Maynard Studios created the design to complement the space and to work into the existing newel posts and mahogany handgrip, which are original to the home. The components of the curved and â&#x20AC;&#x153;diamondâ&#x20AC;? shapes were each hammered to a taper rather than just keeping them the same size throughout. This change in visual weight lends elegance to the overall design and makes a statement that the railing is a handmade object. Photo courtesy of Maynard Studios.

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7 The forged-iron staircase complements the stone walls of this Oldham County home. The use of glass provides for more light and openness than is usually associated with wrought iron, visually increasing the space. The rail displays Kaviar’s signature combination of sleek lines with the tactile, hand-forged texture of the iron. Photo courtesy of Kaviar Forge and Gallery.

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8 This piece is known as the “Nouveau Candelabra” and is one of a limited number that have been hand crafted by Maynard Studios. Each is unique, never duplicated, and most are used to raise funds for charity. This example is now part of a private collection and was made for a group called Burners Without Borders that raised funds for relief work in Haiti.

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9 This forged iron display case features built-in lighting and glass shelves, making it ideal for showcasing treasured objects. The forged iron legs anchor the otherwise airy unit and help to balance the glass. The iron was forged using Kaviar’s waste-vegetable oil forge, powered by oil donated by various neighborhood restaurants. Photo courtesy of Kaviar Forge and Gallery.

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by Maynard Studios to rise up dramatically from the entryway and also incorporates antique components that were purchased by the homeowner from a Lexington-area metal shop in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Photo courtesy of Maynard Studios.

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ART

Stone Sculptor by Kathie Stamps photography by Penny J. Nelson At his studio in Louisville, stone sculptor Albert Nelson keeps a “bone yard” out back, a stockpile of small, medium and large stones for works in progress. He travels to quarries in Bloomington, Ind., a couple of times a year to load up with Bedford limestone in colors of buff, gray and variegated, weighing 150 pounds per cubic foot. Nelson started off with woodworking years ago, but soon switched to stone carving. “Working with wood, I knew it might have been waiting for me for a hundred years,” he said. “When I’m working with stone, I know this material has been waiting for 350 million years to have something done with it.” His tools include hammers and chisels, files and grafts, saws and grinders. “The bigger the job, the bigger the tools,” he said. He used blades that were 20 inches across when he worked on the 12-foot stone baseball glove for the Slugger Museum that weighs in at 17 tons. Because of the logistics in transporting such heavy material, Nelson often sculpts pieces in sections and assembles them on site. Any given project can take up to a month or a year or more to complete. He is usually sculpting several pieces at once, each in a different stage of beginning, middle or end. Prior to carving the limestone, Nelson sketches ideas on paper occasionally, but his favorite way to sketch is with clay. “It simulates stone so well,” he says of a hardened block of clay. Sculpting is a subtractive art form, so Nelson practices carving shapes away from a block of clay for a base study before taking a hammer to limestone.

1 At 24” tall, “Consider the Lilies” references the Bible verse about lilies of the field not toiling or worrying. The stone was a remnant of gray block from a project the artist worked on for a church.

As an artist, Nelson most enjoys the process itself, the actual doing as opposed to the having done. “I can't wait for a piece to leave me so I can do more,” he said. “If I'm sitting here with pieces I've already done, I’m less motivated to do the next one.” At Nelson’s art fair booths, his sculptures are surrounded by “please touch” signs because he loves the idea of people interacting with the stone. He admits to being the opposite of a perfectionist when it comes to his artwork. “One of my greatest assets is that I'm willing to say it wasn't perfect,” he said. “There is no perfection in this world.” Stone carving itself is a pretty dusty activity, and quite labor-intensive. “It meets my need for physicality,” Nelson said. After serving as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy, he spent three decades working at a veterans’ hospital, while sculpting on the side. He retired from his day job in 2002 to become a full-time artist with his own company, Nelstone. Sharing his knowledge and love of stone carving with schoolchildren, Nelson and his wife, Penny, conduct workshops at schools and libraries. Handing chisels to kindergartners? Why, yes. Nelson prepares the stone before each session so it will break in exactly the right places. “We call ourselves the Johnny Appleseed of stone carving,” he said. “There are stones ‘planted’ all over the countryside by people in our workshops.”

2 Stone sculptor Albert Nelson at work on “Lady of the Terrace.” See more of Nelson’s work at www.nelstone.com 3 Bringing another dimension to stone, the artist engineered an actual hourglass capable of flipping for “Time Piece,” by embedding one piece of stone in another on an axis. 4 For the Campbell County Library, patrons helped carve “Open Book Bench.” Pieces left over from the carving were turned into necklaces, key chains and other keepsakes for participants. Now as these community members walk by this beautiful bench, they know they had a part in it.

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5 “The Faith of a Child” is a stone image of a young face coming out of a flower. 6 “Nested Hearts” represents a mother and son, kindred spirits connected by the heart. 7 With glass pieces in the wing areas, “The Girl That Flies” is a 24” by 24” sculpture that sits atop a stone base in front of the Mattingly Center in Louisville.

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8 Created for an art show, “Illumination” was actually rejected by the show’s organizer. Nelson held on to the piece, and later it was purchased by the widow of one of Nelson’s longtime collectors as a headstone, a memorial to represent this person’s time on earth. The roundel is a piece of red glass from Blenko Glass in West Virginia. 9 An upraised arm is a theme Nelson often uses, including this sculpture titled “Hope Urging Us Onward.” When his sister-in-law, who has Down syndrome, graduated from high school, she walked across the stage with her hands raised and said, “We did it!” For Nelson, the image celebrates hope and a high-five.

“When I’m working with stone, I know this material has been waiting for 350 million years to have something done with it.”

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LEXINGTON: For over 39 years, The Corman Marketplace has been the leader in Christmas and Holiday décor and gifts in Central Kentucky and beyond. Known for exceptional Christmas design, floral displays and lively open house events, The Corman Marketplace has become a favorite Lexington shopping destination. The Marketplace is open weekdays from 8 to 5 and seasonally on Saturdays. Visit The Marketplace at 881 Floyd Drive, Lexington, Ky. , 859-233-0544.

LEX/LOUISVILLE: Creative Kitchen & Bath will create and implement the perfect design to achieve your desires. Our award-winning kitchens and baths have satisfied the most discriminating tastes since 1968. Creative Kitchen & Baths dedicated professionals provide our customers the personal care and attention they deserve. From the initial planning sessions to the finishing touches, each project is approached with fresh enthusiasm. Designing, installing a new kitchen or bath is an extensive venture: challenging, exhilarating and sometimes frustrating. But when does an important endeavor with gratifying rewards require less? LEX/CENTRAL KY: Decorating Den Interiors’ award winning designers offer an extensive selection of custom window treatments, furniture, wall and floorcoverings, bedding, accessories and lighting to transform your surroundings. We also specialize in beautiful kitchen and bathroom remodeling. From initial consultation, through space planning to final installation, our team handles every detail of your design, both residential (interior and exterior) and light commercial. No project is too large or too small! Initial consultation is complimentary so call us today and see how we can turn your decorating dreams into reality! Jeanne Sallee, DDCD 859-327-3737 www.decdens.com/jsallee LOU: Details Furniture Galleries and Cabinetry is an award winning interior design and custom cabinetry business located in Louisville, Kentucky. Owned by Richard and Lesa Buckler, Details was established in 2000 and caters to the local residential and commercial market. With projects ranging from entire residences, to offices, to vacation homes, Details creates interiors and cabinetry that are fabulous, functional, and just what you want! We maintain an exclusive inventory featured in our beautiful showroom, allowing clients to visualize our designs in their homes. From custom cabinetry, furnishings, draperies, bedding, art, and accessories...let Details design your perfect space today! LOU: Located in Louisville’s St. Matthews area, digs home and garden offers a wide selection of products to create or complete any outdoor living environment - from fine outdoor furniture products by Brown Jordan, Gloster, Summer Classics, Kingsley~Bate and others - to durable outdoor planters, pots, and even stylish unbreakable tableware - digs provides one stop shopping for anything on your list. We also offer design services to help create memorable and unique outdoor living spaces. digs is locally owned, and pleased to offer products and services statewide. LOU: Dwellings, a professional design firm located in Louisville’s east end, offers over eighteen years of respected experience. Best of Louisville finalist, the dynamic design duo of Donna Outlaw and Shane Pearson specialize in high-end furniture and accessories. Elegance and simplicity are redefined in everything Dwellings does. A knowledgeable staff, wide array of services, and the 8,000 square foot Showroom and Design Center are why homeowners choose Dwellings for all their Design needs. Come into Style...Come into Dwellings. 7404 New LaGrange Road. 502.896.2990. www.dwellingsfurniture.com LEX: Charm is evident in this unique shop on the corner of Euclid and High Street in the heart of Chevy Chase. As you leisurely explore, you will find quality handmade reproduction lighting, fine English-and American-made furniture, original oil paintings, elegant accessories, and the largest selection of fine lamps in this part of the country--all at discounted prices every day. Our friendly staff and designers are always available to help you with your selections. Parking is conveniently located directed behind the shop. 859 E. High Street in Chevy Chase. Mon.-Sat. 10-5. 859.266.2300

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Ivy Downs Interiors, Inc.

LOU/LEX: Founded in 1933, Hubbuch & Company is a multi-disciplined architectural and interior design firm managing all project phases from conceptualization to installation with an emphasis on our clients’ taste and individuality. Our collaborative process ensures economical and functional solutions resulting in spaces that promote well-being and enhanced physical surroundings. The public showrooms at Hubbuch & Company’s Louisville and Lexington offices include the region’s finest furniture and interior accessories. Contact one of our certified architects or certified interior designers for your next residential or commercial project. Located at 324 West Main Street in Louisville 502.583.2713 or 456 East High Street in Lexington 859.269.2306. LEX: Interior design is the art of problem solving. It is based on communication, an intimate expression of self, personality, and lifestyle. What we surround ourselves with in terms of space, form, color and texture, sets a mood and conveys how we feel about the world in which we live. At Ivy Downs Interiors, I go beyond mere, “Interior Decorating.” You will find that I care and listen to what you desire and imagine your surroundings to be, no matter the size. I always strive to make my clients’ dreams become reality and transform their house into a home. Contact Jane Leake at 859.254.7819 or interiors@ivydowns.com LOU: Lisa Lynn Designs Home Store, owner Lisa Knight, offers a variety of furniture, accessories, artwork, cabinetry, lighting, fabrics, flooring, and full interior design services. Lisa has been showcased 17 times in Homearama since 2003 and will have 4 homes in Homearama 2013. Lisa has won numerous awards for Homearama and has worked with high profile builders in the Louisville area. Lisa presents an enthusiastic approach to design and loves to make a client’s home and surroundings beautiful, functional and comforting. Showroom: 12556 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243, Phone 502-384-5966 Email: lisalynndesigns@ insightbb.com, Website: www.lisalynndesignsLLC.com Hours Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. until 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3p.m. LOU: Amy Wagner owner of Reflections of You, by Amy, LLC is an Award Winning Designer, named Favorite Designer Louisville Homearama, as well as, receiving an Excellence in Design at the Bellarmine Show House. With a passion for design and people, clients are consistently pleased with the “Dreams in Design” they have achieved as a result of contacting Reflections of You, by Amy. Visit Reflections of You, by Amy’s website for photos and details of services at www.amywagnerdesigns.com – 502.291.7058 – amy@ amywagnerdesigns.com – Reflections of You, by Amy, LLC offers a team that will make all your “Dreams in Design Come True”! LOU: At Robin’s Nest Interiors, we believe your home should reflect who you are, how you live, and be filled with beautiful things you love. Interior Designer & Owner Robin Cole has been infusing her unique and updated traditional style into residential spaces since moving to Louisville in 2005. As part of our interior design service, we creatively interpret your lifestyle and ideas, then plan and manage the installation to suit your needs. For your home’s finishing touches, Robin’s Nest Interiors offers accessories, artwork, lighting, and accent furnishings as well as custom window treatments. 129 S. English Station Road, 502-509-4530, www.robinsnestky.com LEX: Su Casa Tile & Granite is central Kentucky’s premier provider of tile, granite and stone. We offer an extensive selection of high quality tile for every style and purpose and our tiles includes ceramic, porcelain, glass and natural stone tiles. Our local stone shop creates custom granite, stone and quartz countertops, vanity tops and fireplace surrounds. We pride ourselves on our design expertise, product knowledge, quality craftsmanship, and customer service. Come visit our design center or make an appointment to visit our stone shop and create with us the look you’ve been waiting for. 2601 Regency Road #102, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-277-1394, www.sucasatilegranite.com

The Great Dames

LEX: Decorating made easy with personal service and affordable prices. Window Treatments—draperies, shutters, blinds, etc.; Accessories—art, mirrors, lighting, etc.; Custom Rugs; Floor Coverings; Furniture; Re-Upholstery; Wallcoverings; Decor Painting and Wall Murals; Space Planning; Home Renderings. Call today for your FREE in-home consultation. 925 Liberty Road, Lexington, KY, 40505. 859-368-9818.

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LEX: Artique, a celebration of creativity, features Kentucky’s most extraordinary collection of Kentucky’s of jewelry and gifts, all handcrafted in America. Among its many awards, Artique was named “Top Retailer” nationally by Niche magazine and the recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Award in the Arts. Artique sells fine jewelry, blown glass, furniture, equine art, colorful pottery and extraordinary gifts to celebrate all significant life occasions. A shopping experience not to be missed. Located downtown in the Lexington Center (859-233-1774) and at Lexington Green (859-272-8802) Mon-Sun, 10-9. 1-800-288-1774. For a calendar of upcoming events, visit www.artiquegallery.com.

LOU: Ben Tyler Building and Remodeling Inc. offers a premier service to clients who demand excellence, value the investments they make, and require a worryfree experience throughout the entire building process. Since 1981, Ben Tyler and his team of experts have designed, built and remodeled numerous awardwinning homes in some of the most established neighborhoods in Louisville and consistently ranks in the top 5 firms in Business First’s List of Full-service Remodelers. Whether your project includes a new addition, deck, luxury kitchen, dream bedroom, a more spacious bathroom or outdoor living space, call us at 502-583-7252 or visit www.bentyler.com. LOU: Century Entertainment & Furnishings specializes in custom cabinetry, billiards, home theater installation, and home décor and furnishings. Custom work is our specialty! Ask us how we can customize cabinetry and home theater installations to meet your needs. In our new showroom, you will find a full design center to help make your design dreams a reality. Whether we are working with your interior designer or you are being assisted by one of our own, we will strive to exceed your creative expectations. Visit our new showroom today. Located at 4310 Shelbyville Road in St. Matthews. 502.231.6922. www.centuryliving.com. www.facebook.com/centuryliving. LOU: At Dwyer DesignScapes, our mission is to optimize outdoor environments by emphasizing form and function. We use the canvas of land to create functional, intimate spaces that transform homes and enhance living. We begin each project by listening to your needs and working toward a clear, defined vision. Our landscape architects and design professionals develop a variety of plans that will feature touches of elegance and sophistication, rich in detail and forethought. Call us to schedule your next project at 502-243-3940. For additional information check us out at www.dwyerdesignscapes.com. LOU: Eyedia, design it again is a unique home furnishing consignment store offering over 7,000 square feet of retail space located at 1631 Mellwood Avenue in the trendy Butchertown/Clifton neighborhood. The large and eclectic inventory is attractively arranged in room settings. Whether you are shopping for the perfect piece of furniture, accessory or gift; want assistance with interior design; need to re-upholster a chair or sofa; or are looking for a new home for your gently used home furnishings, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at eyedia will help you. Contact us at 502-540-4940 or at manager@eyediashop.com. LEX: Henkel Denmark, founded in 1999, is a hard-hitting landscape custom designbuild-management team, staffed with seasoned professionals, including owners Bill Henkel, ASLA, and Gordon Denmark. Henkel Denmark has gained a reputation for exceptional customer service with meticulous attention to details.Their list of services cover every landscape possibility, including eco-friendly landscaping, and they have developed a loyal following of highly talented craftsmen including dry stone and brick masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, civil engineers, architects, swimming pool contractors, pond contractors and sod contractors. If you dream it, they can build it.They have won numerous local and national awards. 859-455-9577, www.HenkelDenmark.com. LOU: Handrails, Gates, Furniture, Sculpture and Restoration metalwork In the chaos and heat of his forge, Craig Kaviar fires, hammers and twists iron with the self-assuredness and calm of a career sculptor. For over thirty years he has been producing sculptural works, architectural elements and furniture for individuals and organizations throughout Louisville and greater Kentucky, his handrails, gates and fences are recognizable for their organic appearance and the overall impression that they have sprouted out of the earth. His iron and polished concrete furniture is designed ergonomically and aesthetically. Visit www.craigkaviar.com to see his portfolio.

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LOU: Lazy Susan’s, Antiques, Collectibles, Sundries and Consignments is a locally owned store located within the Highlands neighborhood in Louisville. We take pride in our wide selection of quality items including Derby and other sports memorabilia, books, albums, silver, brassware, glassware, home furnishings. Our shelves are filled with unique new and old treasures. While shopping, you will find a blend of items that range from raw ‘project pieces’ to re-purposed and re-imagined items that are sure to become statement pieces in any home. Stop in, browse 1006 Barret Ave., 502-409-5298. Open WedSat 11-5, Sun 12-5, late Thursday’s until 7 pm. Discover Lazy Susan’s today! ww.lazysusanslouisville.com LOU: Louisville Tile is proud to offer a large variety of tile and natural stone along with the design expertise to make your project dream a reality. Louisville Tile has been in business for over 55 years and we are proud to offer products from industry leading manufactures such as Sonoma, Ann Sacks, Oceanside, Crossville, Florida Tile, American Olean, as well as many others. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best design advice and customer service there is to offer. We have two showroom locations in Louisville and also one in Lexington. www.louisville-tile.com or 502-452-2037 LOU: Merridian is your source for unique, handmade furniture and accessories from around the world, providing classic pieces to complement and enhance any style. Our signature Vestige Collection boasts an enormous array of hand-picked, one-of-a-kind imports while our exclusively designed reproductions and accessories team a distinctively timeless style with modern function. Our high-quality upholstery and wide selection of fabrics and frames make it easy to express your personal style. Visit our showrooms in Louisville and Nashville, or find us online at www.merridian.com. Discover Merridian and enhance your world.

352 Longview Plaza Lexington KY 40503 859-277-0521 www.perspectives-usa.com

LEX: Visit our newly remodeled Design Center to explore the newest in custom window treatments – shutters, roller shades, drapery fashions, blinds and more. Measuring and installation services are available for all custom window treatments. Our Resource Center provides working areas to consult with your clients when selecting from our array of fabrics and materials for interior or exterior projects, including upholstery. Plus you can coordinate with our extensive collection of designer wallcoverings and custom paint colors. Our staff can provide the assistance you require to complete your job on time and on budget. Perspectives is your “One-Stop” for custom decorating. LEX: For over 67 years, locally-owned & family-run Pieratt’s has been Lexington’s favorite source for appliances, televisions, and now mattresses and furniture. With luxury brands like Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Jenn Air, Tempurpedic, and Serta iComfort, Pieratt’s has the look that will fit your discriminating tastes. Plus, as the only premium appliance retailer that services everything we sell, you can rest in comfort knowing we’re here for you today and tomorrow. Nobody Beats Pieratt’s! Visit our Pieratt’s showrooms in Lexington on Nicholasville Rd or just off Richmond Road, or in Richmond at I-75 exit 87 in the Richmond Centre. Toll Free 1.855.Pieratts | www.pieratts.com | info@pieratts.net LEX: The Rag Peddler is Lexington’s largest store for drapery and upholstery fabric. Everything we offer—window treatments, headboards, bedspreads, pillows, & more—is custom made just for you! Customer service is our specialty. Repeat business is our trademark. Yes. It’s that fabulous. Come see us in our incredible new shop at 250 Walton Avenue, Lexington. www.ragpeddler.com (859) 233-2151.

SOMERSET: Whitis Cabinets based in Somerset KY has been serving Southeastern and Central Kentucky for more than 35 years. Whitis Cabinets specializes in custom and premiere cabinetry for home and business. We feature great brands such as Wellborn and Merillat. Granite, Solid Surface, Quartz or Laminate countertops are available for any application, with quality, custom installation. Whitis Cabinet Design Center offers custom design, free estimates, delivery, professional installation and service after the sale. We make our clients vision a reality, from new construction to remodeling or commercial needs. Our showroom is located at 4395 S. Hwy. 27 (traffic light #24), Somerset, KY. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Evenings and Saturday by appointment. Ph: 606-679-5325 Visit our Facebook page or on HOUZZ.com

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Building Out of the Blue Mac and Terri Crawford weren’t planning on building a new house in Jessamine County, but when they did they used as much thought and planning as they provide for their clients. by Kathie Stamps photography by Walt Roycraft

1 At around 6,000 square feet, this brick house has a stone front. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, many

people were building steeper roofs with shorter overhangs. The Crawford’s did a lower-pitched roof with a wider overhang, to make it a “passive solar” house. Because the front of the home faces north, the sun doesn’t come into the house in the summertime, thanks to the shading of the wide overhang.

2 Just off the main entry, a vertical wall covering emphasizes the height of the dining room. A cherry dining table and chairs sit on Brazilian cherry flooring. 3 The hardwood in the kitchen and family room is ash, while the cabinets are alder with a cherry stain. Because she is five feet tall and does a lot of cooking, Terri Crawford’s cook top was lowered to make it easier for her to peek into a pot of jambalaya or chili. To the left of the center island, double ovens were placed side by side, instead of stacked, as a “back saver.”

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Featuring a tongue-and-groove tray ceiling, a stone fireplace, chenille sofas and leather chair, and a large area rug, the great room is in the center of the house. On the right, a wall of Kentucky limestone separates the great room from the kitchen. Next to it, the built-in bookcase has a green granite countertop, which is the same counter above the kitchen sink on the other side.

Lexington-based Crawford Builders, Inc. is known for quality and attention to detail with its residential construction and remodeling projects. About 15 years ago, owner Mac Crawford got a phone call from a real estate agent who was looking for a two-story house with a basement and a two-car garage, under 3,000 square feet, backing up to farmland. “You’re describing my personal residence,” Crawford told her. She asked if he would consider selling it. He talked with his wife, Terri, and although they had not planned on moving or building another house, they agreed and a month later the Crawford’s were without a home. They spent a year in an apartment, sketching out their dream house on drafting paper. With the help of Tom Wilmes, owner of Wilmes & Associates, and architect Ken Parr at Wilmes, the Crawford’s built their new home and moved into it in the fall of 2000. “Quite frankly, we are extremely pleased to this day,” Mac Crawford said. “We got what we wanted.” The floor plan has the master suite on the left wing of the house and guest bedrooms on the right-hand side, with living space in the middle. The walk-out lower level has plenty of natural light coming in, and doesn’t feel like a basement. It makes for a nice space to entertain and let the grandkids play. Mac Crawford grills outside several times a week, year-round, so he built a covered porch with a fireplace and grill. His wife is the inside cook, so the kitchen was designed around her. With an open floor plan, she can be in the kitchen while her husband is in the family room and they can still see each other and carry on a conversation. “I do the mechanical part, the building and structure. She comes up with all the little ideas to make it a nice home,” he said. “I look around the house and I see her.”

Mac and Terri Crawford will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary in October. Both were raised in Lebanon, Ky. She went to Western Kentucky University and he went to Eastern. She has a degree in interior design. He was studying accounting but left school, was then drafted and shipped to Viet Nam. When his platoon was asked to tear down some buildings and reconstruct them up the road, Crawford was one of three who had any carpentry experience-- he had been raised on a farm and had therefore participated in building a barn or two. Returning to the States, he helped out a former fraternity brother who was a plumber in Versailles; then he went to work with Lynn Coe, an electrician. In 1972, the two formed a company, Coe and Crawford Builders, and started building houses together. Crawford bought out Coe and renamed the company Crawford Builders. Mac and Terri’s son, Chip, is president of the family business. Even though she has her own design expertise, Terri Crawford enlisted the help of interior designer Joe Richardson. “I called him and said I really don’t need an interior decorator, but a mediator,” she said, laughing. “I know Mac will go over on the geothermal and concrete (budget) and have nothing left for me.” Richardson helped her choose upholstery fabrics and window treatments. “They like a little influence from the Arts and Crafts period,” he said. “We did use a lot of wood blinds in the house to accentuate and complement the wood in the building.” Framing windows without a lot of heavy fabric allows the couple to appreciate the wonderful views of their 10-acre property. All in all, the Crawford’s enjoy their home immensely. “We’re simple people,” Mac Crawford said. “We didn’t want a flamboyant house, just a nice pleasant home.” www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

5 The back of the house is the southern side of the property. The homeowners eat many of their meals in this charming breakfast room, with built-in cabinets made of alder. 6 Wood blinds on all of the windows in the master bedroom let the homeowners easily block out sunlight or welcome it in. The dark wood of the sleigh bed and nightstands are complemented by floral fabrics.

7 The master bath, adjacent to the master bedroom, has a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The granite countertop was raised to reduce having to bend over so much, making it another back saver in the house. The alder cabinetry has a cherry stain. 8 The walk-out lower level of the home is a great place to hang out. It is used often by the two homeowners, their two children, two grandchildren and two dogs. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a storage area in the basement and a workshop room

House Credits

Architect: Ken Parr, Wilmes & Associates Architects

Builder: Crawford Builders Interior designer: Joe Richardson, Hubbuch & Co. Kitchen and bath cabinets: Barber Cabinet Co.

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Classic Design, Custom Allure by Kirsten E. Silven photography by Walt Roycraft

1 Designed by Sonny Whittle to have a distinct old-world feel, the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

inviting exterior has ample charm and is beautifully accented with arched limestone above the windows and the entryway.

Situated in eastern Jefferson County’s prestigious Lake Forest development, this custom home was designed to incorporate the very best of everything, providing the homeowners with the ideal environment to entertain and enjoy family life. When Chris Osborne, president of Deville Homes, and his wife decided to build a new home, they set out to create the perfect place to raise their family. The result is this stunning 6,600-square-foot residence, which includes an open floor plan, a custom bar area, a spa that is complete with a marble steam room, a swimming pool and two outdoor fireplaces. “We wanted to create a place where people feel comfortable,” shared Osborne. “We also like to entertain, so there is ample space both indoors and out for guests to mingle.” Louisville’s Lisa Knight, owner of Lisa Lynn Designs Home Store & Design Studio, handled the interior design, which incorporates a vibrant mix of warm, richly hued neutrals complemented by pops of color. The hearth room is where the family most often gathers to enjoy time together, but during the warm summer months the home’s exterior spaces – especially the pool – are also well-used.

2 The family spends the most time together in the home’s cozy hearth room, where everyone can relax in a luxurious recliner. Creek rock adorns the fireplace, while a rich neutral color palette provides a soothing backdrop for the room’s elegant design and a tray beam ceiling completes the look. 3 Contrasting light and dark cabinetry and a richly hued, hand scraped hardwood floor create a base for this well-appointed kitchen, which boasts granite countertops along the perimeter and honed black granite topping the center island. 4 The foyer’s impressive design contributes to the home’s inclusive floor plan, opening to a wide hallway, the study and the dining room.

Another favorite area for the homeowners is the Chicago-style pub, which was carefully designed to transform part of the finished basement into a convincing replica of an authentic speakeasy. Complete with an image of the infamous Rat Pack on the wall, the pub provides the ultimate in escapism for the Osbornes and their guests. Since working from home is sometimes required, it was also important to design a functional study where business can be conducted on an as-needed basis. The result is a beautiful and welcoming space that boasts a scholarly appeal and is situated just off the home’s main entryway. As you will find in so many of the home’s spaces, the study boasts a richly hued, coffered ceiling and a fireplace, which both add to the room’s considerable visual appeal. Osborne established Deville Homes more than 25 years ago and enjoyed using his company’s expertise to craft his family’s very own dream home throughout the entire design and building process. A total commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of this home’s design and no detail was overlooked, from its custom ceilings to its impressive woodwork and distinctive flooring. “We truly do enjoy making dreams become reality,” Osborne shared.

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5 In the formal living room, custom draperies and a coffered ceiling frame the space, which is home to several pieces of custom artwork, a grand fireplace with a granite surround and plenty of comfortable seating.

6 Continuing the home’s warm color scheme, the study provides the perfect place to conduct business from home. The wood mantel is crafted from knotty alder and the fireplace boasts a striking granite surround. An ornate, dark-hued coffered ceiling completes the space. 7 A decorative round ceiling dome, large walk-in shower room and whirlpool tub are just a few of the many luxurious appointments in this home’s master bath. The delicate chandelier, granite countertops and travertine marble tile add custom finishing touches. 8 The home’s master bedroom boasts a custom barrel ceiling with a textured faux finish and a fireplace with a granite surround, which also serves as a base for the room’s flat screen television. The warm neutral hues and rich fabrics of this space are both opulent and intimate at once, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing retreat.

9 The bar area is located in the home’s basement, but could just as easily be found in a Chicagoarea pub. The bar itself is crafted from cherry and topped with antique granite, while benches and café tables provide additional seating and add to the room’s unique ambiance.

House Credits: Builder—Deville Homes Interior Design—Lisa Lynn Designs Kitchen—Classic Kitchens 7

Just Right

A Lexington builder puts his own touch on traditional style, resulting in the perfect place to call home. by Christina Noll photography by Walt Roycraft

1 Cottrell admits he usually leans toward a light colored brick with a washed look, seen on his own home. The

siding is a combination of Hardi Plank shake shingles and the rest of the house is board and batten. The front doors are mahogany. Windows are Anderson 400 series, with insulated glass.

2 Envision the perfect place to call home after a long day out living in our busy world: warm and inviting, with all the comforts a family needs to relax. On a quiet, secluded street in Lexington, Mike Cottrell and his wife, Leslie, have created just such a dream. A builder who specializes in large, custom homes, Cottrell drew on his years of experience when designing his own home. Although he wasn’t entirely sure at first if he would sell the house or call it home, Cottrell added his own touches to the design all along. “We actually lived just down the street, but this lot is larger and has a nice yard,” he explains. “I kept in mind that it might be ours, as we built it, and did all the things we would want in a home.” The result is a distinctive home filled with warm, neutral colors and a traditional touch. At approximately 6400 square feet, the home boasts 3 large bedrooms upstairs—the original plan called for four, but Cottrell

combined two for his daughter’s room—a first floor master and a partially finished basement. The first thing you notice when you step inside the foyer, is how open and quiet the space feels. The view from the front door stretches all the way to the back of the house and out to the gorgeous sunroom overlooking a lush backyard, complete with a babbling creek. A unique part of the home’s design includes the placement of the formal living room in the back of the home, directly through the foyer, rather than off to the side. Visitors pass under the staircase, which wraps all the way around the foyer and features wrought iron railings with a bronze and copper finish and basket style ornamentation on every third spindle. In the formal living room, perfect symmetry is achieved with three large arched windows stretching floor to ceiling, offset by two bronzed chandeliers set equal distance apart in the room. “When we were wiring this room, my electrician came up with the suggestion to put in two chandeliers,” says Cottrell. The tranquility continues throughout the home, where pleasing colors balance bright sunlit spaces and heavy, substantial furnishings. Throughout the home, hand scraped floors in golden teak wood anchor the space in rich brown. Unlike smooth powersanded floors, hand scraped floors retain the ridges and irregularities, for a beautiful, original touch. Various oriental carpets offer a pop of color in each room, while maintaining the traditional decor. In the large, open family room, the eye is immediately drawn to impressive builtins which flank the vent less fireplace. The bottom cabinetry is taller than expected, reaching the same height as the fireplace mantel, a design Cottrell chose to maintain the symmetry he has achieved elsewhere in the home. Another unusual aspect is the glass panel doors, common in kitchens but not usually seen in family room cabinets. “I got the idea to design these doors like this from a hotel we stayed at in Mexico,” explains Cottrell. “They had bathroom doors with glass panels like this and I thought it would make a cool touch.” Just off the family room is the closed in porch, built over a deck and featuring porcelain tile floors, a ceiling fan and comfortable seating. From here the family can sit and overlook the beautiful, extensive back yard, including the creek surrounded with stone work. A spiral staircase leads from the outdoor porch to the downstairs patio. Cottrell chose spiral over the typical long set of stairs with a landing, which takes up much more space. “I didn’t want to block the view out these windows in the family room area, so I ordered the staircase out of an iron shop in Pennsylvania,” he says.

Blending seamlessly into the family room, the kitchen is every cook’s dream with GE Monogram appliances, including a gas stovetop and double oven with a warming tray. A 42 inch refrigerator has a custom panel front, hiding it among the surrounding cherry cabinets with a coffee glaze. “We aren’t lacking in refrigerator space,” jokes Cottrell, referencing the second mini fridge under the kitchen island, filled with snacks and juice for his daughter. “And there are two more refrigerators out in the garage,” he says. Along the top of the Shiloh cabinetry, an additional compartment with beveled glass adds an interesting touch. Granite countertops, tear drop lighting, a built in alcove above the refrigerator and custom tile work behind the gas stove add to the ambiance. That same ambiance, but with a softer edge, spills over into the master bedroom, where an inset glass fireplace can be lit with a flip of a switch. The large en suite bathroom is a soothing escape with every luxury, including a walk in steam shower, garden tub and sky lights. Cottrell even included a plant shelf to bring a little of the outside in. Creamy cabinetry, marble tile walls and floors are offset by rich granite countertops and bronze fixtures by Kohler. To add a twist, above the rectangular sinks, picture frames encase the bathroom mirrors. “I had the mirrors in most of the bathrooms custom made at South Hill Gallery,” says Cottrell. A former award winner in the Parade of Homes, Cottrell has certainly had success in creating homes that come together with style. “The overall design comes together basically as a work in progress,” he says. “I will have a set of blueprints but I’m notorious for making changes as I go along.” From the overall flow of the well-conceived floor plan to the enchanting, easy grace of the interior design, his own home is picture perfect from the moment you step inside. “I like to try and do something bold every now and then, especially if I’m trying to sell a house,” he says. “But in the end I prefer the traditional look.”

2 Wrought iron railings with a bronze and copper finish grace the wrap around staircase in the open foyer with a view straight to the back of the house. A curved ceiling with inset paneling transitions the space from the foyer to the living room in a new way. 3 An open staircase offers a view to the upstairs from the formal living room where three large arched windows allow a deluge of natural light. An Indonesian bench purchased in Nashville adds interest to the charming, formal room. 4 Shiloh cabinets in cherry with a coffee glaze surround the well appointed kitchen featuring GE Monogram appliances, an extra large refrigerator, granite countertops and custom tile work.

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5 Just off the foyer is the formal dining room, arguably the most traditional space in the house with classic furniture and time honored crown moldings. “I go into some houses and see moldings that overwhelm a house,” says Cottrell. “I like it clean.” 6 The home office sits at the front of the house and features extensive use of wood and a window pane ceiling design with beams that match the dark paneling on the walls. Floor to ceiling shelving covers the entire entry wall surrounding the door for ample book storage that is both attractive and functional. 7 Hand scraped golden teak wood floors are the centerpiece of this gathering space that manages to be both open and cozy all at once. Coffered ceilings, custom built-ins with glass panels, unique fixtures bask in the natural light from multiple large windows across the back of the house.

8 A glorious blend of modern conveniences and timeless elegance come together in the master bath in a spa-like retreat. The bathroom features a walk in steam shower, garden tub, sky lights, granite countertops, marble tile walls and floors and his and her walk-in closets. 9 A domed ceiling makes the large master bedroom feel even more spacious, as does the attached sitting room, which would make a wonderful space for a nursery if needed. Comfort and romance are available at the flip of a switch thanks to the built in gas fireplace set behind a glass panel in the wall.

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A Family Dance of Regal Design An inside look at the career and home that have put Scott Yates, owner of Paragon Homes, at the top-tier of the Louisville building industry. by Emilee Coomes photography by Walt Roycraft

1 This 14,000-square-feet meticulously designed and decorated

home sits quietly on more than three acres of Louisville land. Every windowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top is arched, nine copper finials spear from the roof and smoothed stone bulges from the faĂ§ade. Sculpted shrubbery and sporadic spikes of flowers add the finishing touch.

2 A grandiose chandelier hangs over the ample space offering a fashionable yet timeless alternative to traditional lighting. Slick, shiny marble is ubiquitous throughout this baroque home and a grand piano awaits a song. 3 The denâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abundance of cherry wood is a distinguishing characteristic and sets the tone for serious business to commence. Almost a dozen files cabinets blend into the wall, lining the base of the second level, with lacquered-brass lion head handles. A tiger is painted in oils amongst sprouts of greenery, further echoing this roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthy aesthetic. 4 Sixteen feet of glass spans the wall, welcoming an idyllic view of the aquatic haven. Curtains drip to the floor aside retro-style chairs in Dijon velvet with twisted cable accents. The fireplace is a jigsaw of stone and photos, painting the Yates family narrative, that sit inside elaborate cabinets. 5 This functional layout connects two of the most used rooms in the house creating open space to flow from the stovetop to dinner plate. Nature light is dappled across every surface while a table for eight sits beneath a steeply pitched ceiling.

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6 The double-door refrigerator is a secret agent of appliances blending into the multitude of cherry wood cabinets in this gourmet kitchen of culinary delights. Earth tones mix with peppered granite countertops while gold accents protrude from the cabinetry.

Tucked away behind romantic iron gates, with homes sprinkled between plush lots of greenery, lives a builder. Behind dozens of budding trees a circular driveway sends me to an old world-style home dressed in a palette of worn leather. Under a triple archway stands a door with swirls of iron crawling across the glass in welcoming warmth. I am greeted by the sweet smile of an eight-year-old girl with a timid, “Hi” and a yell for her daddy. Waiting in the foyer, I have an observation overload. A grand piano, sparkling chandelier, marble stairwell and peacock poised 10-feet high all greet me along with the pleasant handshake of Scott Yates. Standing in a summer white polo shirt sporting the Paragon Homes logo, Yates is a man without pretenses and a successful builder in the Louisville area for over 20 years. He is youthful in his manner and look; I assume his two young daughters contribute to this demeanor. I gravitate towards the grand piano. “My wife plays on occasion,” Yates says through a smile as I imagine the acoustic perfection for the melodies weaving throughout the 35-foot ceiling above us. Three rooms are visible from the foyer but I notice where I want to begin. In the den, where Yates operates his company, Paragon Homes, light bounces off every inch of cherry wood dripping from the ceiling to the floor. Just as I think the two hand-carved lions etched into the fireplace have won my undivided attention, he reveals a James Bond door; a closet seamlessly integrated into the wooden wall. Among scattered awards and an organized desk, I learn how Scott Yates, the builder, came to fruition. Twenty-four years ago Yates found himself with only half his hand in the building business as a silent partner and sales manager for a material handling company. His eagerness to establish a career in the building industry led to the founding of Paragon Homes in 1993, just four years after becoming a new builder. As Board of Directors for the National Association of Homes, and active on Home Builders Association of Louisville and Kentucky, Yates is a fine representation of a leader in his industry. Just as we are leaving the wooden playground his wife, Denise, joins us. The local dentist and Georgian beauty dazzles from her smile to her jewelry as her heels tap down the curved stone staircase. She is of style and grace and the designing hand behind every aspect of this decorated home.

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7 In the hearth room heavy curtains trickle from golden rods over two stories of expansive windows while sunshine runs inside. I glide my hands over the first of six fireplaces in this home; 5,000 pounds of Mexican travertine marble is white and smooth, with hand-carved rosebuds and birds adding detailed dimension. Yates and his wife balance explanations of design and décor as we flow throughout the house. “Each fireplace in this house is different,” Yates continues. “By incorporating all these design aspects, it was a way to make our own home somewhat of a showroom for guests to see the designs in real life,” he says leading me out back. With multiple access points outside and floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms, we transition from home to nature with ease. On a raised covered porch fit for a crowd, black wicker furniture welcomes guests to lounge by a freestanding fireplace in a living room setting. A mounted flat screen, artwork, meditating stone frogs and the whispers of ceiling fans all welcome delicious daydreams. The fully equipped stainless steel kitchen shimmers and a patterned dining room table is set for six. A waterfall pours over natural stones before landing in a clover-shaped pool glowing in aquamarine. Pink knock-out roses, purple irises and canary crepe myrtles enfold the cast iron table for two and a white wave of chunky pillars encloses the yard, lining the pool and garden with continuity. Back inside a puffed Pomeranian named Samson follows at our feet, joining the spike of excitement as the couple guides me to the kitchen. After spending 10 years in the previous home they had built together, the growing family was ready for new grounds. Starting with a blank canvas of three acres of Louisville land, the Kentucky builder and former Mrs. Kentucky spent two years in design development but spent only a short 15 months to bring the 14,000- square-feet project full circle. “It’s my dream house, I wouldn’t change a thing,” Denise tells me, leaning on the kitchen island. Grecian-style pillars hold an arched entry as the ballet of cherry wood and fine stone begin their second act. A honed-finish granite island is a solid slab, inches thick, amongst a six gas range stove, dual dish washers and two sinks.

My journey to the master suite had many stops including Napa. En route, I catch site of a wine cellar. Golden clusters of metal grapes and wine leaves dangle from the twisted twig gates encircled by a handcrafted stone archway. Behind shattered-style glass, bottles of champagne mix with Kentucky’s prideful spirits, and martini glasses. It’s elaborate but the couple admits you are more likely to find water chilling rather than Chardonnay. Back from Napa, I trail behind while the story of How Marble Met Wood continues to develop. Between the metal palette, crowns and sparkle, marbles and woods, their home is an opulent dance of royalty design. Travertine marble and cherry wood travel from two different locations before colliding in a crisscross pattern at the master bedroom foyer. A water-jet cut marble medallion makes for an intricate floor accent and a statue dressed in gold faces the coffee bar. Through the tranquility of their bedroom, I enter the master bathroom. Two half circle marble steps make for a divine, elevated entrance to the jet-fueled bath. The vanity blends as furniture and crystal items solidify the majestic motif. In the basement we explore multiple bedrooms rounding out the number to six, a glassed-in workout room, a play room, a steam room paired with a shower built for two, and oh yes, a pageant room. As Director of Ms. Jeffersontown and Ms. Louisville, Denise is able to coach pageant queens from the comfort of her own home. Mirrored walls reflect the glitter of trophies and smiling headshots of reigning queens as I take to center stage and recite a line from Miss Congeniality. The cozy couple even gives me a behind-the-scenes look at the storage space where ceiling heights were intentional for an army of 13 Christmas trees as well as a peek inside the six car garage, full of rare automotive toys. Yates’ career is one fueled by ambition and talent, and the Louisville community will continue to see the Paragon Homes design stamp for years to come. As they lead me to the door I stumble on my curiosity, would this builder and his bride have done anything differently when designing this house? They respond with laughter in their breath, “Maybe we wouldn’t have sodded the side of the house?”

7 With pool table, restaurant-style booths, movie projector, full kitchen, play room and bar this basement is a sanctum of entertainment. 8 Embossed vanilla carpet compliments the sandy walls and bold furniture of this master bedroom suite. A barrel and double tray combination ceiling has three layers of faux finishing while an oversized lighting fixture illuminates the slate coloring. 9 Evocative of Roman baths, this raised bathtub and walk in shower were designed with luxurious living in mind. A travertine marble wall has a distinct hand-carved design and Ionic Greek columns support the drop-down ceiling. Granite counters blend with gold and crystal embellishments, feeling more like antique furniture rather than a bathroom sink.

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The Jefferson Davis Memorial A new view of a famous Kentuckian by Christina Noll

1 Standing 351 feet tall, the Jefferson Davis

Memorial is built on a foundation of solid Kentucky limestone and features an elevator to take visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the top for a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

2 High atop a 351 foot obelisk in Fairview, visitors to the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site can enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful Western Kentucky. The world’s tallest concrete obelisk, this memorial to Davis was begun in 1917 and rests on a foundation of solid Kentucky limestone with 9 feet thick walls at its base. An elevator ascends to the observation room at the top, so visitors can take in the inspiring view. Although the monument is certainly a focal point, there are plenty of other reasons to visit the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. Built at the location of Davis’ birthplace, the site is a memorial to the Kentuckian known most famously as the president of the Confederate States of America, during the Civil War. A West Point graduate, U.S. Congressman and Secretary of War, Davis was a reluctant secessionist. In addition to his military and political career during the Civil War, he distinguished himself as a Mexican War hero, Mississippi congressman and senator, and Secretary of War during the Franklin Pierce administration.

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If you go: The Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is located at 258 Pembroke-Fairview Road, just off Highway 68/80 in Fairview, Kentucky and is currently open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9am to 5pm. Contact Ron Sydnor at 270-889-6100 for more information and details about specific events. Visitors can learn more about Davis and the building of the monument at the museum and visitor’s center on location. A short DVD presentation, along with exhibits give details of Davis’ life and political career. The little known story of the Kentucky Orphan Brigade is also told here. Picnic areas, two covered pavilions, a playground, horseshoes, corn hole and other outdoor adventures await for relaxing on the grounds. The gift shop features Kentucky souvenirs, books and Civil War memorabilia. “Anyone visiting learns something they didn’t know about Jefferson Davis,” says Ron Sydnor, Park Manager. In addition to the monument and museum, the historic site also offers several events, including a Jefferson Davis birthday commemoration each year during the first week of June. “We have battle re-enactments, vendors, a lady’s tea, a pageant and a re-enactor’s ball. It’s a huge weekend for us,” says Sydnor. Other events include a living history program on August 15-18th that shows visitors what life was like in an Army camp during the Civil War and on September 1, a live portrayal of Red Hawk, a Cherokee who fought in the Civil War. “On September 21, we will have the 12th U.S. Heavy Artillery from Camp Nelson doing a re-enactment of living history,” explains Sydnor. “They will fire their cannon, talk about their campsite and explain what it was like to be African American in the Union Army during the Civil War.” After visiting the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, it’s just a short drive to one of three of Kentucky’s finest state resort parks, including Pennyrile Forest, Kenlake and Lake Barkley. Visit www.parks.ky.gov for more information on staying at one of the State Parks. 2 In addition to exhibits detailing Civil War history, the museum and visitor’s center provides information about the building of the monument on site. 3 The Jefferson Davis Museum offers visitors the chance to learn more about the famous Kentuckian through exhibits and a DVD presentation.

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