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Kentucky Homes & Gardens January/February Volume 16 Issue 1 On the Cover: Stunning Staircases

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14 HOMESCAPES: Home Entertainment

SPECIAL FEATURES 16 GARDEN: Pastoral Perfection 20 FEATURE: Stunning Staircases 28 ARTIST: Shirley Jeter

HOMES 32 A Study in Serenity

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COOKING IN KENTUCKY 2

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Enlightened Southern Fare & Old-World Feel

JACK FRY’S

By Kirsten Silven

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lthough Louisville has no shortage of exceptional restaurants, Jack Fry’s stands out with a unique combination

of history, ambiance and hospitality, coupled with superb attention to detail. These elements, and a menu that is both upscale and approachable, make Jack Fry’s a steadfast go-to restaurant on the local dining scene. Unassuming from the outside, patrons enter into a dimly lit dining room that many have described as “old school,” with walls of photographs that date back to the 1930’s.

First opened by Jack and Flossie Fry in 1933, Jack Fry’s originally served as a casual gentleman’s hangout where bootlegging and bookmaking activities are rumored to have been discreetly carried out in the back office. Despite this somewhat unrefined inception, the founders were known for their hospitality to everyone and the numerous photos on the walls still hint at those early days, with images of horses and jockeys, boxers, gangsters, countless regulars and former employees.

“It wasn’t until the 1980’s under new ownership that Jack Fry’s was reestablished as a fine dining restaurant,” shared General Manager Brad Jennings. “What remains constant is the familial comfort that we strive to bring to each of our guests.”

Today, the restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience that can easily be tailored to whatever each patron desires, whether that’s a casual bite with friends over a mouthwatering burger and drinks, or a full four-course menu with world-class wine. Jack Fry’s also features live jazz music six nights a week, which contributes to the festive ambiance of the modestly-sized dining room.

“Today’s menu utilizes local ingredients prepared with classic French technique,” Jennings added. “The history and hospitality are true to the original concept, but the cuisine and service are what elevates Jack Fry’s from its humble beginnings.”

The bone-in pork chop has been a consistent favorite on the menu for nearly 20 years, but its presentation was recently reimagined by Executive Chef Steve Gustafson. Encrusted with Dijon and herbs before pan roasting, the compote that once accompanied this fan favorite has been deconstructed into roasted potatoes, whole shitakes and asparagus, with roasted garlic puree and a rosemary-vermouth reduction.

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1 The historic storefront of Jack Fry’s restaurant has remained virtually unchanged since it was first established in 1933.

Braised Lamb Shank with

Creamy Polenta & Fresno Chili-Herb Gremolata

2 The recent renovation was achieved with respect for the existing architecture and décor, including the legendary bar area.

3 This allspice-braised lamb shank is braised with polenta & natural jus, then topped with Fresno chili-herb gremolata.

Lamb Shank Rub • ½ Cup Salt • ¼Cup Pepper • ¼ Cup Cumin Ground • ¼ Cup Allspice Ground • 2 tbsp. Cinnamon

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• ¼ Cup Rasel Hanout • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar • ¼ Cup Ground Ginger • ¼ Cup Granulated Garlic

1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl 2. Mix, label & date.

Other signature items include the shrimp and grits, beef filet, lamb chops and salmon, all of which have remained virtually unchanged for many years.

“Much of our menu also changes seasonally,” shared Jennings.

“Having a menu that combines familiar favorites with new and original dishes means there is always something for everyone.”

At Jack Fry’s, the focus has always been—and still remains— on creating a memorable experience for every guest, no matter what the occasion, and that is something that will never change.

Visit www.jackfrys.com or call 502-452-9244 for reservations or more information.

Creamy Polenta • 2 Cups Water • 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter • 2 Cups Whole Milk • ½ Cup Parmesan • 1 tsp. Salt • 1 Cup Polenta (not quick-cooking) or Yellow Cornmeal (5 ounces) 1. Bring water, milk & salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan 2. Add polenta in a thin stream, whisking 3. Cook over moderate heat, whisking for 2 minutes 4. Reduce heat to low and cover pan 5. Cook at a bare simmer, stirring with a long-handled spoon for 1 minute after every 10 minutes of cooking, for 45 minutes total 6. Remove from heat & whisk in butter & cheese until incorporated

Fresno Chili-Herb Gremolata • 3 Fresno Chilis, small dice • 2 Bunch Parsley, chopped fine • 1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped fine • 7 Garlic Cloves, chopped fine

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• 9 Green Onions, chopped fine • ¼ Cup Thai Basil, chopped fine • 1 Lemon, zested • 1 Lemon, juiced

1. Chop & combine all ingredients in a large bowl 2. Season with salt & pepper 3. Label & date

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4 The herb-crusted center-cut pork loin chop is served with roasted new potatoes, asparagus and roasted garlic puree, with smoked bacon and shitake mushrooms in a rosemary-vermouth reduction.

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5 The mouthwatering house-made pasta at Jack Fry’s features Swiss chard and goat cheese in sage brown butter and is garnished with pepitas.

6 This vegetarian French onion soup features carmelized onions with cremini and Portobello mushrooms in a rich mushroom broth, topped with a layer of baguette and melted Gruyere cheese.

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7 A Wagyu top sirloin from Black Hawk Farm is marinated and seared in duck fat, then served with sautéed spinach, horseradishpotato puree and pepperonata.

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HOMESCAPES

New Year, New Home Entertainment Options

By Christina Noll

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ot so long ago, the idea of controlling your thermostat or changing the channel on your television by simply using your voice were dreams for the future. But in the past few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as voice control, has become more and more common in our cars, on our phones and watches, and in our homes.

The latest innovations available in home entertainment today include voice control for home electronics and multiple smart home products, such as programmable lighting, fans, fireplaces, window shades, doors, thermostats, and distributed audio. “With proper programming, we can lower the client’s shades, raise or lower the room’s temperature, turn on the TV, dim the lights & start the movie or show, all by saying a simple command…” says Dan B. Moore, President/Owner of Blue Grass Home Entertainment, Inc. & Blue Grass Commercial Technologies.

Popular voice activated technologies include Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, Apple Smart Home, Welcome Home, Good Night, Watch Movie, Play Music & Emergency-911. “Amazon Alexa is the front-runner currently because they work well with more third party products than Google & Apple, at least at this moment,” says Moore.

In addition to home entertainment, Moore says Samsung & LG are already making appliances that work well with Alexa & Google voice command products. Using voice control or your smartphone, you can brew your coffee, preheat your oven or start your washing machine. “Ready or not, it’s here & not as expensive as many would think,” says Moore.

Before you decide to upgrade to a voice activated, artificial intelligence system, Moore highly recommends that you try a demo. “Just because it sounds awesome, it’s not for everyone,” he cautions. “Our advice is to do one area at a time when upgrading or getting into smart home products for the first time.” That way, you can gain knowledge and experience with what you prefer and what works best for your lifestyle, before you upgrade the entire home.

What’s the very latest in home entertainment technology? Moore says that 8K video and immersive audio is here. “Even though we haven’t quite grasped 4K, manufacturers are pushing the envelope and now selling products capable of 8K,” he says. “Audio is also going from surround sound to immersive sound. With the proper speakers & placement, we can make listening to music or watching a good movie more stimulating than ever before.”

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1 A smart TV complements a room with a stunning view.

2 Today’s technology allows homeowners to easily control home entertainment, thermostats, and even fireplaces from their mobile device.

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4 Smart TVs have been adopted in the kitchen, allowing users to access online recipes and cooking videos, and even utilize software that allows them to catalog the items in their refrigerator.

5 Popular voice activated technologies such as Amazon’s Alexa let you control home entertainment and even some appliances.

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GARDENS 1

1 This whimsical walkway stretches from the meandering drive to the main entrance of the residence and is home to a wide variety of plantings, including Carol Mackie daphne, pink Anthony Waterer spirea, geraniums, hostas, day lilies, balloon flower, toadlily, black leaves of Ajuga and a Harry Lauder Walking Stick tree, which is also known as a contorted Filbert.

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2 The home’s front elevation hints at the scope and maturity of its many garden beds, including a natural stacked stone border, climbing hydrangea over the garage window, several dwarf conifers, Morning Light miscanthus tall grass, a lilac, Brilliant sedum, chrysanthemums, bergenia, Oak Leaf hydrangea and Japanese pieris, along with a Dwarf Japanese red pine, round boxwoods, arborvitae and a yew hedge.

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By Kirsten E. Silven Photography by Walt Roycraft

or more than 16 years, John Allen and Stephanie Sheffield have worked to create this veritable wonderland in Jessamine County just south of Lexington. Situated on five acres and surrounded by rolling meadows and mature trees, the property also features two streams, a few sinkholes and several natural springs.

“I always wanted a big garden,” Stephanie shared. “And while this one is primarily my creation, I could never have done it without John’s help.”

Located in a former flood plain, the entire property is blessed with fertile, loamy soil that’s ideal for growing just about anything, with plenty of separate areas that are perfect for both shade-loving and sun-loving plants. This includes shady beds near each of the two streams and along the densely wooded perimeter, as well as prolific plantings in a wide variety of beds around the home itself.

“There was almost nothing planted when we moved in, so we just kept adding beds—first close to the house, then farther out,” revealed Stephanie. “The garden just slowly evolved, one bed at a time.”

One of the garden’s most distinctive features is the French potager vegetable garden, which is surrounded by a protective fence and provides beautiful form along with practical function. With separate beds for each grouping of vegetables, the design makes it easy to water, prune or plant, all while standing in the wide level walkways, which afford a degree of protection from the often wet or muddy soil.

“Traveling has always inspired my gardening,” shared Stephanie. “Over the years, some things worked and some didn’t.

The house sits in a low, cool valley that is mostly in Zone 5, but the vegetable garden gets more sun and is considered Zone 6. Although the property is part of a subdivision, you would never know it from the incredible privacy this property affords, in part because the original developers didn’t clear-cut the land and also because the lots are quite large.

The garden spaces look out over rolling meadows and the property is next to a large farm owned by a trust, so it’s quite common to look up and see livestock grazing contentedly in the distance.

“It really is the best of both worlds,” Stephanie added.

Like any mature garden, the plantings here will continue to evolve over time as new varieties are introduced and others complete their cycles, creating an ever-changing display of colors and textures throughout every season.

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4 3 A vibrant blue chicken coop holds court beyond the fence, which protects a beautifully manicured French potager vegetable garden. Day lilies, a tree peony, Japanese quince, Alstroemeria, boxwoods, yew and hydrangeas are all visible here, along with a few ornamental apple trees, roses, clematis, purple Nimbus geraniums and Stachys Hummelo.

4 Geranium macrorrhizum thrives in the shade by a natural stone bench, which is situated near the property’s front runoff stream in an area that typically remains dry until heavy rains come to fill the bed with water.

5 Situated near the front of the property, this bed is home to several massive hostas and scattered multi-colored hellebores, along with proud ostrich and cinnamon ferns, while the gate leads to a large stream bed and a neighboring farm beyond.

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9 6 This Bottle Brush buckeye is native to Kentucky and does well in the shade, featuring rich green leaves and spikes of tiny delicate blooms.

7 This view of the French potager vegetable garden showcases its elegant lines and classic design, which features walking paths and clear separation between the beds for ease of care. Boxwoods frame the perimeter and center circle, which also houses a birdbath and sometimes strawberries or annuals, while the surrounding beds hold beets, cabbages, chard and a variety of lettuce, as well as dill, basil, parsley, beans and tomatoes.

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8 Cheerful orange day lilies and purple Nimbus geraniums blend seamlessly here with Krossa Regal hosta and purple stachys hummelo, found near the entrance to the French potager vegetable garden.

9 Native white Annabelle and soft pink Invincibelle hydrangeas provide prolific blooms and a favorite hiding spot for the chickens near their coop.

10 Characterized by large, velvety, deep ruby-red blooms, here Niobe clematis is seen scrambling up a decorative trellis situated in a bed that lies behind the home.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

ABOVE THE ORDINARY:

Stunning Staircases

By Kirsten E. Silven

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1 This magnificent central stairway reaches to the full height of the home and all the way down to its lower level. The circular cut marble design was selected to highlight the magnificent chandelier, while the balustrade is crafted from bronze with a continuous walnut handrail. Photo courtesy of Interiors by Sarah Ward.

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2 The graceful curving lines of this natural stone staircase under a grand rotunda are complemented by the delicate black metal railing with wooden spindles, lending an elegant feel to this ornate traditional entryway. Photo courtesy of Danmark Development. hile elevators may be more convenient, staircases provide a unique vantage point and can serve as much more than just a quick way to reach the next floor. In fact, the most beautiful stairways can make us forget their intended function altogether, as the structure itself takes center stage and earns our appreciation for its ability to act as a breathtaking focal point.

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“An artist can also personalize the staircase design by incorporating a motif that holds special meaning to the homeowner,” Kaviar added.

“There are very few items in a home that are supposed to be as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing than a staircase,” stated Jeremy Esposito of Esposito Construction. “It can make a statement, while at the same time enhancing the home with easy access to another entire floor!”

“We have seen an increasing appreciation of handmade things in recent years,” shared artist blacksmith Karine Maynard of Maynard Studios in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. “As we become more surrounded by technology, I believe we crave things with a human touch as a way to ground ourselves again.”

All stairs are made from a unique set of parts and can appear sculptural, celebrate movement or lend drama to any interior space. Switchback stairs can be easier to work into some home designs, as they tend to be more compact than straight staircases and also offer the opportunity to create a floor level at the landing, to incorporate reading nooks, window seats and even small offices.

As the centerpiece of the home that is also responsible for the visual rise and fall of its interior spaces, staircase design is constantly evolving, but some things always ring true. Current trends include a shift toward square, box-shaped newels that anchor the entire stair system, and more homeowners are also choosing to incorporate iron balusters, which now come in a multitude of material options.

Curved and spiral stairs take up more space and have their own special set of rules, since both types demand that the treads are not rectangular, but instead are fashioned into “winders,” which must meet additional size and shape requirements.

“The idea of black stained or antiqued handrails with heavy iron balusters is making way for the look of fresher, light-colored spindles and more natural-looking handrails,” Esposito revealed.

“We’ve seen more people gravitating toward lighter spaces without the weight of dark metal or an “aged” appearance.”

For obvious safety reasons, stairs are also one of the most regulated parts of any home; a fact that can have a major impact on the look and feel of the final design. For this reason, it’s important to work with experienced designers, artisans, builders and/or architects who understand all the elements that must come together in unison to create a functional—and beautiful—staircase.

“It’s important to bring the artist in as early as possible, before all of the decisions have been made,” shared sculptor and blacksmith Craig Kaviar of Kaviar Forge in Louisville.

An imaginative stairway can be so much more than just transportation mechanism, truly changing the entire look and feel of the home. A bright, open stairwell with plenty of windows can flood the space with natural light, while a tall, spacious stair can help connect various areas and even create natural convection currents that help cool the home.

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In fact, a well-designed staircase can serve as a type of functional permanent sculpture in the home, since the combination of its many different parts creates many opportunities for artistic expression.

Other trends include the use of stainless-steel cables to create a fresh, simple look, as well as the use of soft, delicate curves to shape the light and encourage clean lines with easy visibility on the descent. Cantilever “floating” staircases are also in growing demand, as are open riser stairways that work well with delicate interior features and work to illuminate the available space.

A home’s stairway, be it all sweeping curves or arrow straight, always makes a statement about its overall design—and its owners. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating a cherished older residence, there is a seemingly endless array of magnificent designs—both old and new—to consider, guaranteed to take your interior to another level.

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3 3 Round domes with clerestory windows in this grand foyer float overtop a set of luxurious curved stairway in a custom dark espresso stain, featuring a delicate, swirling metal railing from South Fraser Stairs. Photo courtesy of VictorEric residential design-build firm.

4 Gently curving upward under a soaring rotunda, this staircase features a whimsical railing inspired by the home’s location on a wooded hill, symbolizing wind blowing through branches of hand-forged (hammered) steel, with the breeze represented by bronze accents. Photo by Chris Phebus. Design and installation

by Maynard Studios.

5 Elegant lines lend an inviting feel to this dramatic entryway, which features a striking handcrafted staircase with ornate iron spindles and carved wooden handrails. Photography by Landmark Photo. Design and installation by Stonewood, LLC.

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6 Star White polished marble tile flooring with a Nero Marquina marble border creates a light, airy feel around this bespoke staircase, which wraps around three floors of the home and features a decorative metal handrail in a charming organic motif. Photo courtesy of Stone Republic.

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8 7 Winner of eight Parade of Home awards, this 8,000-square-foot luxury home features a quad-level floorplan and overlooks a golf course. Every detail—including the staircase—was customized to give an aesthetic of juxtaposition and balance; sharp lines with soft tones, hard metals with neutral colors, and dark frames with bright light fixtures.

Design by Wendy Yates, Abigail-Elise Interiors, Inc. Photo courtesy of Tahvory Bunting at Denver Image Photography.

8 Situated near the front entrance, this staircase features a custom forged iron railing that was crafted on-site and connects three levels of the home, with glass panels and a stunning organic design that complements the stonework and other natural elements. Design and installation by sculptor and blacksmith Craig Kaviar of Kaviar Forge.

9 9 A fluid, spatial experience inside this stunning villa is offered by its sweeping staircase, making a striking architectural statement. A collection of paintings and custom gilt wood sconces interplay, winding up the wall of the stairway to evoke a Tuscan countryside vibe from the view beyond. The elegant, hand-wrought balustrade was fashioned after the Regency period and resembles a cloak with elaborate trim, caressing the French limestone stair, while the 2,000-lb antique pendant light repeats the motif. Designed by Jennifer Buda Steuer of Buda Design International.

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10 10 This grand, open-style “T” staircase features stained red oak treads and painted risers with decorative wrought iron balusters and turned-style newel posts. A bullnose bottom step with a volute handrail dresses up the stair even further, while the bright white trim lends a beautiful contrast to the dark stain and wrought iron pieces, creating a truly show-stopping foyer.

Photo courtesy of Interior Designer Olivia Barnhurst of Custom Home Group.

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ARTIST 2 1) Artist Shirley Jeter 1

2) Precious Moments I 48”x 24” I Acrylic on Canvas

“I painted this picture of Kalyani, one of my granddaughters, on my couch,” Jeter said.

“She loves her two cats, so I added one of them to the painting.”

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ainter Shirley Jeter loved drawing from the time she could hold a pencil. The Louisville, Ky. native moved to Lexington where she majored in fine art at the University of Kentucky and studied print making, sculpture, life drawing and calligraphy. While at college, Jeter also met her husband, Tom. “We were at a gymnastics program practicing lifts and throws,” Jeter said. “Tom said he’d catch me on the first bounce,” she recalled with a laugh.

“After having three daughters, I took a watercolor class and I was hooked!” she said of working with the medium. “In watercolor, things happen and you can’t reproduce the same look, everything is an original!”

Jeter’s work differs from traditional watercolors. “My work is not light and fuzzy,” she said. “My watercolors are bright and vivid.” Starting with a drawing to achieve the composition she wants, Jeter transfers the drawing to her paper or canvas.

“I don’t wet the whole paper before painting,” she explained.

“Only the area I’m going to work on.” Beginning with a base coat, the watercolorist then drops colors to build the colors of her subjects. “For a tree, I paint a pale yellow first,” she said. Once dry, she adds green and orange. “The way the water runs together, it’s practically painting itself.”

“People think that once you have a color down, it’s down for good,” Jeter said. “While that’s true for acrylic, where the only way to fix something is to cover it, that’s not the case for me with watercolors.” After years of developing her craft, Jeter said that even with many layers of watercolor paint down, she can lift off areas she wants to be white. “There are so many ways to fix awful mistakes,” she laughed. “Happy accidents make it fun!”

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Jeter prefers a 300-pound French paper for her work. “That refers to how many pieces of paper make a pound,” she explained. “One hundred and forty-pound paper is easy to work with, but it buckles when it gets too wet.” Although the brands of paint she uses will vary, her reference for paint choices does not. “The Wilcox Guide to the Best Watercolor Paints” by Michael Wilcox is a comprehensive guide that compares and contrasts watercolor paints. “Windsor & Newton might have light, fast blues,” Jeter explained. “While other colors are gummy, so I’ll use paint from another company.”

The Russian kolinsky brush holds more paint and ends in a fine point, giving Jeter more control.

When their daughters moved out of the family home, Jeter and her husband returned to the same home they owned in 1966, located across from a city park in Lexington. “Everything is so interesting to me,” Jeter said. “If I walk out my door and the sunlight hits something to create a dark shadow, or someone in their car has a hat that makes a pattern on their face, I think, ‘I can paint that!’” For Jeter, “It’s not that I have to figure out what to paint, it’s that I have to choose what to paint.”

“People see a green patch of grass, but they may not realize that green patch also has yellows and blues and purples,” said Jeter. “I can bring out that realization in my painting, focus attention on a moment in time to see what’s greener about the grass on the other side of the fence.”

Jeter’s work can be found at the Kentucky Artisan Center and the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen gallery in Berea, the Gallery on Main in the Community Trust Bank in Richmond, and also online at: www.shirleyjeterwatercolors.com.

3 3) Mist on the River I 24”x 30” I Acrylic on Canvas

“Although I usually demand bright sunlight,” Jeter said. “I just loved the mist off the river and the reflections of this paddle wheel on the Kentucky River.”

4 4) Purely Iris I 36”x 48” I Acrylic on Canvas

“White is such a pure color,” Jeter said of the flower against a burnt sienna background in this work now at the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen gallery in Berea.

5 5) Regal Lily I 16”x 20” I Watercolor

“These are the intensities I like to get in my watercolors,” Jeter said. Drawn to florals, the artist explains that each one is different. “No one is going to say, ‘The flower doesn’t look like that,’” she said, adding, “I don’t have to paint portraits when I paint flowers.”

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6) The Confluence 30”x 48” Acrylic on Canvas “Although he does a magnificent job, Tommy was busy and didn’t want to cut my mats and frames,” Jeter said of her husband.

“He’s very supportive of my artwork, so he got huge wrap-around canvases that didn’t have to be framed.” Jeter’s work, “The Confluence”, is currently at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea.

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7) The Courtyard 21”x 24” Watercolor

8) Overachiever 36”x 48” Acrylic on Canvas

9) Cold Rush 21”x 24” Mixed Medium

10) Helianthus 24”x 48” Acrylic on Canvas

“The LUXE Gallery is a shop up the street from my house,” explained Jeter. “The things that got me were the light and the shadows.” The stripped chairs add a note of charming of brightness, Jeter said of the painting.

“This bright and brilliant flower is trying to be the best little flower it can be,” said Jeter of her work currently at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea.

Using watercolor and acrylic paint, Jeter accomplishes a three-dimensional effect by extending the central image onto the mat of her work. “I have to use acrylic on the mat because the mat absorbs the water too fast,” said Jeter.

“I ran out of names for all the sunflowers I paint!” laughed Jeter, explaining her decision to resort to the sunflower’s scientific classification.

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Serenity A STUDY IN

By Kirsten E. Silven Photography by Walt Roycraft

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1 This home features a classic design and metal roof accents with natural stone and neutral siding, as well as a spacious porch and mature landscaping that lends a timeless feel to the front elevation.

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2 2 Here, this charming bluestone-topped breakfast table boasts hydrangeas from the home’s own garden. The space is connected to the kitchen and also opens to the back patio, while oversized neutral-toned artwork lends texture and a delightful chandelier brings additional character to the space.

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3 This custom-designed space was brought to life by Kitchen Concepts and boasts two islands, with elegant quartzite countertops in a honed matte calcutta finish. The appliances are hidden, along with a pantry and office space that is tucked away behind one of the doors, while a charcoal grey range hood ties in with the far island and a classic subway tile backsplash completes the look.

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ituated in the heart of Lexington’s beloved Chevy Chase neighborhood, this 6,500-square-foot home was built by Atchison Heller in 2016 and caught the eye of owners Josh and Judy Cummins before construction was even complete. In searching for their dream home, the couple knew exactly what they were looking for and definitely wanted to find a property located near school and in town, with all the easy access that luxury provides.

“After taking a closer look at this house, I realized the plan was actually one we had already pinned on Pinterest,” Judy exclaimed. “The layout is ideal for entertaining and raising our three boys, with a first-floor master suite, plenty of living space and a cozy feel.”

Other perks included first and second-floor laundry rooms, a three-car garage and a spacious lower level, which the couple opted to turn into a rec room, a wine cellar and a game room with extra seating and a bar.

Judy’s style is perfectly reflected in the home’s design, which boasts a timeless, classic feel with an inviting color palette that prefers the cooler side of neutral.

“We weren’t trying to be trendy, striving instead for a distinctive, sophisticated feel that would stand the test of time,” Judy revealed. “We wanted our home to feel inviting and comfortable despite its size.”

Practicality also played a major role in the home’s overall design, including two islands with plenty of counter space in the kitchen, which also boasts a double oven and a hidden walk-in pantry with office space. The kitchen also looks out onto a beautiful outdoor living space and the back patio (not pictured), which features a flat-screen TV with plenty of extra seating.

“The keeping room is one of my favorite places in the house,” Judy shared. “Situated just off the kitchen, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or sit while cooking and watch what I like on TV.” Quarter-sawn oak floors in a dark walnut stain that really highlights the incredible wood grain take center stage in the keeping room and throughout much of the home, lending incredible texture and a striking foundation to its look and feel.

As the story of their family continues to unfold, Josh and Judy will continue to make the most of this home’s significant offerings, enjoying the experience of raising their three boys in an ideal environment, while anticipating everything the future might bring.

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4 Soft, dark grey tones and creamy neutrals work to create an inviting vibe in the formal dining room, which is situated off the living room near the kitchen and also features wooden plantation shutters, with a wall of botanical prints and two wingback chairs flanking each end of the thick wooden table.

5 With a soaring vaulted ceiling, breathtaking quarter-sawn oak floors in a dark walnut stain and plenty of natural light, the keeping room is positioned near the entryway and provides an ideal place to relax with a cup of tea and a book.

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6 A dramatic coffered ceiling takes center stage in the great room, which connects to the kitchen, dining room, a powder room and the entryway.

This space features custom built-ins on either side of the shiplap and stone fireplace, which also boasts an ebony mantle that was handcrafted from reclaimed Kentucky farm wood by Matt Burton of Burton Made.

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7 Tucked into the home’s lower level near the game room, this lovely rosewood wine cellar is carefully climate controlled and features a backlit stained-glass decorative focal point.

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8 Situated in the finished lower level, the game room features a pool table, foosball and pinball machines, as well as a large flat-screen TV on the brick accent wall and eclectic artwork featuring three iconic rock n’ roll legends. The sliding barn doors were handcrafted by Matt Burton of Burton Made and open to the rec-room beyond, while this space also features a bar area with plenty of seating (not pictured).

HOUSE CREDITS Builder Atchison Heller Interior Design Mary Lou Yeary, Gallery Interiors Kitchen Design & Installation Kitchen Concepts Lighting (Main Floor) Kentucky Lighting

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9 10 9 Serene and welcoming, the spacious master suite features a striking trey ceiling and a tranquil, greyish-blue tone on the walls to lend a calming effect, while custom window treatments and a bedspread by Interior Yardage complete the look.

10 Soothing tones of cool light blue complement the adjacent master bedroom, lending a spa-like feel to the en-suite master bath, which features a fabulous deep soaking tub, an ample digitally-controlled shower and heated Italian porcelain floors, with Caesarstone Bianco countertops and his-and-her sink space.

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Love

A HOUSE FULL OF

By Christina Noll Photography by Walt Roycraft

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1 Ranch style living makes life easier all the way around.

Built in 1968, this brick house in Chevy Chase was remodeled in 2012.

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2 2 A complete kitchen renovation involved opening up the floorplan between the family room and breakfast room.

This family cooks a lot for a lot of people, so there’s a large bar area, an island with a wine cooler, plus three ovens and big commercial appliances.

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amily means everything to Dale and Ann Darland. With four boys between them and seven grandchildren who range in age from a toddler to a teen, they wanted space to spread out when family came to visit. They found the perfect solution in a mid-century home located in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood.

Dale recalls how he found their new-to-them house when he was driving home from work one day. “I always liked big, brick ranch houses and this one had a foreclosure sign. I ran home and got Ann and that afternoon we came back and saw that the house was in disrepair.”

They went ahead and purchased the 4,600-plus square foot house and then spent the next three or four months deciding how to remodel it to suit their family to a T. On paper, three bedrooms, two baths, two half-baths and a basement looked great. By doing all their own contracting and renovating (The Darlands work together at their construction company, Engle Construction Company), the property soon began to look even better in person. Dale was traveling quite a bit at the time so Ann managed the project.

“This house did not have hardwood floors originally. It had carpet, linoleum and vinyl,” said Dale. He and Ann wanted hardwood throughout, so they installed oak hardwood flooring everywhere except the bathrooms. Those have ceramic or marble floors. During the renovation they took two feet from the living room to make the dining room larger. Seven feet from a guest bedroom became a new walk-in closet in the master bedroom and still left plenty of space in the guest room. They installed custom blinds throughout the house and put in two chandeliers with dimmers in the dining room.

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“We love going to North Carolina and coming back with a truckload of furniture,” Ann says. That’s where they got the oak table for the breakfast room. It comfortably seats eight, and when combined with the five bar stools at the center island in the kitchen, all family members can be in the same area.

New doors, new windows and new landscaping were all part of the remodeling efforts. A year after the majority of the renovation took place, the Darlands decided to make it easier for the grandkids to stay and play outside by building a half bath adjacent to the screened-in porch at the back of the house. The screened-in porch has become a favorite gathering place for the family, especially because of the wide screen TV above the fireplace. Dale says, “We use this room during UK football season.”

3 “Comfortable and cheery” describes the family room. It becomes a much larger room when two sliding and two stationary doors are opened to the screened-in porch.

The homeowners kept the existing ceiling beams but repainted them and added all new leather furniture.

Being in Chevy Chase, they live close enough to Kroger Field to hear the crowds after a touchdown. In warm weather, the porch area is wired for outdoor sound so the grandkids can have music at the pool. The inground swimming pool was in pretty bad shape when the Darlands bought the property, but it is more than double the size of a typical backyard pool—it holds 33,000 gallons of water—so it was worth fixing up. They refinished it, upgraded the equipment and converted it to a salt water pool.

No matter which family members are visiting their home, the Darlands are going to be spending time in the kitchen. “We love to cook and we cook a lot,” Ann said.

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They designed their new kitchen for the things that matter most: providing healthy meals and spending quality time with loved ones. “Ann pretty much designed it so she could stand right there and prep food and watch kids in the pool,” Dale said. “Absolutely,” Ann agreed. “Even if everyone’s in the family room, you can be right there with them. It’s a great design.”

Marble countertops were part of the kitchen design and having plenty of counterspace was definitely a necessity. They wound up with enough cabinets to hold everything so that a proposed pantry area was able to be turned into a bar room. The Darlands also built an island in the kitchen with a wine cooler in it. “We get home and pour a glass of wine and cook together,” Ann said, calling it their time to “destress a little bit.”

The Darlands are happy to pour their heart and soul into making their home as comfortable as possible for their children and grandchildren. And completing the family-friendly atmosphere is Grizz, a 150-pound black Lab and rottweiler mix.

4 4 Previously a covered porch, this space was converted into a breakfast room. It extends from the kitchen and offers a nice view of the salt water pool.

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5 5 At the front of the house, the dining room is accessed by both the formal living room and the kitchen. The bay window has custom blinds that close the bottom portion for privacy and leave the top open for daylight.

6 Across the back of the house, a screened-in porch with slate floors makes entertaining easy almost every day of the year. The wood-burning fireplace is a prefab, stainless steel outdoor unit. There’s also an eating area on the other side of the room.

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7 Off the marble-floored foyer, the formal living room once had round columns at the opening. The homeowners redid the columns and opened the space off the entryway, adding custom windows during the renovation.

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HOUSE CREDITS Remodeling I Engle Construction Company Interior Design I Andra Gyor, Janice’s at The Saltbox Lighting I Visual Comfort Master Bath Lighting I Janice’s at The Saltbox Breakfast Room Chandelier I Ferguson’s

8 Toffee colored walls add a soothing atmosphere to the master bedroom. Behind the pair of white doors is a new walk-in closet. On another wall next to a fireplace, there’s a door leading to the screened-in porch.

9 A complete remodel has turned the master bath into a sanctuary. The homeowners removed a window, added marble floors and split vanities, a large linen area, a walk-in shower with two shower heads and a marble bench, and a jetted soaking tub with a remote control.

10 The homeowners have seven grandchildren, two boys and five girls. This little girls’ room connects to the other guest room with a Jack and Jill bathroom.

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A HOUSE BECOMES A

By Heather N. Russell-Simmons Photography by Walt Roycraft

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1 Custom-built in 2010 by Penny Love of Design Innovations, Inc., this 6,500 square foot home in Louisville’s East End belongs to Betty and Jim Steele.

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ustom-built by Penny Love of Design Innovations, Inc. in 2010, this 6,500 square foot home in Louisville’s East End belongs to Betty and Jim Steele. “We saw a model home similar to this and we were impressed by the high quality of Penny’s work,” Jim Steele said. Wanting to maintain the quality that attracted them to the house, Steele said, “We worked with her to customize that model to our needs.”

The Steele’s home has four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and an exercise room. “We also put in an elevator,” he added.

“That’s a nice addition at my age.” With two grown children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, the Steeles wanted a balance of open space and coziness. Steele pointed out that, like the model, the home has an open kitchen with hearth room.

“It’s not a small area, but it’s comfortable for our needs,” he said.

As the home’s structure was taking shape in planning, “Penny recommended we work with Cay,” said Steele. Cay Cassady, an interior designer and owner of C.C. & Company Interiors, met with the Steeles to collaborate on the interior design.

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“I begin the process by meeting with clients as soon as possible,” she began. “With 30 years in interior design, I understand the importance of knowing how changes to window placements and door swings can make a difference in the interior plans.” She uses a scale of the home’s floorplans to size furniture in each room. “I know 24-inches is a good chair depth for a full-grown man who wants a comfortable seat,” she gave as an example. “That’s part of the job,” she said. “If you don’t measure it and put it on the plans, you’ll get furniture that doesn’t fit.”

In addition to sizing rooms, Cassady also draws on her experience as a manufacturer representative selling high-end lighting and furniture.

This experience allows her to speak to the quality of the products for her clients in terms of how well things need to, and will, hold up over time. “Quality was important to us,” said Steele.

After meeting with the Steels and learning their tastes and expectations, Cassady decided on a neutral color palate with touches of red throughout. “I like the color palate to flow from room to room so it’s not abrasive to the eye,” she said. “Jim told me that he liked red, so I wanted to carry that though the home for him,” Cassady explained.

2 Upon entering the home, guests can see the home’s openness in one view with the dining room on the left and living room straight ahead of this front entry foyer. “The trim in this home is stunning,” said Cassady. “All of it, from the paneling in the foyer to the 12-inch trim along all the ceilings.”

2 Cassady turned to her love of textiles to introduce pops of red in the home. “Ikat is a classic, Indonesian fabric,” she said, describing the dyeing technique used to pattern textiles such as those on the chairs of the living room’s seating area closest to the fireplace.

When Cassady presents clients with a few fabric choices, “They immediately zone in on one,” she laughed. “That’s how I know what we’ll go with.” For the other seating area in the living room, Cassady chose a rug with a dominate shade of red to help distinguish the two spaces from one another.

In the dining room, Cassady added red with a one-of-a-kind antique Ambusson rug she found in Atlanta. “The dealer let me bring that rug to Louisville and Jim loved it!” she said. Steele added that the chandelier is a favorite feature to the room. “It just sparkles,” he said. That chandelier, made of crystal with black crystal accents, was designed by Lillian August. “Whenever I meet Lillian, I remind her that she used to live in Louisville,” said Cassady of the designer with a collection of furniture, rugs, antiques and accessories who is known as a trend setting resource for designers, homeowners and design enthusiasts.

Lillian August’s design is also found in the rooms dining table and chairs, made by Hickory Wright. The room’s Venetian plaster paint treatment was created by Ken Dean, a local interior decorative artist.

Cassady’s one rule for interior design is evident throughout the Steele’s home. “When it comes to big pieces of furniture, like the sectional in Jim’s upstairs sitting room, I try to go neutral.”

Cassady explained that the rule is based on cost and convenience.

“Switching out pillows and accessories to keep up with trends or changing tastes is much less expensive and much easier than reupholstering a sofa.” Having said that, she added that a patterned chair can perfectly add plenty of color to a room.

Even with such a rule, Cassady was clear that she does not design for herself. “I design for my clients. I want them to have their likes and their tastes.” Steele agreed. “Building a home favorable to your tastes and conditions at the time, and then feeling comfortable there is important,” he said. “When you feel like a house is a part of you, then it’s a home.”

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3 3 “We didn’t want a great room,” Steele said of the living room’s two seating areas, the largest of which flanks the room’s fireplace.

4 Designed by Lillian August and made by Hickory Wright, the dining room table and chairs seat ten people under another Lillian August design, the crystal chandelier with black crystal accents.

5 When extended family and friends visit, “We can easily put 30 people in the kitchen with no problem,” explained Steele.

Custom-cabinetry, installed throughout the home, provides plenty of storage for occasions when the Steele’s are hosting four generations of family.

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6 The Steele family crest hangs above the hearth room’s stone fireplace. The leather sofa, custom-made by Hancock & Moore, rests on a rug Cassady found at Francis Lee Jasper Oriental Rugs in Louisville.

7 Cassady worked with Mees Tile and Marble to create the marble master bathroom.

The floor and shower are made of travertine and marble, both variation of limestone.

8 An iron and crystal chandelier from Brecher’s Lighting hangs from the pyramid-shaped cathedral. The walls are covered in faux-silk wallpaper.

“The furniture is from Hickory Wright,” said Cassady, pointing out the inlayed wood drawers on the chest.

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9 Strips of gold leaf separate the larger vertical sections of white and taupe to add dimension to this neutral bedroom.

10 Located upstairs, Steele spends time on the Highland House sectional in the sitting room to read and watch TV. “My wife collected family photos of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” he noted of the collage on the right side of the room.

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HOUSE CREDITS Home Design Penny Love, Design Innovations Inc. Interior Design C.C. & Company1 Interiors Kitchen & Bathroom Tile Mees Tile & Marble Interior Decorative Artist Ken Dean Rugs (some) Frances Lee Jasper Oriental Rugs Lighting (some) Brecher’s Lighting Furniture (most) Hancock & Moore

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DISCOVERING KENTUCKY

Liberty Hall

Step back in time and discover one of Frankfort’s oldest and grandest residences.

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By Christina Noll

iberty Hall Historic Site provides natural back-

drop for exploring the history, politics and culture of early Kentucky. “…To quote the popular Broadway play Hamilton, visitors have the chance to experience early Kentucky life ‘in the rooms where it happened,’” says Julienne Foster, Executive Director at Liberty Hall Historic Site.

Owned and operated by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Liberty Hall contains artifacts and documents of Senator John Brown (1757-1837) and his family. An early politician, Brown was the youngest member of the Confederation Congress and one of the founding fathers of Kentucky, helping to establish its statehood.

He built Liberty Hall in 1796 when he decided to settle in Frankfort, the state capital.

Today, visitors to this National Historic Landmark can learn more about Brown and others who lived and worked on the property. “With Liberty Hall as the backdrop, guests can gain perspectives on Kentucky’s past, including politics and slavery, which are topics that have remained relevant into the present moment,” says Foster.

“His (Brown’s) contributions to the state are interesting, but even more compelling are the stories you’ll hear about his family and the enslaved people who labored here.”

but one of the most special and exciting things about Liberty Hall is that we allow our guests to walk through all of the rooms, see everything we have to offer up close, and experience what people would have felt walking through the home over 200 years ago,” explains Foster.

On the first floor, all rooms are decorated and furnished accurately to the period of construction, with the majority of items on display owned by the original family. There are also some early Kentucky masterpieces.

“In addition to experiencing the opulent formal rooms of this urban frontier home, visitors can walk through domestic work spaces such as the laundry room and the kitchen,” Foster says. “Here, visitors learn that the lifestyle enjoyed by the Brown family was only possible because of the skilled hard labor of enslaved workers.” A new exhibit, opening March 2019, will enable visitors to learn more information about the Stepney family, who lived in bondage at the site for over 60 years.

“Between our extensive decorative art collection, library and archive, well maintained architecture and beautiful gardens, there’s plenty to enjoy,” says Foster.

In the Senator John Brown Library & Archive, over 4,000 manuscripts, letters, photographs, and books are preserved in connection with the site. The gardens on site feature different flowers blooming throughout spring, summer and fall. Liberty Hall is located in an Liberty Hall was considered the grandest residence in historic neighborhood in downtown Frankfort known Frankfort when it was constructed and is the best-pre- as The Corner in Celebrities. “The neighborhood is served example of federal-era architecture in the state. also fun to explore, with restaurants and shops within “Most historic house museums rope off their exhibits, walking distance,” says Foster.

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1 1 Liberty Hall Historic Site in Frankfort, Kentucky.

2 The main hall looking toward the front door.

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2 There are also activities and events, including workshops, lectures and family and children’s programs offered throughout the year at the site, which consists of Liberty Hall, the Orlando Brown House (built in 1835), and nearly 5-acres of grounds. “One of the largest events is our spring fundraiser, Bourbon & Browns, held April 27, 2019,” Foster says. “We welcome crowds of over 300 people for a night of Kentucky Proud food and bourbon, local music, and auctions. Funds go to preserving the site and support our educational non-profit mission.”

No matter when you visit, you’re sure to learn something new about our state and its early residents. “Liberty Hall is special because of its authenticity,” Foster says.

“We feel that it’s important for everyone to have access to history that is compelling and meaningful via a wide range of programs and events that meet their individual learning style.”

Regular house tours are offered seven days a week from mid-March through mid-November, with knowledgeable guides who can tailor your experience.

Private and special tours are available by appointment year round for groups of 10 or more.

Liberty Hall grounds are open to the public 365 days a year.

Liberty Hall is located at 202 Wilkinson Street in Frankfort.

For more information or a list of upcoming events visit www.libertyhall.org.

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