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Contents

12 Homescapes

The Future in Home Appliances is Here

14 Antiques

Home for the Holidays

16 Landscapes

A Lasting First Impression

18 Holiday Gift Guide 20 Gardens

An Estate to Remember

24 Special Feature

Enchanting Entryways

30 Artist

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Images of Santa Claus

34 Kentucky Through & Through 42 Mercer County Christmas House 50 Easy Living, Impeccable Style 64 Discovering Kentucky

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HOMESCAPES

TheFuture in Home Appliances is Here

Cooking and cleaning is now faster and smarter, thanks to the latest in home appliances. BY CHRISTINA NOLL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PIERATT’S, INC. Smart appliances are on the horizon, and in some cases, already here. We talked to Michael Cox, Director of Marketing, and Michael Wells, Contractor Sales Manager, at Pieratt’s Inc. in Lexington, to find out the latest innovations in home appliances. Today’s appliances are all about speed. The average individual doesn’t have enough time in the day, and appliance manufacturers are helping consumer’s speed up and automate throughout the newest appliances. Warming drawers and double ovens allow for cooking multiple dishes at once, and for holding dishes at a warm temperature until serving time. Faster preheating of ovens and convection cooking can cut cooking time by 30% on the average dish. Dishwashers include a delay start so you can set it to operate while you sleep. Clothes washers and dryers have quick cycle features that will wash and dry a small load in as little as 15 minutes each, and the steam refresh cycle in dryers can remove environment odors so you can wear an outfit again.

In addition to speed, more appliances are Wi-Fi-enabled, allowing you to connect from your home network and send information via email or your smartphone. From laundry that sends you a notification when it finishes a cycle to refrigerators with LCD screens that integrate with your Google calendar and keep digital notes, connectivity is fast becoming a part of the appliance world. And while most of these features at the moment are just ancillary, the future will soon bring refrigerators that use interior cameras to check inventory and send digital grocery orders, and ovens that can be powered and preheated via a smartphone app for ready use. There are amazing conveniences on the way with connected appliances—it’s just a matter of time. Some of the latest innovations in home appliances include: Steam Ovens Steam has long been a preferred method for cooking many vegetables and meat selections. A steam oven not only reduces

cooking time, but also lowers the fat content of food. For example, cooking a chicken in a steam oven set to 212° F (100° C) would take about 20 minutes to cook, compared to about two hours in a traditional oven. In addition, dry heat cooking tends to rely on added fat to keep meats from drying out, which means the meat needs no supplementary fat, and will definitely not be dry because of the constant injections of steam. Steam cooking also retains more vitamins than other cooking methods and is therefore touted as a far healthier way of preparing foods.

method that doesn’t create heat outside of the pot or pan, and you have the innovation of induction cooking. Rapid heating—you can boil water in as little as 90 seconds— combines with safer cooking, as all heat is created through electromagnetism. The cooking surface is cool enough to touch within a minute of removing the pot or pan. This method combines the best of both traditional cooking methods: The easy cleanup of smooth top and the precision heating control of gas.

Third Rack Dishwashers These Dishwashers include a third rack at the top of the dishwasher for kitchen utensils, knives and other tools that would normally not be run through the dishwasher, saving you valuable time that you’d normally spend hand washing.

Door-in-Door Refrigerators This is a new design feature that adds access to the door storage of the refrigerator. You can access beverages, snacks and other quick-grab items without opening the entire refrigerator. It allows for quicker access and keeps more cold air in the refrigerator, which will reduce the refrigerator’s energy usage.

Induction Cooking Imagine an easy-to-clean surface like an electric cooktop, but with the precision heat control of gas. Add to that a safer cooking

Cox and Wells suggest basing your appliance selection off the way you cook and live. The appliances should be an extension and reflection of your lifestyle. If

you are a gourmet chef and love to bake, a gas cooktop and convection oven will help you get the best results. If you value clean lines and easy-to-maintain appliances, you should look at a smooth-top range, and perhaps stainless steel with a protective coating that minimizes fingerprints. There are many options, and many ways to make your kitchen your own. Look to a professional appliance center with trained sales professionals to help you find the right appliances for your home and your lifestyle. Be sure to explore a range of choices, from super-premium appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Thermador to more traditional appliances from brands like Whirlpool, Maytag, Frigidaire, and LG. Look for an appliance center, such as Pieratt’s, that offers a showroom with models on display so you can look, touch and feel the appliances. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, ask your sales professional if service is provided for the appliances.

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ANTIQUES provided from a single silver 1 Candlelight candelabrum atop a classically casual country

French wine table provides romantic ambiance for an intimate Thanksgiving get-together. Vintage French aluminum wine buckets and an old French grain sack draped across the table complete the look.

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For the Holidays:

Enhancing your Holiday Table BY JERRY SHROUT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

In the Bluegrass state, the beginning of November not only marks the end of Keeneland’s and the beginning of Churchill’s respective Fall meets; It’s also when entertaining gets into full swing. From brunches and lunches to elegant dinners and cocktail parties, many Kentucky hosts and hostesses begin to look for ideas to spruce up their holiday tables. Following are a few examples of items that can add style and energy to any holiday gathering. Wine Coasters: Designed to protect tabletops from “sweating” wine bottles, wine coasters come in many decorative forms and dress up the table. Wine/Champagne Coolers: Used to keep wine and champagne cold, these bucket style vessels usually come in silver, but even vintage aluminum ones can add charm to the table. Another practical yet elegant use is to use these coolers to house a favorite floral, such as orchids or poinsettias.

Barware: A holiday bar is not complete without an elegant ice bucket for practical storage of ice, or handsome crystal decanters placed upon a silver tray to replace less attractive liquor bottles, and functional yet elegant cocktail shakers to provide a means for mixing the perfect holiday beverage. Julep Cups: No Kentucky holiday party is complete without a collection of julep cups. Due to their metal composition, they are perfect for keeping holiday cocktails cold. While sterling cups are most desirable, silver plate cups are a more affordable option and function just as well, particularly for large parties. Sterling Wine Goblets: Another favorite for beverages storage is the sterling wine goblet. Often seen with a “gold wash” on the inside, these are also perfect for keeping beverages cold. Monogrammed Linens: Dinner napkins, cocktails napkins, and other monogrammed linens personalize an event and add an individual touch particular to the host(s). Many linens with a single monogram are now available at nominal cost.

2 This elegant bar setting includes very ornate yet practical cocktail shaker, ca. 1930, crystal martini glasses; handsome crystal decanters sitting atop substantial silver plate gallery tray, and functional yet elegant silver plate ice bucket. Monogrammed cocktail napkins for a personal touch, and classically Kentucky sterling julep cups complete the bar.

3 A great collection of holiday tabletop accessories: From left, a selection of 3 wine coasters, and Edwardian salad bowl with utensils, small and large turkey domes, sterling wine goblets, and silver plate champagne bucket.

Holiday and Festive China: Holiday themed china is a great way to add color and create a festive atmosphere to your table. Mixing holiday china with other china adds character and keeps the table interesting. Antique Napkin Ring Collection: One of my favorite touches to any table, not just during the holidays, is the use of an antique napkin ring collection. Since each guest has a unique ring, it can even become a conversation piece. Antique and vintage napkin rings can be found in both sterling and silver plate. Candlesticks and Candelabra: Most often silver, but also seen in brass and even wood, such as the barley twist design, candlesticks and candelabra are used to add candle light, which is an important element for any evening event.

3 Sterling Flatware and Serving Pieces: The holidays are the prime time to pull out your grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set of Old Colonial! Many products are now available that provide easily polishing, and if stored correctly the shine will easily last through the holidays. Turkey Domes: Especially for Thanksgiving, turkey or meat domes create the perfect presentation for the bird or meat at a holiday dinner. Domes are available in a variety of sizes. Using any, or all of these, is a good way to spice up your presentation for your holiday gatherings. Jerry Shrout is the proprietor of Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington. He can be reached at 859-233-9375 or tagallery@windstream.net.

4 A fun mis-match of china patterns create a wonderful place setting for Christmas day. Sterling flatware in the Chantilly pattern by Gorham, flank Lenox Westchester dinner plate and cup, Lenox holiday salad plate and saucer, and Lenox Cretan bread and butter plate; crowned off by a monogrammed linen napkin with heirloom www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com 15 antique sterling napkin ring.

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A Lasting First

Impression BY BILL HENKEL

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1 Snowy hydrangea bushes and perfectly-shaped shrubbery make the entry to this pristine home a delight to tread on.

2 A well-built walkway defines the entrance to a home.

If making the arrival and entry to your home an unforgettable experience is your goal then it requires some thought and planning. Creating that great first impression time after time is not difficult to attain but it is commonly overlooked in the overall plan for making the most of your integrated interior and exterior spaces. Consider the following as you contemplate your front yard landscape. It can be much more than a pretty drive by scene; it can have the mystique— mystery and surprise—of any garden, and it should! • Build your entry experience in a series of layers with several thresholds or transitions. • Clearly identify the front door as the destination. • Clearly identify the point of connection for the 1st step of the entry process. This can be where the sidewalk meets the landing at the driveway where you park the car and open the door to exit the car. • Roll out the “red carpet” from the threshold at the front door all the way out to include the landing. Same material, texture and color from end to end. • Provide ample lighting and signage so your guests and friends will know without a doubt where they are and more importantly where you want them to enter the house. • Make the walkway safe, smooth, easy to see and well drained. Design your steps with proper tread-riser relationships in order to be consistent and safe. • Create a second threshold or entry garden shortly after your guests are well on the path to the front door.

2 • The entry garden is where the fun begins. This is where you can dazzle your guests with all of your garden skills, colors, fragrance, movement and texture. For a moment you might take them totally away from the cares of the day. That is an unforgettable moment and one that is hard to find. • Consider some water in your entry garden. This is a game changer and makes your guests feel special and welcome. • A bench or chairs suggest that you take your time as you approach the front door and to enjoy the experience of the garden. • Include the element of surprise. Like an element hidden from full view that only reveals itself to those that venture down the path and into the garden. It could be a specimen tree such as a Japanese Maple, a piece of sculpture, a secluded nook with a bench or a borrowed view into another garden.

• Consider the signals that you send to your friends, guests and families. These signals are a projection of the real you and how you wish to say “Welcome. Please come in. It’s good to see you!” Finally, consider the condition and quality of your front door. It is most important that the door be of equal quality as the entry garden experience. Consider the finish and make sure that any glass is always clean with the hardware polished and shining. A welcoming plaque or mat is appropriate as well. An easy to find door bell button and proper lighting all make their contribution to a positive experience. Attractive, high quality front doors are an important component to create a great first impression for those that arrive on your doorstep! Bill Henkel- American Society of Landscape Architect’s, Partner Henkel Denmark Leading Landscape and 100% Bluegrass. bill@ henkeldenmark.com

• Surprises can be numerous. Some that are revealed only upon entry and some only seen when leaving. • Arbors can be effective complements of architectural elements of the house. Properly placed, they beckon your guests to slightly stoop over as they enter the garden.

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late 1800s. Done in the style of Bernini and carved from Italian limestone, the statue was found through New Orleansbased antique dealer M.S. Rau. Set atop a concrete pad designed especially to hold this piece, it is surrounded here by marigolds and yarrow, which do well in the thin layer of soil that is left above the base. Located west of the main house, oak leaf hydrangea, pachysandra and a great tulip poplar are also visible in the background.

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An to Remember BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHLEEN VON ROENN Purchased by its current owners in 1999, the Lincliffe estate had fallen into disrepair inside and out, but has since been beautifully restored. Built in 1912 and featuring exterior spaces originally designed by landscape architect John Charles Olmsted, the current owners knew they had found a true diamond in the rough and were eager to begin renovating the property and improving upon what remained of the grounds. “Estates like this just don’t come on the market very often,” shared the owner. “It was a fantastic opportunity.” Perched among the hills above River Road in Louisville with a fabulous view of the Ohio, Lincliffe came with its own set of challenges as all historic estates do, but the effort has definitely paid off and today it boasts splendid gardens with countless mysteries to explore. This includes a maze, in-ground sculpture area, a colorful cutting garden where blooms are available for plucking throughout the growing season, a sculpture garden dedicated to the four seasons, a woodland shade garden and a variety of original structural elements that remain. “Most estates like this have been subdivided, but Lincliffe still remains mostly intact,” shared the owner. The estate is a regular on the Kilgore House & Garden Tour, which always features a wide variety of Louisville’s premier homes and gardens. The tour takes place each year in late spring/early summer and is scheduled for May 16-17, 2015. The estate’s grounds today provide a stunning glimpse of its past glory, following more than six years of extensive initial work and ongoing efforts to maximize its potential. Over the years, the owners have made the renovations with the help of a horticulturalist and an estate manager, who both reside on the property full time.

2 The exterior spaces are divided into various â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;roomsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that are interconnected but separate from one another, creating an element of surprise and lending visual interest to the grounds. Three greenhouses are also located on the property, one of which functions as more of a conservatory and displays a variety of exotic tropical plants, including orchids, desert roses, fig trees, lemon trees and agapanthus.

Always a work in progress, the magnificent grounds of the Lincliffe estate have been delightfully preserved for future generations to enjoy. The gardens provide a rare glimpse into the grand landscape architecture and design techniques of yesteryear, thoughtfully combined with new elements that masterfully complement the original spaces.

2 This unique enclave was original to the estate, but the fountain features a new limestone bowl and modern recirculating pump. During restoration, the stones were taken apart and carefully numbered to preserve their original placement, while the surrounding balusters were crafted by one of the original designers to resemble ancient ruins. A decorative stone window in the background is centered on the fountain and home (not pictured), framing a breathtaking view of the river and maze beyond. Azaleas, hollies, boxwoods and stonecrop are visible here among the plantings. 3 A pink dahlia takes center stage and is part of the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cutting garden, which provides a way for the homeowners to enjoy fresh clipped blooms indoors.

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4 This ornate wrought iron gate was commissioned to complement an older gate of similar appearance that is located nearby (not pictured) and is flanked here by large pyracantha evergreen shrubs. The surrounding concrete walls are also a new addition, so the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, an artist, aged their appearance using inspiration gained from original walls that are located elsewhere on the grounds. 5 Revealing a fascinating design created by the garden owner and inspired by theoretical physics, this in-ground sculpture is a favorite feature that was developed after seeing similar areas in European gardens and is crafted from red lava rock and white marble chips. A well-established hedge of blue point junipers frames the space and lies just before another hedge of viburnum, with European hornbeams also visible beyond.

6 The four seasons garden is a study in elegance, structure and balanced design, with each statue enclosed within neatly trimmed holly, boxwood and taxus hedges. Found through New Orleansbased antique dealer M.S. Rau, the pieces came from Belgium, while a decorative arch that is original to the space draws the eye down a central corridor and is preceded by a sphere that was crafted by a San Jose artist using metal, copper and lapis lazuli to represent the solar system in an abstract way.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Enchanting Entryways BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN

Since a home’s entryway is the first thing guests will see upon entering, it’s important to ensure the foyer will make a good first impression by selecting furniture, colors, accessories and architectural elements that send the right message and tie in to the home’s overall design aesthetic. In fact, today’s foyers are becoming much more than small, hardly-used areas that serve as little more than a place to pass through on the way to other parts of the home, evolving to greet all who enter in grand style while working to connect the home’s interior and exterior spaces. Whether the foyer is large and grandiose in scale, or a smaller area that leads immediately to the home’s other living spaces, there are a few essential points to consider. First, every foyer should be functional, with a convenient place for keys, mail and anything else that is routinely picked up or dropped off as traffic flows in and out. A table or chest with storage inside will work nicely for this purpose, but if space is at a premium consider opting for a shelf or wall bracket instead, which provides storage without the bulk. Mirrors are another sensible addition for any foyer, so consider placing one in a convenient location for those who are coming and going to take one last quick look and ensure everything is in place. Lighting is always a major part of creating a welcoming atmosphere and it’s also one of the most vital components of any successful foyer design. In fact, the wide variety of styles and custom options that are available today present a virtually limitless array of possibilities, from elaborate chandeliers to distinctive sconces and table lamps. “The use of custom lighting elements is one of the biggest new trends in foyers,” shared interior designer Donna Outlaw of Dwellings in Louisville.

Generally speaking, it’s advisable to keep the bottom of any large light fixtures at least seven feet from the floor, so it’s very important to take the height of the space into consideration when selecting a chandelier. “Consider the dimensions of the foyer and the size of any windows when selecting lighting for the space,” advised Diane Rayfield, showroom manager at Kentucky Lighting & Supply in Lexington. Dimmers can also help create the desired ambience, while a light lift provides an easy way to lower and raise larger fixtures when it’s time for cleaning or to change bulbs. Wall sconces provide layers of light and are especially effective in larger entryways and two-story spaces. If even more illumination is necessary, it may help to add a side table and buffet lamp. When it comes to flooring, think low maintenance and durable, since entryways are naturally high traffic areas. Popular options include hardwood, tile, concrete and natural stone, which are all easy to clean and stand up well to dripping umbrellas and muddy shoes. Cork is another unique possibility. Available in a variety of different colors and patterns, cork squares are made from natural wood fibers, can handle moisture and also absorb sound. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the foyer should make you feel at home every time you step through the door. It should also communicate a sense of your own personal style to guests when they arrive, setting the mood for the entire home and hinting at the various styles, colors and architectural elements that are echoed throughout.

1 Every inch of this 10,000-square-foot estate exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship, from the carved wood interior moldings and embellishments to the custom staircase. Interior Designer Perla Lichi embellished the grand entry staircase of this expansive home with a hand-carved, solid mahogany railing crowned by a stained-glass pyramid-shaped ceiling dome. Photography by Craig Denis.

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2 A 26-foot barrel ceiling with large wooden beams creates impressive vertical space in this traditional foyer, which also features polished marble floors, Venetian plaster walls and paneled insets. The entryway opens to a formal sitting room on the main level, while a second floor balcony opens to a billiards room and overlooks the space from above. Built by Gabriel Builders, Inc. Photography by TJ Getz.

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5 3 This clean, elegant space is a classic example of traditional design at its very best. Inviting neutral hues blend seamlessly with stunning woodwork, gentle curves and arches beckoning entry, complemented by furniture and accessories that were carefully selected to provide just the right balance of form and function. Design by Diane Burgoyne Interiors. Photo by Tim Proctor and Associates. 4 Lush fabrics, dramatically curving dual staircases with custom ironwork and stunning glass art works together here in perfect harmony, welcoming all who enter. Soft light from the chandelier is reflected throughout the foyer from mirrors above the door (not pictured), while a rhythm of orange hues leads the eye into the great room beyond. Interior by Paula Grace Designs. Photography by Bob Narod.

5 This is a very rare, freestanding all-marble staircase with a steel infrastructure. The rails are brushed stainless steel and fabricated to the exact radius of the stairs themselves. The multi-squared paned front door and circular stairs follow the circle and square theme that is displayed throughout the home. Design and installation by Visnic Homes, Inc. Photography by Richard Dorbin, Paragon Light. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

7 6 Designer Perla Lichi used the highest quality materials in every detail of this rich and elegant 6,000-square-foot waterfront home, which boasts gold and silver leafed ceiling and walls in the front entrance foyer, setting a luxurious tone that resonates throughout its design. A hand-carved foyer table made of exotic wood holds an assortment of fresh flowers, while curved staircases with marble steps and wrought-iron balustrades are complemented by the intricate wrought-iron hurricane glass chandelier. Photography by Barry Grossman. 7 This grand entry blends seamlessly with the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior spaces, revealing a white pearl plaster dome surrounded by walls with several layers of a hand-polished European plaster. Custom hand-scraped hardwood floors and a 14 x 20-foot Aga John rug provide a stunning base for the design, with Provasi Collection furniture adding the requisite dose of luxury. Knotty pine ceilings were given a heavy clear crackle finish for the base, then dark burnt umber stain to expose the texture of history while still permitting the knots and grain to show through. Designed and built by Doni Flanigan Interior Design.

8 Natural elements combine in this modern yet rustic entryway, which artfully blends organic materials and geometric shapes with rich textures to create an extrasensory experience that has discovered brand new ways to bring the outdoors in. Design by IMI Design Studio.

9 9 This 10,000-square-foot, five-acre estate home is a magnificent example of Venetian Mediterranean-style architecture. Pointed-arched windows on the stairway rotunda provided the inspiration for designer Perla Lichi to create arched openings in the dining room, seen here at bottom left. Decorative wrought iron enhances each opening, creating the effect of Venetian screens. Filled with light, the room takes in vistas of sky and water through mahogany-framed double doors and arched windows. Perla Lichi also designed the moldings and bands that are located horizontally on the walls above the doors, as well as the custom design in the marble flooring. Photography by Kim Sargeant. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

ARTIST most popular-selling Christmas 1 The piece Evans creates is this “Backwoods Santa,” which is usually a foot tall. She goes treasure hunting at antique stores for vintage quilts, which she cuts into much smaller pieces to make this Santa’s crazy-quilt coat.

as Holly Jolly, this 2 Known 24” elf has a cloth body so he can be posed. Evans made the book (Santa’s inventory) out of suede.

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The faces of the Santas created by doll maker Lindy Evans are so realistic looking, many times people have done a double-take, even the artist herself. “I would lay that box on the floor at craft shows and it even jolted me sometimes,” she said, “just that image all of a sudden of this life-size head in a box with a beard.” Her life-size Santas are 5’7” and miniatures are 6 inches tall. They are sold at Evans’ shop in Berea, located inside the Honeysuckle Vine store in Old Town, where she has a working studio with the retail space. Her sculpting table is next to a window where the sun comes in. “It’s priceless to have that,” she said.

Evans has crafted the Santa dolls and other characters since 1992. “I had a little background in cloth doll making,” she said. “I saw a photo in a magazine of a hand-sculpted Santa. He had a nice face and I decided I wanted to try it.” Her first piece had a good nose, but a flat face and large head. Evans called it “E.T. with a beard.” She realized she needed more depth in the eyes, and more overall practice. Leaving her job as a teacher in her hometown of Somerset, Kentucky, she took a year to hone her craft, researching clay materials—polymer clay was pretty new at the time—and learning the wholesale business. For the next 15 years, Evans made Santas out of her home and sold them to wholesalers at gift shows in New York, Atlanta, Boston and other cities. By 2007 she was ready to open her own shop. Unlike pottery clay that is soft and watery, polymer clay is stiff. It is heat-sensitive, so kneading makes it warm enough to be malleable. When a piece is in the right shape, it is fired in a regular oven for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.

3 Caroling and selling Christmas greenery from a basket at the same time, Flossie stands 12” tall. She was inspired by a portrait of the artist’s grandmother.

4 “Workshop Santa” is quite busy this time of year. His work apron is held up by a tape measure, and his paintbrush can be held in either hand. Evans makes this doll on a wood base in versions of 12” to 14” tall.

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5 Santa on the moon? Yes, a sleepy Santa and elf take a well-deserved nap in a crescent moon. Artist Lindy Evans created these precious faces out of polymer clay. The piece is about 12 inches in height. 6 Standing 24” tall on a turntable base, this particular version of “Backwoods Santa” was specially made for Evans’ website developer. 7 Inspired by her mother’s bridge club from Somerset, Evans has made several of these sets, from 6” to 11” tall. They are the most talked about group of dolls in her shop.

“With the pieces I do, they’ll go in and out of the oven many times,” Evans said. “I can add some pigment to the face in between the firings. I can also mix several colors of polymer together to come up with a flesh color.” A wire armature provides a skeleton, while polyester batting fills out the body of her Santas and other figures. All 10 fingers of her characters’ hands have a wire in them. Evans studied anatomy books and practiced to get the scale of the fingers and other human features just right. While she has done some portrait work for a Santa Claus or two, Evans turns down orders for heads only. “The head is 50 percent of the piece,” she said. “I don’t do individual Santa heads for other people to put bodies on.” She thoroughly enjoys searching for vintage fabrics and the different items she uses to complete each character’s outfit. “Part of the fun, is the treasure hunt,” she said. In an effort to share her knowledge and love of sculpting human faces out of polymer clay, Evans teaches workshops at her Berea studio. Several times a year she offers a oneday “make and take” Santa class, so people can create their own Santa. To see more images of Santa Claus, visit the artist’s site at www.LindyEvans.com.

8 American Santa is 14” tall. This one is owned by one of the artist’s avid collectors in Ohio. 9 This 12” fairy is a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned by a Kentucky collector. The fabric of the wings is encased in wire and decorated with freehand embroidery by the artist.

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1 The Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional style brick home is located in the center of Lexington and features 12,000 square feet, five bedrooms, and an in-ground pool.

n the heart of Lexington, at the end of a quiet street, UK Hoops coach Matthew Mitchell and his wife, Jenna, have settled in to raise their family in the community they love. “When we were looking for a home we fell in love with this house,” says Jenna. “Originally I thought it was way too big, but we couldn’t beat the quality of the home and it’s proximity to campus.” At 12,000 square feet, the house is an impressive brick structure on the outside, built in the traditional style. The inside is anything but traditional, thanks to Mitchell’s unique and lively sense of style. Although they didn’t remodel the inside of the home, Jenna and Matthew have infused the space with their own eclectic taste, giving it a warm and inviting feel that welcomes visitors from the moment they step through the door. “Some of the pieces tend toward the more contemporary side, but in trying to combine the traditional look of the house with the more contemporary accents, we use the transitional design,” explains Terry Miller, owner of Studio 11 Interiors. Miller and Shannon Lisk worked with the Mitchells for years through Shannon Lisk Interiors before Lisk passed away. “I loved working with Shannon and was so lucky to have her as my interior designer and friend,” says Jenna. “She taught me so much, continuing to work even when it became difficult. Her energy and her attitude continue to inspire me every day.” “Shannon and then myself were able to collaborate well with Jenna,” says Miller. “She definitely has an eye for design and her own sense of style. Jenna took some of the things we had done and added her own touches because she knows what will work and what won’t work. “

4 2 Remodeled by the former owners, the kitchen offers clean, functional space for a growing family. Brick red tile backsplash coordinates with the exposed brick wall and complements the white marble countertops. The Mitchells added the teardrop lighting over the island. 3 Neutral tones dominate the formal dining room, which includes a Jaunty Ray Scroll rug, Italian silk drapery panels and a Christopher Guy dining table and chairs. The distressed mirror above the fireplace gives off an antique feel. All the fireplaces in the home are gas, except for in the family room. 4 Brick archways separate the main hall from this brick floored alcove that is home to the Mitchell’s piano. French doors lead from this unique space out to the remodeled pool area and back yard.

A pair of hot pink, oversized chairs from Haute House in California are the perfect example of how the Mitchells love to have fun with color. “They aren’t afraid of color,” says Miller. “It enables us to pull in Matthew’s and Jenna’s personality and pull in the fun.” www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

5 A large foyer leads to an open hall with access to the Master bedroom on one end and the family room and kitchen on the other. Matching mirrors in the foyer were chosen by Jenna. Plush purple chairs and vibrant art draw the color from the formal living room further into the home. The staircase is one of two sets leading to the spacious upper hallway. 6 Chartreuse throw pillows, also by Haute House, have a velvet band around the middle with crystal button accent and coordinate both with the window drapery and the original artwork shown, which was painted by Jennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister in law. 7 The formal living room is both daring and darling in jewel tones. The black velvet couch is by Haute House, a contemporary line out of California. Custom gray chairs feature a raised damask print with silver highlights in the fabric. The drapes are a chartreuse background embellished with panels of silver raised floral silk at the bottom.

7 Another place the Mitchell’s showcase their personality is through the artwork displayed throughout the home. Also in the upstairs hall, a double panel canvas abstract painting was purchased at the Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual fundraiser in 2013. The multi-colored piece was done by students at the Lexington Montessori School and donated to the Center’s annual fundraiser, “An Evening for Art and Advocacy. The Center is a nonprofit organization that provides all of the services that children and a family needs when there has been an allegation of child abuse, including on-site interviews, a full medical clinic, individual, group and family therapy, and advocacy support to parents and kids to help navigate the legal process. “The Mitchells have long been involved with our organization,” says Andrew Oliver, Executive Director at the Center. “Jenna is on the board and they continue to co-chair our event every year.” The pieces they purchased this year are speed paintings done by Aaron Kiser, an internationally acclaimed artist from Owensboro, Kentucky. One of his

paintings, which now hangs in the piano room, features Muhammad Ali and was completed in just one hour during the fundraising event. The piano room, which sits directly opposite the entry foyer, is framed by brick archways and features a brick floor and French doors that lead to the patio and pool in the back yard. “We just recently got the piano because we thought that space was perfect for it,” says Jenna. “But also we all want to learn how to play, so we hope to all take family lessons, maybe.” At the very least, she thinks it will be great for Saylor and Presley, the Mitchell’s two young daughters. “We’re hoping that they will become the next great piano players,” she jokes. Also just off the foyer are a formal living room to the right and formal dining room to the left. The formal living room showcases more of the splashes of color the Mitchells prefer. A large silver mirror, from Lexington Furniture, offers visitors a reflection and sneak peak of the living room from the foyer. With chartreuse,

purple and silver accents, the room is both formal and charming, but not a main living area for the Mitchells. “We don’t use this room as much, except during the holidays or when we’re entertaining,” says Jenna. “But right now with two small children in the house, we’re confined to inside the baby gates,” she laughs. Across the way, in the dining room, more neutral tones dominate. Silk Italian drapery pairs with a Jaunty Ray Scroll rug to showcase the dining room set by Christopher Guy. Lisk picked out the wallpaper to complement the gold and black paper in the nearby butler’s pantry, one of Jenna’s favorite rooms in the house. “It’s probably the smallest room in the house but I love that wallpaper and the lights,” she says. “It’s just a great spot.” Another favorite spot in the house is, not surprisingly, the kitchen and family room where the family spends most of their time together. “Since we have little ones, that’s where we spend 99% of our time and because that’s where all their toys are, it feels most like a home,” says Jenna. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

8 Between the family room and the kitchen is a nook that features a fish tank, which the kids love. Although the Mitchells don’t plan to do away with the fish tank entirely, they do have plans to tear down the center area and open it up to make more of an open concept living space and allow for a larger kitchen. “Luckily the last owner did a ton of remodeling inside, so when we bought the house, I only changed several of the light fixtures,” explains Jenna. They saved the major remodeling for the backyard, where they updated the 25 year old pool and took out all the surrounding brick flooring, replacing it with limestone. The dramatic change also included adding two covered areas, one with a fireplace and flat screen TV for entertaining. In the full walkout basement, the Mitchells can also host friends or the UK Hoops team comfortably. Now in his eighth season as head coach at UK, Matthew previously coached at Morehead State and was also formerly an assistant coach at UK.

“We just got incredibly lucky that UK wanted Matthew to be the coach here,” says Jenna. “We love Kentucky and we love Lexington because of the people. I’m from Florida and Matthew’s from Mississippi but we’ve never felt more at home than living here in Lexington.” The home, so close to campus and in the heart of this community they love, is a great place for them to raise their family, she points out. “We like walking to football games nearby and having the pool out back for the team and the kids. Matthew can come home for lunch or dinner and get back to campus easily.” With such a comfortable house in prime location in their beloved community, the Mitchells feel they are home for good. “As long as UK and Lexington will have us, we plan to be here for a very long time,” says Jenna. “We’d like our kids to graduate from high school here and hopefully go on to the University of Kentucky. “

8 When he’s not on campus, Coach Mitchell does most of his work in this upstairs office, styled in vintage brown leather and brown and white cowhide accents. The furniture is from Restoration Hardware and the rug is from Arhaus. The horse print is by Natural Curiosity, as is the map of Kentucky, originally dated from 1793 and made with an authentic heirloom look, on the facing wall.

9 Located just off the formal living area, the library is home to Matthew’s collection of basketball memorabilia and collection of Maker’s Mark commemorative bottles showcased on built-in bookcases. Club chairs with a suede-like feel over a Wildcat blue floor covering are the perfect spot for a meeting with the head coach.

10 Plenty of seating, including the sectional and high top tables, makes the basement the perfect place to hang out with a large group. The decision to go with Wildcat team colors was easy, but to break up the blue and make it a bit softer, tufted wallpaper was added to the large curved wall, giving it a dimensional effect. The swivel chairs are customized with shiny blue faux leather and the silver stand-alone tables are designed to be pulled up right to the sofa.

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The historical house in Harrodsburg known as Fair Oaks, built in the early 1840s, was lovingly restored by the current homeowner and is the site of nonstop Christmas parties. BY KATHIE STAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 Sitting on just under three acres is a grand old house known as Fair Oaks. A Greek revival with four pillars, the house has strong New Orleans influences in its architecture. The rosette decoration at the top of each side porch is a Battenberg lace pattern. The windows have original glass panes and casings from the early 1840s.

2 The grand staircase in the foyer is lined with Santa Clauses. The original flooring in the main hall is poplar, one of the softer hardwoods. The poplar flooring is also original on the second floor. The Schumacher wallpaper in the foyer has a cream background, with jewel tone colors found in the pattern. These colors, especially red and green, are found in the rugs and furnishings throughout the house.

arolyn Cole loves Christmas so much that one of the reasons she bought this 9,000-square-foot house is because of its wrapping room. It was actually a bedroom on the second floor, but she knew exactly what she would use it for the first time she looked at the house. “Christmas is just a big priority with our family and also with my business,” Cole said. She owns Harrods Creek Apartments, which were built by her father, Carroll G. Cole, in the 1970s. Carolyn Cole purchases Christmas gifts for the residents of the apartments, especially for the kids. “We start wrapping gifts in September,” she said. The room with the professional wrapping table sure comes in handy. Cole also entertains for family, friends and community members throughout the holiday season. “Decorating an old home with tall ceilings and big windows is a delightful venture,” she said. The name of this house is Fair Oaks, and it has quite the history. Dr. Guilford Runyon built it around 1840 for his betrothed, a woman from New Orleans. As a child, Runyon and his sisters had been taken in and raised by the Shakers in the Pleasant Hill community of Harrodsburg until he was sent off to medical school. “He decided he didn’t want to be a Shaker anymore, he wanted a wife, so he went to New Orleans,” Cole said. He came back to Kentucky and built this house for Kitty Ferrell.

The side porches and a widow’s walk atop the front of the house are among the Louisiana influences of the architecture. It is unknown if the two married in New Orleans or not, but Miss Ferrell died of cholera and didn’t really get to see the home. “He and his two sisters lived here until the late 1880s or 1890s,” Cole said of Dr. Runyon. The house was sold several more times over the next century and sat vacant for 10 years before Cole bought it in 2010. Built in a “four square” design, a central hallway has two rooms on either side, or a room in each of the four directions. Homes in the mid1800s didn’t have air conditioning, of course, so they typically faced east or west. That way, the doors at both ends of the hallway could be opened and the breeze would go straight through the house. From the entry, the living room and library are on the left-hand side of the house, while the dining room and butler’s pantry are on the right. The upstairs has the same four-square layout and hallway. In the 19th century, many homes had a separate structure for the kitchen: in case of a fire, the main house wouldn’t burn down. Fair Oaks was no exception, and it had a dog trot area between the house and the kitchen house. Around 1910, when running water was available, the homeowners at the time covered the dog trot.

the formal living room, or parlor, the floor-to-ceiling 3 Inmirror between two wing chairs is original to the house

from the 1840s. Those chairs are covered in a Grey Watkins fabric. Many of the Christmas tree ornaments were passed down to the homeowner from both of her grandmothers and great aunts; they date back to the 1920s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;30s. The portrait over the fireplace belonged to the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great uncle.

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crystal chandelier in the dining room was given to 4 The Cole by her father in 1970, when she built her home on

Herrington Lake. It lights large family gatherings for the holidays at a table that can seat 14. The theme for the dining room Christmas tree is Santa Claus ornaments.

When Cole purchased the home four years ago, she restored the kitchen house. She also put in a circular driveway. “What big home does not have a circle drive?” she said. “That was the first thing I did.” Cole’s entire life has been devoted to managing real estate. “Handling the remodeling and maintenance of Fair Oaks was a challenge and a joy,” she said. “Anyone who owns an old home is always thinking of the next project.” Fair Oaks was the site of her niece’s wedding in 2012, with over 200 people in and out of the house and a big tent out in the front yard. “She

was the first bride that had ever walked down that staircase,” Cole said. “That’s definitely a bride’s staircase.” A year later, another momentous celebration took place on the grounds of Fair Oaks, when Cole’s mother, who was born in Richmond, Virginia, in a home also named Fair Oaks, turned 100 years old. With relatives in Kentucky and Virginia, family members over the years would often meet halfway in West Virginia at the Greenbrier resort. “Everything there is green and red,” Cole said. “I fell in love with those colors.”

Mary Cynthia Martin, of Martin Durr Caldwell Interior Designers, used red somewhere in each room of Fair Oaks. She chose cool colors for the two front rooms that face east, and warmer colors for the library and butler’s pantry in the back of the house, as they get the western exposure of the sun. “She’s so accomplished,” Martin said of the homeowner, “and humble. This house is a combination of a lifetime of collecting and observing, and her skills in entertaining.”

5 The snowman in the upstairs hallway is actually a tree: a white artificial tree with netting, a snowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, boots and a snow shovel. He was created by Vickie Peavler, manager of Harrods Creek Apartments and Gary Combs, head of maintenance. 6 Each year the Kiwanis Club of Harrodsburg chooses a historical building or home to depict in a gold-plated ornament, sold as a fundraiser for the organization. The selection for 2011 was Fair Oaks.

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7 Originally the butler’s pantry, today this room serves as a breakfast room. It has one of the home’s 10 fireplaces. Above the mantle hangs an equine painting by Louisville artist Jaime Corum. “She is really a delightful young lady,” the homeowner said of the artist. “In my opinion she has no idea how good she is.” 8 The wallpaper in the library is a red Thibaut damask, a very suitable Christmas color to accompany the tree that showcases sterling silver Gorham ornaments; the homeowner has collected them since 1970. The brass chandeliers in the living room and library came from the former Queen City Bank in Cincinnati, circa 1930s. 9 In the master bedroom, the homeowner has the same four-poster bed she had as a child. The little stove is representative of what would have been in this house 174 years ago, as the Shakers would not have used an open burning fireplace on the second floor, but a coal- and wood-burning stove that would vent back into the chimney. Next to the bed is a Christmas tree decorated with little dog ornaments. The electric chandelier with its hand-painted shade was once a gas-burning piece that belonged to the homeowner’s grandmother.

House Credits: INTERIOR DESIGN Mary Cynthia Martin, Martin Durr Caldwell Interior Designers FLOORING RESTORATION Michael Baxter, AB Craftsman Hardwood Flooring ELECTRICITY Glenn K. Hurst, Hurst Electric LANDSCAPING Springhouse Gardens

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Impeccable Style BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 The home’s façade demonstrates a stunning blend of different textures, carefully balanced lines and soft neutral hues, including copper roofing and elegant stonework. The landscaping is a perfect complement to the home’s exterior spaces and includes boxwoods, blue spruce, arborvitae, knockout roses, holly trees, azaleas and junipers.

ive years ago Dr. Raymond Wells and his wife Carole decided to move from their longtime residence in Eastern Kentucky to make a permanent home in Louisville. The couple soon fell in love with the flawless design and careful attention to detail in this six-bedroom, sevenbath Prospect-area home, which was built just two years before by Ron and Martha Wolford of Wolford Built Homes to serve as their own personal residence. “We were looking for a home that did not require much work prior to moving in,” shared Carole. “This home was perfect because it was basically ready to go when we found it.” The Wells family previously lived in Eastern Kentucky for many years, where Dr. Wells had been recruited to work as a physician. Today, more doctors have been coming into the region— many of which happen to be returning locals who were mentored and recruited by Dr. Wells himself—so it seemed like a good time for the couple to make a change.

2 2 The entryway beckons with double mahogany doors that mimic the gentle arches of the porch roof and window overhead. Japanese maples and carefully maintained topiaries join boxwoods and hollies to flank the approach.

“We decided to move to Louisville so we could be closer to our daughter and our four grandchildren, who now live just a few minutes away,” shared Carole. The high-quality millwork found throughout the entire home was also a major draw. With elaborate decorative mantels, custom built-ins, coffered ceilings, wainscoting and decorative wood mullions on several of the windows and doors, the interior boasts magnificent woodwork that is truly a rare find among newer homes today.

This, combined with a variety of unique architectural elements and a smart, open floor plan help to lend the home’s interior spaces a functional and quite polished aesthetic. Each room also came readily equipped with plenty of well-planned storage, including fitted closets and drawers, along with custom fitted organizational units in the three-car garage. “The careful attention to detail is what really drew us to the home,” Carole revealed. “Along with the private, one-acre lot.” Thanks to a border of large white pines in the rear and carefully planned landscaping all around, the home’s exterior spaces are quite secluded and the neighboring homes are not readily visible from the back yard, the pool or the veranda. In the lower level, extra space includes a full bath and bedrooms for two of their four grandchildren (two others are found upstairs), while a theater room incorporates a look and feel that was borrowed directly from their previous home in Eastern Kentucky. Since the family lived here for many years, the familiar furniture and accessories bring with them a slew of memories and still hold quite a bit of sentimental value. Overall, the home’s design reflects a charming blend of items that were collected over the years, cleverly mixed with new pieces that have been selected especially for this new chapter in life. With a focus on family and a keen sense of style, this home incorporates a modern floor plan with a classic look to create a space that is both functional and beautifully refined for the whole family to enjoy.

3 3 The kitchen features a dramatic vaulted ceiling in a breathtaking wagon wheel design, along with a black granite countertop on the center island, neutral hued granite on the perimeter and a subway tile backsplash with a decorative inlay above the stove.

6 4 Architectural elements abound in the formal dining room, including a unique trey ceiling with scalloped edges, decorative millwork, columns supporting a gentle archway and a pair of French doors opening to the veranda. The rug was custom-designed by Hubbuch’s especially for this space, which is a perfect fit for the homeowner’s set of Henredon furniture and opens to the great room. 5 Custom draperies and rich pops of red work with warm neutral hues and lush fabrics in the hearth room, which is open to the kitchen on the opposite end (not pictured). A coffered ceiling, custom built-ins and ornamental mantel complete the look. 6 Chic sophistication abounds in the great room, which features gleaming hardwood floors, a coffered ceiling with painted insets and a rug that was designed by Hubbuch’s especially for this space to coordinate with a rug in the adjacent dining room. The windows feature wood mullions and overlook the veranda, while the kitchen is just visible through the open arched doorway to the right. Designer Carrie Riddle of Interiors by Carrie helped develop the look and feel of this space.

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7 7 The lower level has been transformed into a place for the family to relax and enjoy quality time, featuring a Brunswick pool table in front of a mural by artist Carole Powell that depicts the Belle of Louisville, Churchill Downs and the city of Louisville itself, all framing a whimsical fleur de lis that cleverly incorporates a jockey and horse. A picture by the bar was found on a trip to Barcelona, while the vibrant red Hancock & Moore sofa is complemented beautifully by an oversized painting from Lexington Furniture in the seating area beyond.

8 Featuring two artful leaded glass windows, granite countertops, travertine tile and a Jacuzzi tub, the master bath is large enough to provide plenty of space while getting ready and also features two separate vanities with custom sinks, dual water closets and a shower (not pictured), as well as a decorative arch over the tub and subtle faux painting throughout.

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$649,900

Amazing home on 13 acres backing to Wilgreen Lake. Tall ceilings, 5 story stone turret plus balcony overlooking Living Room.

1320 Big Pond Cir

$1,550,000

Special home on 10 treed acres with a scenic lake, inviting pool & hot tub. Marble flooring, 1st flr Master plus a finished Basement.

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Gorgeous .49 acre lot in Lakewood. Inviting Sun Rm, 1st flr Master, Large Dining Rm & Living Rm, plus a lovely backyard and pool.

Great custom home with many upgrades. Kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, 2 story GR , plus pool.

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$525,000

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$414,000

Unique home on 50 ac with lots of nature and a spectacular view of the KY River Palisades and adjacent to the Dupree Nature Preserve.

Dramatic stone home on .6 acre treed lot inside New Circle Rd, open floor plan with remodeled Kitchen and many updates.

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2132 Island Dr

$995,000

Amazing lake views! Fabulous open floor plan with volume ceilings & lots of windows, .45 acre lot with a boat dock.

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$729,900

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Stunning open design with gourmet Kitchen, 4 season Sunroom, gated entry, 3-car garage, 6-stall barn, and a pond with fountain.

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Enjoy over 6,000 SF living space in this 5 BR home. Wonderful Kitchen, main level Master with spa bath. Saltwater pool & more! Right in the heart of town.

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Greenbrier Estates Mansion

Overlooks 18th hole of Greenbrier Championship Golf Course. 9000+sf, 7 BR, 9 BA. Finished lower level. 3-car Garage.

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11+ gently rolling acres. Spacious Kitchen. 1st floor Master with spa Bath. 4 BR, 5.5 BA. Finished lower level. Flexible separate building. Prime location.

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Magnificent lake views! Nearly 6,000 SF home Custom home in gated community. Main level living. on large waterfront lot. 1st floor Master. Office. Luxurious Master. Gourmet Kitchen. 10+ plank Bonus Room. Finished walk-out. 3-car garage. fenced acres, barn, paddocks. Great outdoor spaces.

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DISCOVERING KENTUCKY

Lincoln’s Birthplace BY CHRISTINA NOLL Whether you are a history buff or just looking to spend a relaxing day learning more about one of Kentucky’s greatest sons, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park is a must see. The park consists of two properties: the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Unit and the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home Unit, located about 10 miles apart near Hodgenville. Both locations offer a glimpse into Lincoln’s humble beginnings. In all, Lincoln spent the first seven years of his life here in Kentucky. “There’s an old Jesuit saying, ‘Give me a boy for the first seven years and I will have him for the rest of his life’ and that’s very fitting for Lincoln,” says Stacy Humphreys, Chief of Interpretation & Resource Management. She recalls Lincoln’s famous quote, “I too am a Kentuckian.” “He had his first memories here and many of his values, including hard work, came from here. He always traced his roots back to Kentucky,” she says.

Children visiting the park are encouraged to participate in the free Junior Ranger Program, which was designed to help younger visitors learn about our 16th President and develop an appreciation for our natural and cultural resources. The Junior Ranger booklet and badge are available free of charge in the Visitor Center. Both children and adults will find something to enjoy and learn at the country’s first memorial to Lincoln. From the 56 granite steps (each representing a year of Lincoln’s life) leading up to the Memorial Building to the farmland where Lincoln played as a child, the area is filled with memories of our President’s earliest days. “It’s just a wonderful place to come with your family and enjoy,” says Humphreys.

Visitors are typically most familiar with the Birthplace Unit, which features a visitor’s center with information, exhibits and a 15-minute film about Lincoln’s life in Kentucky. The site also includes Sinking Spring, a water source for the Lincoln family, as well as hiking trails, a picnic area and a pavilion. But the main feature of this part of the park is undoubtedly the Memorial Building with the symbolic birth cabin inside. “Pretty much everyone goes to the memorial building,” says Humphreys. “It’s very rare to see a building within a building, and it’s interesting.” The replica cabin, which dates back to 1848, was once thought to be the actual cabin where Lincoln was born, but has since been dated through a tree ring study. “From that we know, it’s too young of a cabin for Lincoln to be born within its walls, but it is still a very historic cabin. It’s still an excellent representation of what the family would have lived in,” explains Humphreys. Most visitors are surprised to learn of a relatively new member of the park at Knob Creek, Lincoln’s boyhood home, which was donated to the park service in 2001. Although there is not a traditional visitor’s center on the property, staff is available through the summer and on weekends in the fall. The property includes a picnic area, an overlook trail and an old cabin accessible when a Ranger is on site. Hosting approximately 200,000 visitors each year, the park’s most notable event is the annual “Walk Through Lincoln’s Life,” in September. The two-day event offers visiting school children the opportunity to visit various stations, including quilting, farm animals, rail splitting, spinning weaving, Native American culture and other aspects of frontier life. It offers a unique look into what life would have been like for a young Lincoln growing up in Kentucky. “We also participate in the annual Lincoln Days Festival the first weekend of October in Hodgenville,” says Humphreys.

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IF YOU GO: The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park is FREE and open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. For more information visit: www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm

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