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Contents

12 Antiques

Colorful Cloisonné

14 Homescapes

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Patio Retreat

16 Landscapes

Water Features

18 Gardens

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Eclectic Retreat at Brown Woods Farm

22 Special Feature 18

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The Master of Your Domain

28 Artist

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ANTIQUES

Colorful Cloisonné A Brief History of an Ancient Art Form

BY JERRY SHROUT PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 Chinese cloisonné perched bird with generous gilding.

2 Small Chinese cloisonné covered trinket box and small dish.

3 Charming Chinese cloisonné horse on stand.

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4 Large Chinese baluster shaped cloisonné vase with enriched blues and gilded edging.

5 One of a pair Chinese cloisonné vase on stand.

6 Beautiful floral example Chinese cloisonné vase on stand.

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7 Uniquely shaped Chinese cloisonné vase. Pair available.

8 One of a pair Chinese cloisonné vase on stand in neutral background with cherry blossoms.

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9 Colorful 5” Chinese cloisonné vase on stand. Pair available.

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The classic art form known as cloisonné dates back to the 12th century. Originally used in jewelry, cloisonné begins with a metal object, usually of copper or silver, upon which cloisons (or compartments) of enamel are added, separated by tiny gold or silver wires, which are later fired in a kiln.

According to Dr. R.E. Wells of Versailles, Kentucky, a cloisonné expert who began collecting at age 14, the origin of cloisonné is debatable. “There’s a little bit of a cloud as to whether it started in China or in Europe,” says Wells. “The (earliest) European pieces are usually jewelry—brooches, belt buckles.”

Wells says he believes that cloisonné actually did begin in Europe, and its popularity was at its height there around 1200 or 1300 in the Renaissance period. A later resurgence was seen in the Victorian era in the mid to late 1800’s. “The Victorians liked it because it was romantic,” says Wells.

In today’s American market, by far the most traded are the cloisonné pieces from China and Japan. Some believe that Chinese pieces of cloisonné are superior to Japanese, but Wells says “you really can’t say one is better than the other unless you’re talking about period.” For example, Wells notes that Chinese pieces produced prior to 1875 are “really fine, detailed pieces.”

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It wasn’t until the Chinese cloisonné became cruder in the twentieth century that Japanese cloisonné started to excel. During the period of the 1920’s and up until World War II, Japanese cloisonné was at the height of its quality.

Especially in China, the making of cloisonné was a cottage industry. Wells says “a lot of it was made in a home studio, like a family (would be) making it.” Each person in the home studio would play a role in the manufacture. One person would make the vase, then another would solder the cloisons, then the piece would be put into an enameling oven for firing. According to Wells, the firing would have been done in stages. “Red and blue would be fired first; later it would be greens, yellows, etc.”

Pieces of cloisonné have beautiful patterns depicting birds, flowers, dragons and trees.

Some of these were one-of-a-kind pieces of art, especially Chinese pieces produced in the 1700’s and early 1800’s; or Japanese pieces produced in the late Victorian era of the 1870’s to 1890’s. But as production of cloisonné increased to meet the growing demand of the American export market, cloisonné patterns became mass-produced.

The dragon motif was very popular in cloisonné, and the number of toes on the dragon indicated the market to which the item was produced.

According to Wells, “if (there are) five toes on the dragon, it was made for the Imperial Court; if it’s three toes, it was made for the general public; it it’s two toes, it was made for export or for the tourist trade.”

For collectors evaluating a purchase of cloisonné, Wells says the most important thing to look at is condition. “Damage is the big thing. Look for repairs,” he says.

“Starting about thirty to forty years ago, people started using crayons and melting them into the damaged areas, then using nylon stockings to sand them down.” To detect this type of repair, Wells suggests going through each piece carefully to feel for waxing to the touch. He says you can sometimes also smell the crayon if you find a suspect spot and put it to your nose.

For a new collector, attractive pieces of cloisonné can be acquired rather inexpensively, starting as low as $45. Much more rare pieces are in museums.

Jerry Shrout is the proprieter of Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington. He can be reached at 859-233-9375 or tagallery@windstream.net.

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HOMESCAPES

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Patio Retreat

There’s no need to travel when you can turn your own outdoor patio into a luxurious escape.

BY CHRISTINA NOLL 1 Poolside lounge chairs are the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.

Traditional wood structures covered in comfortable, durable outdoor fabric provide a classic look and little to no maintenance.

2 Create your own vacation-like setting by grouping comfortable sitting areas using outdoor friendly furniture, including couches made with all weather material that feels as good as it looks.

3 Pairing neutral furniture with bright accents pieces, such as umbrellas or pillows, give your space a pop of color. Outdoor topiaries and hedges help frame your space and define boundaries, providing the illusion of an additional living area.

4 You can easily include all the comforts you enjoy inside on your outdoor patio. Patio furniture with the look and feel of indoor furniture, along with rugs, lamps, and other items made specifically for outdoor comfort, help complete the picture.

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5 Think of your outdoor patio furniture as an extension of your home’s living space. A professional can help you decide on the right type of furniture—metal, wicker, aluminum, etc.—and assist you with grouping and placing furniture to create the ideal setting.

6 Create the perfect space for outdoor dining with time-tested wicker, which offers comfort and versatility. Sturdy dining sets made for outdoors allow you to host an elegant dinner just as you would indoors or simply enjoy a casual meal on the patio.

Everyone likes to think about taking off to an exotic place to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. But for many, planning a ‘stay-cation’ is the reality this summer.

Not to worry. With a little help, you can transform your outdoor patio space into a vacation spot right here at home. “People are asking for more comfort outside— they are staying home more and taking fewer vacations and investing instead in their outdoor area,” says Faye Schimke, store manager of Housewarmings in Lexington.

The first step to creating an outdoor living space that feels more like a retreat is careful planning. “Think about what you want your furniture to do for you,” says Schimke.

For example, do you want it to provide a place to eat, a place to relax, or both? Next, she recommends investing in quality products that will provide lasting comfort. “A fade-resistant fabric and an aluminum frame for starters will always provide a product that will look better over a longer period of time with less maintenance,” she says. To protect your investment, be sure to follow the instructions on seasonal care, including cleaning as needed, and storing inside a garage or basement during the winter months.

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Most homeowners have a general idea of the end result they want, but have no idea where to start putting the concept together. A great place to start is an outdoor patio store. For example, Schimke says, “We work on displaying our furniture in outdoor settings—under pergolas or cantilever umbrellas, often with grill islands or outdoor fireplaces so customers can better visualize the furniture in their outdoor area.”

There is also plenty to choose from, depending on the type of retreat you want to create. No longer limited to a choice between metal and wicker, new patio furniture offerings feature stunning colors and a range of materials. In addition, patio furniture has taken on qualities of indoor furniture and with the addition of outdoor sofas, rugs and lamps, an outdoor space can contain all the comforts you desire. Outdoor televisions, fireplaces and even outdoor art make the space complete.

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Another trend in ultimate outdoor patio comfort is motionbased furniture. “Movement is popular,” says Schimke.

“Anything from hydraulic recliners and lounge chairs to outdoor massage chairs.” Additional aesthetics also add to the luxurious feel. Water features, including fountains and small ponds, are proven to help with relaxation and are a great way to incorporate a ‘vacation’ feel.

No matter how you choose to redo your patio, with new concepts and products, you can turn the space right outside your door into a place that takes you far away from everyday life.

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LANDSCAPES

Water Features

BY BILL HENKEL

cast stone is always welcome in 1 Classic any garden pool. The volume of water that

cascades over the bowl’s edges can be adjusted to create the perfect volume of water music that splashes into the pool.

2 2-tier hand-carved granite fountain is one of the easiest fountains to install and maintain. It also delivers a robust splash of music. Birds, butterflies and dragonflies love to visit this fountain.

3 This setting has it all. The wier creates a fabric cascade that splashes from the upper basin into the lower pool. This is the perfect pitch for an afternoon snooze in the hammock, fire pit waits its turn when the weather cools a bit.

4 A cast iron 2-tier fountain is timeless in any garden. This fountain creates a very soothing and natural sound that is gently echoed between the garden walls.

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Water is a magical, mysterious mood changer which constantly moves and alters forms. A garden with no water is unfinished and lacks that sparkle of light that dances to the music. Gardens need water—real and implied.

Introducing water to your garden, home or office is soothing to the soul. The music from water sends a positive signal of welcome to you and your friends and can take the tension out of a stressful day.

For practical purposes, water in our garden presents best in one of three forms: Water Garden—This is essentially a pond deep enough for fish and plants to survive year-round without pumps and filters. Water gardens can be deeply beautiful; still on the surface and teeming with life below. Water gardens rely on the balance of plants, fish, light and oxygen to maintain a healthy environment.

Fountains & Features—Typically these are man-made and recirculate water within the fountain. Some form of spray nozzle or cascade is employed to produce a natural sound of moving and splashing water. Many people use some form of chlorination to help keep these fountains clear and clean. Fish and plants will not survive in these situations and are almost always excluded from fountains. Many styles of fountains and features are on the market, and some can be enjoyed by simply filling with water and plugging them in.

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The Hybrid—This is probably the most popular form of water display in gardens today. It consists of a pond with a pump to recirculate the water.

Streams are popular forms of water play with the hybrid and are often made to meander and flow in many directions, appearing as if made by nature.

Using flexible rubber liners, they can be made to take on any form or shape.

Fish, plants and rocks are all welcome in these water features so long as there are no chemicals in the water.

The unique qualities of each of the three examples represent three different levels of investment and commitment—small, medium and large. I generally advise my clients to start small when considering the installation of a water garden—“test the waters.” Water features are like a lot of things in life. When working, they are wonderful. When not working, they can be a maddening pain. Consider your first installation from a practical standpoint of being easy to manage and easy to remove if needed.

The examples shown in this article are easy to install and manage, yet very effective water features that are quite valuable to their owners. Construction is simple; a hidden basin with a recirculating pump, a spray nozzle, and some form of urn or bowl for the water action. These fountains can run year long and bring music and life into gardens. Each is easy to care for, inexpensive to run and highly rewarding in their effectiveness.

4 Bill Henkel- Landscape Architect and partner at Henkel Denmark “Creating great garden spaces for our clients in the Bluegrass for 38 years”

Finally, one other easy recommendation is purchasing and installing a rain chain.

It is a fun and inexpensive way to experiment with movement and sounds of water. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

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GARDENS

Eclectic Retreat

at Brown Woods Farm

BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

Situated in the tiny community of Stamping Ground, this 85-acre Scott County Kentucky farm is just outside Lexington, but feels worlds away.

Current co-owner Eddie Woods first purchased the property in 1975 with two college classmates and the group rented it out until a woodstove fire destroyed the main farmhouse in 1999. Then, as Woods worked alongside his partner Willie Brown to clear the debris, something magical happened.

“I fell in love with the property,” Brown shared. “So we decided to buy out our friends and rebuild the house to serve as our weekend escape.”

These days, you might find big-hearted hosts Woods and Brown at Brown Woods Farm on any given weekend, with every door on the property flung wide open to accommodate a sizable number of friends. The expansive gardens have a mesmerizing freedom in their arrangement—or lack thereof—that is refreshingly organic in its design.

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“We made sure each space is interesting and very comfortable, but never stuffy,” Brown stated. “People never have to worry about spilling a bit of wine or walking on one of our rugs.”

The couple seem to have thought of everything when it comes to their guests, having added a number of guest houses, including a whimsical “glass house,” a practical bunk house that can sleep up to fourteen, a charming guest cottage and the main cabin. All in all, up to 40 people can comfortably spend the night at Brown Woods farm, which also features a bathhouse fashioned out of an old corn crib and limestone paths leading from one area to the next that seem to spring from the landscape itself.

“It’s so gratifying to share our work and the beauty of this property with others,” Brown shared. “Seeing the farm through their eyes helps us experience it anew.”

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1 4 1 A view through this mid-19th century ornamental wrought iron gate leads the way to the 12,000 square foot cutting garden, which is home to many different varieties of rose and iris, along with peonies, hollyhocks, chrysanthemums and more. The plantings here also include purple allium, dame’s rocket, mini forsythia, lamb’s ear and sweet pea that work to bring color to this rather expansive space.

2 Even the entryway to Brown Woods Farm hints at the understated delights that can be found throughout the property at every turn, including this view of the herb garden that also shows a glimpse of the natural pool area in the distance off to the right.

3 Purple allium and columbine frame a salvaged decorative wooden beam that quietly embellishes this expansive natural garden space, which lies just beyond the decorative gate and weathered oak fence peeking through beyond.

4 This view of the enclosed herb garden shows the decorative, rustic bamboo fencing, which is bordered on the outside by decadent peonies with a Forest Pansy red bud standing sentry beyond.

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6 Today, the farm and gardens have become so much more than just a place of abundant natural beauty. Thanks to the generosity of spirit demonstrated by Woods and Brown, they have—with the help of many friends along the way—created a place where everyone who visits comes away feeling of real belonging.

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“We are thrilled to have created a place for all of us to enjoy and would like to thank our numerous friends who have given design inspiration, plant material and physical labor,” shared Brown. Without them we could not do what we do.”

5 This view of the farm’s whimsical “glass house” shows its dramatically slanted polycarbonate greenhouse-style roof, along with its charming outdoor seating and dining areas, which are complete with a gas grill, and topped by a pergola heavily laden with trumpet vines—always a favorite of the local hummingbird population.

6 A stunning royal blue and yellow water iris stretches out over the natural swimming pond, adding surprising color and texture along the water’s edge.

7 Crafted from repurposed windows and doors, this “glass house” features a large heating stove, which makes it usable from early spring to late fall.

Other amenities include, tile flooring, two twin beds downstairs and one queen bed in the loft, as well as a fully functional copper sink. Located behind the main cabin (not pictured) and looking toward the natural swimming pool, the structure’s exterior gets pops of color from well-established clumps of tall Siberian iris, clematis, foxglove and tall ornamental grasses, as well as trumpet vine.

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10 8 A natural swimming pool modeled after the ones that have been popular throughout Europe for decades offers the ideal place to cool off on long hot Kentucky summer days. Here, the waterfall provides visual interest and also circulates the water, which is filtered through the plants in the upper pond, where they glean nutrients and purify the water as it passes through on its way back down to the lower pond. At just four and a half feet deep, the pool also features a UV light to control bacteria, a rubber liner and limestone substrate, giving it the appearance of a stone pool, as well as smooth gravel that massages your feet while taking a dip. Water irises, Virginia creeper, water celery, miniature cattails and water forget-me-nots all have excellent root systems for filtering the water, while natural stone edging and a nearby fire pit complete the space.

9 Oriental poppies bring their characteristic eye catching redorange hue to the Bunkhouse garden, which also features roses along the decorative cedar fence, as well as a whimsical concrete garden statue and tall bearded irises. The bunkhouse itself serves multiple uses, with an area that serves as a barn, as well as extra storage space and a fully finished guesthouse.

10 Clematis is in full bloom, adorning the rustic fence that protects a sizable herb garden from local rabbits. A cheerful mix of Shasta and field daisies staked their claim around the perimeter of this functional space, which lies behind a cabin (not pictured) near the natural swimming pool. The structure also features decorative tree limbs on the gate and bamboo to soften the top edge of the fence.

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BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN

in a historic farmhouse in the heart of Bourbon 1 Located County, this spacious master suite features a multipurpose

seating area (not pictured) and a classic design, with luxurious touches like Scalamandré fabric, custom window treatments and an antique Persian rug, as well as Carvers’ Guild mirrors, Japanese porcelain lamps and antique reproduction furniture. Design by Janice’s at the Saltbox. Photo by Walt Roycraft.

2 Understated elegance abounds in this updated yet classic space, which boasts two matching chairs by Henredon, a Baker Furniture spot table and floor lamp by Donghia. A Van Bed by Douglas Levine from the Bright Showroom in Chicago is upholstered in silk from Larsen in a soft, silvery cream hue, while the mirror is from Cary Filsinger and the walls are also covered in delicately textured silk paper. Design

by Michael Abrams Limited.

2 According to the National Association of Homebuilders, the average newly built home in America measures around 2,300 square feet in size, and the master bedroom typically takes up at least 12 percent of that total. Of course, this wasn’t always the case, with sleeping quarters prior to the 18th century often incorporated within other communal parts of the home, while the bedrooms of late 19th-and early 20th-century homes certainly may have had more privacy, but they were typically quite small in order to conserve heat.

In modern times, master bedrooms tend to more closely resemble luxurious suites, featuring large private baths and even larger closets, often with added room for a sitting area, small desk and dressing space as well.

3 3 Channeling plenty of old-world glamour with modern touches, this elegant master bedroom features an antique mirror procured in Argentina and a delicate chandelier. The birch accent wall behind the headboard is done in a special glaze to add texture and to ground the otherwise light, airy space, while a simple desk and chair at the foot of the bed adds even more functionality to the room. Design by Nancy Price Interior Design.

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“The ‘bigger is better’ philosophy has evolved a bit in recent years and we have been warming up master bedrooms to give them a more comfortable, relaxed feel,” shared Donna Outlaw, co-owner of Dwellings in Louisville. “Color is often used in decorative accent pieces, like throw pillows, which are easy to swap out as styles change.”

In fact, luxurious throws, duvets and other accessories can all work to create a livable, functional and comfortable room, so go for decorative fabrics, as well as paint colors, wall coverings and other accessories, in shades and patterns that reflect your own personal sense of style, then layer them with neutral pieces with clean lines to create a soothing yet elegant feel.

4 4 This fresh, cheerful master bedroom showcases a neutral black, white and grey color palette as the base, with bright pops of yellow tones on custom pillows and select accent pieces. The walls are done in “Flourishing,� a soothing tone by Sherwin Williams, while the lamps and tables are from Wayfair.com. The black and white chairs are by Dr. Kincaid, while fabric by Kravet completes the look with custom draperies and matching pillows. Design

by Masterpiece Design Group, www. masterpieceinteriors.com. Photography

by Studio KW Photography, www. studiokwphotography.com.

5 A pop-up television cabinet serves double duty as usable surface space at the foot of the traditional four-poster bed, while tall arched transom windows and double French doors allow plenty of natural light to flood the space, which also features rich hardwood on the floor and ceiling. Built by Gabriel Builders.

Photography by TJ Getz.

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6 Textured walls serve as a cool headboard in this sleek and modern master suite, which also features a calming neutral color palette and a wall of windows complete with ample custom window treatments to block out natural light… Or let it in as needed. Extra storage with seating on top is found in the plush chest situated at the foot of the king-sized bed, which is flanked by sleek black casegood pieces. Design by Moda Interiors.

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“There’s been a definite trend toward mixing an overall neutral palette with pops of bright color,” shared Clare Henson, a designer with Lexington Furniture.

Although some trends will always come and go with the seasons, incorporating chic tones like beige, cream, taupe, fawn and soft, silvery shades of grey remain timeless, as do eclectic blends of sleek, metropolitan styles and posh, classic touches, which combine to create the perfect retreat for the end of a long day.

“Clients want a master bedroom to be a cozy retreat after a long day,” shared Carolyn Threlkeld of Hubbuch & Co. in Lexington.

“Upholstered headboards, which come in many fabrics, from patterned to nice solid textures, also take up less space than traditional headboards and footboards, thus making a room appear larger.”

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Of course, a comfortable mattress and bed linens are also essential, with many people now opting to switch bedding seasonally. During the cold winter months, for example, it’s all about warmer, heavy blankets and down comforters, while summer calls for lightweight cotton blankets, linen duvet covers or pique bed covers.

“Master bedrooms are not just for sleeping anymore,” added Michael Hoskins of Hubbuch & Co. in Louisville. “They also need to have good light and comfortable seating.

In addition, shelving and storage is typically built right into the closet nowadays, which allows for fewer casegoods in the actual master bedroom and leaves plenty of room for a comfortable seating area.

8 7 This magnificent master is the perfect complement to the home’s Old World traditional feel, which has touches of eclectic and shabby chic thrown in for good measure. Here, rich purple tones blend with bright pops of green and teal, interacting beautifully with a variety of textures to create a truly distinctive design that simply works. Built by Gabriel Builders. Photography by TJ Getz.

8 A comfortably padded headboard done in a rich solid black tone is framed by a sleek modern wall covering that complements the abstract artwork on the wall just to the right of the king-sized bed. The trey ceiling above features subtle recessed lighting, while gold accent pieces and natural hardwood topped with an eye-catching floor covering complete the look in this spacious master suite.

Design by Moda Interiors.

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“We’ve also been removing quite a few ceiling fans and installing beautiful decorative lighting in their place,” revealed Andra Gyor of Janice’s at the Saltbox. “Creating a soothing balance of direct and indirect lighting can really affect the ambiance of the room.”

Go for soft, warm lighting that encourages relaxation, such as recessed lighting with a dimmer switch, or carefully placed wall sconces to illuminate key areas. Also, smart use of task lighting makes reading in bed a snap, and can also work to create additional functional space at a small personal desk or dressing table.

Knowing how the master suite will ultimately be used is always helpful when pulling the finished design together, whether it involves building a new home, completely remodeling an existing space, or just giving an outdated master suite a much-needed facelift. By taking the time to peruse the many new storage ideas, styles and accessories that are available today, the finished space will be both visually stunning and highly functional.

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9 This alluring master suite has an adjacent sitting room separated by a rustic fireplace, while exposed ceiling beams and hardwood floors create a traditional look and feel. Delicate touches like the Davinci Six Light chandelier by Cyan Design, off-white crown molding, soft blue walls and gently distressed furniture lends additional texture. Built by Gabriel Builders.

Photography by TJ Getz.

10 A variety of subtle texture in an upholstered headboard and decorative throw pillows is flanked here by smartly patterned nightstands to create a soothing eclectic space, which also features extra seating on the cushioned bench. Furniture by Bernhardt.

Photo courtesy of Lexington Furniture.

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ARTIST 1 The artist created this 6” tall eagle using commercial white glass and his own brown glass, which he colored with bismuth. The eagle and clear glass base were made separately, and fused together with an arc of clear glass.

2 Artist Steve Scherer at work in his studio. Photo by Fran Scherer.

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3 With handmade glass colored with vanadium to make it black, this panther is about 6” long, resting on another piece of glass to get the reflection. Small, final corrections in the animal’s stance were made by heating the longest leg a little bit and flattening on a carbon plate.

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3 As an artist, Steve Scherer works with torches, techniques and talent. For 40 years he has been producing glasswork on a full-time basis. Originally from Decatur, Illinois, Scherer lives in Edmonton, Kentucky, just east of Glasgow.

4 In Greek legend, Daphne was a daughter of a river god who was turned into a tree to save her from being ravaged. Standing 7” high, Scherer used a commercial “Elvis” red for the body and his own ivory for the leaves, which has silver for the colorant.

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His particular technique of glassblowing has been called “lampworking” for hundreds of years. It differs from offhand glassblowing, which involves dipping a steel tube into a pot of molten glass and then shaping a piece and reheating it, going back and forth, with the object being constantly hot.

In lampworking, on the other hand, heat is directed at a certain point.

“The whole piece of glass is not hot at once,” he said. Known for his beautiful glass Christmas ornaments, Scherer uses a bigger torch to blow the outside sphere of the ornament first, then switches to a smaller torch with a more directed, controllable flame to make the piece that goes inside. He cuts off the top of the sphere to insert the piece inside, then heats the glass at the top again to blow it smooth and finish the ornament.

Sometimes he uses pliers to hold on to the glass as he shapes it, but most of the time he fuses another piece of glass on to the object that acts as a handle until he cuts it off at the end. Scherer wields his torch to melt pieces of glass together and stretch it out. For figurines set on a base, he attaches different pieces of glass to one another in a process that does not conduct heat. “I can hold a piece of glass in the flame, at 5,000 degrees, an inch or two away,” he said. “Where I’m holding, it will not heat up.”

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As figurines get more intricate, the level of difficulty increases, of course. “Human figures are the most difficult,” he said. The majority of his wholesale work is glass ornaments with figures inside.

When he started glasswork in 1967 almost all glass was clear.

“There were practically no colored glasses available,” he said. He learned how to create his own colored glass by mixing in tiny bits of metals. Today he uses commercial glass already colored, and creates his own. Scherer mixes in cobalt to make blue, for example, copper for red and chromium to make green.

An 8” by 3” figurine titled 5 5“Deco Lady,” inspired by

the art deco movement of the 1920s, this piece is made of black glass with gold vaporized onto the surface.

Scherer has created tens of thousands of pieces over the years, each taking anywhere from 10 minutes to 40 hours to complete. In addition to ornaments and figurines, he crafts objects as small as earrings to those as large as goblets. He works in his own studio, a 12-foot by 12-foot shop located on his property, where he has two work stations.

For years Scherer would travel to sell his artwork. Now he mails pieces to galleries and shops, using crush-proof boxes and “a reasonable amount of padding,” he said. His glasswork is available at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, Flame Run in Louisville, and both locations of Artique in Lexington.

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6 The artist makes ornaments like this cardinal dozens of times per year. Designed as Christmas ornaments to hang on a tree, most owners display them in their homes year-round.

7 This ornament took the artist an hour and a half to make, though it looks intricate enough to have taken days. He colored a piece of glass red to craft the little starfish below the angelfish.

The angelfish itself was made with a commercial yellow glass and black glass of his own color creation.

8 A cobalt blue dragon inside a clear glass sphere is an example of the fine detail work crafted by glass artist Steve Scherer. His glass ornaments are 2 ž inches in diameter.

9 The graceful lines of dancers are ideal for glass. This 8� tall dancer was made from the artist’s homemade cobalt blue color, with a clear glass for the base. The two pieces were made separately and fused together.

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Designers’ Directory

LOUISVILLE: Located in Louisville’s St. Matthews area, digs home and garden offers a wide selection of products to create or complete any outdoor living environment—from fine outdoor furniture products by Brown Jordan, Gloster, Summer Classics, Kingsley~Bate and others—to durable outdoor planters, pots, and even stylish unbreakable tableware—digs provides one stop shopping for anything on your list. We also offer design services to help create memorable and unique outdoor living spaces. digs is locally owned, and pleased to offer products and services statewide.

3905 Chenoweth Square, Louisville, KY 40207 502.893.3447 • www.digshomeandgarden.com LEXINGTON: Henkel Denmark, founded in 1999, is a hard-hitting landscape custom design-build-management team, staffed with seasoned professionals, including owners Bill Henkel, ASLA, and Gordon Denmark. Henkel Denmark has gained a reputation for exceptional customer service with meticulous attention to details. Their list of services cover every landscape possibility, including eco-friendly landscaping, and they have developed a loyal following of highly talented craftsmen including dry stone and brick masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, civil engineers, architects, swimming pool contractors, pond contractors and sod contractors. If you dream it, they can build it. They have won numerous local and national awards.

859.455.9577 • www.HenkelDenmark.com.

LOU/LEX: Founded in 1933, Hubbuch & Company is a multi-disciplined architectural and interior design firm managing all project phases from conceptualization to installation with an emphasis on our clients’ taste and individuality. Our collaborative process ensures economical and functional solutions resulting in spaces that promote well-being and enhanced physical surroundings. The public showrooms at Hubbuch & Company’s Louisville and Lexington offices include the region’s finest furniture and interior accessories.

Contact one of our certified architects or certified interior designers for your next residential or commercial project.

Located at 324 West Main Street in Louisville • 502.583.2713 or 456 East High Street in Lexington • 859.269.2306.

Ivy Downs Interiors, Inc. J ADDELL

INTERIORS

LEXINGTON: Interior design is the art of problem solving. It is based on communication, an intimate expression of self, personality, and lifestyle. What we surround ourselves with in terms of space, form, color and texture, sets a mood and conveys how we feel about the world in which we live. At Ivy Downs Interiors, I go beyond mere, “Interior Decorating.” You will find that I care and listen to what you desire and imagine your surroundings to be, no matter the size. I always strive to make my clients’ dreams become reality and transform their house into a home.

Contact Jane Leake at 859.254.7819 or interiors@ivydowns.com.

LOUISVILLE: J. Waddell Interiors offers comprehensive interior design services, from concept to installation. As a boutique firm with over 20 years experience, our emphasis is on personal attention, customized details and unique design solutions. We specialize in custom home design, renovation and professional office design. Joan Waddell, owner, is a KY Certified Designer and chapter board member of ASID. Credits include publication in Traditional Homes Magazine and many regional magazines, Homerama, Bellarmine Show House for 13 years and a permanent room in the KY Old Governor’s Mansion.

200 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 502.897.6566 • jwaddellinteriors@gmail.com

LEXINGTON: Charm is evident in this unique shop on the corner of Euclid and High Street in the heart of Chevy Chase. As you leisurely explore, you will find quality handmade reproduction lighting, fine English-and American-made furniture, original oil paintings, elegant accessories, and the largest selection of fine lamps in this part of the country--all at discounted prices every day.

Our friendly staff and designers are always available to help you with your selections. Parking is conveniently located directed behind the shop.

859 E. High Street in Chevy Chase • Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • 859.266.2300

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LOUISVILLE: Julie Sandman Interiors has been designing personalized homes and offices since 1982. Julie is a Certified Interior Designer in Kentucky and offers simple design consultations as well as entire home design. By providing everything from furniture and window treatments to the perfect lamp and accessories, we strive to create a space that reflects your lifestyle. We have extensive experience working with custom home builders and their clients from blueprints to completion.

Contact us at jgsinterior@aol.com or 502.228.0308 Learn more at www.juliesandmaninteriors.com.

LOUISVILLE: For more than ten years, the design team at LL&A Interior Design has been creating award-winning residential and commercial interiors that perfectly blend passion and practicality. From our offices near the foot of the Big Four Bridge in Southern Indiana, we have earned a singular reputation for inspiring design throughout the Louisville Metro area.

Visit our website for more information or to view our work www.leslielewisdesign.com 247 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 812.282.6606 • leslie@leslielewisdesign.com

LEXINGTON: Regency Interiors by Gail Moses is a full service interior design firm working in both residential and commercial design. My goal is to listen and understand the clients needs and capture it and their personality in a professionally executed décor. Our projects include homes, offices, medical, education, remodels, kitchens and bathrooms. The style of the project will vary with each client but our dedication to each job remains steadfast. A degreed and registered Interior Designer with over 3 decades of expertise ensures a job by gail moses well done.

2300 Regency Road • 859.266.0699 Visit my portfolio & published work at www.regencyinteriorsbygailmoses.com

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LOUISVILLE: Sara’s Oriental Rugs, LLC: Specializing in sales and service of antique, semiantique and new rugs.

Buy Sale Trade Appraise Clean & Repair ALL RUGS Our motto is: Integrity, Quality, and Value!

Please visit our website at www.sarasorientalrugsky.com 3900 Shelbyville Road, Suite 16, Louisville, KY 40207 502.896.2277 LEXINGTON: Su Casa Tile & Granite is central Kentucky’s premier provider of tile, granite and stone. We offer an extensive selection of high quality tile for every style and purpose and our tiles includes ceramic, porcelain, glass and natural stone tiles. Our local stone shop creates custom granite, stone and quartz countertops, vanity tops and fireplace surrounds. We pride ourselves on our design expertise, product knowledge, quality craftsmanship, and customer service. Come visit our design center or make an appointment to visit our stone shop and create with us the look you’ve been waiting for.

2551 Regency Road #108, Lexington, KY 40503 859.277.1394 • www.sucasatilegranite.com

SOMERSET: Whitis Cabinets based in Somerset, KY has been serving Southeastern Central Kentucky for more than 35 years. Whitis Cabinets specializes in custom and premiere cabinetry for home and business. We feature great brands such as Merillat. Granite, Solid Surface, Quartz or Laminate countertops are available for any application, with quality, custom installation.

Whitis Cabinets offers custom design, free estimates, delivery, professional installation and service after the sale. We make our client’s vision a reality, from new construction to remodeling or commercial needs.

4395 S. Hwy 27 (light #24) Somerset, KY • Mon-Fri 8-5, Eve & Sat by appointment 606.679.5325 • Find us on Facebook or HOUZZ.com

Designers’ Resource

LOU/LEX: Imagine you home, Totally Organized! Whether you are looking for a luxurious master closet, custom garage cabinets, an organized laundry room, a spacious pantry or a custom built home office, Closets by Design can provide solutions to match your needs. Closets by Design is a 7-time winner of the prestigious Homearama “Best Closet Design” and recipient of Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012, 2013 & 2014. Closets by Design can assist with new construction, a remodeling project or just improving your existing home.

Call today for a free in home design consultation at LOU: 502.425.4728 or 800.293.3744 • LEX: 859.271.0899 www.closetsbydesign.com LOUISVILLE: eyedia, design it again celebrates twelve years of selling quality consignment furniture in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood. eyedia offers exceptional home furnishings and showcases them in room-like settings.

Additionally, eyedia is committed to supporting the community that supports it. On Friday, July 31st at 5:00 pm, eyedia will host Beer and Brats on the Beargrass to collect Backpacks for Family Scholar House students and their children. We invite you to donate backpacks and school supplies and join us for a fun evening!

Contact us at 502.540.4940 or at manager@eyediashop.com 1631 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 www.eyediashop.com LEXINGTON: Visit our newly remodeled Design Center to explore the newest in custom window treatments – shutters, roller shades, drapery fashions, blinds and more. Measuring and installation services are available for all custom window treatments. Our Resource Center provides working areas to consult with your clients when selecting from our array of fabrics and materials for interior or exterior projects, including upholstery. Plus you can coordinate with our extensive collection of designer wallcoverings and custom paint colors.

Our staff can provide the assistance you require to complete your job on time and on budget. Perspectives is your “One-Stop” for custom decorating.

352 Longview Plaza, Lexington, KY 40503 859.277.0521 • www.perspectives-usa.com LOUISVILLE: At Robin’s Nest Interiors, we believe your home should reflect who you are, how you live, and be filled with beautiful things you love. We offer an unique selection of finishing touches including accessories, artwork, and lighting.

Accent furnishings include upholstered pieces as well as case goods in a variety of finishes. Gifts such as candles and coasters are also available. We offer full interior design services including custom window treatments and bedding.

Interior Designer and Owner Robin Cole has been infusing residential spaces with her unique, updated traditional style since 2005.

129 S. English Station Road, Louisville, KY 40245 502.509.4530 • www.robinsnestky.com.

LEXINGTON: Where decorators find their finds.... Room Service is Lexington’s oldest and most established consignment shop for upscale home furnishings.

In business since 1994, we have built a business based on honesty, integrity, and personal service. With new arrivals daily, Room Service is a new place each time you visit. Stop by today and see why Room Service is THE place to shop when money matters!

Room Service, Inc. 933 Liberty Road, Lexington, KY 40505 www.roomserviceinc.com • 859.226.0423

Stalls Antiques & Interiors

LEXINGTON: “The best of the past to enhance the present!” A hand-selected and exclusive collection of the area’s finest antiques dealers. Most of our vendors have many decades of experience in the trade and all are experts in their chosen areas of concentration. Stalls brings a wealth of knowledge and guidance to those new to the shopping experience. We are in the planning phases of adding other services including in-home consultation, appraisal, consignment sales, upholstery, drapery and custom floral services for the home.

930 Winchester Road • 859.258.9973 stallsllc@gmail.com • stallsantiques.webs.com

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Working as a team, this couple designed, built and decorated their “forever home” in Fayette County.

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with a European-style architecture, the exterior of this 1 Designed 6,000-square-foot home is queen-size brick with cut limestone along

the bottom of the house and surrounding the windows, doorways and front porch. There is a copper treatment on the diamond-shaped roof. The backyard of the half-acre lot sees its share of whiffle ball and badminton tournaments when the homeowners’ two children and four grandchildren visit.

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ike and Laura Kerwin spent nine months designing and building their latest dream home. They moved in to their 6,000-square-foot home in October 2014. Located in the gated community of Lexington’s Ashford Oaks, this is the fourth project of their own creation. “It is always a pleasure when you get to build your own home,” said Mike Kerwin, owner of Mike Kerwin Homes, a design-build company known for building custom, high-end residential homes.

“We’ve been building homes in Lexington since the late ‘80s and are actively building right now in Central Kentucky,” he said. He is a past president of the Home Builders Association of Lexington and state director for the Home Builders Association of Kentucky. In the last 10 years, the houses of Mike Kerwin Homes have sold before they have even been built.

“The big reason we’re successful is because Laura does the decorating for them,” he said. “What we’re probably known most for is my wife’s eye for detail and the energy efficiencies of our homes.” Mike Kerwin is a HERS-rated builder, an acronym for the nationally known Home Energy Rating System index. The Kerwins used this energyefficient technology for their own home, where the heating and cooling costs are estimated to be $70 a month. “We did that through construction techniques and the quality of heating and cooling units we used,” he said.

The Kerwins’ home in the community of Ashford Oaks is the third one Mike Kerwin has built in this fairly new development. “They are more energy-efficient and more fun to build,” he said.

Their ranch home has four bedrooms and an upstairs flex room they turned into a game room for their four grandchildren. “We’re empty nesters, so a real big house seemed a little silly,” Mike said. “This is the smallest house we’ve built. It’s just the two of us, so it’s for our grandkids and entertaining.”

Although they are not huge entertainers, when their two children and four grandchildren visit, along with extended family members, there are 20 to 25 people comfortably taking part in holiday gatherings. “I do love the kitchen,” Laura said. “It’s big, but still cozy. I wanted a nice kitchen, inviting and big, where everyone wanted to stay.”

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3 Laura Kerwin decorates the homes her husband builds. For their own home in Ashford Oaks, she looked to Italy for inspiration. “I wanted a relaxed European, Italian feel for the house,” she said. There is a neutral color palette of soft gold and greens, 10-foot ceilings, archways in almost every room, and walls that are 14 inches thick, to provide energy efficiency and an aesthetic appeal for the arches. The Kerwins’ furnishings are a mixture of antiques and pieces they have collected from their travels, resting on walnut hardwood flooring from Howard-Carpenter Floor Covering, based in Danville.

The Kerwins have worked together for many years, and they find building relationships to be as important as building homes. They often stay in touch with clients for years. “We strive to make the custom home building experience an exciting, positive experience from start to finish,” Laura said. “We value our clients and appreciate the trust and confidence they have placed in us. We strive to exceed their expectations.”

As for their own home-building project, Mike and Laura Kerwin, the professionals, had great clients, while the Kerwins as homeowners got expert professionalism.

“This is our fourth house in 26 years,” Mike said. “In our minds it is our last home. We wanted one last house that would suit us forever.”

Well, make that one change. She added, “We would love to turn a guestroom into a nursery.”

2 A barrel-vault ceiling is a work of art on its own. This one is made even more artistic, thanks to Laura Kerwin’s design that was hand-painted by Vince and Casey Murray from Belle Arti in Lawrenceburg. The painted ceiling reflects the iron of the front door, which was custom-made by a craftsman in Memphis, Tennessee.

3 Located off the kitchen, the family room is in the center of the house. The coffered ceiling has more hand painting and faux finishing, and the custom cherry cabinetry around the fireplace was designed piece by piece. On the left-hand side of the room, two sets of doors lead to an outdoor living space.

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5 4 Off the family room, the kitchen has custom cabinets, a gas cook top, and a center island topped with a popular new treatment called leathered granite. It is easy to clean, the same way regular granite is, but has a softer finish with a more natural look instead of a shine. This kitchen is used by the homeowners and their four grandchildren, so the children’s table on the right-hand side of the room is often topped with fun centerpieces, such as gnomes. Next to the refrigerator, cooling drawers keep water bottles and other quick-to-grab items cold, leaving more space for food in the refrigerator.

5 Reminiscent of Italian renaissance architecture, the walls of this custom home in Ashford Oaks are 14 inches thick.

Elliptical openings abound, like these arches in the dining room. The faux painting on the walls of the dining room depicts scenes from Venice, including a cathedral, gondolas, and the famous clock tower in St. Mark’s Square. “What I think, he can put up there,” Laura Kerwin said of painter Vince Murray.

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6 A nook over the garage is part of an upstairs bonus room, housing a poker table and a place for the homeowners’ grandchildren to play Wii on the television. An adjacent 16-foot by 20-foot room has a sitting area and billiards table.

7 One of four full baths in the house, this one has a beautiful porcelain on the floor and walls, with custom cherry cabinetry. Across from the vanity, the homeowners hung framed artwork in the form of oil paintings of Venice, Italy.

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8 Relaxing and elegant elements, including the faux finish of the handpainted barrel ceiling, make the master bedroom a most comfortable space for the homeowners. The soft and subtle dĂŠcor incorporates gold and green hues throughout the master suite. Off the bedroom are two walkin closets with custom shelving, and a door leading to a covered porch and outdoor living space.

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9 The large master bath features his-and-her sinks on either side of custom cherry cabinetry, which was designed by Laura Kerwin and crafted by Terry Burns of Burns Custom Cabinetry. The homeowner also worked with Susan Hughes from Kentucky Lighting for the light fixtures, and Christy Helton from Ferguson Enterprises for the oil-rubbed bronze plumbing fixtures. The bath also has porcelain ceramic flooring, granite countertops, an enclosed water closet, and an 8-foot deep shower behind the Whirlpool tub.

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in Kentucky Sweeping views and relaxed dĂŠcor in this spacious Louisville home make it easy to imagine every day is a vacation

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At around 10,000 square feet above grade, the Black’s home features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. Picturesque views, along with four porches, including a sleeping porch across the back of the second floor complete with hanging beds, add to the relaxed, inviting feel of a favorite beach cottage on a much larger scale.

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magine feeling like you’re on vacation to the coast every single day. That’s the feeling Gretchen and Jason Black set out to create when they designed their family home in Louisville.

Jason, a builder who has worked as Louisville’s exclusive Southern Living custom builder, combined the couple’s two favorite styles in order to come up with the home of their dreams. “I love the classic Southern vernacular, but I’m also a big fan of Nantucket shingle style houses,” he says. “I could never find the perfect inspiration, so we mixed a couple of styles together and this was the result.”

That result is a 10,000 square foot home reminiscent of a favorite beach cottage on a much larger scale.

“When we bought the lot, it had some beautiful views out the back of vistas and tree lines,” explains Jason.

“We have three boys and we wanted our family to have those views, so rather than finish the basement, we put our great room up on the second floor.”

This amazing family space features a screened-in porch all the way across the back, with hanging sleeping beds and plenty of room to stretch out and relax. “It kind of feels like a great big tree house when you’re up there,” says Jason. “The thought was to really enjoy nature and the views, and it’s very private out there.

We can go out on that back portion of the house and feel like we’re on vacation all the time.”

Another aspect of the Southern style that the Blacks incorporated is a love of porches. “We have four porches on this house,” says Jason. “We always love to sit outside on a porch swing.” Inside, the home has a main floor master bedroom, along with four additional bedrooms upstairs, five full bathrooms, and two half baths.

Above the garage, the Blacks finished that space into a carriage house with separate entry. At approximately 1600 square feet, the space has its own sleeping quarters, family room and kitchen—perfect for an older son when he comes home from college, or as a guest space for visitors.

Contributing greatly to the relaxing vibe of the home is the light and airy tone of the interior décor.

Gretchen, owner of Lulubelles in Louisville, did all the interior design and furnishings for the house. She is in the process of opening a boutique in Norton Commons later this year.

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3 Dubbed “coastal eclectic” by Jason, the home combines old Southern charm with shabby chic, creating a space that is at once inviting and familiar, while also clean and open. “For as big as the house is, we wanted it to be very relaxed and cozy,” says Jason.

Much of the influence in the interior is from the family’s travels to coastal areas such as Charleston and Savannah, in South Carolina, as well as the Destin area in Florida. Twelve-foot ceilings on the first floor allow plenty of room for eight-foot tall doorways. “We also included 20-inch transoms above all the doorways to really try to replicate an old Charleston or Savannah home,” explains Jason.

“Every time we vacation, I take my camera with me and gather ideas from new construction houses in the area.” The result is an abundance of trim work, which the Blacks both love, along with ship-lapped walls paired with sand and sky colors. “We love going to the beach,” says Jason. “We love soft, neutral colors, but we still have a hint of brighter color throughout.” Staying with the coastal theme, a main color seen throughout the house is Sea Salt from Sherman Williams.

The home’s furnishings are a combination of well-loved family pieces, including a few favorites passed down from Gretchen’s grandmother, along with a mix of new and old finds. Gretchen especially likes to take trips to places like Franklin, Tennessee to explore antique markets. Over the years she has acquired many of the family’s favorite furnishings and accent pieces this way.

2 & 3 In the first floor great room, the Blacks created a neutral backdrop as the setting for well-loved aqua accents, including a large, metal birdcage. Gretchen found the light fixtures years ago and had been looking for just the right place, which this room provides. Wood beams in the 17-foot ceilings give the space a traditional feel; the same wood was used for the fireplace mantel. Lattice-style front cabinets offer plenty of storage for family games and other items on either side of the fireplace. Four sets of French doors lead to the covered back porch.

The diverse collection of furniture complements the wide, open space of the home, providing a comfortable, welcoming space. It’s a home where family and friends can gather to enjoy each others company, and perhaps feel a bit like they are on a long vacation. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

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4 The tone of the house is set from the moment you walk through the front door. Sand and finish hickory floors have a herringbone inlay and are stained in a medium brown. “We wanted it to look like the floors had been weathered a bit, so we went with a flat finish on the polyurethane so it wouldn’t be too shiny,” explains Jason. Recessed glass-front cabinets are custom built into the arch and provide the perfect spot for the Blacks to display various items from their travels.

The light fixture compliments the windowpane trim work in the ceiling, but is actually one that has traveled with the Blacks from house to house. Also shown in this photo are a pair of chairs from Gretchen’s grandmother that have always held a special place with the Black family.

5 The Blacks wanted the office to be less traditional and more of a place where the family can gather to talk about their day.

Fully paneled walls are painted a rich blue, along with the coffered ceiling.

The herringbone pattern of the floor was mimicked above the fireplace, for a focal point that draws the eye immediately.

Comfortable furniture and a sisal rug round out the cozy space.

Built-ins on the far wall (not shown), provide plenty of storage needed in the office.

6 The Blacks wanted the kitchen to be a space that could be used by the entire family. The extra-large work island provides plenty of room for the kids to do projects or bake cookies together.

An abundance of cabinetry was a must, including some glass front doors for displaying favorite white collectible dishes. Along the countertops, special built-in spaces provide a place to hide every-day appliances, making it easy to keep the kitchen clean and neat.

Nearby, a large pantry is filled with food and other items, also freeing up counter space. When it’s time to do the dishes, the kitchen sink overlooks a great view, and the nearby dishwashers, one on each side of the sink, make for light work. A fun feature of the kitchen is a special icemaker by the sink that makes pellet ice.

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“We wanted to place the dining room in the back of the house so we can enjoy the view and really use the room,” explains Jason. Built-in seats provide additional spaces for friends and family to sit and visit. Along the back wall, an extra-long built-in was created specifically for the space.

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9 8 An arched coffered ceiling in the master bedroom is likely one of the most interesting points in the house. “That’s probably one of my favorite ceilings I’ve ever designed,” admits Jason. “I saw that ceiling in an Atlanta show house and I have always wanted to find the right place for it.” The room is well balanced, with the same light and airy feeling of the rest of the home, and 5-inch hickory floors found throughout the first floor. Several pieces in the room with antique mirror finishes are among Gretchen’s favorites. The light fixture was another find, which Gretchen made her own by painting it and removing some of the beading.

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9 Beautifully tiled floors are lit by an elegant chandelier in the master bath, where the Blacks combined comfort and luxury for a polished look. The built in cabinet behind the stand-alone tub provides functional space to set needed items while bathing, not often found. Shutters over the windows offer both privacy and a nice complement to the abundant trim work in the room. Nearby, the walk-in shower features double showerheads and plenty of space.

10 The second floor great room is a favorite gathering place for the Black family. Located above the first floor family room, which has 17-foot ceilings, this room is actually elevated about six steps above the rest of the second floor. Ship-lapped walls, painted in white, add to the laid back, beach cottage style. “This room is our family hangout,” says Jason. “We watch TV, relax, and play video games. And there are a lot of naps out on the porch right outside.”

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Located in Union Kentucky, this magnificent home channels elements from the past, with dual turrets topped by valiant roof spires flanking the entryway, which boasts a custom mahogany front door. Surrounded by a protected nature preserve, the home blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings and landscaping, featuring plenty of high windows to bring the outdoors in and a white brick maintenance-free exterior with cream accents. Design and construction by Julie Schneider of Schneider Homes and Castle Bluff Development. Landscaping by Scott Jones of Distinctive Designs.

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hen Julie and David Schneider first laid eyes on this tract of land in Union, Kentucky, they knew it was something special. Bordered by a 1,200-acre protected natural preserve, the land offered the opportunity to build custom homes on large lots for optimal use of available space and plenty of privacy—something Julie loves providing for her clients as the owner, designer and builder for Schneider Homes and Castle Bluff Development.

2 2 A spectacular staircase features a custom railing with gently scrolling iron tendrils that entreat the eye upward into the home’s grand entryway, which features a custom ceiling with inset lights and leads to a grand room that houses a full formal dining and entertaining area beyond. Upstairs, a library awaits discovery to one side and an art gallery adorns the other in a fresh design that eschews the use of hallways. Railing by Bluegrass Ironwork.

3 Classic pieces complement rich fabrics and inventive textures to create a pleasing vignette in the entryway adjacent to the grand staircase.

4 Floor-to-ceiling windows stretch two stories high to bring the outside into this impressive space, which has great views of the nature preserve beyond and houses an eating area that is open to the kitchen. The innovative design offers an imaginative modern take on the old castle lookouts, which could often be found in the turrets. The space also features a decorative ceiling in a cloud motif, as well as a custom iron handrail.

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The first home she designed, built and decorated on the land served as a model for what was possible in the development, but it quickly sold, along with several other lots, so the couple decided to build their dream home in this location after falling in love with the fiveacre lot.

“It can be difficult to imagine an empty lot as the perfect home site, but we knew it was just right for our needs,” Julie shared. “And since your home is your castle and is one of life’s biggest investments, it should be built to last.”

David and Julie have both lived in the area for more than 20 years and attended grade school nearby.

Julie also builds coastal homes and manages a variety of rental properties in Florida. Regardless of their location, the homes she builds are characterized by a sharp attention to detail, custom features at every turn and high-quality finishes, as evidenced here in her own personal space.

One of the home’s best features is actually invisible; the strong bones and structural components that have been upgraded to provide a maintenance and worryfree base underneath what Julie calls the “icing” or decorative elements we can see here. In addition, as a designer Julie focuses on form and function, incorporating special touches that increase the usability of key spaces, like the kitchen.

“There aren’t many upper cabinets in my kitchen because I’m not very tall,” quipped Schneider. “Instead, I designed the space to include a wide variety of lower cabinets with many different functions that are very specific to my needs.”

In the Schneider household, the kitchen simply has to be functional because Julie spends most of her time here cooking throughout the day for her large family.

She also included a washer and dryer in every bedroom closet and paid special attention to even the smallest details throughout the home’s décor, blending rich natural wood hues with cool stone and porcelain tiles, all set to a soothing neutral color palette with pops of rich jewel tones throughout. Julie revealed she is a fan of browsing small local shops in the hunt for furniture and other decorative pieces, since they offer access to pieces with plenty of character.

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“Keep an open mind and you’ll be surprised what you might find,” she shared.

When asked about her favorite part of the home, it was the overall feeling of tranquility and sense of being able to relax that it provides—both inside and out—that stood out most in her mind, suggesting that the concept of “home” is so much more than a simple collection of pretty things that serve as mere icing on the proverbial cake.

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5 5 The home’s palatial grand room provides adequate room for entertaining and ample space for the sizable Schneider family to gather. Maintenance-free Italian porcelain tile floors create a solid base for the design, which incorporates a balcony and art gallery above, as well as a lit coffered ceiling. Custom granite pieces that match the fireplace and were handmade by the homeowner’s son, adorn the tabletops and the railing, while a collection of beautiful family photos help to complete the look.

6 In the spacious kitchen, the home’s many soft eyebrow arches and gently curving features come into play, while a glimpse through the wide arched doorway into the grand room and dining area beyond mimic the arches upon the custom-designed mural that was applied by the artist using a process similar to wallpaper. The custom cherry cabinets and handmade wooden columns contrast beautifully with the lighter trim, creating visual interest, while the 14-foot granite-topped island features plenty of custom cabinets and functional storage space. Other amenities include three refrigerators, two dishwashers, warming drawers, several sinks and a separate drink station. The tile floor in the kitchen has a rougher texture to provide greater traction, while diamond-shaped insets help transition the tile flooring from one space to the next.

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7 7 A master fit for a king boasts a decorative, bronze-hued ceiling hand painted by a local artist and walls that are alternatively adorned with gorgeous woodwork and a rich black cherry wall covering embedded with a bronze print. Gleaming Brazilian cherry hardwood floors provide a stunning foundation for the space, which features a fireplace, traditional furniture pieces fit for a king and access to a covered balcony.

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8 8 Distinctive details abound in the luxurious master bath, which has sleek black granite countertops and slate tile that is virtually indestructible and provides a warm natural texture. Custom cabinetry provides ample space for getting ready, while the garden tub has expansive views of the green hills beyond.

9 A cozy theater room opens to a spacious patio and outdoor living area, providing the perfect place for family movie night or just to relax after a long summer day. Built-in shelving provides plenty of storage, while a clean, open floor plan makes the most of available space.

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family home of the 16th First Lady of the United States rests on a busy street in downtown Lexington.

1 The The 14-room Georgian-style house was first an inn, built by William Palmateer between 1803 and 1806.

Mary Todd Lincoln House Explore the first site restored to honor a First Lady and see history through her eyes.

BY CHRISTINA NOLL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAGNUS LINDQUIST, COURTESY OF VisitLEX It is quite possible that you have driven by one of the most intriguing historic sites in Central Kentucky and not even known. Nestled among a busy section of West Main Street in Lexington, the Mary Todd Lincoln House offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and learn the story of one of America’s most compelling women.

“This is the most significant site still standing that is associated with Mary Todd Lincoln and her childhood,” explains Gwen Thompson, Director of the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Open eight and a half months out of the year, the house hosts between eleven and twelve thousand visitors from all over the country and the world annually.

“What people really enjoy about the Mary Todd Lincoln House is her life story,” says Thompson. “We cover her entire biography from cradle to grave, and a lot happened in her life. It’s a naturally compelling story full of drama.”

Perhaps that’s why there are likely as many historical fiction books written about Mary Todd Lincoln as nonfiction. Thompson, along with a staff of practiced docents, stay up to speed on everything newly written about Mrs. Lincoln so they can anticipate any questions that may be asked during tours and have answers. “Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln have a place in popular culture, and there are many references to them in books and movies,” says Thompson. “We have to be prepared for the various information that people might encounter and have questions about.” The answers can be found at the Mary Todd Lincoln House.

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Hour-long guided tours are given every hour, on the hour, Monday through Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m.

“It sounds like a lot until you realize it’s an almost 5,500 square foot house, and we go to 12 of the 14 rooms on tour,” says Thompson.

It’s a fast moving, informative tour, with insight into Mary Todd Lincoln’s entire life. Although she was not born on the site, Mary Todd Lincoln moved to this particular home when she was 13 years old and moved away when she was 21 to live with an older sister in Springfield, Illinois. It was there she met Lincoln. This house was the one she and Lincoln returned to whenever they visited the Todd family in Lexington.

The house still stands in its original location, right in the heart of the city. “We don’t have extensive grounds like other historic sites you might think of, and that’s appropriate because this house has always been an urban property,” explains Thompson. “We have a small garden that represents the style of the period.” Whether you take part in the informative tour or not, you may enjoy the garden at any time.

The actual guided part of the tour is inside the home.

As a traditional house museum, the guided lecture tours of the Mary Todd Lincoln House typically host a range of people spanning all ages and levels of knowledge and interest. “We cap our tours at 15 people at one time,” says Thompson. “People arrive from all over, and at all ages, so we try to meet their needs simultaneously.” Prescheduled tours are also available, although the majority of visitors are walk-ins.

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If your group includes children, a seek and find Quest is a fun addition to the traditional tour. This resource can be picked up at the House, or downloaded from the website. The Quest has riddles and directional clues to guide families on a route of places in downtown Lexington that Lincoln would have seen when he visited or that are associated with Mary’s childhood. A free educational booklet of Mary Todd Lincoln themed activity pages is also available for families.

“Our big event for kids is Presidents’ Day,” says Thompson. At this time, kids in grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to tour the house for free on the federal holiday. “Every room in the house features a game or activity related to the year’s theme,” says Thompson. “It’s completely open. Kids can roam wherever they want in and out of the rooms and have a freedom they sometimes don’t get at a historic site.” Presidents’ Day is the third Monday in February.

For adults, several interesting events are offered throughout the year.

Every Sunday in October, guided walking tours at the Lexington Cemetery are given around the “House Divided” theme. Starting at the Todd family plot, the tour covers different family members and other important figures on both sides of the Civil War, including both confederate and union soldiers. A self-guided version of the tour is also available year-round.

Several times a year, themed tours are given in order to more fully explore specific topics surrounding Mary Todd Lincoln’s life experience. “Our standard tour covers her entire biography, so we don’t have a lot of time to go very deeply into any one topic,” explains Thompson. “So these evening themed tours allow us to take a closer look at some aspect of her biography.” For example—this past April a tour entitled Death, Mourning and Mrs. Lincoln looked at her losses and the mourning customs of the era. Coming up in August, a tour titled Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckley will compare the similarities and differences in the lives of Mary and her African American dressmaker, who was a former slave. This tour will also include information on what it was like for the slaves living in the house at that time.

“We also have the ever popular Mrs. Lincoln’s Favorite Things, which will be offered in December,” says Thompson. “It’s a more light-hearted tour discussing her tastes in everything from fashion to food.”

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4 A garden in 19th-century style brightens the back of the home and is a must-see for visitors.

IF YOU GO: The Mary Todd Lincoln House is located at 578 West Main Street in Lexington.

Tours are available March 15 to November 30, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 3pm on the hour.

Cost is $10 per adult, $5 for children age 6-12 and free for children under 6.

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