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Contributors Missy Ammerman (“How Mindset Shifts Can Help Us Survive Quarantine Fatigue,” page 41) is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She offers therapy and coaching services through her private practice, located in Dudley Square. Celeste Lewis is a visual artist and freelance writer and director for the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. She contributes a series for Smiley Pete Publishing (“Local Luminaries: Isabel Ladd,” page 27) that profiles a variety of interesting folks from the Lexington area, from artists and writers to small-business owners and other city leaders. David O’Neill (“Market Analysis,” page 9) became Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator in 2009 and was most recently re-elected in 2018. He currently serves on LFUCG’s Neighborhoods in Transition Task Force, Vacant Property Review Commission and the Infill and Redevelopment Committee. Bill Straus (photography for “Bella Rose: Fabulous at Forty”) began his photography career shooting football games for the Lexington Herald-Leader in the 1970s. Since then, his freelance work has not only included sports and equine subjects, but also commercial and advertising work. Kathie Stamps (“Bella Rose: Fabulous at Forty,” page 37) is a self-employed writer and voice-over artist in Lexington. She was a piano performance major at Mars Hill College in her home state of North Carolina, before earning a degree in broadcasting at EKU. She enjoys blogging on her website, stampscommunications.com. Theresa Stanley (recipe and photography for “On Our Table,” page 35) contributes monthly recipes to our magazines, she also serves as Smiley Pete Publishing’s director of events and promotions. ■
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Commons trail is expected to be complete in 2022.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Neighborhood Action Match Program is accepting applications for fiscal year 2021. The grants are designed to match voluntary contributions raised by neighborhood associations, individuals, businesses and other organizations to support eligible neighborhood associations in carrying out community activities.
Work began in 2005 on Town Branch Trail, which will eventually connect downtown to the Distillery District, McConnell Springs and Masterson Station Park, passing historic sites, neighborhoods and parks along the way. The 1.2mile section currently under construction stretches from Oliver Lewis Way to Forbes Road and is expected to be complete in December, while construction on another section of the trail, which will run past the Fire Training Center on Old Frankfort Pike and connects to Masterson Station Park, will begin this fall.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Neighborhood Associations must be incorporated and in good standing with Kentucky’s Office of the Secretary of State to apply. The maximum award to a neighborhood association is $10,000.
And finally, the final two miles of the Legacy Trail are under construction from Fifth Street at Jefferson Street, to the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden at Third Street and Midland Avenue. It is expected to be complete by September.
Neighborhood Action Match Program
For the first time, this year, applications will be accepted only online. The online portal, instructions and more details about the grants can be accessed at www.lexingtonky.gov/neighborhoodaction-match-programnamp.
Happy Trails for Lexington Construction underway this summer on several Lexington trails will eventually complete 22 miles of uninterrupted trails in the city. Town Branch Commons Trail, which will create a 5.5-mile downtown loop linking Town Branch Trail and the Legacy Trail, is under construction. The trail runs along Midland Avenue from Third Street to Main Street, along Vine Street from East Main to the Lexington Center, and includes a trail connector along Newtown Pike from Manchester to Fourth Street. The connector along Newtown is nearing completion. Construction of Town Branch
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market analysis A Look At Lexington ReAL estAte in the eRA of CoViD-19 by david o’neill, Fayette county PVa
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s our population grows without the benefit of a corresponding increase in the supply of new homes, Lexington continues to experience increased demand for housing. In short, we have a housing shortage, as do many cities our size and larger. And like everybody everywhere, we are somewhat at the mercy of whatever forces COVID-19 brings to our housing economy. Even though we won’t understand the total effect of those forces for some time, it is obvious they are further compounding the housing shortage. The further down the economic spectrum you look, the more noticeable and profound the housing shortage is. We often hear about the need for “affordable housing,” but what does that mean exactly? For most of us, the term is interchangeable with “housing affordability,” but it’s important to make a distinction between the two. When we wonder what size mortgage we can swing at a given salary, or whether we have to look for houses in surrounding counties to get both the square footage and lot size we want – that’s housing affordability. But for governments, non-profits and the housing industry, “affordable housing” has a specific definition – to be considered affordable, housing should cost no more than 30 percent of the consumer’s gross household income. Median household income in our area is about $55,000. At that level, for housing to be affordable, the total cost should be no more than $1,375 per month – that includes the total of rent, mortgage, insurance, taxes, utilities, etc. But “median” means half of all households in the area fall below $55,000. For a household earning $30,000 per year, housing costs would have to be at or below $750 per month all-in to be affordable – a level that is increasingly difficult to find. A sizable portion of housing stock that might previously have been available at the $750 level has been purchased and improved to meet the growing demand for homes in the $150,000 to $200,000 level. The types of starter homes once built in abundance in neighborhoods like Masterson Station, Polo Club and Kearney Ridge are no longer being built at all. In fact, we are only building a few hundred new homes in Lexington per year, with almost none of them at the starter-home price point.
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Of the approximately 150 newly constructed homes sold so far in 2020, only two sold below $199,000, and the median was $330,000. That’s compared to 10 years ago, when the median sale price for new construction was $206,000. In 2009, the median sale price for all single-family homes – both new construction and existing stock –was $149,000. By 2019, the median price had risen to $189,000, a significant 27 percent jump, but well short of the 60 percent increase in the price of new homes over the same decade. Zooming in to measure COVID-19’s impact on the local housing economy is not a simple calculation. And even if it was, the impact would not be the same across the entire economic spectrum nor in every neighborhood. Anecdotally, we know fewer potential sellers are bring their homes to market, and that the reduced supply is negatively impacting an already historic lack of inventory of homes available for sale. All things equal, the laws of supply and demand suggest prices would rise due to the lack of inventory. But logic would also suggest the threat of impending economic calamity would limit major purchasing. Perhaps more insight could be gained by looking at just the period in 2020 since around the Ides of March, when the realities of COVID-19 began to settle in, and compare those numbers to the same period in 2019. Between March 15 and June 30, 2019, there were 2,138 single-family home sales with a median sale price of $199,000. During that same period this year, only 1,714 homes sold – a drop in the number of transactions of almost 20 percent yearover-year. However, the median sale price during that period in 2020 was $210,000 – a 5.5 percent increase over the same period last year. At the countywide level, the economy and other external forces have reduced the volume of sales, but the strong demand – particularly at the lower price points – have kept prices climbing.
The laws of supply and demand suggest prices would rise due to the lack of inventory. But logic would also suggest the threat of impending economic calamity would limit major purchasing.
Continuing with a look at the period of time influenced by the pandemic, let’s switch focus to the specific neighborhoods featured in this issue, all of which trend higher in price points than the county at large, ranging from a $245,000 median price in Kenwick to a high of $472,000 in Chevy Chase. In 2019, between March 15 and June 30, the median sale price for these six neighborhoods combined was $361,000, but for the same period in 2020, the median sale price was only $337,500, a decline of 6.6 percent. It would appear at the higher end of the market, we are experiencing the type of moderation one would expect in times of such economic uncertainty, but at the lower end of the market, which is already under significant supply and demand pressures, economic uncertainty is outweighed by a very strong demand for houses. n
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Total Single Family Residences (Houses):
1,347 Median Square Footage (Excludes Basement):
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the state of local real estate On the fOllOwing pages, we take a glimpse at a variety Of lexingtOn hOmes in certain price pOints, that were either fOr sale at the time Of publicatiOn Or that had sOld within the past 90 days.
what you can get for $300,000 Kenwick | $287,000 A cozy 1921 bungalow on a quiet dead-end street in Kenwick with three bedrooms and one bathroom This well cared-for bungalow on a quiet and coveted dead-end street in Kenwick features an open floor plan; updated kitchen with quartz, subway tiles and stainless steel appliances; mudroom and laundry room; and a cozy but functional floor plan for a small family. Outdoor features include an inviting covered front porch and a detached two-story garage. Size: 1,254 sq. ft. Lot Size: 5,458 sq. ft. Price per Square Foot: $229
Hartland | $295,004 A spacious traditional Hartland home on a quiet court with four bedrooms and three bathrooms Built in 1992, this traditional Hartland home sits on a .18-acre fenced lot located on a quiet court. The first floor features a two-story foyer, formal living room and a family room with a ventless gas fireplace that opens into the kitchen, which features white cabinetry, stainless appliances and hardwood floors. Also on the first floor are a separate dining room with tray ceiling, a laundry room and a half bath. Upstairs offers a large owner’s suite, three nice-sized bedrooms, two baths, and new laminate flooring, while the backyard offers ample shade and privacy. Size: 2,490 sq. ft. Lot Size: .18 acres Price per Square Foot: $116
South Hill Station | $295,000 A three-bedroom industrial loft near campus and downtown with a split bedroom layout and open floor plan One of only of two three-bedroom units in South Hill Station, this industrial loft features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, a large skylight and hardwood floors in the primary living area. A spiral staircase leads to a lofted second level that overlooks rest of the space and could function as an office space or bonus room. Converted into a living space in 2005 along with the rest of the historic South Hill Station, this is a unique and intriguing find for fans of modern living. Size: 2,490 sq. ft. Lot Size: .18 acres Price per Square Foot: $116
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what you can get for $600,000 Chevy Chase | $599,000 A 1937 Chevy Chase home in Kenwick with four bedrooms and three bathrooms Built in 1937, this home in the heart of Chevy Chase boasts much of its original historic charm as well as a showstopper kitchen that’s been extensively remodeled to contemporary gourmet standards. The first floor features two bedrooms and upstairs features a third bedroom and a large master suite – unusual for the historic neighborhood. Outside, a well-shaded and landscaped backyard provides ample space to enjoy the mature canopy that the neighborhood is known for. Size: 2,692 sq. ft. Lot Size: .17 acres Price per Square Foot: $ 223
Beaumont | $588,950 A spacious six-bedroom Beaumont home with an in-ground pool With 4,600 square feet of living space, this spacious Beaumont home features many amenities typical in a contemporary suburban home – two-story foyer, formal living room, laundry room, master suite, home office, plenty of bedrooms – with some fun extras, to boot, such as an in-ground pool and finished 1,377 square foot basement with well-appointed kitchenette. Size: 4,600 sq. ft. Lot Size: .3 acres Price per Square Foot: $128
Firebrook | $580,000 A stately and spacious custom-built Firebrook home with six bedrooms and six bathrooms This home offers a beautiful, classic exterior with generous interior rooms, including a large great room, kitchen and a spacious finished basement. The interior also offers plenty of unique custom features — including built-in shelving – as well as opportunity for new custom updates and touches. Size: 6,326 sq. ft. Lot Size: .59 acres Price per Square Foot: $92
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what you can get for $1,000,000 Historic South Hill | $925,000 A well-appointed three-bedroom, three-bathroom Mill Street home, originally built in 1814 and flush with historic and modern amenities Located in Lexington’s historic South Hill District, this home looks like it was pulled from a scene in New Orleans’ Garden District. The original part of the home was built in 1814, with an extensive renovation and addition completed around 2006. High ceilings, some original hardwood floors, built-in and moldings, and a fenced yard landscaped by Henkel-Denmark are some of the features that make this home shine; the state-of-the-art kitchen and spacious primary suite don’t hurt, either. Size: 3,148 sq. ft. Lot Size: 6,629 sq. ft. Price per Square Foot: $294
Shadeland | $975,000 A pristine mid-century masterpiece with heated saltwater pool featuring three bedrooms and six bathrooms Built in 1962, this home has undergone a state-of-the-art remodel while preserving much of its mid-century allure. The living and family rooms share a three-sided fireplace, hardwood floor and custom built-ins, while the chef-inspired kitchen is loaded with Thermador double ovens, custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and Wolf range oven, all dressed with granite and an onyx backsplash. Heated onyx floors in the primary bath and “Lexington’s finest walk-in closet,” featuring a peninsula topped with Carrera marble, are among the bonus features that truly push this ranch-style home over the top with luxury touches. Size: 6,008 sq. ft. Lot Size: .57 acres Price per Square Foot: $162
Yarnalton | $998,000 Architecturally designed farmhouse on 10 acres of Leestown Road, with five bedrooms and five bathrooms Designed by Lexington architect Scott Guyon and built in 1998, this spacious home sits on a meticulously landscaped 10-acre plot featuring a second residence/garage, connected to the main house with a glass-walled breezeway, and a metal agricultural building. At the center of the main residence is a soaring two-and-a-half-story vaulted great room. The expansive kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, artisan floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and spacious 32-square-foot bar top. Large panes of commercial glass, an abundance of natural light and contemporary solid white oak flooring help flood the home with a contemporary lightness, juxtaposed against a sense of classic Kentucky farmland offered by the tranquil property that surrounds it. Size: 5,500 sq. ft. Lot Size: 10 acres Price per Square Foot: $182
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SALE PENDING hen the COVID-19 pandemic took hold this spring, real estate agents were among many professions bracing for a decisive hit to their business.
“It looked like it was going to be a good year the first of January, and then the start of March we had COVID, and I thought, ‘Well, so much for this year,’” said Suzanne Elliott of Berkshire Hathaway. “But the market just kept on moving.” Elliott noted that the lower price range in the market has been particularly lively. “I sold a house that was around the $200,000 range and there were 19 offers on it in the first day and a half,” she said. That kind of activity is typical right now for a correctly priced residential property. The Lexington–Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) reports that the average number of days on the market are down, and the number of showings happening in the area is on par with what the industry saw in March and April last year.
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Because of the time involved in closing on a house sale, LBAR’s data runs 30 to 60 days behind. The latest figures show that residential home sales remained quite strong throughout March, said LBAR CEO Justin Landon, but showings began dropping off in April, causing a delayed pause in home sales weeks later. As people adjusted to the ‘new normal’ in April, however, Landon said showings picked back up and that has been reflected in an increase in sales since. Most real estate agents credit the whirlwind market to low inventory and high demand, but that isn’t a recent imbalance. “I want to be very careful that we don’t point to our tight inventory and say, ‘That’s a COVID-19 impact,’” Landon said. “I think the coronavirus has probably exacerbated the inventory challenges we were already experiencing. In January we were already at the lowest inventory in the history of the market.” Part of the reason for that is the finite amount of land within Lexington’s Urban Services Boundary that can support new residences. Builders, who often want a property sold before beginning construction, are backed up between eight months and a year. Adjusting to a new normal That isn’t to say nothing has changed in the time of coronavirus. Showings now involve masks, hand sanitizer, gloves and, in some cases, even disposable booties to fit over the shoes of buyers and agents walking through a home. “Very early on, our industry embraced the guidelines the governor issued,” said Landon. “We were social distancing, we were sanitizing and we were masking. We did that right at the beginning and have continued that aggressively all through the process. I think that put clients at ease that we were doing everything we could to keep them safe.”
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Perhaps surprisingly, most experts interviewed agreed they don’t hear much from sellers in the way of anxiety about having people do a walk-through in their home. The closing process also looks different. “There’s one company that you’re invited to go in and sit around the table as always,” said Katy Prather of The Prather Team and Keller-Williams. “There’s another attorney who [has] the Realtors stay in their cars. There’s another attorney who will take the buyers in and sellers in separately. They’re all different, and it’s whatever they’re comfortable with.”
“I want to be very careful that we don’t point to our tight inventory and say, ‘That’s a COVID-19 impact.’ I think the coronavirus has probably exacerbated the inventory challenges we were already experiencing. In January we were already at the lowest inventory in the history of the market.” JusTIn lAnDOn, lbar ceo
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While 30 days was a standard timeframe for closings prepandemic, that timeframe has stretched out closer to 45 days for many. That’s not a result of reduced capacity of lenders, but rather a reflection on how busy many have become. Interest rates remain at 3 percent or less for many buyers, and that has a lot of people thinking about refinancing homes they plan to stay in for a few more years. What does ‘home’ look like now? The same types of properties that were in demand before the pandemic have remained popular. For Prather, ranch-style houses with a basement are the most requested, followed by ranches with no basement. Prather also said the pandemic has not made buyers less demanding in what they want to see from a home. “The buyer today that I find is very particular,” she said. “They do not want anything that needs to be cleaned or painted. If it’s not up to snuff, they’ll pass on it, even though there’s not a lot of product.” Mina Mattone of Bluegrass Sotheby’s said she believes people are looking at houses with a different perspective now that many of them have been stuck at home for weeks or months. “I think people realize how important it is to have a nice home and, now that we’re working at home more, everyone seems to want to have more space,” she said. Mattone says clients in the popular Chevy Chase neighborhood and other downtown neighborhoods seem to find it more important now to buy someplace where they can walk to nearby attractions, or enjoy a walk around the block. Buyers, sellers both stand to do well No one is quite sure what the fall will look like for the real estate market. Most agents agree interest rates seem unlikely to rise again for some time, but no one can be sure of what the economy will do — in response to COVID-19, the election, or the end of economic stimulus and other income supports. “We’re just taking it day by day,” said Elliott. “We have nothing to look back on, because nothing like this has ever happened before. We’re lucky, I think, in Kentucky, that COVID has been handled well. I think we’ve been cautious. I’m pretty pleased that most places I go most people have on masks. I think we’ve listened and tried to follow the guidelines.” Landon said for those on the fence about whether to sell, it’s a great time to take the leap if you can price your house correctly — and if you’re willing to confront a competitive market as a buyer. The best cure for that, he says, is to hire a real estate agent who can help you navigate the negotiation process, which has become more complex than ever.
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The above photo of Ladd’s own living room, featuring art from Cross Gate Gallery (her in-laws’ business) and a mix of bold and classic prints, was taken five years ago; the selfdescribed “serial designer” says she has completely redone everything about the room since then. The living area vignette and kitchen nook, shown in the bottom two photos, illustrate the designer’s “more is more, less is a bore” philosophy. PHOTOs by andrew kung
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D
o you love it?” This is a question that Lexington-based interior designer Isabel Ladd asks her clients often. A true believer that things that do not bring you joy might be weighing you down, she is a fan of the author Marie Kondo, whose philosophy, as outlined in her popular 2019 book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” proposes that you should only surround yourself with things that spark joy in your life. Ladd wholeheartedly agrees: Whether designing a home, an office or a movie set, she believes that, more than asking “Does it go together?,” the question “Do you love it?” should best determine whether or not something belongs in your life. “A curated, organized, beautiful, calm or energizing space can inspire you,” she said. “It can lift you up, emotionally and mentally. Your home is often the most expensive purchase you make, and to me, it makes sense to invest in the inside.” During these past several months, the coronavirus has seen many of us spending a great deal more time in our homes and home offices, leading many people to invest in professional assistance to help create spaces that are more efficient, functional and aesthetically pleasing. Despite initial fears that the pandemic would cause a major slowdown in the design industry, Ladd has been pleasantly surprised to have experienced an uptick in business instead. “As people became confined to their homes, some of them realized how important their home surroundings are to them,” she said. “They wanted to feel good – and good design absolutely makes you feel good.” Born in Brazil, Ladd has lived in Lexington since she was 6 years old. She has two boys, ages 8 and 6, with her ex-husband, with whom she remains close. After attending college at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, she returned home to the Bluegrass, launching Isabel Ladd Interiors six years ago. “I have collected fabrics and paper designs my whole life,” Ladd said. “In college, while studying textile design, the field of interior design opened up to me and I found my career.” The “collector” in her has largely informed Ladd’s design aesthetic – if she has a signature look in her designs, it’s probably that almost anything goes. “Whatever is a contradiction, a juxtaposition – that’s what I like,” explained the self-described “maximalist,” who’s fearless in blending patterns, styles, colors and textures (wallpapered ceilings, anyone?). The result is an eclectic, playful-yet-elegant mix that she brings to the homes of her clients – as well as her own home, in which she has curated every inch with favorite furnishings and art. When finding or designing the perfect pieces for her clients’ needs, Ladd loves to scour furniture shows or check in with the many sources she has cultivated to find or design the perfect pieces to bring together. A tour of her home studio reveals loads of well-organized samples of fabrics and wall coverings, as well as collections of furnishings and accessories that have caught her eye during her shopping forays and travels. Ladd sees her studio, which she will soon be moving into a new space on North Limestone near Sayre School, as something like a creative laboratory, where spaces can be reimagined and items can be repurposed, refinished, reupholstered and designed anew.
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At top, bold florals, stripes and clean-lined, mid-century furniture flow together to create a fun and cohesive dining nook in this bold-yet-traditional Colonial home. Below, Ladd designed around an existing blue sofa for a Fairway living room remodel.
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Ladd likes to mix and match “high and low” design items when working with kids’ rooms. In this Fairway home, affordable curtains and a statement side cabinet from a department store mesh with a high-end oriental rug.
The designer is quick to say she owes much of her success to the army of people who work with her on many design projects. “I am the person most visible to my clients, but a big part of my business is really a collaboration with a team of these great craftspeople: carpenters, a seamstress, an upholsterer, a landscaper, a photographer, antique and vintage dealers, a furniture maker, painters, wallpaper hangers and more,” she said. “It takes a village.” One such contractor, wall-covering specialist Robert Steele, has worked extensively with the designer and says her work ethic is admirable.
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What’s on the horizon for design? Any innovations or trends on your radar you’d like to share? On the horizon for design is maximalism – it’s actually here! Layer it on! Practice this mantra: “Beige is not a color. Beige is not a color. Beige is not a color.”
Writer Celeste Lewis recently spoke with Ladd to learn more about this Lexington designer. How do you find a balance between your career and your family? What is the most challenging part? I’m divorced, but my former husband is my close neighbor and my parents and my former in-laws also live fairly close by. The boys love spending time together with all of them, so I am able to have days when I can totally focus on work and then days where I totally focus on my kids. There is balance in there somewhere!
What changes do you see coming for our home interiors as a result of the COVIDinduced self-isolation? The changes I see coming into home interiors as a result of COVID-19 include an explosion of decorating, especially for people who have not worked with a designer before. Those who didn’t place value on a decorated, finished interior space before will perhaps seek it out now, after having been stuck inside for so long. My business has skyrocketed these past few months, with people coming out of the woodwork to decorate their homes. We [have been] able to effectively work together remotely – via Zoom meetings and mailing samples – and it is keeping my workrooms busier than they have ever been, sewing and upholstering away.
What would be a dream project for you? Why? My dream project would definitely be having my own home design TV show. The things I can get myself into are funny. I would love to bring my viewers along for the ride as I meander design shows and great vintage shops. How do you recharge creatively? The best way for me to recharge creatively is to travel to home and design shows. I travel to Highpoint, North Carolina, the furniture capital of the world, where so many vendors from around the world showcase twice a year. Just when I feel like I’m about to go into a downward spiral of feeling depleted, I drive 10 hours round-trip in my empty Suburban with the seats down, and fill ’er up with all sorts of inspiring goodies. It’s such a social scene and a “who’s who” of the design world. Few things recharge me quite like buzzing showrooms and lectures – I love a good lecture. What are some favorite places of yours in Lexington? Two of my very favorites are Scout Antique & Modern and Liberty Hill Antiques. Few things get me as excited as finding pieces to completely re-cover, re-paint and re-purpose. My creativity goes wild in those kinds of settings, where things with a past can be loved hard again. What advice would you give someone starting out in design? My advice to someone starting out in design would be to find a mentor, and to seek out other interior designers and become friends with them. One of my favorite quotes is “collaboration over competition.” There is plenty of work to go around for everyone. If you collaborate with other designers – whether by traveling to trade shows together, referring them clients, asking for and returning favors, talking with them, being friends with them – all you do is improve your professional relationships and your business. My closest friends are all interior designers, and people ask us all the time if we work together in the same firm, because we are so often together. But, nope: We all have our own firms, but are super-duper tight.
What advice do you have for people who are now spending more time than ever at home and are looking to positively improve their surroundings? The shutdown has reaffirmed to me how your surroundings can affect your mood. Your home should be your haven, your escape, your safe and happy place – so make it feel good and transform your mood. PHOTO BY ANDREW KUNG
Ladd is a strong believer that “curtains make a room.” She enjoys employing custom trim, weighting and other details to window treatments.
Who or what inspires you? What are the influences on your personal style? I’m a maximalist. The combination of bold prints, happy hues and ‘patternpalooza’ is what inspires me. I don’t like to see just one awesome print – I like to see loads of awesome prints together. I don’t want my eye to ever stop on just one great thing; I want my eye to keep landing on the next, and the next and the next great thing. That’s what inspires and influences my personal style: lots of prints, patterns, colors and things jiving together. That being said, there is a balance to all of this. To me, finding that balance is intuitive. I can’t always explain it, I just know when to stop and when to keep going. There is a mantra in fashion: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” I’m not trying to be adversarial, but I always look in the mirror before I leave the house and add one more thing. One of my most-often quoted quotes is, “Is this too much?” That’s always a rhetorical question, and the answer is always, “Never. It’s never too much.”
For people who are homebound, I have a few suggestions to positively improve your surroundings. Take a look around your home and ask yourself: “Does this bring me joy?” Forget about trends, or what you see on TV or Instagram. Just ask yourself, quite simply: “Does this inspire me? Make me happy?” If not, do what you can to change it. This doesn’t mean having to buy all new furniture. It could mean changing out the fabrics, painting furniture you already have or wallpapering. You can do things a step at a time to feel it out. You can schedule installers to come into your home when you’re in another room or outside. Stores are selling goods via social media and doing curbside pick up. Seamstresses and upholsterers are working out of their homes. Another way to bring new life to a tired room is simply moving around furniture to a new layout. Live with it for a few days or weeks to get into a new groove, so you know how the new layout feels. There are so many ways to bring new life into your space, all while following social-distancing guidelines. But my first and foremost suggestion is always this: Surround yourself with only the things you love, the things that bring you joy, the things that inspire you. For me, that’s pattern, color and really fun fixtures and furniture. But you do you. n
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Bella Rose owner Betty Spain (pictured above) opened the Lexington boutique Déjà Vu in 1982, later changing the shop’s name to Bella Rose. This year, she celebrates 40 years as a shop owner. photos by bill straus
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Bella Rose features a unique variety of designer dresses and special occasion outfits, as well as jewelry and accessories for women.
Bella Rose is known for selling designer fashions that include day dresses, cocktail dresses, sweaters and separates, and special occasion outfits such as dresses for the mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-thegroom. Designers include Nicole Miller, Milly, Badgley Mischka, Teri Jon and Shoshanna, among others. Spain orders a limited number of designs – usually just one, and never more than three – of the same designer dress. “You’re not going to run into yourself at an event,” she said. “We do our very best to honor that.” And she doesn’t reorder the same outfit, as a rule. “We like to keep it fresh and updated,” she said of the seasonal merchandise. Last October, one of Bella Rose’s staff members (the shop employs six) got the store’s online sales up and going. While Spain had initially resisted the idea of online sales, the move to embrace virtual shopping ended up being a lifesaver for the shop during the initial weeks of the pandemic. “I’ve never been an online shopper personally, and didn’t want my business represented that way,” Spain said. “I’m grateful now.” When Bella Rose was closed to in-person shopping for nearly three months earlier this year, the online shop kept the business afloat. As orders came in through the website, Spain and her staff delivered boxes of merchandise to customers’ homes in town and also of-
fered curbside pick up. Shipping to clients in California, New York, Florida and New Mexico initially slowed down during the early days of the pandemic, but is largely back on track now. “I never dreamed I would live through something like this,” she said of the pandemic. “It’s really hard to talk about. We all have been affected by it and we all have to recover from it.” Spain’s daughter, Haley Williams, assists in buying and the every day running of the business. She and her brother, Mason Williams, a human resources professional, grew up in the store. Their mom had a playpen in the boutique and a swing anchored to the ceiling. “I missed a lot when my children were growing up because I was a single working mom,” Spain said, but she adds that she has always been down to earth with them – literally, with playing outside and planting gardens also having been a large part of their upbringing. “My children did Earth Day before Earth Day was cool,” she said. And no video games for Spain’s grandchildren, she adds, as she is far more likely to be making dill pickles with them from cucumbers purchased at a local farmers’ market. “I didn’t have grandparents after I was 8 years old,” she said. “Being a good ‘Gigi’ is really important to me, to make those memories.” She and her husband, Robert Spain, have a total of seven grandsons. Spain is also a
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s we enter month five of social distancing as a result of COVID-19, the side effects of the pandemic continue to affect us — even those who haven’t had firsthand exposure to the illness. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression or quarantine fatigue, you’re not alone. Nothing increases anxiety more than uncertainty, and this virus has caused uncertainty at every turn. We still don’t know when a vaccine will be available. We don’t exactly know what school is going to look like in the fall. We don’t know which businesses will survive and which ones will end up closing permanently. What about the stock market? AMMERMAN Will I, or someone I know, get sick? With so many unknowns, it’s completely normal to feel worried right now. If we can learn to manage that worry, we can experience greater peace, reduced anxiety and a better mood. When the world feels unpredictable and out of control, it’s easy to feel powerless, which, for many people, is one of the scariest feelings imaginable. When we feel like we don’t have control over a situation, we tend to either look for things that we can control, or we experience “learned helplessness.” Learned helplessness is basically the phenomenon that when we feel we don’t have control over our situation, we give up and behave in a helpless manner. One thing that we do have control over, however, is our thoughts. Our thoughts create our reality, and we can create an emotion by thought alone. Think about a memory that triggered a strong emotion. As we think about that memory, we feel the same feelings we experienced at the time of the actual event. For example, when you think back to a happy memory of a fun vacation with friends, you may feel happy, calm or sentimental. You may notice a change in your body, as well. When we experience those feelings mentally
as emotions, we also experience them in our bodies. Your shoulders may relax, tension may escape – perhaps you will even smile to yourself. Contrast that with a traumatic memory. Thinking back to hearing bad news about a loved one may trigger feelings of sadness, grief or despair. Our chest may tighten, we may feel butterflies in our stomach or we may even get a headache. If we apply that same principle to how we are thinking about the pandemic, we can change the way we feel about it and, in turn, reduce our anxiety. For example, if you think the thoughts: “This is the worst pandemic in history. I’m never going to be able to return to work! I could blow through all my savings.” You have no alternative but to feel worried, hopeless and depressed. Your thoughts caused all of those feelings. When we feel worried, hopeless and depressed, we act worried, hopeless and depressed. That impacts how we behave in the world, how we treat ourselves and how we treat others. We may withdraw from our friends and loved ones, stop taking care of ourselves or find ourselves sleeping all day. Again, these behaviors all originated from our thoughts. Let’s contrast those scary thoughts with more optimistic thoughts. What if we think: “A vaccine is in the works, and in the meantime I can protect myself and others by social distancing and wearing a mask. This is not the first pandemic in history and it will eventually come to an end. I have survived 100 percent of all the crises I’ve faced in my life.” Those thoughts invoke feelings of increased confidence, hopefulness about the future and peace. Our circumstances did not change. We only changed our thoughts about our circumstances, which in turn changed our feelings. Remember, we create our own suffering through the stories we tell ourselves about our circumstances. French philosopher Michel de Montaigne said: “A man is not hurt so much by what happens, as by his opinion of what happens.” We get to choose our opinion. Ask yourself, “How do I want to feel?” You may say, “I’d like to feel confident, relaxed and cheerful.” What thoughts do you need to think in order to bring on that feeling state?
As a result of changing our thoughts, our behaviors will also change. We will likely be more patient with ourselves and our family. We will be kinder to those around us and we will have more energy and motivation. When we improve our thoughts, we improve our feelings, behaviors and results. Be aware of how your emotional state affects your body. Many of us are so disconnected from our bodies that we are unaware of how stress affects our physical health. Pay attention to the cues your body is giving you – the sensations in your body often speak to you about your emotions. Physical symptoms such as back pain, high blood pressure or an upset stomach may actually be rooted in poor emotional health. In addition to feelings of anxiety and depression, many of us are experiencing “quarantine fatigue” or “caution fatigue.” This phenomenon happens when our motivation to comply with rules and safeguards wanes as a result of prolonged stress and weariness. In the beginning, we may have been eager to adhere to social distancing rules in an effort to control the spread of the virus, but as the months drag on we just feel “over it.” We grow more lax about guidelines and make our own exceptions to the rules as the stress of being separated from friends wears on us. The benefits of breaking the rules seem to outweigh the risks. As the urgency to protect ourselves and others wears off, we may feel annoyed that we’re expected to comply with the rules. Caution fatigue can occur when there is a decreased sensitivity to repeated warnings. Our brains are no longer processing these warnings as imperative. The mixed information and differing opinions about what is actually effective in slowing the spread of the pandemic only compounds things. On July 10, Governor Andy Beshear announced a 30-day statewide mask mandate for Kentucky in response to a spike in cases – a spike in which I think it’s safe to say quarantine fatigue played a role. No matter what your opinion is about the rules and mandates, we all want this to be over. We want a return to ordinary. In fact, ordinary sounds pretty extraordinary right now. n
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4808 Dresden Way $349,900
3456 Clays Mill Rd. $225,000
2332 Dogwood Trace Blvd. $335,000
220 Lackawanna Rd. $219,600
4864 Bud Ln. $320,000
135 Suburban Ct. $210,000
2340 Dogwood Trace Blvd. $315,000
134 Barberry Ln. $210,000
4804 Charisma Ct. $314,800
98 Goodrich Ave. $199,000
BIGGEST MOVER: 1438 Lakewood Dr. $1,285,000 40502
3406 Brookhaven Dr. $240,000
1438 Lakewood Dr. $1,285,000
353 Bassett Ave. $138,000
900 The Curtilage $999,000
324 Bassett Ave. $129,900
1400 Fincastle Rd. $790,000
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588 Vincent Way $225,000
2308 The Woods Ln. $680,000
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314 Holiday Rd. $650,000
103 Edgemoor Dr. $591,000
320 Desha Rd. $525,000
3152 Blenheim Way $426,000
1809 Bon Air Dr. $515,000
136 Tahoma Rd. $380,000
489 Hart Rd. $485,000
2483 Heather Way $360,000
171 Louisiana Ave. $472,000
3453 Keithshire Way$354,000
233 Chenault Rd. $470,000
784 Longwood Rd $350,514
1113 Chinoe Rd. $460,000
3384 Keithshire Way$325,000
225 Woodspoint Rd. $436,000
2065 Blackhorse Ln $315,000
311 Ridgeway Rd. $415,000
124 Goodrich Ave. $299,900
1216 Tates Creek Rd. $385,000
840 Quarter Horse Ct. $295,000
3012 Island Dr. $340,000
3247 Roxburg Dr $295,000
3038 Montavesta Rd. $289,000
136 Wabash Dr. $264,000
171 Sherman Ave. $246,000
3433 Keithshire Way $255,000
3407 Thistleton Dr. $241,000
151 Goodrich Ave. $248,000
206 E. Lowry Ln. $155,000
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3045 Arrowhead Dr. $180,000
4585 Windstar Way $452,900
2009 Summerhayes Ct. $100,000
4412 Breakwater Ct. $425,500 4829 Hempstead Dr. $415,000
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2208 Abbeywood Rd. $400,000
3348 Malone Dr. $588,950
4149 Bridgemont Ln .$310,000
3905 Peppertree Dr. $535,000
4360 Brookridge Dr. $292,000
3909 Peppertree Dr. $490,000
4265 Watertrace Dr. $285,000
2672 Fireside Cir. $315,000
3980 Kenesaw Dr. $280,000
3363 Mantilla Dr. $315,000
829 Lauderdale Dr..$275,000
1176 Lacy Ln. $298,000
4857 Brennen Dr. $272,500
2053 Glade Ln. $225,000
301 Atwood Dr. $262,000
2160 Maura Trce. $220,000
2421 Brookshire Cir. $230,000
2601 Ashbrooke Dr. $209,000
881 Henderson Dr. $200,000 1301 Amherst Dr. $175,000
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2133 Ladera Ln. $351,000
Recent arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayettepva.com.
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Zoned B-1 for Business, currently an office with residential on the second floor. Built in the 1850’s featuring hardwood floors, recent upgrade to Geo Thermal HVAC, and renovated kitchens and baths. 3 BRs/2.5 BAs. 3,348 s.f., unfinished basement.
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Southern Living plan situated on 10 acres accessed by a gorgeous tree lined drive. 5 BRs/4 full, 2 half BAs, open updated kitchen w/loads of light, granite island w/ seating plus a heated and cooled sun room. Walk-out unfinished basement, 3-car garage.
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Contemporary design merges with Lexington limestone & a canopy of trees for privacy to create the ultimate family compound. Huge gourmet kitchen, spa-like master suite, custom built pool with surrounding terraces. 5BRs/6.5 BAs, 8,812 sq. ft. Must see!
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515 S. Mill St.
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Lovely and spacious brick home on large lot in Warrenton Woods! 5 BRs/4.5 BAs, 7,692 sq. ft. w/many updates. Large entry foyer, living room w/fireplace, dining room, sitting room, and family room. Finished basement with fireplace, full kitchen.
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103 S. Limestone #1050 $2,398,500
Fabulous 7+ acre private retreat overlooking South Elkhorn Creek! Recently renovated, custom designed featuring 3BRs/4.5 BAs and 4,800 s.f. of living space. Bamboo and polished concrete flooring and a wall of windows overlooking park-like landscaping.
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